Ballon d'Or: The 68th edition of the Ballond? Or will take place tonight to crown the best female and men players of the 2023-2024 season of Football. France's football governing body, France Football awards this iconic award on a yearly basis, recognising the individual brilliance of football players on the turf over a period of one year.



Ever since the award was introduced 68 years ago in 1956, it has turned out to become one of the most precious and desired awards in the history of Football. England's legendary footballer and icon Sir Stanley Matthews was the first ever Ballond? Or winner.



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Real Madrid?s left winger and Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior is regarded as the favourite to win the Men's Ballon D'or while Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona Femini is the favourite to win the women's Ballon d'Or for a second-successive time.



The Ballon d'Or 2024 award-ceremony also marks the beginning of a new-era in Football with the legendary duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi not getting nominated in the 30-man shortlist for this year. It ends their dominance of multiple decades which saw the two lift the award 13 times in the last sixteen years since 2008.



Alongside the men?s and women's Ballon d?Or awards, the 68th edition will also feature multiple different awards. The best goalkeeper of the 2023-2024 season will be awarded the Yashin Trophy while the best under 21 player will be given the Kopa Trophy.



Coaches will also be awarded the best Men's and Women's coach of the year awards while prizes will be handed out to the best Men's and Women's Football-Clubs. The player who scored the highest number of goals in the 2023-2024 season will be awarded the Gerd Muller Trophy.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ballon d'Or Trophy is awarded on the basis of three-main criterias:</h2>



The first criteria involves individual brilliance alongside impressive and decisive character. The second criteria for awarding the trophy involves the overall performance of the player's team in a particular season.



Additionally, the nominees' fair play and class are evaluated as well. To determine the true winner of the prize, a global panel of specialised journalists, one from each nation, submitted their votes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ballon d'Or 2024: 30-Man Nominee list for the Men's award</h2>



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<li>Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid and England)</li>



<li>Hakan ?alhano?lu (Inter Milan and Turkey)</li>



<li>Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid and Spain)</li>



<li>R?ben Dias (Manchester City and Portugal)</li>



<li>Artem Dovbyk (Girona and Ukraine)</li>



<li>Phil Foden (Manchester City and England)</li>



<li>Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen and Spain)</li>



<li>Erling Haaland (Manchester City and Norway)</li>



<li>Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund and Germany)</li>



<li>Harry Kane (Bayern Munich and England)</li>



<li>Toni Kroos (Real Madrid and Germany)</li>



<li>Ademola Lookman (Atalanta and Nigeria)</li>



<li>Emiliano Mart?nez (Aston Villa and Argentina)</li>



<li>Lautaro Mart?nez (Inter Milan and Argentina)</li>



<li>Kylian Mbapp? (Paris Saint-Germain and France)</li>



<li>Martin ?degaard (Arsenal and Norway)</li>



<li>Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig and Spain)</li>



<li>Cole Palmer (Chelsea and England)</li>



<li>Declan Rice (Arsenal and England)</li>



<li>Rodri (Manchester City and Spain)</li>



<li>Antonio R?diger (Real Madrid and Germany)</li>



<li>Bukayo Saka (Arsenal and England)</li>



<li>William Saliba (Arsenal and France)</li>



<li>Federico Valverde (Real Madrid and Uruguay)</li>



<li>Vin?cius J?nior (Real Madrid and Brazil)</li>



<li>Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal)</li>



<li>Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao and Spain</li>



<li>Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen and Germany)</li>



<li>Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland)</li>



<li>Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain)</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ballon d'Or 2024 Award-ceremony: Live-Streaming information</h2>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">When will the Ballon d'Or 2024 Award-Ceremony be held?</h5>



The Ballon d?Or 2024 award-ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 29th of October (India).







<h6 class="wp-block-heading">At what time will the Ballon d?Or 2024 ceremony start?</h6>



The Ballon d?Or 2024 ceremony will commence at 1:15 am Indian Standard Time (IST).







<h6 class="wp-block-heading">Will any Indian TV channels broadcast the 2024 Ballon d'Or Award-Ceremony?</h6>



The 2024 Ballon d'Or Award-Ceremony will be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Network on television in India.



<h6 class="wp-block-heading">Can I watch the Ballon d'Or 2024 award-ceremony on any OTT platforms?</h6>



Yes, fans in India can easily watch the 2024 Ballon d'Or Award-ceremony on the application and website of Sony Liv. The ceremony can also be watched for free on the YouTube channel of L'equipe. 



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Ballon d'Or Award-Ceremony: When and Where to watch the event in India? Vini jr or Rodri, who will win the award?

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India has performed extremely well in the Paralympics, a performance which takes the nation to the next level of success, as their medal tally reaches 25, a record number of medals. With 5 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals and 11 bronze medals, from the 12 different disciplines they participated in. India were record medalists, as they made a record in the Tokyo Paralympics and have made a newer one in the Paris Paralympics, as the nation nears 30 medals which can help them finish among the top 12 teams in the competition. The medal tally began with Avani Lekhara, clinching the gold for the second time after her first victory in Tokyo Olympics. Next Paralympians like Nitesh Kumar, Sumit Antil, Harvinder Singh and Dharambir went on to clinch gold for the nation as well. 



ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pakistan-vs-england-test-series-may-get-shifted-to-the-uae-due-to-construction-work-going-on-pakistans-stadiums/">Pakistan vs England test-series may get shifted to the UAE due to construction work going on Pakistan?s Stadiums</a> 9 of the Silver medalists from the nation, included, Manish Narwal, Nishad Kumar, Yogesh Kathuniya, Thulasimathi Murugesan, Suhas Yathiraj, Sharad Kumar, Ajeet Singh, Sachin Khilari and Parnav Soorma. India gained the double podium twice this Paralympics a pride moment for the country. First Avani and Mona Agarwal clinched gold and bronze in the same event while next in the event of Men?s Club Throw F51 event, Dharambir and Soorma clinched Gold and silver together. Even Indian Paralympian archer, Harvinder Singh emerged as India?s first-ever champion in the event. While Preethi Pal and Deepthi Jeevanji emerged as historic Paralympic athletic champions with 3 bronze medals. Also, Kapil Parmar has emerged as India?s first Paralympian who has won a Paralympic Bronze medal in the Men?s 60Kg J1 category event of Judo. Today athletes like, Dipesh Kumar (javelin), Praveen Kumar (Men?s High Jump), Ajabaji Chaudhary (Women?s Javelin), Soman Rana and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokato_Hotozhe_Sema">Hokato Sema</a> (shot-put) will be athletes looking for a medal. 



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 Also, India's two-time Olympics champion in Javelin, Neeraj Chopra, Gold medalist from Tokyo and Silver medalist in the Paris Olympics 2024, despite a groin injury and sheer discomfort went on to secure a place in the Diamond League finals after finishing 4th place in the qualifiers. The season finale will be taking place for two days from September 13th and 14th, as he has a Gold medal in the Diamond League back in Zurich 2022 and then a silver to follow in 2023 at Eugene.

Neeraj Chopra eyes Gold again after qualifying for the Diamond League final amid India's Paralympics heroics

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Nitesh Kumar India's para-badminton player brings glory to his nation with second Paralympics gold. 



India won several medals at the Paralympics 2024, as they have already been entitled to 9 medals, 3 more than Indian Olympic athletes won in an entire summer Olympics. Last time in Tokyo as well, India had a dream Paralympic campaign with 19 medals, of which they had a record 5 gold medals. Indian para-badminton kingpin Nitesh Kumar clinched a gold in the SL3 category. The 29-year-old defeated the British shuttler, Daniell Bethell, in a very passionate contest against him in the three rounds, which he won 21-14, 18-21, and 23-21. 



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 Nitesh is often known widely for his strategic implication, while the Tokyo Silver medalist won the first round comfortably, while the second round went against him, and he next finished the neck-to-neck final round with a win with his satisfying stamina. Indian discus thrower <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogesh_Kathuniya">Yogesh Kathuniya</a> also made India proud as he turned up for the silver medal. With only his first throw, he retained the silver medal position at the Tokyo Olympics. India can depend on para-badminton players, who will contest for five medal matches. 



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Another bright outing for India at the Paris Paralympics - A gold and a silver added to the medal tally ft. Nitesh Kumar

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The Paris Paralympics 2024 progressed to the fourth day, which consisted of knockout-encounters in Para-Badminton. The Indian para-badminton players have qualified for seven medal-encounters which are set to take place today.



Talking about para-athletics shot put para-athlete Ravi Rongali failed to secure a medal for the nation as he finished at the fifth position although he managed to register a personal best score as he threw at a distance of 10.63 meters in the final of the men?s shot put F 40 event.



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And now, the Paris Paralympics 2024 will progress to the fifth day, where India?s para-athletes will be contesting in six medal-encounters while the mixed-double SH 6 duo Sivrajan and Nithya will be contesting for the bronze medal encounter.



 On the other hand, Sumit Antil - the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic-Champion and silver medal winner Yogesh Kathauniya will also look forward to defending their medals at the annoying Paris Paralympics 2024.



India?s Paris Paralympics 2024 schedule on the 2nd of September: 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Para-Badminton ? Mixed Doubles SH6 Bronze Medal Match?</td><td>Event</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Time</td></tr><tr><td>Nihal Singh, Amir Ahmad Bhat&nbsp;</td><td>Para-Shooting ? P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 Qualification Precision.</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12:30 PM&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yogesh Kathuniya</td><td>Para Athletics ? Men?s Discus Throw - F56 Final</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13:35 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Sivarajan Solaimalai/Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan vs Subhan/Rina Marlina (INA)</td><td> Para-Badminton ? Men?s Singles SL3 Gold Medal Match?</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 3:30 pm onwards</td></tr><tr><td>Nitesh Kumar vs Daniel Bethell (GBR)</td><td>Para-Badminton - Women?s Singles SU5 Medal Matches?</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1:35 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Nihal Singh, Amir Ahmad Bhat</td><td>Para - Shooting ? P3 - Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 Qualification Rapid</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 4:30 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Thulasimathi Murugesan, Manisha Ramadass</td><td>Para-Badminton - Men?s Singles SL4 Gold Medal Match</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 4:30 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Nihal Singh, Amir Ahmad Bhat (If they Qualify)</td><td>Para Shooting - P3 - Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 Final</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 8:00 pm onwards?</td></tr><tr><td>Sheetal Devi/Rakesh Kumar vs To be decided</td><td>Para Archery - Mixed Team Compound Open Quarterfinals</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 8:40 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Sheetal Devi/Rakesh Kumar (If they qualify)</td><td>Mixed Team Compound Open Semifinals&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 9:40 onwards</td></tr><tr><td>Suhas Yathiraj vs Lucas Mazur (FRA)</td><td>Para-Badminton - Women?s Singles SH6 Bronze Medal Match</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 9:40 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Suhas Yathiraj vs Fredy Setiawan (INA)</td><td>Men?s Singles SL4 Bronze Medal Match</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 9:40 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Sumit Antil, Sandip Sanjay Sargar, Sandeep</td><td>Para Athletics - Men?s Javelin Throw - F64 Final -&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 10:30 pm</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;Kanchan Lakhani</td><td>Para Athletics - Women?s Discus Throw - F53 Final&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 10:34 pm</td></tr><tr><td>Sheetal Devi/Rakesh Kumar (If they qualify)</td><td>Para Archery - Mixed Team Compound Open Medal Rounds</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 10:35 pm onwards</td></tr><tr><td>Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan vs Rina Marlina (INA)</td><td>Para Badminton - Women?s Singles SH6 Bronze Medal Match</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> Not before 11:50 pm</td></tr><tr><td> Deepthi Jeevanji</td><td>Para Athletics - Women?s 400m - T20 Round 1&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> 11:50 pm</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



 Where to watch the Indian Paralympic stars in action?



One can watch the Indian Paralympic athletes perform at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on DD Sports on television and the matches will also be broadcast live on Jio Cinema and the Paralympics Youtube channel for free.



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For more information, visit the official website of <a href="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024" data-type="link" data-id="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024">Olympics</a>.

Paris Paralympics 2024: India?s schedule on 2nd September and live streaming details

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The Indians have so far managed to win five medals at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024, and one of them includes Avani Lekhara?s historic gold medal. Avani became the first Indian female Paralympian to win two gold medals as she successfully defended her Tokyo Paralympics gold medal in the women?s 10-metre air-rifle standing SH-1 shooting. She also went on to create a new world-record for her outstanding performance.



Besides Lekhara, para shooter Mona Agarwal managed to win a bronze medal as well which meant India recorded a double-podium medal finish for the first time in a single tournament. Para Pistol Shooter Rubina Francis further increased the nation?s medal tally by securing a Bronze medal, while Manish Narwal won the silver medal in the same category as well, showcasing how exceptional the performance of India has been in shooting at the Paris Paralympics 2024.



Talking about other sports, archery star Sheetal Devi started things off by creating a world record in ranking-round but she had to be satisfied with the silver medal in the end. The 17-year-old then alongside fellow countrymen Rakesh Kumar created a new compound mixed-team world-record with a score of 1399.



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Talking about athletics, Preethi Pal secured a bronze medal in the women?s 100-metre T-35 event on Friday. The Indian para-athletes will look forward to increasing the medal tally of the nation by performing well in today?s events. The schedule for today?s events in the Paris Paralympics 2024 is given below.



India?s Paris Paralympics 2024 schedule on the 1st of September:



1:00 PM ? Sidhartha Babu and Avani Lekhara, Para-Shooting Round 3 ? Mixed 10 metre Air Rifle Prone SH1 Qualification



1:40 PM ?&nbsp; Rakshitha Raju, Para Athletics ? Women?s 1500 metre ? T11 Round 1&nbsp;



2:00 PM ? Anita and Narayana Konganapalle, Para-Rowing Mixed Doubles Sculls-Final B PR-3



3:00 PM ? Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna, Para-Shooting ? Mixed 10 metre Air Rifle Prone SH2 Qualification&nbsp;



3:12 PM ? Ravi Rongali, Para Athletics ? Men?s Shot Put Final F40 Final ? (Medal-event)



4:30 pm ? Sidhartha Babu and Avani Lekhara, Para-Shooting Round 3, Mixed 10-metre Air-Rifle Prone SH 1 Final (If they qualify and Medal-Event)



6:30 pm ? Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna, Para Shooting Mixed 10-metre Air-Rifle Prone SH 2 Final (If he qualified and Medal-Event)



7:00 pm ? Rakesh Kumar, Para Archery Men?s Individual Compound-Open 1/8 Elimination round&nbsp;



8:10 pm ? Nitesh Kumar, Para-Badminton Men?s Singles SL 3 Semi-Final



8:10 pm ? Sukant Kadam vs Suhas L.Y, Para Badminton Men?s Singles SL 4 Semi-Final



8:30 pm ? Bhavinaben Patel, Para Table-Tennis Women?s Singles Round of 16 WS 4



From 9:16 pm Onwards ? Rakesh Kumar, Para Archery Men?s Individual Compound-Open Quarterfinal (If he qualifies)



10:40 pm ? Ram Pal and Nishad Kumar, Para Athletics Men?s High-Jump T 47 Final (Medal-Event)



Where to watch the Indian Paralympic stars in action?



One can watch the Indian Paralympic athletes perform at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on DD Sports on television and the matches will also be broadcast live on Jio Cinema and the Paralympics Youtube channel for free 



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For more information, visit the official website of <a href="https://olympics.com/en/news/india-paralympics-medals" data-type="link" data-id="https://olympics.com/en/news/india-paralympics-medals">Olympics</a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-3-notable-uncapped-youngsters-who-can-make-it-big-in-the-mega-auction-ft-ayush-badoni/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-3-notable-uncapped-youngsters-who-can-make-it-big-in-the-mega-auction-ft-ayush-badoni/"> </a>

Paris Paralympics 2024: India's schedule on 1st September and live streaming details

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India, one of the world?s most promising sides, has always been criticised for their low medal tally in the Olympic games, and the Paris Olympics campaign has also ended with just six medals with no gold this time. India won their only two Olympic golds in individual sports, with Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra winning one each in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Overview of the Paris Olympics</h2>



This time around in Paris, Indian shooters started well, as India?s women's shooter, who was making a debut in the Olympics, went on to participate in three events, of which she bagged bronze medals both in 10 meter air pistol singles and also mixed alongside Sarabjot Singh. In the third event later, she missed the bronze by a whisker in the 25m Air Pistol Singles, where she ended fourth. India?s Rio and Tokyo Olympics fame, PV Sindhu, faced an early exit, which was a major upset for India, while also the likes of Mirabai Chanu and India?s women's hockey, all of whom were medalists in Tokyo, faced defeats. However, every game has a new rising star for the country, as Lakshya Sen was India?s best performer in badminton, though he missed a near medal in the bronze medal match. India, in many instances, had such close misses this time, and if fortune had favored them, then India?s medal tally would have surely been in double digits this time around. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Indian athletes and players who clinched medals at Paris: </h2>



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 Manu Bhaker - Women?s 10m Air Pistol Shooting, Bronze Medal Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh - Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol Shooting, Bronze Medal Swapnil Kusale: Men?s 50m rifle, 3 positions shooting, Bronze medal Aman Sehrawat - Men?s 57kg Wrestling, Bronze Medal Neeraj Chopra - Men?s Javelin Throw, Silver Medal Indian Men?s Hockey Team: Bronze Medal



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A major highlight: IOA sparks confusion over Vinesh Phogat?s verdict date</h2>



Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was a participant in the Women?s 50kg Freestyle wrestling event, went on to have a dream run in the Olympics this time around, as she was on her way into the finals and defeated world no. 1 and Japan?s Olympic gold medalist, Susaki, in the Round of 16. She was unstoppable in her bouts that led them to the finals before facing a disheartening disqualification.



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 When Phogat weighed 100 grams overweight on the morning of the finals of the women?s Olympic games, she was disqualified, and hence the Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Lopez, who earlier lost to Vinesh, was promoted to the finals. The Indian wrestler who announced her retirement after the disqualification has appealed for a joint silver medal alongside the Cuban wrestler; this appeal was considered by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_of_Arbitration_for_Sport">Court of Arbitration for Sports</a> (CAS); however, later they also asked for an extension of dates for the verdict. Though it was believed by both the United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee, as they converged on a likely view that Phogat could not be an exception to the rules, this can be considered a change in rule for future reference. 



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India ended their Paris Olympics with 6 medals. No gold was clinched this time with Vinesh Phogat?s CAS verdict awaited today

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The Indian Men?s Hockey team scripted history, as they won the Olympic bronze medal for the second consecutive time in the Olympics. The Indian hockey team has been one of the finest teams in the world of international hockey, as they defended their medal tally from the Tokyo summer Olympics held four years back in 2020. 



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 India was led by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmanpreet_Singh">Harmanpreet Singh</a> in the Paris Olympics Field Hockey event, as they first defeated the mighty Aussies in a group stage match, ending a long one-sided rivalry of over 52 years. India emerged as one of the most legendary teams in the history of the Olympics, as they next defeated Great Britain in the quarterfinals to enter the semis. This effort was largely praised by many legends and even countrymen as they entered the competition for a medal. 



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 Men?s hockey is the most successful event that has been the best for the Olympic medal race, as the Indian men?s hockey team since the start of the Olympic games has won 8 gold medals last year, a silver, as well as 3 bronze medals, with the last two in the previous two editions of the Olympic games in 2020 and 2024. 



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 However, in the semi-final, India faced Germany, the team they had defeated in the bronze medal match back in Tokyo four years ago. They ended the scoreline 5-4 against the Germans in a fearsome game last time; however, the Germans had their revenge as they secured a victory against India 3-2 in the semis of Olympic 2024. 



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 While he extended the lead with his opening-minute goal in the third half, the Indian defence and later a 10-man India side and the stunning legend PR Sreejesh held their nerves to take India to a nail-biting Olympic bronze medal. The legend, the man the myth, Sreejesh, retires from the game after a splendid career that is now adorned by two Olympic medals as well. Though his retirement still remains under the radar.

The Indian Men's Hockey team bids adieu to Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh with a historic Olympic bronze

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India has sent a fair enough contingent to the Olympics this time around, with as many players and athletes as 129 members led by Neeraj Chopra, India's Tokyo Olympics Gold medalist. India expected to increase their medal tally to double digits; however, now it seems they cannot even keep up their medal tally of 7 from the last Olympics in Tokyo. After Manu Bhaker?s initial success with 2 bronze medals alongside Sarbajot Singh and Swapnil Kusale, also emerging medal holders, India missed on near medals in the following days. From previous Olympic champions PV Sindhu to Mirabai Chanu, who missed on medals, to 5 near-bronze medals that the team India missed on, including that of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshya_Sen">Lakshya Sen</a>. 



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 Lastly, India faced one of the most disappointing losses in a definite Olympic encounter that could have assured them a medal, that of Vinesh Phogat, who created history by going into the first-ever Olympic final. A controversial disqualification ruled Phogat out of the 50 kg women?s freestyle finals as her weight was measured to be 50.1 kg, and with an additional 100 grams, she was ruled out of contention. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Just before Day 13, let's take a look at India?s historic day at the Olympics</h2>



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<li>One of the first major contributors to rise for medal contention will be India?s Tokyo Olympics pride, Neeraj Chopra. He entered the finals and will compete for gold; however, any medal will see him as India?s best-ever athlete with the best record in any individual event. </li>



<li>Another significant medal match would be the Indian hockey team, who fought hard in the semis against Germany only to lose 3-2; however, now they will have a face-off against Spain for the bronze medal match. </li>



<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aditi_Ashok">Aditi Ashok</a> and Diksha Dagar will see India off in the Women?s Individual Stroke Play Round 2 of Golf.</li>



<li>Aman Sehrawat vs. Vladimir Egorov in the Men's 57kg Freestyle Round of 16. If he qualifies, he will play in the quarterfinal and semifinal games on the same day as well. </li>



<li>Anshu Malik, on the other hand, will play against Helen Louise Maroulis in the Women?s 57kg Freestyle Round of 16 again, with the quarterfinals and semifinals placed on the same day.</li>
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Paris Olympics: After Vinesh?s upset and Mirabai Chanu?s other close miss, all eyes are on India?s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, as India enters Day 13

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India has not had the most successful Olympics in Paris this summer; however, the 11th day has been one of India?s best days in the events with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinesh_Phogat">Vinesh Phogat</a> recording history in the Olympics. Many Indian players have lost close bronze medal matches over the course of the last 10 days, especially in events like shooting and archery. The most successful campaigner of India from the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, who went on to win the gold medal in the men?s javelin throw, entered the track today with many hopes and huge dependency over his shoulders. The Champ did not receive any more than a single throw, which was a record in the qualification round. With an 89.34m throw, he encrypted yet another entry into the final round, which is to be scheduled on the 8th of August. The Indian Men?s Hockey team has been another major highlight, and in the ongoing match, Harmanpreet has led India to a lead in the beginning minutes against Germany in the semi-finals. If they can win this game, they will fix India?s second silver in the Paris Olympics. 



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ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/neeraj-chopra-you-beauty-indias-olympic-gold-medalist-enters-the-finals-with-one-throw-at-the-paris-olympics/">Neeraj Chopra: You beauty, India?s Olympic gold medalist, enters the finals with one throw at the Paris Olympics</a> Recently, the biggest highlight has been Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has created history as India?s first-ever wrestler to enter the Olympic finals. Phogat started first with a Round of 16 encounter against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist wrestler Yui Susaki, who had an unbeaten record in the Olympics so far, with only 3 losses in 10 years. Phogat created history when she won the finest encounter of the women?s 50 kg freestyle wrestling. 



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 She next entered the quarterfinals, where she had to face a weaker opponent in Oksana Livach, as the Indian wrestler smashed the Ukrainian in a befitting contest to enter the semis. The semis awaited Yusneylys Guzman, who didn?t seem the toughest among all opponents for the lady who just smacked the defending Olympic Champion. In a much-anticipated game, Vinesh thrashed her opponent 5-0 to finish her bouts and enter the Finals. 



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 Phogat will now go on to feature in the finals tomorrow in Paris, which will be a debut for any Indian wrestler at an Olympic final. The match is to be played against the USA's No. 1 ranked wrestler in 50 kg women?s freestyle, Sarah Hildebrandt. The game would be a hope for all Indians, and they would watch with their heads bowed down and hands joined to see the dream come true of India securing a gold in one of the root sports the country is known for. 



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 However, Vinesh Phogat has already assured India of their first silver in this year's Olympics, and if fortune favors the brave Phogat, she will be her dad?s pride, as Mahavir Phogat is one of the very men who claimed that he expects Vinesh to end his desire for an Olympic gold.

Vinesh Phogat enters the finale of the Paris Olympic 2024 - Confirms Silver

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India has not had as successful a campaign at the Paris Olympics as it had four years back in Tokyo with Neeraj Chopra winning a gold as well. India secured 7 medals in the games, which is the nation's most successful campaign, with 2 silvers and 4 bronze medals and an Olympic gold medal from the unstoppable Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj Chopra has been in the buzz since 2016 when he won the junior division world championship; following him came several opportunities, fame, and also immense media attention. However, all went cold after a few days, though Neeraj did not seem the athlete who could give up his passion for the game only for offered government jobs. After that, he struggled but remained determined, and his efforts paid out loud. Let?s take a look at all the medals won by Neeraj Chopra aside from his triumph in the Tokyo Olympics with a gold. 



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<li>2016: He first won the World Junior Championships at age 18 and followed that with his South Asian Games glory at Shillong and Guwahati. </li>



<li>2017: Neeraj earned his first gold at the Asian Championships at Bhubaneshwar. </li>



<li>2018: Next in line were the Commonwealth Games, and the Indian javelin athlete also secured a gold in the competition, while he earned his first Asian Games medal at Jakarta that year. </li>



<li>2020: After a period of injuries, he trained rigorously for the Tokyo Olympics and went on to secure India?s first-ever gold in field athletics. </li>



<li>2022: A silver at the World Championships in Eugene, a second Asian Games gold, and a Diamond League gold medal added only greatness to Neeraj?s career. </li>



<li>2023: After a 2023 Diamond League silver, Neeraj once again bounced back to secure his first-ever gold at the World Championships. </li>



<li>2024: Neeraj will lead India?s 29-member athletics team and will defend his gold from Tokyo. Neeraj, who contested from Group B after India?s Kishore Jena faced a crushing defeat from Group A, made his first throw of 89.34, a monstrous throw that itself earned him a straight entry into the finals to defend his gold medal. </li>
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 He left behind A. Peters from Granada and was the second-best thrower with 88.63. Neeraj will now contest for his gold medal spot in the final event on the 8th of August. 



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 India?s other big update is in 50kg women?s freestyle wrestling, as India?s Vinesh Phogat defeated Tokyo Olympics gold medalist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yui_Susaki">Yui Susaki</a> of Japan to enter the quarterfinals. This is itself something great that has been acquired by the Indian wrestler while she will be back in action for the semifinal round after she secured a win against Ukrainian wrestler Oksana Livach in the Quarter-final. 



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Neeraj Chopra: You beauty, India's Olympic gold medalist, enters the finals with one throw at the Paris Olympics

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ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: The U19 Women's World Cup 2025 is just on the edge of the Super 6 stage, and the tussle between 12 teams has started to qualify for the semifinals. India Women U19 will play Bangladesh Women U19 today, and the winning team will be just on the doorstep of a semifinal berth. 
In a dominant performance during the final group-stage match of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025, India secured an emphatic victory over Sri Lanka by 60 runs. The Indian bowlers showcased exceptional skill, restricting Sri Lanka to a mere 58 runs for the loss of nine wickets. With this commanding win, India maintained an unbeaten record in the group stage, completing three wins out of three and firmly establishing themselves as one of the tournament favorites.
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Earlier in the group stage, India displayed equally impressive performances against Malaysia, the tournament hosts, and the West Indies. Placed in Group A alongside these teams, India dominated all their matches, underlining their strength and preparation for the competition. 
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India's comprehensive victories against Malaysia and the West Indies paved the way for their confident progression to the Super Six stage. Their clinical approach, both with the bat and ball, demonstrated their depth of talent and strategic planning.
Meanwhile, the West Indies claimed the 12th and final spot in the Super Six stage by defeating Malaysia in a decisive match. This victory ensured their qualification and they completed the roster for the next phase of the tournament. The 12 teams advancing to the Super Six stage now represent the best of the competition, each vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals as the tournament heats up. 
Below are the teams qualified for the SUPER SIX stage:
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">SUPER SIX GROUP 2</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">NIGERIA Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">IRELAND Women U19</td>
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Let's take a look at the ICC U19 Women's World Cup 2025 points Table of Super Six Stage:
<h3>Super Six Group 1</h3>
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<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.3114%;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.81155%;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.99903%;" title="Matches Tied">Tied</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.12423%;" title="Matches with No Result">NR</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Australia Women U19</div>
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</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+2.176</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">India Women U19</div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+4.231</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Sri Lanka Women U19</div>
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</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+0.525</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Bangladesh Women U19</div>
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</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+0.342</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Scotland Women U19</div>
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</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">-2.600</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">West Indies Women U19</div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">-4.644</td>
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<h3>Super Six Group 2</h3>
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<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.14685%;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.4951%;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.65804%;" title="Matches Tied">Tied</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 6.1916%;" title="Matches with No Result">NR</td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 6.51748%;" title="Match Points">Pts</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.5909%;" title="Net Run Rate">NRR</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">South Africa Women U19</div>
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</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+3.215</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">England Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+2.422</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Nigeria Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">-1.857</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">USA Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+0.203</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">New Zealand Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+0.136</td>
</tr>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Ireland Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">-3.596</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h2>INDIA Women U19 vs BANGLADESH Women U19 Match- A decider?</h2>
India Women U19 were placed in Group A and they topped the group whereas Bangladesh Women U19 were placed in Group D along with Australia, Scotland, and Nepal. They defeated Scotland Women U19 and Nepal Women U19 but Australia Women U19 gave them their only loss in the 2025 U19 tournament. 

Both teams are placed in SUPER SIX Group 1 and this match is a kind of decider. If India win this match, they will be just on the doorstep of the qualification to the semifinals of the coveted ICC U19 Tournament.

India Women U19 are all set to qualify for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 semifinal round if they can thrash Bangladesh today in an important match of the Super Six Stage.

With Australia almost qualified for the semifinals, India will be keen to seal their spot in the semifinals of the ICC U19 WOMEN's T20 World Cup 2025

Can India Women U19 Qualify For Semifinal? Check Out the Full Points Table and Qualification Scenario For ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025

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India head coach was mighty impress with the way young batter Tilak Varma played in the second T20I against England. The second match of the five-match series between the two heavyweights took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday (25th January). 
Tilak Varma played one of his best innings in his career as he almost single-handedly won the game for India. The left-hander played a magnificent innings for his team and helped India win the game by the margin of just two wickets and took a 2-0 lead in the series.
Chasing the target of 166 runs, India struggled to have a good start as both the openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, got out early. Tilak Varma, who walked out to bat at number three played a stellar innings and held the one end despite the wickets falling at the other end. 
The Southpaw hardly got any support till Washington Sundar (26) played a key role down the order before India was left tottering at 126 for seven. But Varma showed great maturity and took the game deep even though England kept ticking with wickets at the other end. 
Tilak Varma slammed a terrific half-century but made sure that he didn't lose his focus. He played the situation pretty well and took the game to the last over. A decent support from Ravi Bishnoi in the end allowed him to win the match for his team as India won the game by two wickets. 
Tilak Varma played a magnificent innings of unbeaten 72 runs off 55 balls. The left-hander batted with a strike rate of over 130 and also slammed 4 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. His knock helped India win the game and also earned him the Player of the Match award. 
As Tilak Varma won India the match, the entire Indian dressing room was chuffed to bits. The interesting reaction came from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was seen kissing batter on the neck. This happened when the teams were shaking hands. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-varun-chakravarthy-bamboozles-harry-brook-with-a-jaffa-ravi-shastri-mocks-england-batter-over-smog-statement-/">Watch: Varun Chakravarthy bamboozles Harry Brook with a jaffa; Ravi Shastri mocks England batter over ‘Smog’ statement</a>
<h2>Watch: Gautam Gambhir kisses Tilak Varma after India wins second T20I by 8 wickets </h2>
Here's the video:

Tilak Varma played one of his best innings in his career as he almost single-handedly won the game for India.

India head coach was mighty impress with the way young batter Tilak Varma played in the second T20I against England.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir kisses Tilak Varma as youngster pulls off miraculous chase of India

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IND vs ENG 2nd T20I: What a thriller in Chennai! In a nail-biting finish, India managed to edge past England in a game that swung like a pendulum. India were in big trouble but Tilak and Ravi Bishnoi kept their nerve to guide India to victory in a photo finish. England’s disciplined spells from Brydon Carse and Rashid were undone by Archer’s costly overs, as his 60-run spell proved to be the turning point.
Below are the IND vs ENG 2nd T20I match highlights:
<h2>IND vs ENG 2nd T20I Highlights</h2>
Surya Kumar Yadav, the Indian skipper, made the right call at the toss and won the flip of the coin. He opted to bowl first and England were asked to bat first for the second consecutive time in the series. India had two changes– Washington and Dhruv Jurel IN for Nitish, and Rinku. Meanwhile, James Smith replaced Jacob Bethell and Carse IN for Gus Atkinson. 
England's Playing 11:- Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
India Playing 11:- Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
<h3>England's Innings- 165/9 (20 overs)</h3>
Phil Salt and Ben Duckett opened the innings for England, with Arshdeep Singh taking the new ball. Salt, who was beaten on the first delivery of the previous match, started with a confident flick for four off the very first ball this time. However, Arshdeep quickly had his revenge, as Salt mistimed a pull shot off a short ball and was caught in the deep.
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Jos Buttler came in next and wasted no time launching an assault, taking 16 runs off Arshdeep's second over. At the other end, Washington Sundar struck with his very first delivery in the fourth over, dismissing Duckett cheaply.
Harry Brook walked in and played a brief cameo, scoring 13 off 7 balls, but Varun Chakravarthy sent him back with a peach of a delivery, needing no assistance from the smog this time! Meanwhile, Jos Buttler fought valiantly but fell five runs short of his half-century, caught in the deep off Axar Patel. Axar struck again soon after, removing Liam Livingstone with a similar delivery, leaving England struggling at 90 for 5.
Jamie Smith attempted to counter-attack, smashing 10 runs off the first two balls of Abhishek Sharma's over, but the bowler had the last laugh, dismissing him shortly after. Brydon Carse took charge next, displaying an ultra-aggressive intent. He even hammered Varun Chakravarthy for back-to-back sixes, signaling a late surge for England.
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However, Carse’s innings ended due to a miscommunication in the middle, resulting in a run-out. Despite their struggles, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer added a few handy runs at the end, helping England post a defendable total of 165.
England's Scorecard:  Phil Salt - 4 (3), Ben Duckett - 3 (6), Jos Buttler - 45 (30), Harry Brook - 13 (8), Liam Livingstone - 13 (14), Jamie Smith - 22 (12), Jamie Overton - 5 (7), Brydon Carse - 31 (17), Jofra Archer* - 12 (9), Adil Rashid - 10 (11), Mark Wood* - 5 (3).
<h3>India's Innings- 166/8 (19.2 overs)</h3>
The target was relatively challenging but well within reach by international standards. Abhishek Sharma got the chase off to a flying start, hitting three boundaries in the opening over. However, Mark Wood struck back in the very next over, dismissing Abhishek.  
Just six balls later, Sanju Samson’s first aggressive shot proved costly, as he walked back to the pavilion soon after. Suryakumar Yadav then joined Tilak Varma, and together they built a steady 37-run partnership for the third wicket. 
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Varma began to take on the English bowlers with some aggressive strokes, but his efforts were hindered as he kept losing partners at the other end, with both Suryakumar Yadav and Dhruv Jurel departing in quick succession. Hardik Pandya looked in fluent touch but Overton's first ball took the edge off his bat and India was in a big problem altogether. 
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England managed to build momentum, but Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma steadied the Indian innings. The turning point came in the 13th over when Sundar took the attack to Mark Wood, smashing him for six and two fours, shifting the momentum back in India’s favor. However, Brydon Carse struck in the very next over, clean-bowled Sundar, and put England back in control.
Axar Patel fell to Liam Livingstone and then Verma took the responsibility on his shoulders. Arshdeep played an ugly shot and lost his wicket as well. India needed 21 off 20 then and Ravi Bishnoi not only saved his wicket but also picked a valuable four. 13 runs were needed in the last two overs and after a decent four balls, Ravi Bishnoi punched a half-volley over the points for four. India just needed 6 from the last over and Mark Wood had the last over to bowl. 
Tilak was in the strike for the last over and he punched the first ball to the extra covers for two runs and the next ball through the covers for a four and INDIA won the match by 8 wickets.
India's Scorecard: Sanju Samson - 5 (7) Abhishek Sharma - 12 (6) Tilak Varma* - 72 (55) Suryakumar Yadav - 12 (7) Dhruv Jurel- 4 (5) Hardik Pandya- 7 (6) Washington Sundar - 26 (19) Axar Patel - 2 (3) Arshdeep Singh - 6 (4) Ravi Bishnoi* - 9 (5)
*- NOT OUT
This innings from Tilak Verma was his fourth consecutive innings where he has been unbeaten in the T20Is. This makes him the player with the most runs without getting out in T20Is. (318* Tilak Varma (107*, 120*, 19*, 72*))

In a thrilling contest, India edged past England in Chennai, with Tilak Varma anchoring the chase and Ravi Bishnoi providing vital support. Despite early setbacks and England's fightback, costly overs from Archer helped India clinch a photo-finish victory.

India triumphed in a tense chase, with Tilak Varma and Bishnoi leading the way after England's bowlers dominated early.

Tilak Verma Stars, India Stole the Thrilling Show by 2 wickets | IND vs ENG 2nd T20I

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India batter Tilak Varma has looked in great touch with the bat in the ongoing second T20I against England. The second match of the five-match series between the teams is taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 
Tilak Varma, who was promoted up the order, came out all guns blazing with the bat and took attack to the England bowlers. The left-hander, who slammed two back-to-back centuries in South Africa, oozed his class with the bat as he played some sublime strokes. 
Tilak Varma, in particular, targeted Jofra Archer as the batter slammed the England fast bowler for 17 runs in an over. The young India batter started the over on high as he hit a magnificent boundary on the first ball. He created, took, and slashed the ball over point. 
On the very next ball, Tilak Varma then slammed an outrageous six. Jofra Archer bowled a 150.3 kph ball to which the batter stayed inside the line of the ball and managed to get it off the meat of the bat as the ball sailed over fine leg to a big maximum. 
After a dot on the third ball, Tilak Varma then managed another six. Jofra Archer bowled a short ball to which the batter looked to pull it and got it very fine. The ball sailed over the head of the keeper and went for a six to put pressure on the premier England pacer. 
The video of the incident can be seen at the end: 
Earlier, India had a great outing with the ball as they put England batters under massive pressure. Bowlers kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel bagged two wickets whereas others apart from Ravi Bishnoi also picked one wicket. 
For England, skipper Jos Buttler (45) and Brydon Carse (35) were the only batters who got past the 30-run mark, while Jamie Smith managed 22 runs off 12 balls. Their effort saw England posting a total of 165 runs.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-varun-chakravarthy-bamboozles-harry-brook-with-a-jaffa-ravi-shastri-mocks-england-batter-over-smog-statement-/#google_vignette">Watch: Varun Chakravarthy bamboozles Harry Brook with a jaffa; Ravi Shastri mocks England batter over ‘Smog’ statement</a>
<h2>Watch: Tilak Varma attacks Jofra Archer, hits him for one four and two sixes </h2>
Here's the video:

Tilak Varma, who was promoted up the order, came out all guns blazing with the bat and took attack to the England bowlers.

India batter Tilak Varma has looked in great touch with the bat in the ongoing second T20I against England.

Watch: Tilak Varma destroys Jofra Archer, goes 4,6,06 against fast bowler in Chennai

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India mystery spinner had another decent outing with the ball for the team, as he has made a vital impact for his side in the ongoing second T20I against England. The match between the teams is taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 
Varun Chakravarthy was all over the England batters in the first three overs of his spell. But was taken to the cleaners by Brydon Carse in the last over of his spell. The England all-rounder started the over on high as he slammed two back-to-back sixes to put the spinner under immense pressure. 
Brydon Carse hit Varun Chakravarthy for a massive six in the long on region on the first ball and then hit another maximum on the next ball to put the spinner under pressure. This didn't go well with the mystery spinner as he made sure that he took his revenge in the same over only. 
Although he couldn't take the wicket of Brydon Carse, he made sure he sent Jamie Overton packing. Varun Chakravarthy bowled a googly, which the batter failed to pick as he looked to work it into the leg side. He got beaten on the inside edge as the ball crashed onto the stump 
You can see the video at the end of the article: 
Jamie Overton didn't have a great outing with the bat as he was back in the hut after scoring 5 runs off 7 balls. Varun Chakravarthy, on the other hand, ended with two wickets and gave away 38 runs in the four overs that he bowled in the second T20I against England. 
Coming to the match, England yet again had another disappointing outing with the bat. Skipper Jos Buttler (45) and Brydon Carse (35) were the only batters who got past the 30-run mark, while Jamie Smith managed 22 runs off 12 balls. Their effort saw England posting a total of 165 runs. 
For India, apart from Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel picked two wickets, while the rest of the bowlers, apart from Ravi Bishnoi, picked one wicket each. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-varun-chakravarthy-bamboozles-harry-brook-with-a-jaffa-ravi-shastri-mocks-england-batter-over-smog-statement-/">Watch: Varun Chakravarthy bamboozles Harry Brook with a jaffa; Ravi Shastri mocks England batter over ‘Smog’ statement</a>
<h2>Watch: Varun Chakravarthy removes Jamie Overton with a staggering delivery </h2>
Here's the video:

Varun Chakravarthy was all over the England batters in the first three overs of his spell

India mystery spinner had another decent outing with the ball for the team, as he has made a vital impact for his side in the ongoing second T20I against England.