It was a chaotic deadline day in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as all 10 franchises announced their retentions for the 2025 season on Thursday (Oct 31).&nbsp; While there were few surprises in the form of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul getting axed, the rest of the retentions were predicted as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni will stay at their respective sides and won’t enter the auctions. With a busy day at the office on Diwali, here is a full list of retentions and Right to Match (RTM) left for each team ahead of the mega auction.

<h2>IPL 2025 Retentions by each team</h2>

<h2>Delhi Capitals:</h2>

Capped: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and&nbsp;Tristan Stubbs

Uncapped: Abishek Porel

RTM Available: 2

<h2>Mumbai Indians</h2>

Capped: Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma&nbsp;and Tilak Varma&nbsp;

Uncapped:&nbsp;None

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Punjab Kings</h2>

Capped: Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh

Uncapped:&nbsp;None

RTM Available: 4

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<h2>Chennai Super Kings</h2>

Capped: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and&nbsp;Matheesha Pathirana

Uncapped:&nbsp;MS Dhoni

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders</h2>

Capped: Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy and&nbsp;Harshit Rana

Uncapped:&nbsp;Ramandeep Singh.

RTM Available: 0

<h2>Rajasthan Royals</h2>

Capped: Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer.

Uncapped:&nbsp;Sandeep Sharma

RTM Available: 0

<h2>SunRisers Hyderabad</h2>

Capped: Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy

Uncapped:&nbsp;None

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Gujarat Titans</h2>

Capped: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan&nbsp;and Rahul Tewatia

Uncapped:&nbsp;Shahrukh Khan

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Lucknow Super Giants</h2>

Capped: Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Ayush Badoni.

Uncapped:&nbsp;Mohsin Khan

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h2>

Capped: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar.

Uncapped:&nbsp;Yash Dayal

RTM Available: 3

It was a chaotic deadline day in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as all 10 franchises announced their retentions for the 2025 season on Thursday (Oct 31). While there were few surprises in the form of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul getting axed, the rest of the retentions were predicted as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni will stay at their respective sides and won’t enter the auctions.

It was a chaotic deadline day in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as all 10 franchises announced their retentions for the 2025 season on Thursday (Oct 31). While there were few surprises in the form of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul getting axed, the rest of the retentions were predicted as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni will stay at their respective sides and won’t enter the auctions. With a busy day at the office on Diwali, here is a full list of retentions and Right to Match (RTM) left for each team ahead of the mega auction. IPL 2025 Retentions by each team Delhi Capitals: Capped: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Tristan Stubbs Uncapped: Abishek Porel RTM Available: 2 Mumbai Indians Capped: Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma Uncapped: None RTM Available: 1 Punjab Kings Capped: Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh Uncapped: None RTM Available: 4 ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant part ways as star batter to enter auction, 4 players retained Chennai Super Kings Capped: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana Uncapped: MS Dhoni RTM Available: 1 Kolkata Knight Riders Capped: Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana Uncapped: Ramandeep Singh. RTM Available: 0 Rajasthan Royals Capped: Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer. Uncapped: Sandeep Sharma RTM Available: 0 SunRisers Hyderabad Capped: Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy Uncapped: None RTM Available: 1 Gujarat Titans Capped: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia Uncapped: Shahrukh Khan RTM Available: 1 Lucknow Super Giants Capped: Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Ayush Badoni. Uncapped: Mohsin Khan RTM Available: 1 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Capped: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar. Uncapped: Yash Dayal RTM Available: 3

Full list of IPL 2025 retentions: Dhoni stays at CSK as uncapped; Rohit, Virat retained on deadline day

With the countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season already begun, all ten franchises are ready to splash the cash on big names with the auctions set to take place in the upcoming weeks. While all eyes remain on the IPL 2025 auctions, it is the player retention deadline day that has taken the spotlight as all ten franchises are set to announce their retentions before the Thursday (Oct 31) deadline. Here is all you need to know about the IPL 2025 retention deadline day including players, squads, etc.

<h2>What time will the IPL 2025 retention window close?</h2>

The IPL 2025 retention window will close at 5:00 PM IST on October 31.&nbsp;

<h2>How many players can be retained by each franchise for IPL 2025?</h2>

A franchise can retain up to five capped and one uncapped player on retention values set by the BCCI.

<h2>How many Right to Match (RTM) cards be used by a franchise?</h2>

A team can retain five capped players while a team unable to retain the rest will be eligible for RTM for the remaining slots.&nbsp;

<h2>When are the IPL 2025 mega auctions?</h2>

The dates for IPL 2025 are yet to be fixed with probable dates set for November last week or December first week.

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<h2>Retained players so far</h2>

<h2>Delhi Capitals:</h2>

Capped: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and&nbsp;Tristan Stubbs

Uncapped: Abishek Porel

RTM Available: 2

<h2>Mumbai Indians</h2>

Capped: Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma&nbsp;and Tilak Varma&nbsp;

Uncapped:&nbsp;None

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Punjab Kings</h2>

Capped: Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh

Uncapped:&nbsp;None

RTM Available: 4

<h2>Chennai Super Kings</h2>

Capped: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and&nbsp;Matheesha Pathirana

Uncapped:&nbsp;MS Dhoni

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders</h2>

Capped: Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy and&nbsp;Harshit Rana

Uncapped:&nbsp;Ramandeep Singh.

RTM Available: 0

<h2>Rajasthan Royals</h2>

Capped: Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer.

Uncapped:&nbsp;Sandeep Sharma

RTM Available: 0

<h2>SunRisers Hyderabad</h2>

Capped: Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy

Uncapped:&nbsp;None

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Gujarat Titans</h2>

Capped: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan&nbsp;and Rahul Tewatia

Uncapped:&nbsp;Shahrukh Khan

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Lucknow Super Giants</h2>

Capped: Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Ayush Badoni.

Uncapped:&nbsp;Mohsin Khan

RTM Available: 1

<h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h2>

Capped: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar.

Uncapped:&nbsp;Yash Dayal

RTM Available: 3

With the countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season already begun, all ten franchises are ready to splash the cash on big names with the auctions set to take place in the upcoming weeks.

With the countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season already begun, all ten franchises are ready to splash the cash on big names with the auctions set to take place in the upcoming weeks. While all eyes remain on the IPL 2025 auctions, it is the player retention deadline day that has taken the spotlight as all ten franchises are set to announce their retentions before the Thursday (Oct 31) deadline. Here is all you need to know about the IPL 2025 retention deadline day including players, squads, etc. What time will the IPL 2025 retention window close? The IPL 2025 retention window will close at 5:00 PM IST on October 31. How many players can be retained by each franchise for IPL 2025? A franchise can retain up to five capped and one uncapped player on retention values set by the BCCI. How many Right to Match (RTM) cards be used by a franchise? A team can retain five capped players while a team unable to retain the rest will be eligible for RTM for the remaining slots. When are the IPL 2025 mega auctions? The dates for IPL 2025 are yet to be fixed with probable dates set for November last week or December first week. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant part ways as star batter to enter auction, 4 players retained Retained players so far Delhi Capitals: Capped: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Tristan Stubbs Uncapped: Abishek Porel RTM Available: 2 Mumbai Indians Capped: Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma Uncapped: None RTM Available: 1 Punjab Kings Capped: Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh Uncapped: None RTM Available: 4 Chennai Super Kings Capped: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana Uncapped: MS Dhoni RTM Available: 1 Kolkata Knight Riders Capped: Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana Uncapped: Ramandeep Singh. RTM Available: 0 Rajasthan Royals Capped: Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer. Uncapped: Sandeep Sharma RTM Available: 0 SunRisers Hyderabad Capped: Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy Uncapped: None RTM Available: 1 Gujarat Titans Capped: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia Uncapped: Shahrukh Khan RTM Available: 1 Lucknow Super Giants Capped: Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Ayush Badoni. Uncapped: Mohsin Khan RTM Available: 1 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Capped: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar. Uncapped: Yash Dayal RTM Available: 3

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Keshav Maharaj's five-wicket haul sealed South Africa's thrashing of Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs inside three days of the second Test, giving the tourists a 2-0 series sweep Thursday.

Bangladesh were all out for 143 in Chattogram after being put straight back in to bat by the Proteas, a single session after ending their first innings on 159.&nbsp;

Left-arm spinner Maharaj took 5-59, after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada posted 5-37 from just nine overs in the first innings.&nbsp;

It was South Africa's biggest Test win, surpassing their innings and 254-run victory over Bangladesh at home in 2017.&nbsp;

After ending the first innings behind by 416 runs, the onus was on home team veterans Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to save face -- but all fell cheaply.&nbsp;

Mushfiqur, who failed to score in the first innings, returned to the pavilion having made two.

He tried to sweep Senuran Muthusamy but missed the ball, which hit his pad at the leg-stump line.

Maharaj claimed Mehidy for six while Muthusamy sent back Najmul, leaving the hosts on a despairing 78-7.&nbsp;

Bangladesh fought on through the last session with Hasan Mahmud the last man left on 38 off 30 balls, including four sixes.&nbsp;

Maharaj sealed the match taking the last wicket of Nahid Rana for a duck. It was his 10th five-wicket haul.

Muthusamy finished the second innings with 4-45.

He struck in his first over of the innings when his tossed-up delivery to Mahmudul Hasan Joy kissed the bat and landed in the palms of Aiden Markram at slip.&nbsp;

Maharaj first struck when he sent back Mominul Haque, who scored 82 in the first innings, for a duck.&nbsp;

At the start of the day the hosts were reduced to 48-8, conceding four wickets to add 10 runs to their overnight total, before a mini-fightback by Mominul.

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Rabada struck twice in one over as Mehidy Hasan Miraz was caught behind and debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon offered no shot to a ball nipping back and was trapped lbw for a duck.&nbsp;

The burst gave Rabada his second five-wicket haul of the series, to go with his 6-46 in the first Test victory in Mirpur.&nbsp;

South Africa had three batsmen hit maiden Test centuries in their first-innings 575-6 -- De Zorzi (177), Tristan Stubbs (106) and Wiaan Mulder (105 not out).&nbsp;

The tourists won the first Test by seven wickets.

Bangladesh have never won a Test against South Africa in 16 attempts.&nbsp;

Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Keshav Maharaj's five-wicket haul sealed South Africa's thrashing of Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs inside three days of the second Test, giving the tourists a 2-0 series sweep Thursday.

Keshav Maharaj's five-wicket haul sealed South Africa's thrashing of Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs inside three days of the second Test, giving the tourists a 2-0 series sweep Thursday. Bangladesh were all out for 143 in Chattogram after being put straight back in to bat by the Proteas, a single session after ending their first innings on 159. Left-arm spinner Maharaj took 5-59, after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada posted 5-37 from just nine overs in the first innings. It was South Africa's biggest Test win, surpassing their innings and 254-run victory over Bangladesh at home in 2017. After ending the first innings behind by 416 runs, the onus was on home team veterans Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to save face -- but all fell cheaply. Mushfiqur, who failed to score in the first innings, returned to the pavilion having made two. He tried to sweep Senuran Muthusamy but missed the ball, which hit his pad at the leg-stump line. Maharaj claimed Mehidy for six while Muthusamy sent back Najmul, leaving the hosts on a despairing 78-7. Bangladesh fought on through the last session with Hasan Mahmud the last man left on 38 off 30 balls, including four sixes. Maharaj sealed the match taking the last wicket of Nahid Rana for a duck. It was his 10th five-wicket haul. Muthusamy finished the second innings with 4-45. He struck in his first over of the innings when his tossed-up delivery to Mahmudul Hasan Joy kissed the bat and landed in the palms of Aiden Markram at slip. Maharaj first struck when he sent back Mominul Haque, who scored 82 in the first innings, for a duck. At the start of the day the hosts were reduced to 48-8, conceding four wickets to add 10 runs to their overnight total, before a mini-fightback by Mominul. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant part ways as star batter to enter auction, 4 players retained Rabada struck twice in one over as Mehidy Hasan Miraz was caught behind and debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon offered no shot to a ball nipping back and was trapped lbw for a duck. The burst gave Rabada his second five-wicket haul of the series, to go with his 6-46 in the first Test victory in Mirpur. South Africa had three batsmen hit maiden Test centuries in their first-innings 575-6 -- De Zorzi (177), Tristan Stubbs (106) and Wiaan Mulder (105 not out). The tourists won the first Test by seven wickets. Bangladesh have never won a Test against South Africa in 16 attempts. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Africa sweep Bangladesh with crushing innings victory in Chittagong to pocket series 2-0

Hosts South Africa have announced their squad for the T20I series against India, with Aiden Markram leading the side. Cricket South Africa,&nbsp;on Thursday (Oct 31), announced a 16-man squad led by Markram, with star Kagiso Rabada rested. The series not part of the ICC’s calendar will start on November 8, with the Indian side led by Suryakumar Yadav and assisted by VVS Laxman set to stamp their authority in another overseas series.

<h2>South Africa announce squad</h2>

Having lost the T20 World Cup final to India in June, South Africa will seek revenge as they take on Suryakumar Yadav’s side. Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs have yet again earned the faith of the board, with the former being available for only the last two matches. On the other hand, senior members like Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj and David Miller continue to be part of the side.

The hosts have been good in the shortest format of the game, but India might be an opponent they will avoid taking lightly. Rabada has been rested for the series as&nbsp;South Africa have important assignments to come in the next two months. Considering they are still in the running for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Rabada’s workload management will be a crucial part of the process.

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“It’s both an exciting and important series for us as we continue to build towards the T20 World Cup in 2026.”

“The squad has a nice mix of youth and experience, and I am looking forward to seeing us deliver some quality performances against a very attacking Indian T20 outfit.”

<h2>South Africa T20I squad:</h2>

Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), and Tristan Stubbs.

Hosts South Africa have announced their squad for the T20I series against India, with Aiden Markram leading the side. Cricket South Africa, on Thursday (Oct 31), announced a 16-man squad led by Markram, with star Kagiso Rabada rested.

Hosts South Africa have announced their squad for the T20I series against India, with Aiden Markram leading the side. Cricket South Africa, on Thursday (Oct 31), announced a 16-man squad led by Markram, with star Kagiso Rabada rested. The series not part of the ICC’s calendar will start on November 8, with the Indian side led by Suryakumar Yadav and assisted by VVS Laxman set to stamp their authority in another overseas series. South Africa announce squad Having lost the T20 World Cup final to India in June, South Africa will seek revenge as they take on Suryakumar Yadav’s side. Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs have yet again earned the faith of the board, with the former being available for only the last two matches. On the other hand, senior members like Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj and David Miller continue to be part of the side. The hosts have been good in the shortest format of the game, but India might be an opponent they will avoid taking lightly. Rabada has been rested for the series as South Africa have important assignments to come in the next two months. Considering they are still in the running for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Rabada’s workload management will be a crucial part of the process. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant part ways as star batter to enter auction, 4 players retained “It’s both an exciting and important series for us as we continue to build towards the T20 World Cup in 2026.” “The squad has a nice mix of youth and experience, and I am looking forward to seeing us deliver some quality performances against a very attacking Indian T20 outfit.” South Africa T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), and Tristan Stubbs.

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Vice President and the Republican presidential candidate Kamala Harris has campaigned hard to defeat her Democrat rival Donald Trump in the US Presidential election to be held on November 5, 2024. And in this journey, there have been people who have been of immense support to her. One among them is Harris' younger sister Maya Harris.

<h2>Who is Maya Harris?</h2>

Kamala and Maya were born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican American father and Indian American mother. While both the sisters were young their parents divorced. They then went on to live with their mother after the separation in the early 1970s.

Maya grew up to earn her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and later pursue a career in law from Stanford Law School. It is here that she met her husband Tony West.

Maya herself is inclined towards politics and has played an important role in helping Kamala with her presidential campaign.

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She has worked as senior policy adviser for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign's policy agenda. Maya has also served as campaign chairperson of her sister's 2020 presidential campaign.

She also previously served as the vice president of democracy, rights and justice, and an officer of the philanthropic foundation, the Ford Foundation.&nbsp;

Speaking to PEOPLE about the kind of relationship both the sisters share, Maya said, "I will always support her, stand by her side and have her back the way I know she has mine."

"She’s a force. She's fearless, she's relentless, she's tough, she's courageous. I mean, she really has been that way since we were kids. She's never backed down from a challenge," she further added.

Vice President and the Republican presidential candidate Kamala Harris has campaigned hard to defeat her Democrat rival Donald Trump in the US Presidential election to be held on November 5, 2024.

Vice President and the Republican presidential candidate Kamala Harris has campaigned hard to defeat her Democrat rival Donald Trump in the US Presidential election to be held on November 5, 2024. And in this journey, there have been people who have been of immense support to her. One among them is Harris' younger sister Maya Harris. Who is Maya Harris? Kamala and Maya were born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican American father and Indian American mother. While both the sisters were young their parents divorced. They then went on to live with their mother after the separation in the early 1970s. Maya grew up to earn her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and later pursue a career in law from Stanford Law School. It is here that she met her husband Tony West. Maya herself is inclined towards politics and has played an important role in helping Kamala with her presidential campaign. ALSO READ | US Election 2024: Elon Musk's X failing in tackling false claims, election misinformation, says report She has worked as senior policy adviser for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign's policy agenda. Maya has also served as campaign chairperson of her sister's 2020 presidential campaign. She also previously served as the vice president of democracy, rights and justice, and an officer of the philanthropic foundation, the Ford Foundation. Speaking to PEOPLE about the kind of relationship both the sisters share, Maya said, "I will always support her, stand by her side and have her back the way I know she has mine." "She’s a force. She's fearless, she's relentless, she's tough, she's courageous. I mean, she really has been that way since we were kids. She's never backed down from a challenge," she further added.

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With less than a month to go, Maharashtra Assembly elections are set for a colossal battle of two alliances that did not exist merely three years ago. The voting for the 288 seats is set to take place on November 20 as national parties like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) flex their muscle. Eyes will also be firmly on the divided Shiv Sena (SS) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as they enter their maiden elections after the internal split out in recent years. &nbsp;

<h2>What has happened in the last five years?</h2>

In the last five years&nbsp;unified SS, once an ally of BJP, decided to break the alliance and form a government with INC and NCP in 2019. Uddhav Thackeray, son of SS’s founder Bal Thackeray, became chief minister of state and gave a new direction to Maharashtra’s politics. An internal conflict in SS in June 2022 saw Eknath Shinde march out of the alliance and form a government with the BJP.

This meant that Shiv Sena was divided into two parties – Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde) and Shiv Sena-UBT (Uddhav Bal Thackeray). SS-UBT would remain part of the INDIA bloc where INC is the leading national party.

A similar pattern also followed in the NCP, which also got divided in July 2023 when veteran leader Ajit Pawar decided to shake hands with BJP and SS in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Subsequently, the party was divided into – NCP and NCP-SP (Sharadchandra Pawar).

<h2>Background</h2>

While there has been plenty of bad blood between Shiv Sena’s two factions, the same has not been the case in NCP. While Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde openly criticise each other, friction has only increased whenever they get the opportunity. The Dussehra Melawa (Shiv Sena’s annual public program on Vijayadashami festival) has seen plenty of bad blood being exchanged. The two factions have also gone personal to criticise one another since separation.

On the other hand, Ajit Pawar has been a silent customer despite being in the NDA. Interestingly, he refrains from directly criticising his uncle and former chief minister Sharad Pawar. While he sits in power with the BJP, Pawar and his supporters still maintain a mutual respect for NCP-SP’s supreme leader. NCP’s members who decided to join NDA went to meet Sharad Pawar in July 2023, days after the party was split.

While the friction was given a new turn in the general elections of 2024 where Ajit would field his wife Sunetra Pawar against Sharad Pawar’s daughter and sitting Member of Parliament Supriya Sule from the Baramati constituency, there was still no bad blood in the families. Sule would win the seat convincingly while Sunetra Pawar was later sent to the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Indian parliament). Despite all the chaos, NCP leaders still maintain close contact and mutual respect for NCP-SP leaders and family.

<h2>Why NCP will be the kingmaker?</h2>

While it is almost unlikely for Shiv Sena to get unified after the elections, that won’t be the case in NCP. The base of mutual respect and Ajit Pawar’s reluctance to criticise Sharad Pawar shows that there is still humbleness in the NCP. If there is a scenario where the NCP could yet get unified with Ajit Pawar faction leaders seeking an apology, they are likely to be welcomed back with open arms.

<h2>Numbers game</h2>

While everyone is likely to write off Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction after a dismal show in the 2024 general elections, there is a number’s game that could prove otherwise. It is expected that Ajit Pawar’s NCP will get around 50 seats to contest in the Assembly elections in NDA. On the other hand, Sharad Pawar’s NCP is likely to contest on around 90 seats from the INDIA bloc. Considering, Ajit Pawar NCP’s poor strike rate in the general elections of 2024, they will be expected to win anything between 15-20 seats.

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On the other hand, Sharad Pawar’s NCP will be expected to win anything between 60-70 after their 80 per cent win strike rate in general elections (NCP-SP won eight of the 10 Lok Sabha seats they contested).

If both the cases are met and the NCP decides to get unified after elections, the NCP could have anything in the region of 75-90 seats in the house. Interestingly, this could be the biggest success for NCP since its birth with their previous best being in 2004 where they won 71 seats.

According to strike rate conversion from general elections, a unified NCP&nbsp;could be the second-biggest party in the state after the BJP (likely to win about 80-90 seats based on Lok Sabha strike rate conversion). On the other hand, a unified Shiv Sena could clinch between 60-75 seats, but are unlikely to shake hands, meaning NCP could be the kingmakers in the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 as no party could form a government without their support in the house.

With less than a month to go, Maharashtra Assembly elections are set for a colossal battle of two alliances that did not exist merely three years ago. The voting for the 288 seats is set to take place on November 20 as national parties like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) flex their muscle.

With less than a month to go, Maharashtra Assembly elections are set for a colossal battle of two alliances that did not exist merely three years ago. The voting for the 288 seats is set to take place on November 20 as national parties like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) flex their muscle. Eyes will also be firmly on the divided Shiv Sena (SS) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as they enter their maiden elections after the internal split out in recent years. What has happened in the last five years? In the last five years unified SS, once an ally of BJP, decided to break the alliance and form a government with INC and NCP in 2019. Uddhav Thackeray, son of SS’s founder Bal Thackeray, became chief minister of state and gave a new direction to Maharashtra’s politics. An internal conflict in SS in June 2022 saw Eknath Shinde march out of the alliance and form a government with the BJP. This meant that Shiv Sena was divided into two parties – Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde) and Shiv Sena-UBT (Uddhav Bal Thackeray). SS-UBT would remain part of the INDIA bloc where INC is the leading national party. A similar pattern also followed in the NCP, which also got divided in July 2023 when veteran leader Ajit Pawar decided to shake hands with BJP and SS in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Subsequently, the party was divided into – NCP and NCP-SP (Sharadchandra Pawar). Background While there has been plenty of bad blood between Shiv Sena’s two factions, the same has not been the case in NCP. While Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde openly criticise each other, friction has only increased whenever they get the opportunity. The Dussehra Melawa (Shiv Sena’s annual public program on Vijayadashami festival) has seen plenty of bad blood being exchanged. The two factions have also gone personal to criticise one another since separation. On the other hand, Ajit Pawar has been a silent customer despite being in the NDA. Interestingly, he refrains from directly criticising his uncle and former chief minister Sharad Pawar. While he sits in power with the BJP, Pawar and his supporters still maintain a mutual respect for NCP-SP’s supreme leader. NCP’s members who decided to join NDA went to meet Sharad Pawar in July 2023, days after the party was split. While the friction was given a new turn in the general elections of 2024 where Ajit would field his wife Sunetra Pawar against Sharad Pawar’s daughter and sitting Member of Parliament Supriya Sule from the Baramati constituency, there was still no bad blood in the families. Sule would win the seat convincingly while Sunetra Pawar was later sent to the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Indian parliament). Despite all the chaos, NCP leaders still maintain close contact and mutual respect for NCP-SP leaders and family. Why NCP will be the kingmaker? While it is almost unlikely for Shiv Sena to get unified after the elections, that won’t be the case in NCP. The base of mutual respect and Ajit Pawar’s reluctance to criticise Sharad Pawar shows that there is still humbleness in the NCP. If there is a scenario where the NCP could yet get unified with Ajit Pawar faction leaders seeking an apology, they are likely to be welcomed back with open arms. Numbers game While everyone is likely to write off Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction after a dismal show in the 2024 general elections, there is a number’s game that could prove otherwise. It is expected that Ajit Pawar’s NCP will get around 50 seats to contest in the Assembly elections in NDA. On the other hand, Sharad Pawar’s NCP is likely to contest on around 90 seats from the INDIA bloc. Considering, Ajit Pawar NCP’s poor strike rate in the general elections of 2024, they will be expected to win anything between 15-20 seats. ALSO READ | India’s poll body rejects Opposition’s ‘baseless’ allegations of irregularities in Haryana polls On the other hand, Sharad Pawar’s NCP will be expected to win anything between 60-70 after their 80 per cent win strike rate in general elections (NCP-SP won eight of the 10 Lok Sabha seats they contested). If both the cases are met and the NCP decides to get unified after elections, the NCP could have anything in the region of 75-90 seats in the house. Interestingly, this could be the biggest success for NCP since its birth with their previous best being in 2004 where they won 71 seats. According to strike rate conversion from general elections, a unified NCP could be the second-biggest party in the state after the BJP (likely to win about 80-90 seats based on Lok Sabha strike rate conversion). On the other hand, a unified Shiv Sena could clinch between 60-75 seats, but are unlikely to shake hands, meaning NCP could be the kingmakers in the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 as no party could form a government without their support in the house.

Explained: Why NCP will be the 'kingmaker' in Maharashtra assembly elections

New Zealand will eye a historic whitewash of&nbsp;hosts India as they look to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes alive. The contest will also have bearings for Team India, with the Australian tour and WTC qualification hopes hanging in balance after the latest series defeat. Ahead of the final contest between India and New Zealand, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads, and others.

<h2>When is the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will start on Friday (Nov 1).

<h2>Which stadium will host the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

<h2>What time will the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match start?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will start at 9:30 AM local time, with the toss taking place at 9:00 AM local time.

<h2>Where to watch the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match on TV?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will be telecast&nbsp;on Sports 18 Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match on OTT?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

India&nbsp;Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul

New Zealand&nbsp;Squad: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman

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New Zealand will eye a historic whitewash of hosts India as they look to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes alive. The contest will also have bearings for Team India, with the Australian tour and WTC qualification hopes hanging in balance after the latest series defeat.

New Zealand will eye a historic whitewash of hosts India as they look to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes alive. The contest will also have bearings for Team India, with the Australian tour and WTC qualification hopes hanging in balance after the latest series defeat. Ahead of the final contest between India and New Zealand, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads, and others. When is the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match? The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will start on Friday (Nov 1). Which stadium will host the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match? The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. What time will the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match start? The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will start at 9:30 AM local time, with the toss taking place at 9:00 AM local time. Where to watch the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match on TV? The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will be telecast on Sports 18 Network in India. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant part ways as star batter to enter auction, 4 players retained Where to watch the India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match on OTT? The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test match will be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. Squads: India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman

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Manchester United target Ruben Amorim has confirmed contact from Manchester United as the club searches for its latest successor of manager having sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday (Oct 28). Amorim, currently managing in Liga Portugal with Sporting Lisbon however said that “nothing is decided” on his potential appointment as new Manchester United manager. The Red Devils are poised to make the Portuguese gaffer their latest successor having parted company with Ten Hag after a poor start to the season.

<h2>‘Nothing is decided yet’</h2>

"Nobody knows whether this was my farewell match. Nothing is decided yet," the Portuguese coach said, reported by sports daily A Bola.

39-year-old former Portugal midfielder is high on the ranks of Manchester United as they see him as a long-term successor at the club. The board has sanctioned a move to bring him from Sporting Lisbon where he has thrived in recent years. Amorim has won two league titles while finishing runners-up in the Portuguese FA Cup.

The United board wants their latest target to join as early as this weekend when the Red Devils face Chelsea in the Premier League. A reported sum of $10mn could be paid in compensation to acquire the services of Amorim, whom the Premier League side looks to put behind a poor start to the season.

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<h2>Who is Rúben Amorim?</h2>

Currently working as the head coach of Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, Amorim has Manchester United connections having completed his managerial internship at Old Trafford during Jose Mourinho’s managerial reign. A former Benfica star, 39-year-old Amorim played the majority of his club football in his native Portugal before hanging his boots and moving into management in 2018. He also represented Portugal at the international level, earning 14 caps and playing at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Sporting won the 2020-21 and 2023-24 league titles and are flying high under his stewardship in the 2024-25 season.

Manchester United target Ruben Amorim has confirmed contact from Manchester United as the club searches for its latest successor of manager having sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday (Oct 28).

Manchester United target Ruben Amorim has confirmed contact from Manchester United as the club searches for its latest successor of manager having sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday (Oct 28). Amorim, currently managing in Liga Portugal with Sporting Lisbon however said that “nothing is decided” on his potential appointment as new Manchester United manager. The Red Devils are poised to make the Portuguese gaffer their latest successor having parted company with Ten Hag after a poor start to the season. ‘Nothing is decided yet’ "Nobody knows whether this was my farewell match. Nothing is decided yet," the Portuguese coach said, reported by sports daily A Bola. 39-year-old former Portugal midfielder is high on the ranks of Manchester United as they see him as a long-term successor at the club. The board has sanctioned a move to bring him from Sporting Lisbon where he has thrived in recent years. Amorim has won two league titles while finishing runners-up in the Portuguese FA Cup. The United board wants their latest target to join as early as this weekend when the Red Devils face Chelsea in the Premier League. A reported sum of $10mn could be paid in compensation to acquire the services of Amorim, whom the Premier League side looks to put behind a poor start to the season. ALSO READ | IND-W vs NZ-W, 3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's record 8th ton helps India win series 2-1 Who is Rúben Amorim? Currently working as the head coach of Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, Amorim has Manchester United connections having completed his managerial internship at Old Trafford during Jose Mourinho’s managerial reign. A former Benfica star, 39-year-old Amorim played the majority of his club football in his native Portugal before hanging his boots and moving into management in 2018. He also represented Portugal at the international level, earning 14 caps and playing at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup. Sporting won the 2020-21 and 2023-24 league titles and are flying high under his stewardship in the 2024-25 season.

Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United approach but says 'nothing decided yet'

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz opened his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chilean Nicolas Jarry.&nbsp;

After receiving a bye through the first round, Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead in his round of 32 match but was reigned back in by Jarry, before eventually claiming the first set 7-5.

However, Alcaraz was in commanding form in the second set, giving his Chilean opponent only one game as he raced to victory.

"It's been two years since I have won a match here in Paris.. so every time that I keep going is a gift for me," said the 21-year-old Spaniard.

"I'm just really happy to get through the opening set, it was really important for me to come into the second with more confidence. I (need) time to get used to the speed of the court."

Alcaraz is the heavy favourite to win his first title on the hard court at Bercy Arena after Italian world number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament earlier on Tuesday due to an intestinal virus.

He will face either Frenchman Ugo Humbert or American Marcos Giron in the round of 16.

Argentinean Francisco Cerundolo edged Russian sixth seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5) in a two-set match that lasted nearly two hours 20 minutes.

Fresh off winning his first ATP 500 tournament last week in Vienna, Briton Jack Draper beat Czech 22-year-old Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-2.

Poland's 12th seed Hubert Hurkacz was also upset as he succumbed to a 1-6, 3-6 defeat to American Alex Michelsen, with play lasting just over 50 minutes.

Alex de Minaur beat Mariano Navone of Argentina 7-5, 6-1 to keep alive his chances of reaching the ATP Finals next month.

Also still in the hunt for Turin is Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, who eased into the round of 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over of Alejandro Tabilo of Chile.

Holger Rune enjoyed a regulation 6-4, 6-4 win over Matteo Arnaldi, while the USA's Ben Shelton fought through in three sets against hometown hope Corentin Moutet.

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In another France-against-USA battle, 21-year-old French wildcard Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard beat Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-3.

France's Richard Gasquet, who earlier in October announced his retirement from tennis after next year's French Open, bowed out of the Paris Masters with a 3-6, 4-6 loss to Belgian Zizou Bergs.

Norwegian seventh seed Casper Ruud had led 5-1 in the first set but capitulated to lose to Australian Jordan Thompson 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 4-6.

On Wednesday, Draper takes on Taylor Fritz and third seed Alexander Zverev tackles Tallon Griekspoor.

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz opened his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chilean Nicolas Jarry. After receiving a bye through the first round, Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead in his round of 32 match but was reigned back in by Jarry, before eventually claiming the first set 7-5.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz opened his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chilean Nicolas Jarry. After receiving a bye through the first round, Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead in his round of 32 match but was reigned back in by Jarry, before eventually claiming the first set 7-5. However, Alcaraz was in commanding form in the second set, giving his Chilean opponent only one game as he raced to victory. "It's been two years since I have won a match here in Paris.. so every time that I keep going is a gift for me," said the 21-year-old Spaniard. "I'm just really happy to get through the opening set, it was really important for me to come into the second with more confidence. I (need) time to get used to the speed of the court." Alcaraz is the heavy favourite to win his first title on the hard court at Bercy Arena after Italian world number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament earlier on Tuesday due to an intestinal virus. He will face either Frenchman Ugo Humbert or American Marcos Giron in the round of 16. Argentinean Francisco Cerundolo edged Russian sixth seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5) in a two-set match that lasted nearly two hours 20 minutes. Fresh off winning his first ATP 500 tournament last week in Vienna, Briton Jack Draper beat Czech 22-year-old Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-2. Poland's 12th seed Hubert Hurkacz was also upset as he succumbed to a 1-6, 3-6 defeat to American Alex Michelsen, with play lasting just over 50 minutes. Alex de Minaur beat Mariano Navone of Argentina 7-5, 6-1 to keep alive his chances of reaching the ATP Finals next month. Also still in the hunt for Turin is Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, who eased into the round of 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over of Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. Holger Rune enjoyed a regulation 6-4, 6-4 win over Matteo Arnaldi, while the USA's Ben Shelton fought through in three sets against hometown hope Corentin Moutet. ALSO READ | IND-W vs NZ-W, 3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's record 8th ton helps India win series 2-1 In another France-against-USA battle, 21-year-old French wildcard Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard beat Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-3. France's Richard Gasquet, who earlier in October announced his retirement from tennis after next year's French Open, bowed out of the Paris Masters with a 3-6, 4-6 loss to Belgian Zizou Bergs. Norwegian seventh seed Casper Ruud had led 5-1 in the first set but capitulated to lose to Australian Jordan Thompson 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 4-6. On Wednesday, Draper takes on Taylor Fritz and third seed Alexander Zverev tackles Tallon Griekspoor. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris Masters: Carlos Alcaraz breezes through opener in straight sets against Nicolas Jarry

Napoli grew their lead at the top of the Serie A table to seven points with a 2-0 win at AC Milan on Tuesday.

Antonio Conte's resurgent side wrapped the match up inside the first half, courtesy of an early Romelu Lukaku goal and a sensational strike by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Napoli sit on 25 points, with champions Inter Milan on 18 but with the chance to reduce the gap when they visit Empoli on Wednesday.

A third defeat of the campaign leaves AC Milan in eighth place, 11 points behind the leaders.

Belgian striker Lukaku scored his fourth goal of the season since joining the 2023 Italian champions in the summer when he broke the deadlock on five minutes.

He raced onto a pass from Frank Anguissa, held off a defender and slotted coolly past Mike Maignan in the AC Milan goal.

Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was forced twice into action before the half-hour to maintain his side's lead.

As the clock ticked down to half-time, Georgian winger Kvaratskhelia doubled the visitors' lead.

Picking the ball up on the left wing, he drove suddenly inside on his right foot past Youssouf Fofana and rifled a shot from distance into the far post beyond the dive of Maignan.

Alvaro Morata thought he had given Milan a lifeline two minutes after the break with a powerful header.

However, upon VAR review he was shown to have been offside in the build-up to the goal and it was disallowed.

The hosts continued to search for a way back into the encounter and only a fine reflex save by Meret to deny Rafael Leao in the 83rd minute kept Napoli's two-goal cushion intact.

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Earlier, goals in either half by Riccardo Orsolini and Jens Odgaard sent Bologna up to 10th in the table with a 2-0 win at Cagliari.

Lecce climbed off the foot of the table by beating nine-men Verona 1-0 thanks to a Patrick Dorgu goal on 51 minutes.

The away side lost Jackson Tchatchoua to a red card five minutes before half-time, then Reda Belahyane was given his marching orders inside the final 10 minutes for a second bookable offence.

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Napoli grew their lead at the top of the Serie A table to seven points with a 2-0 win at AC Milan on Tuesday. Antonio Conte's resurgent side wrapped the match up inside the first half, courtesy of an early Romelu Lukaku goal and a sensational strike by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Napoli grew their lead at the top of the Serie A table to seven points with a 2-0 win at AC Milan on Tuesday. Antonio Conte's resurgent side wrapped the match up inside the first half, courtesy of an early Romelu Lukaku goal and a sensational strike by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Napoli sit on 25 points, with champions Inter Milan on 18 but with the chance to reduce the gap when they visit Empoli on Wednesday. A third defeat of the campaign leaves AC Milan in eighth place, 11 points behind the leaders. Belgian striker Lukaku scored his fourth goal of the season since joining the 2023 Italian champions in the summer when he broke the deadlock on five minutes. He raced onto a pass from Frank Anguissa, held off a defender and slotted coolly past Mike Maignan in the AC Milan goal. Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was forced twice into action before the half-hour to maintain his side's lead. As the clock ticked down to half-time, Georgian winger Kvaratskhelia doubled the visitors' lead. Picking the ball up on the left wing, he drove suddenly inside on his right foot past Youssouf Fofana and rifled a shot from distance into the far post beyond the dive of Maignan. Alvaro Morata thought he had given Milan a lifeline two minutes after the break with a powerful header. However, upon VAR review he was shown to have been offside in the build-up to the goal and it was disallowed. The hosts continued to search for a way back into the encounter and only a fine reflex save by Meret to deny Rafael Leao in the 83rd minute kept Napoli's two-goal cushion intact. ALSO READ | IND-W vs NZ-W, 3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's record 8th ton helps India win series 2-1 Earlier, goals in either half by Riccardo Orsolini and Jens Odgaard sent Bologna up to 10th in the table with a 2-0 win at Cagliari. Lecce climbed off the foot of the table by beating nine-men Verona 1-0 thanks to a Patrick Dorgu goal on 51 minutes. The away side lost Jackson Tchatchoua to a red card five minutes before half-time, then Reda Belahyane was given his marching orders inside the final 10 minutes for a second bookable offence. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Serie A: Napoli extend lead at top with 2-0 win at AC Milan

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