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Asia Cup 2025 will be played in 20-over format from Tuesday (Sep 9) with the final scheduled for September 28. The biennial tournament has been a consistent fixture in the international calendar of Asian teams since 2008 and was first played in 1984. India walk in the tournament as defending champions after winning the Asia Cup 2023 (ODI format). A total of eight teams will be taking part in the Asia Cup 2025 and have been divided in two groups of four teams each. Over the years, many records have been made and broken the continental tournament and ahead of the upcoming edition, we look at the all the numbers:<h2>Most titles won - Asia Cup&nbsp;</h2>India have won the Asia Cup a record eight times - 1984, 1988, 1990-91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023. Sri Lanka are second with six Asia Cup title wins - 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022. Pakistan are third with two Asia Cup titles - 2000 and 2012<h2>Highest team score in Asia Cup history</h2>Pakistan scored 385/7 against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2010 and it is the highest score by an team in Asia Cup (ODI) history. In T20I format, Sri Lanka's 184/8 against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2022 is the highest team score.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-match-time-date-venue-history-and-past-record-1757317743108">India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: Match time, date, venue, history and past record</a><h2>Most matches won/lost in Asia Cup</h2>Sri Lanka's 44 wins in 66 matches (ODI and T20I combined) are the most wins by a team in Asia Cup history. India are second on the list with 43 wins in 65 matches while Pakistan are third with 33 wins in 60 matches. Bangladesh hold the record for most losses in Asia Cup history, having lost 43 of 55 matches played.<h2>Most runs in Asia Cup</h2>Former Sri Lanka batter Sanath Jayasuriya holds the record for most runs in Asia Cup (ODI and T20I combined) history with 1,220 runs in in 25 matches. Jayasuriya also has most hundreds in the tournament - 6. India ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is second on the list with 1,210 runs in Asia Cup and Virat Kohli has the second most hundreds - 5.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-history-format-teams-venues-dates-dime-and-all-you-need-to-know-1757311987374">Asia Cup: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know</a><h2>Most wickets in Asia Cup</h2>Ex-Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga has most wickets in Asia Cup (ODI and T20I) history - taking 33 wickets in 15 matches. His countryman Muthiah Muralidaran comes second with 30 wickets while India spinner Ravindra Jadeja is third on the list with 29 wickets. Malinga also has the most five-fors in history of Asia Cup - 3.<h2>Best Batting and Bowling performance in Asia Cup</h2>Former India skipper Virat Kohli's 183 vs Pakistan in 2012 edition remains the highest individual score in Asia Cup (ODI) history and his 122 not out against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 is the highest individual score in T20 Asia Cup format.Among the bowlers, Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis' 6/13 against India in Asia Cup 2008 (ODI) and India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 5/4 against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 (T20) are the best individual bowling performances.

Asia Cup stats: India have won the tournament a record eight times and Sri Lanka have won most matches. Virat Kohli's 183 is the best score by a batter while Bhuvneshwar's 4/5 is the best bowling performance in the tournament history.

Asia Cup 2025 will be played in 20-over format from Tuesday (Sep 9) with the final scheduled for September 28. The biennial tournament has been a consistent fixture in the international calendar of Asian teams since 2008 and was first played in 1984. India walk in the tournament as defending champions after winning the Asia Cup 2023 (ODI format). A total of eight teams will be taking part in the Asia Cup 2025 and have been divided in two groups of four teams each. Over the years, many records have been made and broken the continental tournament and ahead of the upcoming edition, we look at the all the numbers: Most titles won - Asia Cup India have won the Asia Cup a record eight times - 1984, 1988, 1990-91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023. Sri Lanka are second with six Asia Cup title wins - 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022. Pakistan are third with two Asia Cup titles - 2000 and 2012 Highest team score in Asia Cup history Pakistan scored 385/7 against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2010 and it is the highest score by an team in Asia Cup (ODI) history. In T20I format, Sri Lanka's 184/8 against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2022 is the highest team score. Also Read - India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: Match time, date, venue, history and past record Most matches won/lost in Asia Cup Sri Lanka's 44 wins in 66 matches (ODI and T20I combined) are the most wins by a team in Asia Cup history. India are second on the list with 43 wins in 65 matches while Pakistan are third with 33 wins in 60 matches. Bangladesh hold the record for most losses in Asia Cup history, having lost 43 of 55 matches played. Most runs in Asia Cup Former Sri Lanka batter Sanath Jayasuriya holds the record for most runs in Asia Cup (ODI and T20I combined) history with 1,220 runs in in 25 matches. Jayasuriya also has most hundreds in the tournament - 6. India ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is second on the list with 1,210 runs in Asia Cup and Virat Kohli has the second most hundreds - 5. Also Read - Asia Cup: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know Most wickets in Asia Cup Ex-Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga has most wickets in Asia Cup (ODI and T20I) history - taking 33 wickets in 15 matches. His countryman Muthiah Muralidaran comes second with 30 wickets while India spinner Ravindra Jadeja is third on the list with 29 wickets. Malinga also has the most five-fors in history of Asia Cup - 3. Best Batting and Bowling performance in Asia Cup Former India skipper Virat Kohli's 183 vs Pakistan in 2012 edition remains the highest individual score in Asia Cup (ODI) history and his 122 not out against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 is the highest individual score in T20 Asia Cup format. Among the bowlers, Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis' 6/13 against India in Asia Cup 2008 (ODI) and India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 5/4 against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 (T20) are the best individual bowling performances.

Asia Cup stats: India have won the tournament a record eight times and Sri Lanka have won most matches. Virat Kohli's 183 is the best score by a batter while Bhuvneshwar's 4/5 is the best bowling performance in the tournament history.

Asia Cup records: Most titles, runs, wickets, matches, wins, and best individual performance

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder, Mohammad Nawaz, picked up his maiden T20I hat-trick in the tri-series final against Afghanistan on Sunday night (Sep 7) in Sharjah, helping his team win the summit clash by 75 runs. Defending a mere 142, Pakistani bowlers reduced Afghanistan to 32 for six at one stage, with Nawaz picking four wickets for just one run across two overs. His performance did a world of good to Pakistan’s morale heading into the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE, which is just one sleep away. Placed alongside tournament favourites and defending champions, India, Pakistan’s tri-series win makes them a hot challenger for the title.&nbsp;The left-arm spinner is part of the new-look Pakistan’s T20I side, which misses star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. With newcomers and format specialists making the 15-man squad, Pakistani fans have their hopes pinned on the new T20I skipper, Salman Agha and his unit to deliver the goods against potent opponents this time.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-match-time-date-venue-history-and-past-record-1757317743108">India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: Match time, date, venue, history and past record</a> &nbsp;Returning to Nawaz, the left-hander also made his presence felt with the bat in hand, with handy contributions throughout the tournament. In five contested matches, he scored 120 runs, striking at above 133 while averaging 30. He was also the standout bowler for his team, returning with ten wickets, the most by any bowler. Courtesy of his tight and effective spells, Pakistan dismissed Afghanistan on just 66 inside 16 overs to complete an emphatic win.&nbsp;<h3>Watch his hat-trick –</h3>Meanwhile, besides Nawaz, off-spinner Abrar Ahmed also shone during this warm-up series for the 2025 Asia Cup, picking up six wickets in five contested matches, four of which (4/9) came against the venue hosts, the UAE, during the group stage tie. &nbsp;Both, however, are also part of the eight-team tournament where Pakistan open their campaign against Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai before facing arch-rivals India at the same venue two days later in the marquee 2025 Asia Cup clash. They play their last group game against the UAE on Tuesday (Sep 17).&nbsp;

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Nawaz was the highest wicket-taker, with 10 scalps to his name, and scored more runs than Saim Ayub and Pakistan captain Salman Agha in the just-concluded tri-series tournament. 

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder, Mohammad Nawaz, picked up his maiden T20I hat-trick in the tri-series final against Afghanistan on Sunday night (Sep 7) in Sharjah, helping his team win the summit clash by 75 runs. Defending a mere 142, Pakistani bowlers reduced Afghanistan to 32 for six at one stage, with Nawaz picking four wickets for just one run across two overs. His performance did a world of good to Pakistan’s morale heading into the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE, which is just one sleep away. Placed alongside tournament favourites and defending champions, India, Pakistan’s tri-series win makes them a hot challenger for the title. The left-arm spinner is part of the new-look Pakistan’s T20I side, which misses star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. With newcomers and format specialists making the 15-man squad, Pakistani fans have their hopes pinned on the new T20I skipper, Salman Agha and his unit to deliver the goods against potent opponents this time. Also read | India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: Match time, date, venue, history and past record Returning to Nawaz, the left-hander also made his presence felt with the bat in hand, with handy contributions throughout the tournament. In five contested matches, he scored 120 runs, striking at above 133 while averaging 30. He was also the standout bowler for his team, returning with ten wickets, the most by any bowler. Courtesy of his tight and effective spells, Pakistan dismissed Afghanistan on just 66 inside 16 overs to complete an emphatic win. Watch his hat-trick – Meanwhile, besides Nawaz, off-spinner Abrar Ahmed also shone during this warm-up series for the 2025 Asia Cup, picking up six wickets in five contested matches, four of which (4/9) came against the venue hosts, the UAE, during the group stage tie. Both, however, are also part of the eight-team tournament where Pakistan open their campaign against Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai before facing arch-rivals India at the same venue two days later in the marquee 2025 Asia Cup clash. They play their last group game against the UAE on Tuesday (Sep 17).

Nawaz was the highest wicket-taker, with 10 scalps to his name, and scored more runs than Saim Ayub and Pakistan captain Salman Agha in the just-concluded tri-series tournament.&nbsp;

Mohammad Nawaz's hat-trick in tri-series final boosts PAK's morale ahead of 2025 Asia Cup - WATCH

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The Asia Cup 2025 begins on Tuesday (Sep 9) but the biggest match of the tournament, at least in group stage, i.e. India vs Pakistan will be played on Sunday (Sep 14). The two neighbouring countries now only play in the multi-team tournaments amid the ongoing political tensions but the match between them is arguably one of the biggest sporting events in all sports. The match on Sunday (Sep 14) will be played in Dubai (UAE). Both the teams would be hoping to win the encounter to get into a strong position for the next stage. As we get ready for the match, here's a brief history of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup:<h2>When is India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025?</h2>India vs Pakistan is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 14 at Dubai in UAE in Asia Cup 2025. The match starts at 6:30 pm UAE time, 8 pm India time and 7:30 pm Pakistan time.<h2>When was the first India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup?</h2>India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup first happened during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1984. The match was played in Sharjah, UAE and India won the match by 54 runs. India scored 188/4 in the match which was curtailed to 46-over per side and then bowled Pakistan out for 134 runs inside 40 overs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-history-format-teams-venues-dates-dime-and-all-you-need-to-know-1757311987374">Asia Cup: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know</a><h2>What is India vs Pakistan highest team score in Asia Cup?</h2>India scored 356/2 in against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 (ODI format) and it remains the highest score between two teams in the tournament. In 20-over format, Pakistan chased down 182-run target in 2022 which is the highest score between the two teams.<h2>India vs Pakistan Asia Cup - Head-to-Head record</h2>The teams have played 18 matches in total (both ODI and T20 format) in Asia Cup so far and India have upper-hand with a 10-6 win-loss record against Pakistan and two matches ended in no result. Here's the format-wise head-to-head record of India vs Pakistan in Asia CupIndia vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (ODI) - 8-5 win-loss record and 2 no results India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (T20I) - 2-1 win-loss record<h2>What happened in last India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match?</h2>India and Pakistan last played in Asia Cup on September 10, 2023 (ODI format) and India won the match by a huge margin of 228 runs. Batting first, India scored 356/2 in 50 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 56, Shubman Gill hitting 58, Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 122 and KL Rahul managed 11 not out. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 128 runs in 32 overs and Kuldeep Yadav took 5/25 in eight overs.

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan is scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) at 8 pm India time in Dubai, UAE. The two teams have faced off each other 18 times in the tournament history with India having a upper-hand with 10-6 win-loss record while two matches ended in no result.

The Asia Cup 2025 begins on Tuesday (Sep 9) but the biggest match of the tournament, at least in group stage, i.e. India vs Pakistan will be played on Sunday (Sep 14). The two neighbouring countries now only play in the multi-team tournaments amid the ongoing political tensions but the match between them is arguably one of the biggest sporting events in all sports. The match on Sunday (Sep 14) will be played in Dubai (UAE). Both the teams would be hoping to win the encounter to get into a strong position for the next stage. As we get ready for the match, here's a brief history of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: When is India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025? India vs Pakistan is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 14 at Dubai in UAE in Asia Cup 2025. The match starts at 6:30 pm UAE time, 8 pm India time and 7:30 pm Pakistan time. When was the first India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup? India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup first happened during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1984. The match was played in Sharjah, UAE and India won the match by 54 runs. India scored 188/4 in the match which was curtailed to 46-over per side and then bowled Pakistan out for 134 runs inside 40 overs. Also Read - Asia Cup: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know What is India vs Pakistan highest team score in Asia Cup? India scored 356/2 in against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 (ODI format) and it remains the highest score between two teams in the tournament. In 20-over format, Pakistan chased down 182-run target in 2022 which is the highest score between the two teams. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup - Head-to-Head record The teams have played 18 matches in total (both ODI and T20 format) in Asia Cup so far and India have upper-hand with a 10-6 win-loss record against Pakistan and two matches ended in no result. Here's the format-wise head-to-head record of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (ODI) - 8-5 win-loss record and 2 no results India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (T20I) - 2-1 win-loss record What happened in last India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match? India and Pakistan last played in Asia Cup on September 10, 2023 (ODI format) and India won the match by a huge margin of 228 runs. Batting first, India scored 356/2 in 50 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 56, Shubman Gill hitting 58, Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 122 and KL Rahul managed 11 not out. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 128 runs in 32 overs and Kuldeep Yadav took 5/25 in eight overs.

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan is scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) at 8 pm India time in Dubai, UAE. The two teams have faced off each other 18 times in the tournament history with India having a upper-hand with 10-6 win-loss record while two matches ended in no result.

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Asia Cup 2025: The biennial tournament is set to be played from Sep 9 to Sep 28 among eight teams in UAE. The tournament is being played in T20 format, keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.

Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on Tuesday (Sep 9) in UAE with eight teams from the region ready to take on each other. The tournament will have big names like India and Pakistan along with other regional teams in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well. There are a couple of lesser known teams in Oman and Hong Kong too with the host UAE completing the list of participating nations. The tournament final will be played on September 28 with Super Four stage to bridge gap between group stage and the final. Asia Cup history - When was the tournament first played? Asia Cup was first played in 1984 - nine years after the first ODI World Cup in 1975. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were the participating nations in the inaugural continental tournament. The tournament is being every alternate year since 2008 in ODI and T20I formats. Why is Asia Cup 2025 in UAE? India are the official host of the Asia Cup 2025 but after the cross border tensions with Pakistan, both teams have said no to touring each other's country for the tournaments. If the tournament were held in India, Pakistan would have played their matches on a neutral venue - like India played in Dubai in Champions Trophy 2025 which was held in Pakistan. To avoid the logistical nightmare, the tournament is being held at a neutral venue in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. What is the format of Asia Cup 2025? The tournament started out in ODI format but has been switching between T20 and 50-over format after the rise of 20-over cricket. Now, the biennial tournament is played in the format nearest to the next world cup format. The 2023 Asia Cup, played months before 2023 ODI World Cup, was played in 50-over format and the 2025 edition will be played in T20 format with T20 World Cup 2026 in sight. Also Read - Proteas suffer heaviest ODI defeat in Southampton as England win 3rd One-Dayer In Asia Cup 2025, eight teams have been divided into two groups of four each - India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are in Group B. Each team played once against rest of three teams in their group. Top two teams from each group move to Super Four stage where each team again plays rest of the teams once. Top two teams from Super Four will play the final. What are the venues and time of Asia Cup 2025 matches? The Asia Cup 2025 matches start 8 pm India time (6:30 pm UAE time) and all the matches will be played across two venues - Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There is one double-header day when two matches start on 5:30 pm and 8 pm India time on - September 15. Which is the most successful team in Asia Cup history? India has been the most successful team in the Asia Cup history - winning the tournament eight times across formats (T20Is and ODIs). Sri Lanka comes second with six Asia Cup titles and Pakistan have won the remaining two times.

Asia Cup 2025: The biennial tournament is set to be played from Sep 9 to Sep 28 among eight teams in UAE. The tournament is being played in T20 format, keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.

Asia Cup 2025: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THE BUFFALO BILLS WIN. WHAT A COMEBACK. <a href="https://t.co/eBLU73cBXz">pic.twitter.com/eBLU73cBXz</a>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1964896050432590263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Bills vs Ravens stats</h2>Bills QB Allen completed 33 of 46 passes for 394 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 30 rushing yards in 14 carries and scored two touchdowns as well. His counterpart Jackson completed 14 of 19 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns as well as 70 rushing yards in six carries and one touchdown.

SNF, Week 1: Down 15 points, QB Josh Allen led a stunning comeback for Bills against Baltimore Ravens which culminated in a thrilling 41-40 win, thanks to a 32-yard field goal on 4th and 2 by Matt Prater.

The Buffalo Bills beat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in NFL Week 1 Sunday Night Football, thanks to a 32-yard field goal by Bills kicker Matt Prater with just 33 second left in the game. Bill QB Josh Allen led a stunning comeback of his team against Ravens after being 15 points behind at one point. The Bills scored two touchdowns in the final quarter before scoring the game-winning field goal to register a thrilling win in their season opener. Bills score game-winning field goal The last drive of the game started when the Ravens punter Jordan Stout kicked sent the football for 41 yards on 4th and 2 to Bills 20. Allen took over from there started with a 6-yard pass on 1st at 10 at Bills 20. The next pass by Allen was of 8 yards which took Bills to own 34-yard line and a fresh set of downs. Allen then ran for five yards on 1st and 10 to take them at Bills 39. Also Watch: US President Trump's reaction to Alcaraz winning US Open goes viral A five-yard penalty for a false start set back Bills to own 34 again with under a minute left in the game. Allen, however, came clutch in on the next play as he found Palmer on the deep left at 2nd and 10 for a 32-yard pass to take Bills at Ravens 34. The next pass was again a long one as Allen found Coleman for 25 yards to make it to Ravens 9-yard line. Allen took a knee on the next three plays for a total loss of five yards to ensure there's not enough time left for the Ravens to make a comeback. On 4th and goal, Prater did the job and took Bills home. Have a look at the field goal below:

SNF, Week 1: Down 15 points, QB Josh Allen led a stunning comeback for Bills against Baltimore Ravens which culminated in a thrilling 41-40 win, thanks to a 32-yard field goal on 4th and 2 by Matt Prater.

NFL Week 1, SNF: WATCH | Bills score 32-yard field goal to complete stunning comeback in 41-40 win over Ravens

Carlos Alcaraz may have won the US Open 2025 but it wasn't enough to please US president Donald Trump who was in attendance for the match at Flushing Meadows. Alcaraz beat Sinner for his second US Open title and overall sixth grand slam but Trump's reaction, which has been going viral now, made it clear that the US president wanted Italian Sinner to win. The appearance by Trump comes amid rumours of his declining health but the US president looked okay at the Arthur Ashe stadium.<h2>Trump reaction on Alcaraz winning US Open 2025</h2>President Trump, in a video which his now going viral on social media, appears to be rolling his eyes with a grin that suggests 'whatever' after Alcaraz beat defending champion Sinner to win the US Open 2025 title. Have a look at the Trump's reaction below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump’s reaction to Alcaraz is hilarious<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/y2VPYpfDmH">pic.twitter.com/y2VPYpfDmH</a>&mdash; ajmail (@youvegotajmail) <a href="https://twitter.com/youvegotajmail/status/1964805319193981207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump, in the past, has made his sports preferences very clear including supporting the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 against Philadelphia Eagles The Chiefs, however, also went on to lose the game. During Trump's first term as the US president from 2016 to 2020, his stance on the athletes taking a knee during the national anthem created also a huge controversy in the country.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-us-open-2025-aryna-sabalenka-defeats-amanda-anisimova-to-retain-crown-1757215139045">US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova to retain crown</a><h2>Alcaraz vs Sinner: Part 3</h2>As of the title match at the US Open 2025, Alcaraz started well by taking the first 6-2. Sinner come back quickly and strongly by taking the second set 6-3. It was, however, all Spaniard in the next two sets as he beat the Italian 6-1, 6-4 in the next two sets to win his second grand slam titles in last three finals.This was the third consecutive time that Alcaraz had faced Sinner in the final of a grand slam. The Spaniard had beaten Sinner to win the French Open 2025 before Sinner beat Aclaraz in Wimbledon 2025.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat defending Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6 ,6-1, 6-4 to win his second US Open title and sixth grand slam title overall. This is the third consecutive time Alcaraz had faced Sinner in a grand slam final with previous two times being French Open and Wimbledon 2025.

Carlos Alcaraz may have won the US Open 2025 but it wasn't enough to please US president Donald Trump who was in attendance for the match at Flushing Meadows. Alcaraz beat Sinner for his second US Open title and overall sixth grand slam but Trump's reaction, which has been going viral now, made it clear that the US president wanted Italian Sinner to win. The appearance by Trump comes amid rumours of his declining health but the US president looked okay at the Arthur Ashe stadium. Trump reaction on Alcaraz winning US Open 2025 President Trump, in a video which his now going viral on social media, appears to be rolling his eyes with a grin that suggests 'whatever' after Alcaraz beat defending champion Sinner to win the US Open 2025 title. Have a look at the Trump's reaction below:

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat defending Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6 ,6-1, 6-4 to win his second US Open title and sixth grand slam title overall. This is the third consecutive time Alcaraz had faced Sinner in a grand slam final with previous two times being French Open and Wimbledon 2025.

WATCH | US President Donald Trump's reaction to Alcaraz winning US Open 2025 goes viral

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday (Sep 7) to win the US Open, sealing his sixth Grand Slam title and reclaiming the world number one ranking in a final overshadowed by the presence of US President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Spaniard won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, avenging his Wimbledon loss to Sinner and ending the Italian's 27-match hard-court Slam winning streak. "It's a great feeling... It’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-donald-trump-to-attend-us-open-final-between-sinner-alcaraz-but-here-s-a-twist-broadcasters-asked-to-1757219028586">Trump to attend US Open final, but here's a twist, 'broadcasters asked to...'</a><h2>Alcaraz vs Sinner</h2>Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner in seven of their past eight meetings, including June’s French Open final, tightening his grip on what many see as tennis's defining rivalry. Between them, the two have split the last eight Grand Slam titles.Sinner admitted Alcaraz had the edge. "I tried my best today. I couldn't do more," he said, adding, "I felt like he was doing everything slightly better today.""He raised his level when he had to... He played better than me today."The result extends a historic drought — no man has defended the US Open crown since Roger Federer's run from 2004 to 2008.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-us-open-2025-jannik-sinner-vs-carlos-alcaraz-preview-eyes-on-the-prize-as-modern-day-rivals-take-centre-stage-1757216891421">US Open, Sinner vs Alcaraz Preview: Eyes on the prize in final slam of 2025</a><h2>Donald Trump at the US Open</h2>The night drew a celebrity-studded crowd, including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Douglas, Stephen Curry and Tommy Hilfiger, but it was Donald Trump who stole the show.Trump’s appearance delayed the start by 30 minutes due to heightened security, with the 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium only three-quarters full at first serve. "As a result of the security measures in place, and to ensure that fans have additional time to get to their seats, we have pushed the start time of today’s match to 2:30 pm ET," said the US Open.The US president drew a mixed reception from the crowd, cheered on entry, but booed when shown again on the big screen.&nbsp;

It's a great feeling... it’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday (Sep 7) to win the US Open, sealing his sixth Grand Slam title and reclaiming the world number one ranking in a final overshadowed by the presence of US President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Spaniard won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, avenging his Wimbledon loss to Sinner and ending the Italian's 27-match hard-court Slam winning streak. "It's a great feeling... It’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy. Also read | Trump to attend US Open final, but here's a twist, 'broadcasters asked to...' Alcaraz vs Sinner Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner in seven of their past eight meetings, including June’s French Open final, tightening his grip on what many see as tennis's defining rivalry. Between them, the two have split the last eight Grand Slam titles. Sinner admitted Alcaraz had the edge. "I tried my best today. I couldn't do more," he said, adding, "I felt like he was doing everything slightly better today." "He raised his level when he had to... He played better than me today." The result extends a historic drought — no man has defended the US Open crown since Roger Federer's run from 2004 to 2008. Also read | US Open, Sinner vs Alcaraz Preview: Eyes on the prize in final slam of 2025 Donald Trump at the US Open The night drew a celebrity-studded crowd, including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Douglas, Stephen Curry and Tommy Hilfiger, but it was Donald Trump who stole the show. Trump’s appearance delayed the start by 30 minutes due to heightened security, with the 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium only three-quarters full at first serve. "As a result of the security measures in place, and to ensure that fans have additional time to get to their seats, we have pushed the start time of today’s match to 2:30 pm ET," said the US Open. The US president drew a mixed reception from the crowd, cheered on entry, but booed when shown again on the big screen.

It's a great feeling... it’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz reclaims world No.1 with win over Jannik Sinner as Trump visit delays final

South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory inspired by Jofra Archer's blistering bowling and Jacob Bethell's maiden hundred on Sunday (Sep 7). Chasing 415 to complete a clean-sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas surrendered in humiliating fashion in 20.5 ignominious overs in Southampton. It was the biggest winning margin in the history of the ODI format when batting first, surpassing India's 317-run victory against Sri Lanka in 2023.&nbsp;South Africa narrowly avoided beating their lowest ODI total of 69 against Australia in 1993.&nbsp;Meanwhile, England's previous biggest margin of victory was a 242-run success against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2018.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-sa-3rd-odi-jacob-bethell-the-hero-for-england-as-hosts-surpass-400-for-first-time-this-summer-1757254303511">ENG vs SA 3rd ODI: Bethell the hero for England as hosts surpass 400 for first time this summer</a>&nbsp;After Bethell smashed 110 from just 82 balls and Joe Root reached a typically efficient 100, Archer set about demolishing the South Africans. The pace bowler finished with impressive figures of 4-18 in nine overs as he removed four of South Africa's top five batsmen. It was the kind of fearsome form that underlined why England are so keen to keep Archer fit for the Ashes series in Australia later this year.&nbsp;Beaten by seven wickets in the series opener at Headingley before losing the second game at Lord's by five runs, England managed to save face thanks to their record-breaking performance in the final match.&nbsp;England's fifth highest ODI total of 414-5 was more than enough to see off South Africa.&nbsp;Jos Buttler's 62 not out and 62 from opener Jamie Smith added to the run spree alongside the precocious Bethell and the prolific Root.&nbsp;Bethell's vibrant innings featured 13 fours and three sixes as the 21-year-old showed why England have been so keen to fast-track him in all formats. He easily surpassed his previous career-best score of 96 in a Test match against New Zealand in 2024.<h3>Historic collapse</h3>&nbsp;Bethell admitted this week that he should have played more cricket over the domestic summer to stay in form. Before this innings, Bethell had only faced 387 balls this summer compared to 1,480 in 2024. Bethell, who will become England's youngest captain in an ODI series against Ireland later this month, made just six and five in his two Test innings against India. He fell for one against South Africa at Headingley but hit 58 from 40 balls at Lord's, having been moved up to number four, and maintained that form to prove his point with an even more dynamic display on Sunday.&nbsp;The Proteas' chase got off to a disastrous start when Aiden Markram was caught behind off Archer in the first over.&nbsp;Wiaan Mulder also perished for a duck in the next over as he lofted Brydon Carse to Harry Brook.&nbsp;Under a suddenly leaden sky that favoured the bowlers, Archer strengthened England's grip, inducing an edge from Ryan Rickelton that left the tourists reeling on 6-3.&nbsp;Proving unplayable with his potent combination of pace and bounce, Archer had Matthew Breetzke ducking into a caught-behind to end his bid for a sixth successive ODI half-century.&nbsp;Archer's blitz wasn't over as he dialled up the pace to over 90mph and had Tristan Stubbs caught in the slips by Will Jacks.&nbsp;South Africa had slumped to 18-5 and eight runs later Carse pushed them closer to a humiliating loss as he had Dewald Brevis caught by Jamie Overton.&nbsp;With South Africa's Temba Bavuma unable to bat due to injury only nine wickets were required.&nbsp;England showed no mercy and Adil Rashid took three wickets to ensure they finished a difficult series on a memorable note.&nbsp;South Africa will have a chance to make amends for their historic collapse in the T20 series against England starting on Wednesday.&nbsp;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.

It was the biggest winning margin in the history of the ODI format when batting first, surpassing India's 317-run victory against Sri Lanka in 2023.

South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory inspired by Jofra Archer's blistering bowling and Jacob Bethell's maiden hundred on Sunday (Sep 7). Chasing 415 to complete a clean-sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas surrendered in humiliating fashion in 20.5 ignominious overs in Southampton. It was the biggest winning margin in the history of the ODI format when batting first, surpassing India's 317-run victory against Sri Lanka in 2023. South Africa narrowly avoided beating their lowest ODI total of 69 against Australia in 1993. Meanwhile, England's previous biggest margin of victory was a 242-run success against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2018. Also read | ENG vs SA 3rd ODI: Bethell the hero for England as hosts surpass 400 for first time this summer After Bethell smashed 110 from just 82 balls and Joe Root reached a typically efficient 100, Archer set about demolishing the South Africans. The pace bowler finished with impressive figures of 4-18 in nine overs as he removed four of South Africa's top five batsmen. It was the kind of fearsome form that underlined why England are so keen to keep Archer fit for the Ashes series in Australia later this year. Beaten by seven wickets in the series opener at Headingley before losing the second game at Lord's by five runs, England managed to save face thanks to their record-breaking performance in the final match. England's fifth highest ODI total of 414-5 was more than enough to see off South Africa. Jos Buttler's 62 not out and 62 from opener Jamie Smith added to the run spree alongside the precocious Bethell and the prolific Root. Bethell's vibrant innings featured 13 fours and three sixes as the 21-year-old showed why England have been so keen to fast-track him in all formats. He easily surpassed his previous career-best score of 96 in a Test match against New Zealand in 2024. Historic collapse Bethell admitted this week that he should have played more cricket over the domestic summer to stay in form. Before this innings, Bethell had only faced 387 balls this summer compared to 1,480 in 2024. Bethell, who will become England's youngest captain in an ODI series against Ireland later this month, made just six and five in his two Test innings against India. He fell for one against South Africa at Headingley but hit 58 from 40 balls at Lord's, having been moved up to number four, and maintained that form to prove his point with an even more dynamic display on Sunday. The Proteas' chase got off to a disastrous start when Aiden Markram was caught behind off Archer in the first over. Wiaan Mulder also perished for a duck in the next over as he lofted Brydon Carse to Harry Brook. Under a suddenly leaden sky that favoured the bowlers, Archer strengthened England's grip, inducing an edge from Ryan Rickelton that left the tourists reeling on 6-3. Proving unplayable with his potent combination of pace and bounce, Archer had Matthew Breetzke ducking into a caught-behind to end his bid for a sixth successive ODI half-century. Archer's blitz wasn't over as he dialled up the pace to over 90mph and had Tristan Stubbs caught in the slips by Will Jacks. South Africa had slumped to 18-5 and eight runs later Carse pushed them closer to a humiliating loss as he had Dewald Brevis caught by Jamie Overton. With South Africa's Temba Bavuma unable to bat due to injury only nine wickets were required. England showed no mercy and Adil Rashid took three wickets to ensure they finished a difficult series on a memorable note. South Africa will have a chance to make amends for their historic collapse in the T20 series against England starting on Wednesday. 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.

It was the biggest winning margin in the history of the ODI format when batting first, surpassing India's 317-run victory against Sri Lanka in 2023.

Proteas suffer heaviest ODI defeat in Southampton as England take home pride in 3rd One-Dayer

India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history, winning the title eight times - 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023. Lets have a look at the last five winners of Asia Cup.

India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history, winning the title eight times - 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023. Lets have a look at the last five winners of Asia Cup.

From India to Sri Lanka, Last 5 Asia Cup winners

Indian men’s hockey team clinched its fourth Asia Cup title after beating the defending champions South Korea 4-1 in a commanding display on Sunday (Sep 7), sealing qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Entering the summit clash as favourites in Rajgir, Bihar, the home side was relentless from the start, with Sukhjeet Singh, Amit Rohidas and Dilpreet Singh, who also won the Player of the Match for his brace, contributing with the goals. The South Koreans scored just one goal through Dian Son.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮! 🏆🇮🇳🔥 India reign supreme at the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 with a stellar campaign to lift the crown — their fourth Asia Cup title. 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HockeyIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaKaGame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaKaGame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumseHaiHockey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumseHaiHockey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroAsiaCupRajgir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeroAsiaCupRajgir</a> <a href="https://t.co/AOfD8wbB2K">pic.twitter.com/AOfD8wbB2K</a>&mdash; Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheHockeyIndia/status/1964718932679655702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Tokyo and Paris Games bronze medalist, India, clinched their first Hockey Asia Cup title in eight years, having last won in 2017. This triumph also marked their return to continental supremacy.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, since drawing against South Korea in the group stage, the Indian Team upped the ante and played with utter domination, culminating in a title win, further sealing their WC qualification for next year. &nbsp;Dilpreet Singh, who stood tall in the final, smashing a brace, reflected on the Indian men’s team’s achievement, saying, “Feel very good. It had been 8 years since we won the Asia Cup. Our main target was to win it and then qualify for the World Cup.” &nbsp;The Indian Team’s forward also credited his side’s tactical clarity behind this successful campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;“From day one, our main goal was to take a shot, convert it into a PC when entering the circle. Today, that worked out perfectly for us,” he continued.<h3>India in the finale &nbsp;</h3>India began the scoring inside the first minute, with Sukhjeet unleashing a vicious reverse hit to the top left corner to open the proceedings. The Koreans were at the Indians with their tactical masterclass just after conceding the opener, only for them to fall prey to India’s counter-tactic to it, which they produced early on. &nbsp;Dilpreet helped India take a 2-0 lead in the second quarter, and he also completed his brace with his second goal of the evening in the next quarter to help India sit in the driver’s seat.&nbsp; &nbsp;Defender Amit Rohidas hit his first of the night to see India through in the hockey Asia Cup Final, with Korea scoring a consolation goal in the final quarter before the whistle was blown.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for this triumphant campaign, sending them best wishes on his social media handle (X).

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for their splendid win in the Asia Cup 2025 held in Rajgir, Bihar. This win is even more special because they have defeated the defending champions, South Korea! This is a proud moment for Indian hockey and Indian sports. May our players… <a href="https://t.co/zjEexa2gCN">pic.twitter.com/zjEexa2gCN</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1964739768933064943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India entered the tournament as the highest-ranked team and, by winning it, proved why they deserved the top spot.

Indian men’s hockey team clinched its fourth Asia Cup title after beating the defending champions South Korea 4-1 in a commanding display on Sunday (Sep 7), sealing qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Entering the summit clash as favourites in Rajgir, Bihar, the home side was relentless from the start, with Sukhjeet Singh, Amit Rohidas and Dilpreet Singh, who also won the Player of the Match for his brace, contributing with the goals. The South Koreans scored just one goal through Dian Son.

India entered the tournament as the highest-ranked team and, by winning it, proved why they deserved the top spot.

Hockey: India beat South Korea to win Asia Cup title, qualify for 2026 World Cup; PM Modi reacts

Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sunday (Sep 7) with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sports history. Starting from pole, reigning world champion Verstappen completed a magical weekend at Monza, which included the fastest lap ever in F1 in Saturday's qualifying by schooling McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Monza. Red Bull's Verstappen has little chance of securing a fifth straight drivers' title as he still trails championship leader Piastri by 94 points with the Australian finishing third.&nbsp;"It was really enjoyable," said Verstappen who took the chequered flag in 1hr 13mins 24.325sec. "I think we pitted at the right time and with the hard tyres at the end you can push a bit more... It was a fantastic execution by everyone.&nbsp;"I think the whole weekend we were all in. It was super enjoyable to win here."&nbsp;Piastri leads the drivers standings by 31 points from Norris, who finished second and would have finished third behind his teammate due to an awful pit stop had McLaren not enforced a position swap between the pair.&nbsp;"I always know it's going to be a good fight with Max and it was," said Norris. "But just not the speed today, not the pace of Max and the Red Bull. But it was still fun, still a good race."&nbsp;Charles Leclerc, last year's winner and the last driver to win at Monza from pole position back in 2019, couldn't take a podium spot for the massed ranks of Ferrari fans in the stands, the Monegasque finishing fourth.&nbsp;Leclerc's teammate Lewis Hamilton gave it his best shot after a five-place grid penalty had him bumped back to 10th at the start, charging up to sixth thanks to some spectacular driving early in the race. But the seven-time F1 champion couldn't push past his former Mercedes teammate George Russell and was left with another underwhelming result in his first Monza GP with Ferrari.<h3>Verstappen show</h3>Sunday's win, which hinged on a bold overtaking move against Norris on lap four, was just Verstappen's third of a season dominated by a McLaren car which has blown way the competition by winning all but four GPs. But a second win in Italy this year, after triumphing in the last Emilia Romagna GP back in May, caps a historic weekend for the blunt 27-year-old.&nbsp;Verstappen was forced to allow Norris into first place after a frantic start in which he appeared to forced his British rival off the track. That move caused Norris to call Verstappen an "idiot" over the team radio, but he was soon back behind the Dutchman who took control of the race by passing Norris with a daring move at the chicane on lap four. From there, Verstappen sped off into the distance, developing a gap of around six seconds over Norris by the time he pitted to switch from medium to hard tyres on lap 38.&nbsp;Verstappen only lost two places in the pits and soon closed the gap again on the two McLarens who left it very late to pit, with Norris not heading into the box until lap 47.&nbsp;That slow pit stop left Norris third, bringing back memories of the mechanical failure at last weekend's Dutch Grand Prix which cost him 18 points in his title battle with Piastri.&nbsp;But with the race effectively won by Verstappen at that point McLaren ordered Piastri to let Norris pass so that another case of bad luck didn't cost him.&nbsp;It was a gesture which caused Verstappen to chuckle on the Red Bull team radio as he was left to cruise around the track on his way to a hugely impressive victory.&nbsp;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.

Red Bull's Verstappen has little chance of securing a fifth straight drivers' title as he still trails championship leader Piastri by 94 points with the Australian finishing third.

Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sunday (Sep 7) with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sports history. Starting from pole, reigning world champion Verstappen completed a magical weekend at Monza, which included the fastest lap ever in F1 in Saturday's qualifying by schooling McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Monza. Red Bull's Verstappen has little chance of securing a fifth straight drivers' title as he still trails championship leader Piastri by 94 points with the Australian finishing third. "It was really enjoyable," said Verstappen who took the chequered flag in 1hr 13mins 24.325sec. "I think we pitted at the right time and with the hard tyres at the end you can push a bit more... It was a fantastic execution by everyone. "I think the whole weekend we were all in. It was super enjoyable to win here." Piastri leads the drivers standings by 31 points from Norris, who finished second and would have finished third behind his teammate due to an awful pit stop had McLaren not enforced a position swap between the pair. "I always know it's going to be a good fight with Max and it was," said Norris. "But just not the speed today, not the pace of Max and the Red Bull. But it was still fun, still a good race." Charles Leclerc, last year's winner and the last driver to win at Monza from pole position back in 2019, couldn't take a podium spot for the massed ranks of Ferrari fans in the stands, the Monegasque finishing fourth. Leclerc's teammate Lewis Hamilton gave it his best shot after a five-place grid penalty had him bumped back to 10th at the start, charging up to sixth thanks to some spectacular driving early in the race. But the seven-time F1 champion couldn't push past his former Mercedes teammate George Russell and was left with another underwhelming result in his first Monza GP with Ferrari. Verstappen show Sunday's win, which hinged on a bold overtaking move against Norris on lap four, was just Verstappen's third of a season dominated by a McLaren car which has blown way the competition by winning all but four GPs. But a second win in Italy this year, after triumphing in the last Emilia Romagna GP back in May, caps a historic weekend for the blunt 27-year-old. Verstappen was forced to allow Norris into first place after a frantic start in which he appeared to forced his British rival off the track. That move caused Norris to call Verstappen an "idiot" over the team radio, but he was soon back behind the Dutchman who took control of the race by passing Norris with a daring move at the chicane on lap four. From there, Verstappen sped off into the distance, developing a gap of around six seconds over Norris by the time he pitted to switch from medium to hard tyres on lap 38. Verstappen only lost two places in the pits and soon closed the gap again on the two McLarens who left it very late to pit, with Norris not heading into the box until lap 47. That slow pit stop left Norris third, bringing back memories of the mechanical failure at last weekend's Dutch Grand Prix which cost him 18 points in his title battle with Piastri. But with the race effectively won by Verstappen at that point McLaren ordered Piastri to let Norris pass so that another case of bad luck didn't cost him. It was a gesture which caused Verstappen to chuckle on the Red Bull team radio as he was left to cruise around the track on his way to a hugely impressive victory. 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.

Red Bull's Verstappen has little chance of securing a fifth straight drivers' title as he still trails championship leader Piastri by 94 points with the Australian finishing third.

Italian Grand Prix: Red Bull’s Verstappen humbles McLaren pair to win in record time

Two-time Indian women's chess champion Tania Sachdev has spent more than two decades living the game of chess —first as a player, then as a commentator, and always as someone deeply connected to the community around it. Wherever she goes, she carries the same energy: smiling with young players, helping them solve puzzles, or cheering them on from the sidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;For her, chess has never been only about winning; it has always been about joy, growth, and the bonds it creates. Recently, during the Armageddon event in Chennai, that philosophy was clear. Even after hours of games and commentary, she stayed with the crowd, sharing the thrill of every position and every move. It was a reminder that for her, chess is not just competition—it is community, connection, and conversation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-from-youtube-tutorials-to-asian-junior-trials-how-14-year-old-vasundhara-nangare-found-her-game-in-squash-1757251898958">WION Exclusive — From YouTube tutorials to Asian Junior trials: How 14-year-old Vasundhara Nangare found her game in squash</a>&nbsp;When asked what keeps her motivated after more than two decades in the sport, Tania doesn’t talk about medals or milestones. Instead, she speaks of growth. “Chess constantly teaches you something new. It humbles you, it challenges you, and it rewards you when you least expect it. That’s what keeps me going," she said in an exclusive interview with WION.&nbsp;Her reflections cut to the essence of why chess endures. Beyond the intensity of preparation, the thrill of victories, or the heartbreak of losses, lies a game that mirrors life itself — one where patience, strategy, and resilience matter as much as raw talent. For Tania, each tournament and commentary gig is another chapter in that lifelong learning process. And yet, she is quick to remind younger players not to view chess only through the lens of results. “At the end of the day, it’s about enjoying the journey. Whether you’re a beginner learning how the knight moves, or someone competing at the Olympiad, the joy has to be there. Without it, the game loses its magic.”&nbsp;Looking around India’s booming chess scene, she feels a quiet pride. With prodigies making headlines and a new generation filling up playing halls, Tania knows she has been part of a movement larger than herself. She has seen Indian chess evolve from scattered beginnings to becoming a global powerhouse—and in many ways, her own story is a reflection of that rise. But even as she looks ahead, one thing remains unchanged: the belief that the next move is always the most important. On the board and off it, Tania Sachdev continues to live by that mantra — calm, focused, and always ready for the next challenge.

WION Exclusive — The next move always matters: International Master Tania Sachdev’s philosophy on chess and life

Two-time Indian women's chess champion Tania Sachdev has spent more than two decades living the game of chess —first as a player, then as a commentator, and always as someone deeply connected to the community around it. Wherever she goes, she carries the same energy: smiling with young players, helping them solve puzzles, or cheering them on from the sidelines. For her, chess has never been only about winning; it has always been about joy, growth, and the bonds it creates. Recently, during the Armageddon event in Chennai, that philosophy was clear. Even after hours of games and commentary, she stayed with the crowd, sharing the thrill of every position and every move. It was a reminder that for her, chess is not just competition—it is community, connection, and conversation. Also Read: WION Exclusive — From YouTube tutorials to Asian Junior trials: How 14-year-old Vasundhara Nangare found her game in squash When asked what keeps her motivated after more than two decades in the sport, Tania doesn’t talk about medals or milestones. Instead, she speaks of growth. “Chess constantly teaches you something new. It humbles you, it challenges you, and it rewards you when you least expect it. That’s what keeps me going," she said in an exclusive interview with WION. Her reflections cut to the essence of why chess endures. Beyond the intensity of preparation, the thrill of victories, or the heartbreak of losses, lies a game that mirrors life itself — one where patience, strategy, and resilience matter as much as raw talent. For Tania, each tournament and commentary gig is another chapter in that lifelong learning process. And yet, she is quick to remind younger players not to view chess only through the lens of results. “At the end of the day, it’s about enjoying the journey. Whether you’re a beginner learning how the knight moves, or someone competing at the Olympiad, the joy has to be there. Without it, the game loses its magic.” Looking around India’s booming chess scene, she feels a quiet pride. With prodigies making headlines and a new generation filling up playing halls, Tania knows she has been part of a movement larger than herself. She has seen Indian chess evolve from scattered beginnings to becoming a global powerhouse—and in many ways, her own story is a reflection of that rise. But even as she looks ahead, one thing remains unchanged: the belief that the next move is always the most important. On the board and off it, Tania Sachdev continues to live by that mantra — calm, focused, and always ready for the next challenge.

International Master Tania Sachdev reflects on chess as joy and learning, reminding players that the next move — on and off the board — is what truly matters

From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, here is list of five bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket. The list also consists of top names like Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and James Anderson as they got the better of Virat Kohli on multiple occasions. 

From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, here is list of five bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket. The list also consists of top names like Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and James Anderson as they got the better of Virat Kohli on multiple occasions.&nbsp;

From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, 5 bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, here is a list of five Indian players set to make their Asia Cup debut. The list also consists of names like Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh ahead of India’s Asia Cup opening contest against UAE on Wednesday (Sep 10).

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, here is a list of five Indian players set to make their Asia Cup debut. The list also consists of names like Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh ahead of India’s Asia Cup opening contest against UAE on Wednesday (Sep 10).

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 Indian players set to make Asia Cup debut

Jacob Bethell finally smashed his maiden international hundred against South Africa in the ongoing 3rd ODI at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, prompting England to 414-5 in the final game of this three-match series. The hosts breached the 400-mark in the One-Dayers for the seventh time in history, equalling India’s record and for the first time this summer, at home and against the Proteas. Veteran Joe Root also completed a magnificent century, his 19th in the 50-over format, with former captain Jos Buttler remaining unbeaten on 62 off 32 balls, including one six and eight fours.&nbsp;England has lost the series but still had pride to play for in this dead-rubber in Southampton. Sent out to bat first after losing the toss, the English openers stitched a 59-run stand for the first wicket before Corbin Bosch broke the stand, removing Ben Duckett on 31.&nbsp; &nbsp;Joe Root joined Jamie Smith in the middle, with the pair making light work of the South African attack. While Smith completed his third fifty-plus score in four ODIs, hitting an impressive 62 off 48 balls, Root continued his Midas touch. Alongside Bethell, who shone in limited outings in 50-over cricket, the pair took the game away from the Proteas.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-csk-recruit-dewald-brevis-speaks-highly-of-veteran-ms-dhoni-awestruck-by-his-humility-1757252820376">IPL: CSK recruit Dewald Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility</a> &nbsp;Looking in fine touch, the left-handed rookie batter, who recently faced flak for a series of shallow scores, whacked 13 boundaries and three maximums, completing his first hundred in professional cricket. He raised his bat in ecstasy as the crowd cheered his sublime outing. Although he got out soon after (on 110), Root, who was holding the ground at the other end, rushed to his 19th One-Day hundred, putting England in the driver’s seat. &nbsp;His dismissal (on 100) brought all-rounder Will Jacks to the crease, who, alongside the former skipper Jos Buttler, ensured England went past the 400-run mark for the seventh time in history, equalling India’s tally. Australia, however, attained the top spot with eight 400-plus totals to their name. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Buttler also hit an impressive fifty, helping England score 414 for five - England’s fifth-highest score in the ODIs.&nbsp; &nbsp;For South Africa to win the match and complete a series whitewash, they must hunt 414; and should they succeed, it would be their second-highest run-chase in ODI cricket history.

It is the seventh instance in ODI cricket that England has surpassed the 400-run-mark in One-Dayers.

Jacob Bethell finally smashed his maiden international hundred against South Africa in the ongoing 3rd ODI at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, prompting England to 414-5 in the final game of this three-match series. The hosts breached the 400-mark in the One-Dayers for the seventh time in history, equalling India’s record and for the first time this summer, at home and against the Proteas. Veteran Joe Root also completed a magnificent century, his 19th in the 50-over format, with former captain Jos Buttler remaining unbeaten on 62 off 32 balls, including one six and eight fours. England has lost the series but still had pride to play for in this dead-rubber in Southampton. Sent out to bat first after losing the toss, the English openers stitched a 59-run stand for the first wicket before Corbin Bosch broke the stand, removing Ben Duckett on 31. Joe Root joined Jamie Smith in the middle, with the pair making light work of the South African attack. While Smith completed his third fifty-plus score in four ODIs, hitting an impressive 62 off 48 balls, Root continued his Midas touch. Alongside Bethell, who shone in limited outings in 50-over cricket, the pair took the game away from the Proteas. Also read | IPL: CSK recruit Dewald Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility Looking in fine touch, the left-handed rookie batter, who recently faced flak for a series of shallow scores, whacked 13 boundaries and three maximums, completing his first hundred in professional cricket. He raised his bat in ecstasy as the crowd cheered his sublime outing. Although he got out soon after (on 110), Root, who was holding the ground at the other end, rushed to his 19th One-Day hundred, putting England in the driver’s seat. His dismissal (on 100) brought all-rounder Will Jacks to the crease, who, alongside the former skipper Jos Buttler, ensured England went past the 400-run mark for the seventh time in history, equalling India’s tally. Australia, however, attained the top spot with eight 400-plus totals to their name. Meanwhile, Buttler also hit an impressive fifty, helping England score 414 for five - England’s fifth-highest score in the ODIs. For South Africa to win the match and complete a series whitewash, they must hunt 414; and should they succeed, it would be their second-highest run-chase in ODI cricket history.

It is the seventh instance in ODI cricket that England has surpassed the 400-run-mark in One-Dayers.

ENG vs SA 3rd ODI: Bethell the hero for England as hosts surpass 400 for first time this summer

At just 14, Vasundhara Nangare is proving that talent and determination can overcome even the biggest challenges. Growing up in Kalamb, a small town in Maharashtra with no squash courts or proper training facilities, she has carved a path in a sport that is still far from mainstream in India. Her introduction to squash was almost by chance. When a squash court was built in her town, her father took her to see it. The young girl instantly fell in love with the game. Inspired by her elder sister, who played at district level, Vasundhara decided to pursue squash seriously—even though opportunities around her were scarce.&nbsp;With no coach or structured training in the beginning, Vasundhara relied on YouTube videos to learn swings, footwork, and shot-making. Later, she began training online with Abhinav Sinha, coach and founder of SportsSkill, making monthly trips to Mumbai for in-person sessions before returning home to practice on her own. Her persistence has already led to remarkable results. In the Girls U-17 category at the Maharashtra State Open Squash Championship held at Bombay Gymkhana, Vasundhara delivered a standout performance, defeating Devashree Arora in a tough semi-final. It was a statement win for a player still making her way in the junior circuit.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-csk-recruit-dewald-brevis-speaks-highly-of-veteran-ms-dhoni-awestruck-by-his-humility-1757252820376">IPL: CSK recruit Dewald Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility</a>&nbsp;Vasundhara’s big breakthrough came at the 2025 Under-15 Asian Junior Trials, where she finished third, earning a spot in India’s national squad. She has also delivered strong performances at the Poona Club Squash Open and the PSA Challenger Tour (2024) in Pune. These results have established her as one of the most promising young squash players in India in the Girls U-15 category.&nbsp;Managing school alongside squash hasn’t been easy, but Vasundhara is disciplined. Her mornings begin with fitness and yoga, followed by classes during the day, and evenings are reserved for training. “If I miss school for a tournament, I take notes from friends and complete everything later,” she said in an exclusive interview with WION. It’s a routine that reflects the focus and maturity well beyond her years.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-donald-trump-to-attend-us-open-final-between-sinner-alcaraz-but-here-s-a-twist-broadcasters-asked-to-1757219028586">Donald Trump to attend US Open final between Sinner, Alcaraz, but here's a twist, 'broadcasters asked to...'</a><h3>Inspired by Anahat</h3>Her biggest inspiration is Anahat Singh, India’s teenage squash star who competed at the Commonwealth Games. Meeting her during the Asian Junior Tournament in Korea gave Vasundhara a glimpse of the heights she wants to reach. “I want to wear the Indian jersey and win medals for the country on a global stage,” she shared.&nbsp;Beyond her own ambitions, Vasundhara is also inspiring others. Her success has encouraged children in Kalamb to take up squash, showing them that even small-town athletes can dream big. Her message to aspiring players is simple: “Don’t think your city or background can stop you. If you have a big dream and work hard, anything is possible.” And when asked if she chose squash or squash chose her, she smiled and said, “I think squash chose me.”

WION Exclusive — From YouTube tutorials to Asian Junior trials: How 14-year-old Vasundhara Nangare found her game in squash

At just 14, Vasundhara Nangare is proving that talent and determination can overcome even the biggest challenges. Growing up in Kalamb, a small town in Maharashtra with no squash courts or proper training facilities, she has carved a path in a sport that is still far from mainstream in India. Her introduction to squash was almost by chance. When a squash court was built in her town, her father took her to see it. The young girl instantly fell in love with the game. Inspired by her elder sister, who played at district level, Vasundhara decided to pursue squash seriously—even though opportunities around her were scarce. With no coach or structured training in the beginning, Vasundhara relied on YouTube videos to learn swings, footwork, and shot-making. Later, she began training online with Abhinav Sinha, coach and founder of SportsSkill, making monthly trips to Mumbai for in-person sessions before returning home to practice on her own. Her persistence has already led to remarkable results. In the Girls U-17 category at the Maharashtra State Open Squash Championship held at Bombay Gymkhana, Vasundhara delivered a standout performance, defeating Devashree Arora in a tough semi-final. It was a statement win for a player still making her way in the junior circuit. Also Read: IPL: CSK recruit Dewald Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility Vasundhara’s big breakthrough came at the 2025 Under-15 Asian Junior Trials, where she finished third, earning a spot in India’s national squad. She has also delivered strong performances at the Poona Club Squash Open and the PSA Challenger Tour (2024) in Pune. These results have established her as one of the most promising young squash players in India in the Girls U-15 category. Managing school alongside squash hasn’t been easy, but Vasundhara is disciplined. Her mornings begin with fitness and yoga, followed by classes during the day, and evenings are reserved for training. “If I miss school for a tournament, I take notes from friends and complete everything later,” she said in an exclusive interview with WION. It’s a routine that reflects the focus and maturity well beyond her years. Also Read: Donald Trump to attend US Open final between Sinner, Alcaraz, but here's a twist, 'broadcasters asked to...' Inspired by Anahat Her biggest inspiration is Anahat Singh, India’s teenage squash star who competed at the Commonwealth Games. Meeting her during the Asian Junior Tournament in Korea gave Vasundhara a glimpse of the heights she wants to reach. “I want to wear the Indian jersey and win medals for the country on a global stage,” she shared. Beyond her own ambitions, Vasundhara is also inspiring others. Her success has encouraged children in Kalamb to take up squash, showing them that even small-town athletes can dream big. Her message to aspiring players is simple: “Don’t think your city or background can stop you. If you have a big dream and work hard, anything is possible.” And when asked if she chose squash or squash chose her, she smiled and said, “I think squash chose me.”

At 14, Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb, Maharashtra, rose in squash with no coach, learning from YouTube, winning state titles and aiming to play for India

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis is making inroads in international cricket this year, having already made headlines for his explosive outings in the T20Is against Australia earlier. With fame chasing him, he has someone to look up to and take inspiration from, and that person is none other than IPL and Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni, whose humility blew him away. Coming in as an injury replacement (at CSK) the past season, Brevis impressed all with his brief stint, including the management.&nbsp;Having played and spent time with MS Dhoni both on and off the field, Brevis learnt a lot about his gigantic aura, which everyone talks highly of and knew exactly why it happens so often. Awestruck by Dhoni’s humility, Brevis said, “The one thing I can just say from MS is his humbleness and who he is as a person. That stood out for me. How he is basically off the field, the time he has for players, for people. His room is always open. If he’s sleeping, that’s the only time it’s closed.” &nbsp;Brevis recalled how he, without hesitating, could enter Dhoni’s room and sit with him and chat with him about cricket and beyond.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-jitesh-sharma-likely-to-get-nod-in-playing-xi-sanju-samson-to-settle-for-a-place-on-bench-report-1757223791812">Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma likely to get nod in Playing XI, Sanju Samson to settle for a place on bench - Report</a> &nbsp;“I found myself a few times in his room just sitting there, chatting to him about his hobbies, watching cricket, or anything he was busy with,” Brevis said in a video shared by CSK. “That’s just amazing, to see how he is off the field. Everyone knows what he does on the field. It’s very special and I enjoyed my time there.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, Brevis made his chance count with limited CSK outings the past season. Against SRH in a low-scoring thriller, he scored an impressive 42 off 25 balls before contributing with the bat against KKR and Gujarat Titans, denting their progress in the tournament. Although he played 10 games for the Mumbai Indians across a couple of seasons earlier, his breakthrough in the cash-rich league came during IPL 2025. &nbsp;On the other hand, MS Dhoni was in the news the past week over remarks made by his former India and Rising Pune Supergiant’s all-rounder Irfan Pathan against him, alleging that Dhoni chose those players (for India) who used to prepare hookah for him.

Brevis recalled how he, without hesitating, could enter Dhoni’s room and sit with him and chat with him about cricket and beyond.

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis is making inroads in international cricket this year, having already made headlines for his explosive outings in the T20Is against Australia earlier. With fame chasing him, he has someone to look up to and take inspiration from, and that person is none other than IPL and Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni, whose humility blew him away. Coming in as an injury replacement (at CSK) the past season, Brevis impressed all with his brief stint, including the management. Having played and spent time with MS Dhoni both on and off the field, Brevis learnt a lot about his gigantic aura, which everyone talks highly of and knew exactly why it happens so often. Awestruck by Dhoni’s humility, Brevis said, “The one thing I can just say from MS is his humbleness and who he is as a person. That stood out for me. How he is basically off the field, the time he has for players, for people. His room is always open. If he’s sleeping, that’s the only time it’s closed.” Brevis recalled how he, without hesitating, could enter Dhoni’s room and sit with him and chat with him about cricket and beyond. Also read | Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma likely to get nod in Playing XI, Sanju Samson to settle for a place on bench - Report “I found myself a few times in his room just sitting there, chatting to him about his hobbies, watching cricket, or anything he was busy with,” Brevis said in a video shared by CSK. “That’s just amazing, to see how he is off the field. Everyone knows what he does on the field. It’s very special and I enjoyed my time there.” Meanwhile, Brevis made his chance count with limited CSK outings the past season. Against SRH in a low-scoring thriller, he scored an impressive 42 off 25 balls before contributing with the bat against KKR and Gujarat Titans, denting their progress in the tournament. Although he played 10 games for the Mumbai Indians across a couple of seasons earlier, his breakthrough in the cash-rich league came during IPL 2025. On the other hand, MS Dhoni was in the news the past week over remarks made by his former India and Rising Pune Supergiant’s all-rounder Irfan Pathan against him, alleging that Dhoni chose those players (for India) who used to prepare hookah for him.

Brevis recalled how he, without hesitating, could enter Dhoni’s room and sit with him and chat with him about cricket and beyond.

IPL: CSK recruit Dewald Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility

From Umar Gul to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in India-Pakistan T20Is. 

From Umar Gul to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in India-Pakistan T20Is.&nbsp;

Asia Cup: 5 bowlers with most wickets in India-Pakistan T20Is, 2 Indians on top, check full list

From Shubman Gill to Saim Ayub, here's a look at the top five batters to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This list also includes Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran and Muhammad Waseem.

From Shubman Gill to Saim Ayub, here's a look at the top five batters to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

From Shubman Gill to Saim Ayub, 5 batters to watch out for in Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) announced on Sunday (Sep 7) it will host a Twenty20 international tri-series with Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in November, as teams get ready for next year's World Cup.&nbsp;"The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be staged in India and Sri Lanka," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/blast-at-cricket-stadium-in-pakistan-kills-one-person-several-injured-police-1757180411352">Blast at cricket stadium in Pakistan kills one person, several injured: Police</a>&nbsp;The tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium.&nbsp;This will be the first time Pakistan play neighbours Afghanistan in a T20I match on home soil, the PCB said.&nbsp;Afghanistan have played two one-day internationals in the Asia Cup 2023 and three in this year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, but they involved opponents other than the home team.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-to-boycott-women-odi-world-cup-2025-opening-ceremony-in-india-report-1757164681460">Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report</a>&nbsp;Before the tri-series, Pakistan will host South Africa in a bilateral series of two Tests, three one-day internationals (ODIs) and as many T20Is from October 12 to November 8.<h3>Tri-series T20I schedule:</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi</li><li>19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi</li><li>22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore</li><li>23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Lahore</li><li>25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Lahore</li><li>27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore</li><li>29 November – Final, Lahore</li></ul>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 the WION audience.

The T20I tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium.

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) announced on Sunday (Sep 7) it will host a Twenty20 international tri-series with Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in November, as teams get ready for next year's World Cup. "The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be staged in India and Sri Lanka," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement. Also read | Blast at cricket stadium in Pakistan kills one person, several injured: Police The tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium. This will be the first time Pakistan play neighbours Afghanistan in a T20I match on home soil, the PCB said. Afghanistan have played two one-day internationals in the Asia Cup 2023 and three in this year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, but they involved opponents other than the home team. Read More | Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report Before the tri-series, Pakistan will host South Africa in a bilateral series of two Tests, three one-day internationals (ODIs) and as many T20Is from October 12 to November 8. Tri-series T20I schedule: 17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi 19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi 22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore 23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Lahore 25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Lahore 27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore 29 November – Final, Lahore 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 the WION audience.

The T20I tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium.

Pakistan to host Afghanistan, Sri Lanka for T20I tri-series in November; check schedule

The Indian cricket team will kick start its Asian Cup 2025 campaign on Wednesday (Sep 10) as they face hosts UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament, which will serve as the build up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, will have huge implications on India’s Playing XI. Ahead of the tournament, reports have emerged that India could use Jitesh Sharma as a wicketkeeper option ahead of Sanju Samson, which will likely accommodate vice-captain Shubman Gill in the Playing XI.<h2>Jitesh over Sanju?</h2>According to a report from prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Jitesh will be ahead in the pecking order considering he makes place for vice-captain Gill. Samson, who is preferred in the opener’s slot or in No.3 place, could have to settle for a place on the bench as his inclusion will see either of Shubman Gill or Tilak Varma miss out from the Playing XI.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;Also, Jitesh Sharma has played in the No.6 position for RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a position he is used to playing. However, that is not the case for Sanju, who has only preferred to play in the top order. His inclusion could also mean India could afford to drop Rinku Singh, as he Jitesh can play in the pitch-hitter’s role and bring Tilak Varma at No.3.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>What will be the best combination?</h2>In case Samson is dropped, then India will most probably open with Abhishek Sharma and Gill with Tilak Varma at No.3 followed by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh will be the side’s wicketkeeping option.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>India’s Predicted Playing XI for Asia Cup 2025</h2>Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav/Harshit Rana

In case Sanju Samson is dropped, then India will most probably open with Abhishek Sharma and Gill with Tilak Varma at No.3 followed by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh will be the side’s wicketkeeping option.

The Indian cricket team will kick start its Asian Cup 2025 campaign on Wednesday (Sep 10) as they face hosts UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament, which will serve as the build up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, will have huge implications on India’s Playing XI. Ahead of the tournament, reports have emerged that India could use Jitesh Sharma as a wicketkeeper option ahead of Sanju Samson, which will likely accommodate vice-captain Shubman Gill in the Playing XI. Jitesh over Sanju? According to a report from prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Jitesh will be ahead in the pecking order considering he makes place for vice-captain Gill. Samson, who is preferred in the opener’s slot or in No.3 place, could have to settle for a place on the bench as his inclusion will see either of Shubman Gill or Tilak Varma miss out from the Playing XI. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Also, Jitesh Sharma has played in the No.6 position for RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a position he is used to playing. However, that is not the case for Sanju, who has only preferred to play in the top order. His inclusion could also mean India could afford to drop Rinku Singh, as he Jitesh can play in the pitch-hitter’s role and bring Tilak Varma at No.3. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) What will be the best combination? In case Samson is dropped, then India will most probably open with Abhishek Sharma and Gill with Tilak Varma at No.3 followed by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh will be the side’s wicketkeeping option. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details India’s Predicted Playing XI for Asia Cup 2025 Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav/Harshit Rana

In case Sanju Samson is dropped, then India will most probably open with Abhishek Sharma and Gill with Tilak Varma at No.3 followed by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh will be the side’s wicketkeeping option.

Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma likely to get nod in Playing XI, Sanju Samson to settle for a place on bench - Report

&nbsp;US President Donald Trump is all set to make his first appearance at the US Open in a decade as he will be in attendance for the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on Sunday (Sep 7). Trump, who was last in attendance at the US Open in 2015, will be making his first appearance at the US Open as the President of the United States. However, there is twist in the appearance as broadcasters have been given strict orders to refrain from showcasing any disruptions to US President in any capacity.<h2>Trump attend US Open final</h2>This will be the third major sporting event in the US when Trump will be in attendance, having earlier been at the Super Bowl in February and then at the Club World Cup final in July. His latter appearance made headlines for all the wrong reasons, having opted not to leave the stage while Chelsea players celebrated with the Club World Cup trophy.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Trump, who first became the president of the United States in 2016, has not made any official appearance at the event. He is currently serving as the 47th President of the nation and will be the highlight reel in Sunday’s final, where Sinner and Alcaraz go head-to-head.It is reported that a major sponsor of the event invited Trump to attend the final and will watch the match from a corporate suite.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;On Saturday, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) released a statement to broadcasters and asked them to follow the protocol mentioned.&nbsp;"We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions to the President's attendance in any capacity," a memo sent out by the USTA read.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;The Sinner vs Alcaraz final contest will be the third of its kind at a major slam, with both having met in the French Open and then in the Wimbledon final. While Alcaraz saved match points to win the French Open, Sinner got his revenge in the final of Wimbledon.

Donald Trump, who first became the president of the United States in 2016, has not made any official appearance at the US Open. He is currently serving as the 47th President of the nation and will be the highlight reel in Sunday’s final, where Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz go head-to-head.

US President Donald Trump is all set to make his first appearance at the US Open in a decade as he will be in attendance for the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on Sunday (Sep 7). Trump, who was last in attendance at the US Open in 2015, will be making his first appearance at the US Open as the President of the United States. However, there is twist in the appearance as broadcasters have been given strict orders to refrain from showcasing any disruptions to US President in any capacity. Trump attend US Open final This will be the third major sporting event in the US when Trump will be in attendance, having earlier been at the Super Bowl in February and then at the Club World Cup final in July. His latter appearance made headlines for all the wrong reasons, having opted not to leave the stage while Chelsea players celebrated with the Club World Cup trophy. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Trump, who first became the president of the United States in 2016, has not made any official appearance at the event. He is currently serving as the 47th President of the nation and will be the highlight reel in Sunday’s final, where Sinner and Alcaraz go head-to-head. It is reported that a major sponsor of the event invited Trump to attend the final and will watch the match from a corporate suite. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out On Saturday, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) released a statement to broadcasters and asked them to follow the protocol mentioned. "We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions to the President's attendance in any capacity," a memo sent out by the USTA read. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details The Sinner vs Alcaraz final contest will be the third of its kind at a major slam, with both having met in the French Open and then in the Wimbledon final. While Alcaraz saved match points to win the French Open, Sinner got his revenge in the final of Wimbledon.

Donald Trump, who first became the president of the United States in 2016, has not made any official appearance at the US Open. He is currently serving as the 47th President of the nation and will be the highlight reel in Sunday’s final, where Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz go head-to-head.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will go head-to-head in the US Open men's singles final, repeating this year’s French Open and US Open matchups. The two meet on Sunday (Sep 7). Sinner aims to defend his US Open title. Alcaraz reached the final after defeating former champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. Both are contesting a third major slam final in 2025 and have won one each. The match should be tempting for neutrals. Ahead of the contest, here are all the details, including head-to-head, live streaming, and more.<h2>When will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final start?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will start at 11:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time).<h2>Where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final contest take place?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner?</h2>This will be the 15th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with nine wins when compared to Sinner’s five wins. This will be the sixth time Sinner and Alcaraz will go head-to-head in a major slam, with the latter leading 3-2. However, Sinner will have the mental edge having beaten Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be telecast on the Star Sports Network, with Star Sports Select HD1 and Star Sports Select 1 as the designated channels.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Which platform will livestream the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

The US Open 2025 final will be the 15th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with nine wins when compared to Sinner’s five wins. 

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will go head-to-head in the US Open men's singles final, repeating this year’s French Open and US Open matchups. The two meet on Sunday (Sep 7). Sinner aims to defend his US Open title. Alcaraz reached the final after defeating former champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. Both are contesting a third major slam final in 2025 and have won one each. The match should be tempting for neutrals. Ahead of the contest, here are all the details, including head-to-head, live streaming, and more. When will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final start? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will start at 11:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time). Where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final contest take place? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? This will be the 15th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with nine wins when compared to Sinner’s five wins. This will be the sixth time Sinner and Alcaraz will go head-to-head in a major slam, with the latter leading 3-2. However, Sinner will have the mental edge having beaten Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Which channel will broadcast the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be telecast on the Star Sports Network, with Star Sports Select HD1 and Star Sports Select 1 as the designated channels. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Which platform will livestream the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

The US Open 2025 final will be the 15th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with nine wins when compared to Sinner’s five wins.&nbsp;

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Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday. Portugal, playing for the first time since the death of their Liverpool forward Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, took an impressive first step to the finals next year sweeping aside Armenia 5-0 in Yerevan.&nbsp;Both teams observed one minute's silence before kick-off at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in tribute to Jota and his brother who were killed in a crash in northern Spain on July 3, 11 days after Jota had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children.&nbsp;Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo was in sparkling form, Portugal's irrepressible 40-year-old talisman scoring in either half, the second a sizzling shot from distance, to take his record international tally to 140 goals, over two decades after his first.&nbsp;A brace from Joao Felix, Ronaldo's new teammate at Saudi side Al Nassr, and a contribution from another Saudi-based player Joao Cancelo lifted Roberto Martinez's Nations League winners top of Group F.<h2>Portugal's number 21</h2>Cancelo marked his goal by pointing to the skies with both hands in memory of Jota's goal celebration.&nbsp;Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares believed Ronaldo's 21st-minute goal held special significance as 21 was the shirt number worn by Jota when playing for his country.&nbsp;"We're all very happy because it shows he's (Jota) with us, that he was there, and that moment, Ronaldo's goal, was made possible. He'll always be with us, as was clear today," said the defender.&nbsp;Ronaldo said on social media it was the "first step taken" in his quest to appear at a sixth World Cup.&nbsp;Portugal's next opponents on Tuesday are Hungary, who despite playing the last 30 minutes a man down secured a 2-2 draw in Dublin against the Republic of Ireland.&nbsp;Hungary were on their way to take all three points until Adam Idah's equaliser in the third minute of added time for the hosts.&nbsp;England extended their unbeaten run in Group K to four matches but hardly set the world alight in defeating modest Andorra 2-0 at Villa Park in Birmingham.&nbsp;Christian Garcia's first-half own-goal was followed by Declan Rice's header to keep Tuchel's team firmly on course for the 2026 football fiesta in the United States, Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;But while the Three Lions will be more than satisfied with their 12 points this was in truth another underwhelming display that raised questions about Tuchel's ability to produce a trophy-winning team from a gifted generation.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;England were efficient but unspectacular, lacking guile and intelligence in the final third.No wonder Tuchel wore a frustrated expression on the touchline.&nbsp;Claiming the subdued crowd played a role in the display, the German said: "It's difficult because it's a very different crowd to a Premier League crowd.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;"After the first goal we had 10 or 15 minutes with too many ball losses and lost our focus and concentration but in the second half, we found it again and should have scored more."The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss will want a more purposeful performance in the toughest test of his reign on Tuesday when England face their main Group K rivals Serbia.&nbsp;"We've learned a lot and I'm glad for the players. Now we will prove a point in Belgrade," said Tuchel.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;The Serbs sit second in the mini-league on seven points after edging Latvia 1-0 in Riga.Saturday's action concluded with Marcel Sabitzer's 54th-minute penalty earning Austria a 1-0 home win over Cyprus, and Bosnia-Hercegovina routing San Marino 6-0 in Group H.In total, 16 European nations will qualify for the World Cup.&nbsp;The 12 group winners qualify directly, the four remaining berths are determined by play-offs involving the 12 group runners-up for the expanded 48-team finals.&nbsp;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.

Portugal, playing for the first time since the death of their Liverpool forward Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, took an impressive first step to the finals next year sweeping aside Armenia 5-0 in Yerevan.

Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday. Portugal, playing for the first time since the death of their Liverpool forward Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, took an impressive first step to the finals next year sweeping aside Armenia 5-0 in Yerevan. Both teams observed one minute's silence before kick-off at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in tribute to Jota and his brother who were killed in a crash in northern Spain on July 3, 11 days after Jota had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo was in sparkling form, Portugal's irrepressible 40-year-old talisman scoring in either half, the second a sizzling shot from distance, to take his record international tally to 140 goals, over two decades after his first. A brace from Joao Felix, Ronaldo's new teammate at Saudi side Al Nassr, and a contribution from another Saudi-based player Joao Cancelo lifted Roberto Martinez's Nations League winners top of Group F. Portugal's number 21 Cancelo marked his goal by pointing to the skies with both hands in memory of Jota's goal celebration. Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares believed Ronaldo's 21st-minute goal held special significance as 21 was the shirt number worn by Jota when playing for his country. "We're all very happy because it shows he's (Jota) with us, that he was there, and that moment, Ronaldo's goal, was made possible. He'll always be with us, as was clear today," said the defender. Ronaldo said on social media it was the "first step taken" in his quest to appear at a sixth World Cup. Portugal's next opponents on Tuesday are Hungary, who despite playing the last 30 minutes a man down secured a 2-2 draw in Dublin against the Republic of Ireland. Hungary were on their way to take all three points until Adam Idah's equaliser in the third minute of added time for the hosts. England extended their unbeaten run in Group K to four matches but hardly set the world alight in defeating modest Andorra 2-0 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Christian Garcia's first-half own-goal was followed by Declan Rice's header to keep Tuchel's team firmly on course for the 2026 football fiesta in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But while the Three Lions will be more than satisfied with their 12 points this was in truth another underwhelming display that raised questions about Tuchel's ability to produce a trophy-winning team from a gifted generation. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details England were efficient but unspectacular, lacking guile and intelligence in the final third. No wonder Tuchel wore a frustrated expression on the touchline. Claiming the subdued crowd played a role in the display, the German said: "It's difficult because it's a very different crowd to a Premier League crowd. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out "After the first goal we had 10 or 15 minutes with too many ball losses and lost our focus and concentration but in the second half, we found it again and should have scored more." The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss will want a more purposeful performance in the toughest test of his reign on Tuesday when England face their main Group K rivals Serbia. "We've learned a lot and I'm glad for the players. Now we will prove a point in Belgrade," said Tuchel. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The Serbs sit second in the mini-league on seven points after edging Latvia 1-0 in Riga. Saturday's action concluded with Marcel Sabitzer's 54th-minute penalty earning Austria a 1-0 home win over Cyprus, and Bosnia-Hercegovina routing San Marino 6-0 in Group H. In total, 16 European nations will qualify for the World Cup. The 12 group winners qualify directly, the four remaining berths are determined by play-offs involving the 12 group runners-up for the expanded 48-team finals. 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.

Portugal, playing for the first time since the death of their Liverpool forward Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, took an impressive first step to the finals next year sweeping aside Armenia 5-0 in Yerevan.

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown on Saturday, defeating her American rival in straight sets to clinch the fourth Grand Slam title of her career. Sabalenka ruthlessly attacked Anisimova's shaky service game to complete a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium which cements her status at the pinnacle of women's tennis.&nbsp;The 27-year-old from Belarus had gone into Saturday's final knowing it was her last chance to grab a Grand Slam crown in 2025 after agonising losses in the Australian and French Open finals.&nbsp;Sabalenka duly atoned for those defeats to end Anisimova's hopes of a remarkable redemption just two months after her traumatic 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final.&nbsp;"It's crazy, all those tough lessons were worth it for this one," said Sabalenka after becoming the first woman to successfully defend the US Open since Serena Williams in 2014. "I'm speechless right now."&nbsp;Anisimova had won six of nine previous encounters against Sabalenka, a run which included a victory in the semi-finals at Wimbledon.&nbsp;But a determined Sabalenka, playing in the seventh Grand Slam title game of her career, brought all her experience to bear as she slammed the door on Anisimova's dream of a maiden Grand Slam title.&nbsp;"Losing in two finals in a row is great but it's also super hard," Anisimova said. "I think I didn't fight hard enough for my dreams today," revealing that the lighting under the arena's closed roof had made it difficult to serve.&nbsp;"There was no way of adjusting, because I could not see the ball when I was serving, and that was a huge shock to my system," she said.<h2>Tiebreak streak</h2>Sabalenka clinched victory after once again demonstrating her incredible prowess in tiebreaks -- winning her 19th consecutive breaker 7/3 to clinch in one hour and 34 minutes.&nbsp;Anisimova meanwhile was left ruing her inability to make the most of break points at key moments, in sharp contrast to Sabalenka who converted five of her six break point chances.&nbsp;That imbalance was on display early in the first set, when Anisimova failed to convert three break points openings as Sabalenka took a 2-0 lead.&nbsp;Yet Anisimova hit back in the third game, lasering a backhand winner into the corner to earn break point before unfurling a rasping forehand winner to break back before holding for 2-2.&nbsp;With the momentum behind her and her groundstrokes forcing Sabalenka around the court, Anisimova then broke again for a 3-2 lead.&nbsp;But that was the catalyst for Sabalenka to raise her game and she broke to love before holding to edge back in front.&nbsp;Anisimova's faltering serve again betrayed her in the eighth game, the eighth seed double-faulting twice in quick succession to hand Sabalenka two break points at 15-40.&nbsp;Sabalenka needed no further encouragement and she duly converted before holding to take the first set.&nbsp;Sabalenka punished another wayward service game from Anisimova early in the second set and looked in complete control at 3-1.&nbsp;Yet Anisimova wasn't quite finished, and she held confidently before breaking back to love to level it at 3-3.&nbsp;The fightback was shortlived however, and when Anisimova thumped a wide open forehand long to gift Sabalenka a 15-40 lead, the Belarusian once again seized her chance for a break.&nbsp;Sabalenka held for 5-3 and was soon serving for the match at 5-4. Yet she allowed Anisimova off the hook after ploughing a wide open smash into the net.Instead of giving her match point, Anisimova had break point which she took to give her a lifeline.&nbsp;But in the tiebreak Sabalenka reasserted her control and she sprinted into a 6-1 lead before closing out victory.&nbsp;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.

Aryna Sabalenka ruthlessly attacked Amanda Anisimova's shaky service game to complete a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium which cements her status at the pinnacle of women's tennis.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown on Saturday, defeating her American rival in straight sets to clinch the fourth Grand Slam title of her career. Sabalenka ruthlessly attacked Anisimova's shaky service game to complete a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium which cements her status at the pinnacle of women's tennis. The 27-year-old from Belarus had gone into Saturday's final knowing it was her last chance to grab a Grand Slam crown in 2025 after agonising losses in the Australian and French Open finals. Sabalenka duly atoned for those defeats to end Anisimova's hopes of a remarkable redemption just two months after her traumatic 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final. "It's crazy, all those tough lessons were worth it for this one," said Sabalenka after becoming the first woman to successfully defend the US Open since Serena Williams in 2014. "I'm speechless right now." Anisimova had won six of nine previous encounters against Sabalenka, a run which included a victory in the semi-finals at Wimbledon. But a determined Sabalenka, playing in the seventh Grand Slam title game of her career, brought all her experience to bear as she slammed the door on Anisimova's dream of a maiden Grand Slam title. "Losing in two finals in a row is great but it's also super hard," Anisimova said. "I think I didn't fight hard enough for my dreams today," revealing that the lighting under the arena's closed roof had made it difficult to serve. "There was no way of adjusting, because I could not see the ball when I was serving, and that was a huge shock to my system," she said. Tiebreak streak Sabalenka clinched victory after once again demonstrating her incredible prowess in tiebreaks -- winning her 19th consecutive breaker 7/3 to clinch in one hour and 34 minutes. Anisimova meanwhile was left ruing her inability to make the most of break points at key moments, in sharp contrast to Sabalenka who converted five of her six break point chances. That imbalance was on display early in the first set, when Anisimova failed to convert three break points openings as Sabalenka took a 2-0 lead. Yet Anisimova hit back in the third game, lasering a backhand winner into the corner to earn break point before unfurling a rasping forehand winner to break back before holding for 2-2. With the momentum behind her and her groundstrokes forcing Sabalenka around the court, Anisimova then broke again for a 3-2 lead. But that was the catalyst for Sabalenka to raise her game and she broke to love before holding to edge back in front. Anisimova's faltering serve again betrayed her in the eighth game, the eighth seed double-faulting twice in quick succession to hand Sabalenka two break points at 15-40. Sabalenka needed no further encouragement and she duly converted before holding to take the first set. Sabalenka punished another wayward service game from Anisimova early in the second set and looked in complete control at 3-1. Yet Anisimova wasn't quite finished, and she held confidently before breaking back to love to level it at 3-3. The fightback was shortlived however, and when Anisimova thumped a wide open forehand long to gift Sabalenka a 15-40 lead, the Belarusian once again seized her chance for a break. Sabalenka held for 5-3 and was soon serving for the match at 5-4. Yet she allowed Anisimova off the hook after ploughing a wide open smash into the net. Instead of giving her match point, Anisimova had break point which she took to give her a lifeline. But in the tiebreak Sabalenka reasserted her control and she sprinted into a 6-1 lead before closing out victory. 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.

Aryna Sabalenka ruthlessly attacked Amanda Anisimova's shaky service game to complete a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium which cements her status at the pinnacle of women's tennis.

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