In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, South Africa chased click here down a mammoth 359 runs to level the ODI series against India 1-1 in Raipur. India, powered by centuries from Virat Kohli (102) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (120), set a formidable target of 358/7. However, the Proteas, led by a brilliant 124 from captain Aiden Markram and a blistering 89* from Tristan Stubbs, achieved the target with 2 wickets and 5 balls to spare, marking one of the highest successful run-chases in India.
Key Moment: Stubbs' assault on the Indian spinners in the middle overs turned the tide irreversibly.
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???? Ashes Drama: Root Silences Critics, Starc Enters History Books
The second Ashes Test in Brisbane is finely poised after a gripping first day. Joe Root (102*) ended his 15-Test century drought in Australia, rescuing England to 325/9. However, the day belonged to Australia's Mitchell Starc, whose fiery 6-wicket haul saw him surpass Wasim Akram (414) to become the most prolific left-arm fast bowler in Test history (416 wickets).
Stat Alert: Starc's 6/85 is his best bowling figure in an Ashes Test.
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⚽ Premier League Upset: Chelsea Stumble, Arsenal Cement Top Spot
The Premier League title race took a surprise turn as Chelsea fell to a 3-1 home defeat against a resilient Leeds United side. This result allows Arsenal to extend their lead at the summit after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle. The focus now shifts to the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw, scheduled for December 5th in Washington D.C.
Up Next: The draw will determine the groups for the expanded 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Coverage: For draw analysis and fixtures, visit the Cricmatch Official Website.
???? Beyond the Pitch: Williams Speculation & Chess Prodigy Makes History
In other news, tennis icon Serena Williams sparked brief speculation of a comeback after appearing on official anti-doping registered lists, though she has since clarified she is "NOT coming back" to professional tennis. In a heartwarming story, three-year-old Indian Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest person ever to receive an official FIDE international chess rating.
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