India-Sri Lanka CWC25 opener sets new attendance record

Guwahati: The opening fixture of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in Guwahati sets a new milestone in women’s cricket The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 got off to a historic start in Guwahati with the opener between India and Sri Lanka setting a new opening day attendance record at any Women’s Cricket World Cup. The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women’s World Cup. The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC…

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Devank Dalal’s 22-Point Blitz Fires Bengal Warriorz to Victory Over Patna Pirates in PKL-12 Thriller

Jaipur: The Jaipur leg’s penultimate clash of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 saw a high-octane contest as Bengal Warriorz edged past Patna Pirates 48-42 at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The game went down to the wire, with momentum swinging both ways before the Warriorz pulled ahead in the final moments. For the winners, Devank Dalal delivered a masterclass, scoring 22 points, including his eighth consecutive Super 10. He racked up 15 points in the first half alone, the most by any player in a single half this…

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PKL-12: Tamil Thalaivas Return to Winning Ways, End Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Streak

Jaipur: After three consecutive defeats, Tamil Thalaivas finally bounced back to winning form in the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), defeating hosts Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-28 in the 52nd match at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium This was the fourth win in nine matches for Tamil Thalaivas, taking their tally to eight points and pushing them to eighth place in the standings. For Jaipur Pink Panthers, it was their fourth loss in nine outings and their first defeat after a three-match winning streak, leaving them with 10…

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“THIS BEING JEMIMAH’S FIRST 50-OVER WORLD CUP SHOULD BE MOTIVATING ENOUGH FOR HER TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT SHE IS CAPABLE OF” – VEDA KRISHNAMURTHY

Mumbai: With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 set to begin on September 30, JioStar experts Veda Krishnamurthy and Deep Dasgupta shared their insights on JioHotstar’s special show, ‘Game Plan’. From Jemimah Rodrigues’ flair and adaptability in her first 50-over World Cup to the balance of India’s bowling unit and the confidence in the middle order, they reflected on the team’s readiness for the challenge at home and also spoke about Harmanpreet’s leadership. Speaking on ‘Game Plan’, JioStar expert and former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy spoke about Jemimah…

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Bigger, Bolder, Stronger: Indian Street Premier League Season 3 Set for Spectacular Return from January 9, 2026; MVP to Win Brand-New Porsche 911

Mumbai: After two highly successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s leading Tennis-Ball T10 tournament, is gearing up for its third edition with even more grandeur and excitement. The eight-team tournament will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026, with trials starting on October 5, 2025, across 101 cities. The highlight of Season 3 will be the brand-new Porsche 911 awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP), underscoring the league’s growing stature on par with global sporting standards. The announcement was made at a…

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JIOSTAR SETS NEW VIEWERSHIP RECORDS ON US OPEN 2025

Mumbai: JioStar network today announced that the US Open 2025 has achieved record-breaking viewership in India with extensive coverage across both Linear TV and Digital platforms, setting a new benchmark for tennis viewership in the country clocking a combined 877 million minutes of watch-time across platforms. The 2025 edition opened with a novel and exciting mixed doubles format, which was further broadbased through Hindi commentary, delivering an unprecedented performance on Linear TV accumulating 388 million minutes of total watch time. This marks the highest watch time for the US Open…

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“THE FIRST MATCH IS ALWAYS CRUCIAL AS IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE TOURNAMENT” – DEEPTI SHARMA

Mumbai: Speaking to JioStar, India all-rounder Deepti Sharma reflected on the importance of the opening game against Sri Lanka: “The first match is always crucial as it sets the tone for the tournament. We have played against Sri Lanka recently and are familiar with their batting and bowling strengths. Keeping that in mind, we are preparing ourselves accordingly.” India Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana spoke about how the team could overcome the challenge posed by Sri Lanka: “The game against Sri Lanka will be our first, and naturally, there will be expectations…

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UP Yoddhas survive Alireza Mirzaian’s heroics, defeat Bengaluru Bulls in tie-breaker

Jaipur: The UP Yoddhas edged past the Bengaluru Bulls in a thrilling clash that saw the lead keep changing hands at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur. After trailing in the first half, the Yoddhas bounced back with decisive raids and tackles to take control. But a last-second raid from Alireza Mirzaian pushed the game into a tie-breaker, where the Yoddhas held their nerve to seal victory. The UP Yoddhas got off the mark right away, with Gagan Gowda scoring in the opening raid. However, the Bengaluru Bulls quickly hit back,…

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“DESPITE AN INJURY, DABANG DELHI K.C. CAPTAIN ASHU MALIK TRULY DOMINATED THE GAME”: RISHANK DEVADIGA

Delhi: Day 25 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 served up another dramatic double-header as Dabang Delhi K.C., fired by Ashu Malik’s 23-point masterclass, overpowered U Mumba 46-25, while UP Yoddhas edged out Bengaluru Bulls 6-5 in a tense tiebreaker after both teams finished 36-all. Speaking exclusively on KBD Live, JioStar expert Rishank Devadiga broke down Ashu Malik’s relentless raiding display, Fazel Atrachali’s defensive resurgence under pressure, and the persistent problems in U Mumba’s backline. Speaking on KBD Live, JioStar expert Rishank Devadiga analysed the match-up between Dabang Delhi K.C.…

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BOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR TIGER SHROFF JOINS JIOSTAR IN BACKING THE WOMEN IN BLUE FOR ICC WOMEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP INDIA 2025

– There’s no difference, whether it’s the men’s team or the women’s team, it’s always India playing, and always India winning, says Tiger Shroff Lucknow: As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 approaches, JioStar’s “Jersey Wahi, Jazba Wahi” campaign continues to unite and energize fans across the country. Bollywood superstar Tiger Shroff is the latest celebrity to back the Women in Blue as they embark on their quest for a maiden ICC title, which gets underway on September 30, 2025, when Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. take on Sri…

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