Another high-voltage evening at the Haryana Sports University, Rai delivered contrasting narratives in Match 13 and Match 14 of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), according to a release.
The winner of this clash will earn a place in the semifinal. With India at the second spot with three wins in three matches in their Super Six Group two, they are just one win away from joining England, Australia and Afghanistan in the final four. However, if they lose, they will at the merc
The tournament not only delivered competitive matches but also saw several young Indian players step up their game and make a strong impression with their consistent and match-winning performances.
Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists,
A loss could jeopardise India's qualification for the semifinals, as the net run rate would come down to it with both sides at six points. England, who have won all four of their Super Six matches, topped the group two table and have already made it to the semifinals.
The tournament opener between Pakistan and the Netherlands at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club will see Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights stand as on-field umpires. Dharmasena, a member of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side, brings extensive experience with 37 T20 World Cup matches unde
The UAE have previously participated in the T20 World Cup twice, finishing at the group stage in both 2014 and 2022. Ahead of their World Cup campaign, they will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series and will play warm-up matches against Nepal on February 3 and Italy on February 6.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) played out a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG currently stand at the 11th place with four wins and two draws in eight matches.
India have already sealed the five-match T20I series 3-0, with two matches still to be played. The hosts may use the remaining games to test combinations and fine-tune their squad ahead of the global event, which India will co-host from February 7.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Germany's Alexander Zverev reached the men's singles semifinals of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 event after securing victories in their respective quarterfinal matches on Tuesday.