News for 'first-win'

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Williams has just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career

Top Performer: Evin Lewis

Top Performer: Evin Lewis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The hero of the hour was Evin Lewis, who smashed 55 off 23 balls

Brazilian GP: Webber registers his first win of season

Brazilian GP: Webber registers his first win of season

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Mark Webber led a Red Bull one-two in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to celebrate his first victory of the year in the last race of the Formula One season.

Heartbreak For Ambanis Again

Heartbreak For Ambanis Again

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Nita Ambani traveled to Pune to cheer the team against the Punjab Kings on Wednesday

CL T20: KKR, Redbacks search for first win

CL T20: KKR, Redbacks search for first win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Rocked by two consecutive defeats, Kolkata Knight Riders badly need a win as they take on an equally desperate South Australian Redbacks in their next Champions League Twenty20 match, in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Turning Point: SRH's Bowling

Turning Point: SRH's Bowling

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Led by a determined showing from their bowlers, SRH restricted CSK to a below par 154/7 in their 20 overs before Abhishek Sharma's fluent half-century helped them outclass the defending champions by eight wickets.

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but overcame some initial problems in a tricky tie against Shapovalov to edge both sets and book a meeting with American Fritz.

Vasco ground Air India, score their first win

Vasco ground Air India, score their first win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Ravshan Teshabaev's second half goal guided Vasco to their first victory as they edge past Air India in the ONGC I-League, played at Nehru stadium, in Margao on Saturday.

'Confident' Dube happy to finally make it count in IPL

'Confident' Dube happy to finally make it count in IPL

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The lanky left-handed batter also maintained that he has been backing his game.

'We lacked the variety that Harshal brings to our bowling'

'We lacked the variety that Harshal brings to our bowling'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'You see the value of Harshal, and what he offers. He has the ability to stop the game.'

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Three-times winner Serena Williams moved into the Toronto Open second round after beating Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

First win on offer for whipping boys Kenya, Canada

First win on offer for whipping boys Kenya, Canada

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Kenya and Canada will clash in a Group A match at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Monday with both teams knowing that it will be their best chance to post a win in the World Cup.

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Former champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a second consecutive first-round exit at the French Open

Ferrari's Leclerc claims pole position at Spanish GP

Ferrari's Leclerc claims pole position at Spanish GP

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole position at the end of Qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix.

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians down Punjab for first win in IPL 7

PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians down Punjab for first win in IPL 7

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab at the Wankhede stadium, on Saturday.

Clinical Mumbai beat RCB to register their first win in IPL 8

Clinical Mumbai beat RCB to register their first win in IPL 8

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Mumbai Indians produced a clinical performance to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 18 runs in a high-scoring affair and register their maiden win in this year's Indian Premier League in Bengaluru.

Air India down East Bengal for first win

Air India down East Bengal for first win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Captain Paresh Shivalkar's goal in the 62nd minute gave the Mumbai team victory in the I-League match.

Mendis fifty helps SL avoid clean sweep against Australia

Mendis fifty helps SL avoid clean sweep against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Opener Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 69 off 58 balls to help secure a consolation five-wicket victory for Sri Lanka, who fired with both bat and ball against Australia in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday.

Two months into 2014, Team India still looking for first win

Two months into 2014, Team India still looking for first win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

After being humiliated in South Africa and New Zealand in recent months, Virat Kohli holds the key to a turnaround in fortunes at the Asia Cup.

RR-PBKS: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR-PBKS: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rediff.com8 May 2022

It was a dream comeback to the XI by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit 2 sixes and 9 boundaries for his 41-ball 68.

Man Utd beat Spurs for season's first win

Man Utd beat Spurs for season's first win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

20-year-old Portuguese forward Nani scored the all-important goal in a 1-0 victory in the English Premier League.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

Super Bowl PHOTOS: Patriots beat Seahawks for first win in 10 years

Super Bowl PHOTOS: Patriots beat Seahawks for first win in 10 years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The New England Patriots were crowned Super Bowl champions on Sunday after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to capture their first National Football League title in 10 years.

Top Performer: Scintillating SKY

Top Performer: Scintillating SKY

Rediff.com1 May 2022

'I love batting at No 3 because the situation I go in, I can pace my innings accordingly looking at the situation.'

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hits treble, United win away, Arsenal stay top

EPL PIX: Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hits treble, United win away, Arsenal stay top

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Mumbai Indians have usually been slow starters: Zaheer

Mumbai Indians have usually been slow starters: Zaheer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians' director of cricket Zaheer Khan on Friday admitted that the five-time champions are slow starters but said it is important to keep the mood of the side upbeat in a long tournament like the IPL.

Gambhir, Balaji star in KKR's first win in IPL 5

Gambhir, Balaji star in KKR's first win in IPL 5

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Gautam Gambhir hit a breezy half century and Lakshamipathy Balaji bagged a four-wicket haul to enable Kolkata Knight Riders beat Bangalore Royals Challengers by 42 runs and bring their IPL campaign back on track in Bangalore on Tuesday.

La Liga: Vela hat-trick earns Moyes his first win with Sociedad

La Liga: Vela hat-trick earns Moyes his first win with Sociedad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

David Moyes notched his maiden victory as coach of Real Sociedad as Carlos Vela scored a classy hat-trick in a morale-boosting 3-0 win at home to Elche in La Liga on Friday.

Sri Lanka trounce Aus for first win in tri-series

Sri Lanka trounce Aus for first win in tri-series

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

A clinical Sri Lanka rode on captain Mahela Jayawardene's unbeaten half century to beat Australia by eight wickets in a rain-affected match and register their first victory in the cricket tri-series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

PM Modi lauds chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

PM Modi lauds chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

He finished 11th in the standings with 19 points with the top eight going through to the knockout phase at the ongoing Airthings Masters.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Miller, Tsotsobe steer SA to first win in Sri Lanka ODIs

Miller, Tsotsobe steer SA to first win in Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

An explosive unbeaten 85 from David Miller and some hostile bowling by the fast bowlers helped South Africa to beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs in Pallekele on Friday and stay alive in the five-match series.

Kohli gets first win as captain as India hit back to level series

Kohli gets first win as captain as India hit back to level series

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin produced another magical spell to scalp five wickets as India notched up a series-levelling 278-run victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka, denying the legendary Kumar Sangakkara a fairytale farewell from the game.

Can Sunrisers Hyderabad upset Gujarat Titans' dream start?

Can Sunrisers Hyderabad upset Gujarat Titans' dream start?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Gujarat Titans, the team to beat in its debut IPL season, will aim to build on a dream start against an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Navi Mumbai, on Monday.

What Mumbai Indians must do to return to winning ways

What Mumbai Indians must do to return to winning ways

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians, the Indian Premier League's most successful franchise, is struggling this season having suffered four defeats on the trot, but Zaheer Khan, their Director of Cricket, feels it's just a matter of finding that "one win" and missing "spark" to get their campaign back on track.

Robben scores two on debut in Bayern's first win

Robben scores two on debut in Bayern's first win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2009

Dutch winger Arjen Robben scored twice on his debut to help Bayern Munich beat champions VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 and win their first league match of the season on Saturday.