News for 'knockout stage'

'Emphasis was on focussing on our skills, not the opposition's'

'Emphasis was on focussing on our skills, not the opposition's'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

There were moments in past tournaments where we weren't able to finish games or capitalise on crucial situations. But this time, we learned from those experiences,

Spain will win Euro 2024, says Georgia's 'keeper Mamardashvili

Spain will win Euro 2024, says Georgia's 'keeper Mamardashvili

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Georgians became one of the feel good stories of the tournament by beating Portugal 2-0 in their final Group F game to make it to the knockout stages, all while trying to play expansive football against more illustrious opponents.

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Mouth-watering matches lined up as PSG to face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage.

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga admitted his team's shortcomings led to their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, despite a convincing win over Netherlands in their final group stage match.

Former all-rounder Dhawan retires from domestic limited-overs cricket

Former all-rounder Dhawan retires from domestic limited-overs cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Himachal Pradesh's Rishi Dhawan, who played three ODIs and a T20I for India in 2016, will be available for selection for the remainder of the Ranji Trophy season, starting from January 23.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday.

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Gill stresses momentum after Titans book playoff spot

Gill stresses momentum after Titans book playoff spot

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Carrying momentum is important, says Gill after GT qualify for IPL playoffs

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of BWF World Tour Finals

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of BWF World Tour Finals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

It was the fourth defeat for the Indian pair against the Paris Olympics bronze medallists Japanese rivals in five meetings.

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Sudirman Cup: India bow out after defeat against Indonesia

Champions League: Real Madrid draw Atletico; Liverpool vs PSG

Champions League: Real Madrid draw Atletico; Liverpool vs PSG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Real Madrid will play local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.

Saha 'not willing' to play for Bengal in Ranji Trophy knockouts

Saha 'not willing' to play for Bengal in Ranji Trophy knockouts

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it official to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is 'not willing' to play for the state team in the upcoming Ranji Trophy knockout games.

Shardul Thakur's Historic Ranji Hat-Trick

Shardul Thakur's Historic Ranji Hat-Trick

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur tore through Meghalaya's top order with deadly precision.

Indian men close in on Kho Kho World Cup knockouts

Indian men close in on Kho Kho World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Brazil piled the pressure on India in Turn 3, led by the likes of Mauro Pinto, Joel Rodrigues and especially Matheus Costa, who scored six touch-points.

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

PCB in crisis: Babar Azam resigns as captain again

PCB in crisis: Babar Azam resigns as captain again

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan's white-ball cricket captain for a second time in 11 months, citing a need to lessen his workload and focus on improving his game.

PSV in Champions knockout

PSV in Champions knockout

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

PSV Eindhoven qualified for the Champions League knockout stage for the first time after a draw against a 9-man Arsenal team.

Baroda storm into Ranji knockout

Baroda storm into Ranji knockout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Maharashtra opening batsman Rohan Bhosale's century went in vain as Baroda beat Maharashtra by four wickets in Rajkot on Saturday to qualify for the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy one-day tournament along with Mumbai. Chasing 251 for victory, Baroda's top order batsmen clicked in unison as they cantered to victory with more than 10 overs to spare.

'Nation first': Sponsor quits India-Pak WCL clash

'Nation first': Sponsor quits India-Pak WCL clash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The two sides are set to face each other in the semi-finals of the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL), but deepening diplomatic strains and strong public sentiment in India have cast serious doubt on whether the match will actually take place.

WPL: Ecclestone, Voll lead Warriorz to victory, RCB exit

WPL: Ecclestone, Voll lead Warriorz to victory, RCB exit

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the WPL match between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) played in Lucknow on Saturday

ISL playoff dates revealed!

ISL playoff dates revealed!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The semi-finals will be played in a home and away format with the winners over the two legs playing the final on April 12 at the home of the higher-ranked team in the league table.

Tanvi To Lead India's Challenge At Asian Juniors

Tanvi To Lead India's Challenge At Asian Juniors

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Teenage sensation Tanvi Sharma and top junior men's doubles pair Bhargava Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu will lead a 19-member Indian squad at the Badminton Asian Junior Championships to be held in Solo, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27.

Begin Your Day With Rakul's Beautiful Smile

Begin Your Day With Rakul's Beautiful Smile

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Sidharth makes another memory with Kiara... Taapsee discovers Paris' prettiest street... Shreya is in holiday mode...

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph

Advani advances to knockouts of Asian 6 Reds Snooker C'ship

Advani advances to knockouts of Asian 6 Reds Snooker C'ship

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Continuing his winning streak,Pankaj Advani secured passage into the knockout stage of the Asian 6 Reds Snooker Championship by beating Khaled Alastal 5-0 in his third group match in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Winning 20 frames out of a possible 25 in four group matches and losing only three frames, Advani secured breaks of 75, 74, 57 and 47 in his four group matches.

PIX: Norway make it 3 from 3; Swiss squeeze into last 8

PIX: Norway make it 3 from 3; Swiss squeeze into last 8

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Finland on Thursday that sent the joyous hosts through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2025, and sends heartbroken Finland home.

Ranji: Gujarat seal quarters spot, Andhra beat Rajasthan

Ranji: Gujarat seal quarters spot, Andhra beat Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Strong fifties from Aarya Desai and Jaymeet Patel along with a disciplined bowling performance led by spinner Siddharth Desai powered Gujarat to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"They will miss the next game for sure and we will be cautious as they will undergo treatment in order to try to get them in shape so they can play again in the World Cup."

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A tweaked format which will see the promotion and relegation of one team from the plate group instead of the current two sides from next season's Ranji Trophy.

Favourites held! England stunned by Denmark

Favourites held! England stunned by Denmark

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

England held by Denmark after Hjulmand stunner

Europa League: Liverpool stunned by Toulouse

Europa League: Liverpool stunned by Toulouse

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Brighton secured their second victory of the competition with a comfortable win at Ajax thanks to goals from Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra.

Freestyle chess: Arjun into semis, Praggnanandhaa out

Freestyle chess: Arjun into semis, Praggnanandhaa out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5 while Praggnanandhaa lost an intense battle 3-4 against Caruana.

IPL PIX: Sudharsan's century powers Titans to play-offs

IPL PIX: Sudharsan's century powers Titans to play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Sai Sudharsan smashed an unbeaten century and captain Shubman Gill stroked a quickfire 93 as Gujarat Titans thrashed Delhi Capitals by an emphatic 10-wicket margin.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

So, will the members discuss the possibility of placing India and Pakistan in different groups in the league stage of the tournament to avoid Men in Blue's travel to the neighbouring country?