News for 'world cup semifinals'

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

After her early dismissal, Georgia Plimmer brought some spark to the White Ferns' innings, taking on the English attack with a flurry of boundaries.

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A brisk start marked Turn 1 as the Indian attackers took charge of the proceedings. Three batches in the Nepal women were out by simple touches on 7 occasions, putting 14 points to India's kitty.

WC T20: Australia beat Pakistan to qualify for semis

WC T20: Australia beat Pakistan to qualify for semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Defending champions Australia delivered a commanding performance to bowl out Pakistan for 82 and then cruised to a nine-wicket victory, virtually sealing a spot in the women's T20 World Cup semifinals, in Dubai on Friday.

Sixes, Trophies, Heartbreaks: Rohit's ODI Captaincy Legacy!

Sixes, Trophies, Heartbreaks: Rohit's ODI Captaincy Legacy!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Under Rohit Sharma, India won the 2018 and 2023 ODI Asia Cup, runners-up position in the 2023 World Cup at home and triumphed in the the ICC Champions Trophy in March.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Jemimah Skips WBBL To Support Smriti Mandhana

Jemimah Skips WBBL To Support Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'Rodrigues will stay in India to support her team-mate, and the Heat has agreed to her not returning for the final four games of the WBBL season.'

'Hopefully Pratika will be fine for semis'

'Hopefully Pratika will be fine for semis'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hoped that injured Pratika Rawal will be fit for the semifinal against Australia after the opener twisted her ankle while fielding and hobbled off the ground during the abandoned match against Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup, in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tanvi becomes first Indian female in 17 years to secure world junior medal, Hooda misses out

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

New Zealand, who finished fourth in the points table after the 45-match league round, have a dominant record against India in the knockout stage of ICC events.

'5 minutes of blur': 'Nearly Man' Muzumdar's moment of glory!

'5 minutes of blur': 'Nearly Man' Muzumdar's moment of glory!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Amol Muzumdar never experienced the highs of an India cricketer but now he is a World Cup winning head coach -- only the third in the history of Indian cricket after Gary Kirsten and Rahul Dravid.

World Cup 2015 is most followed cricket event in history!

World Cup 2015 is most followed cricket event in history!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Overwhelmed by the ongoing World Cup's success, ICC CEO David Richardson said it has been the most followed cricket event.

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Following that nerve-wracking final, the ICC faced the wrath of fans and former players over the controversial rule.

Battle for a spot in Australia's semis squad heats up

Battle for a spot in Australia's semis squad heats up

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Australia face happy selection headache ahead World Cup semifinal: Pat Cummins

This is still our World Cup, insists Stokes despite back-to-back losses

This is still our World Cup, insists Stokes despite back-to-back losses

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

England have slid to the fourth position in the 10-team standings with eight points from seven games

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England, Pakistan split points after rain washes out another Women's World Cup match.

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'Whatever happened at the Asian Games, that's a big learning curve for the players, coach and the staff.'

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

One is a singer, one works at a farm, another sells milk -- meet India's Blind World Cup winning team

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu shocked World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarterfinals of the World Championships, in Paris on Thursday.

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Apart from Tan, top seed Tingjie Lei of China also made it to the semifinals at the expense of Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia.

Women's WC: 'Week-long break allowed us to regroup'

Women's WC: 'Week-long break allowed us to regroup'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Morale in Indian camp is high, one-week break has been good for us, says Deepti

Boxing Worlds: Rathore, Hitesh, Jamwal reach semis

Boxing Worlds: Rathore, Hitesh, Jamwal reach semis

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

India's Manish Rathore, Hitesh, and Abhinash Jamwal secured commanding victories in their respective weight categories to advance to the semi-finals of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025.

Chess WC: Indian challenge ends as Arjun bows out

Chess WC: Indian challenge ends as Arjun bows out

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was knocked out of the FIDE World Cup, losing to Wei Yi of China 1.5-2.5 in the first set of tiebreak games, in Panaji on Wednesday.

'This is Pakistan's best chance to beat India in World Cup'

'This is Pakistan's best chance to beat India in World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Pakistan's chief selector Moin Khan believes the national team's much-awaited World Cup game against India will be the best opportunity for them to break their win-less jinx against the arch-rivals in the tournament history.

Who will win ICC World Cup? Check out the bookies favourite

Who will win ICC World Cup? Check out the bookies favourite

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Leading online betting websites predicted the Indian team to enter the July 14 final and win the showpiece at the hallowed Lord's.

Very disappointed but keen to lead in rebuilding phase: Babar Azam

Very disappointed but keen to lead in rebuilding phase: Babar Azam

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam didn't hide his disappointment after a humiliating 93-run defeat to England in their last World Cup game.

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

For Sri Lanka, it was the second successive time that they were forced to share points. The Island nation's last game against Pakistan was also a washed out.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was felicitated with the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support

History awaits Indian hockey team in Junior World Cup final

History awaits Indian hockey team in Junior World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

A win away from rewriting history after a long gap of 15 years, Indian colts would look to showcase their best and leave nothing to chance when they take on Belgium in the summit showdown of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Lucknow on Saturday. The wintry Sunday could turn out to be the biggest day for these Under-21 Indian hockey players as they chase a dream of winning the mega event for the second time. India had earlier won the trophy way back in 2001 in Hobart, Australia. This is India's third entry into the final of the Junior World Cup after having finished runners-up in 1997. Assured of the silver medal, the Indians would now eye nothing less than the yellow metal.

MI captain Hardik Pandya says 'he will bowl' in IPL 2024

MI captain Hardik Pandya says 'he will bowl' in IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Hardik Pandya confirmed that he has recovered completely from his ankle injury and will be back to bowling in IPL 2024.

'Sorry Sri Lanka, but I think it is our World Cup'

'Sorry Sri Lanka, but I think it is our World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Opener Chris Gayle, who hammered an unbeaten 75 to help West Indies reach the finals, sounded the battle cry against Sri Lanka, saying his team will definitely win the World Twenty20 on Sunday.

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again

Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Kohli said the semifinal format has its own charm as it completely negates a team's previous performances in the event.

Archery World Cup: Das-Deepika eye bronze after semis loss

Archery World Cup: Das-Deepika eye bronze after semis loss

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Indian pair of Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari faltered against American Olympic medalists Brady Ellison and Khatuna Lorig in the mixed section semifinals of the Archery World Cup Stage 3 being held in Medellin, Colombia.

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India just can't seem to win a coin flip, but they're hoping to win where it matters most -- the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Mithali Raj decided to quit T20 Internationals after a career spanning 89 matches

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Returning after a year away from international action and a draining battle with Hepatitis A, Preeti Pawar marked her comeback in style, securing a medal for India at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Sunday.

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

Blow for India: Gill retires hurt on 79

Blow for India: Gill retires hurt on 79

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill on Wednesday retired hurt on 79 after suffering cramps on his left leg