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Pakistan thrashed Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11, 2026, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After being asked to bat, Pakistan posted 215/3 in 20 overs, their highest T20I total on home soil. Maaz Sadaqat narrowly missed a maiden international century, smashing 96 off 51 balls, including seven sixes, while captain Sahibzada Farhan struck 73 off 44 deliveries. Hasan Nawaz added an unbeaten 19 off nine balls to provide a late flourish. In reply, Sri Lanka struggled against Pakistan's disciplined bowling attack, managing only 133/7. Mohammad Imran Randhawa starred with figures of 3/11, while Salman Mirza claimed two wickets. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten on 32, but Pakistan sealed a comprehensive victory.
Max Verstappen finally conquered the Marina Bay Street Circuit, securing his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on October 11, 2026. Starting from pole position, the Red Bull driver defended against Charles Leclerc at the opening corner before gradually extending his advantage in the 62-lap race. Leclerc finished second, 7.335 seconds behind, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third, strengthening his championship position. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth, respectively, while Lewis Hamilton slipped to sixth after Ferrari’s strategy failed to deliver a podium finish. Liam Lawson secured seventh for Racing Bulls, and George Russell recovered from 19th on the grid to finish ninth. Verstappen’s victory marked his 73rd career Grand Prix win and second consecutive triumph, adding another significant result to his 2026 campaign.
India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 11, 2026, to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After being asked to bat, India posted 223 all out in 20 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 off 30 balls, featuring six fours and five sixes. Ishan Kishan contributed 37 off 18 deliveries, while Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel chipped in with useful cameos. Roston Chase claimed two wickets as the visitors fought back. In reply, Shimron Hetmyer scored 43 and Kamil Pooran made 42, but India kept striking at crucial moments. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets for 44 runs, while Naman Dhir claimed two. Shamar Springer’s unbeaten 35 off 11 balls could not prevent defeat.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final on Sunday, October 11, to become the first Chinese woman to win the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. The Olympic champion produced a determined performance against the fourth seed, using her powerful forehands to dictate rallies and put the Russian under pressure. After exchanging early breaks in the opening set, Andreeva moved ahead 5-4 and threatened to take control. However, Zheng saved three break points before winning three consecutive games to claim the set 7-5. The second set remained competitive until Zheng secured a crucial break at 4-4 before serving out the match with an ace. The victory earned the wildcard her maiden WTA 1000 title and first championship since Tokyo in 2024, completing a remarkable comeback from elbow surgery.
FC Barcelona produced a dominant display at the Spotify Camp Nou to sweep past Getafe 3-0 in La Liga. Anthony Gordon set the tone with a lightning-fast strike inside the opening minute, catching the visitors cold. Gabriel Jesus doubled the advantage before the half-hour mark with a clinical finish from close range, putting the Catalan giants firmly in control. Getafe struggled to find any attacking rhythm against relentless pressure, managing just a single shot on target all evening. Jules Koundé sealed the comprehensive victory midway through the second half, turning home a Lamine Yamal cross following a corner to secure a clean sheet and maintain Barcelona's exceptional league form.
Real Madrid delivered a masterclass at the Santiago Bernabéu, cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga. Los Blancos controlled the tempo from the opening whistle, breaking the deadlock just before halftime when Kylian Mbappé clinically finished off a swift counter-attack. Villarreal attempted to respond after the break, but Madrid's defense remained impenetrable. Jude Bellingham doubled the lead with a composed strike from the edge of the box, before Vinícius Júnior put the result beyond doubt late in the match with a dazzling solo run and finish. However, the Brazilian forward's evening took a dramatic turn deep in stoppage time when he was shown a straight red card following a heated altercation. Despite finishing with ten men, the win solidifies Real Madrid's dominance at the summit of the table, showcasing both defensive steel and ruthless attacking flair.
Max Verstappen mastered the challenging Marina Bay Street Circuit to snatch a brilliant pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, overcoming a tense gearbox scare in Q2 to post a blistering lap of 1:31.373. The Red Bull driver had to extract every ounce of performance from his car to fend off a fierce challenge from the Scuderia Ferraris, with Charles Leclerc slotting into second place by a razor-thin margin of just 0.054 seconds. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton secured an impressive third on the grid in his debut season with the Prancing Horse, showcasing stellar pace under the dazzling night lights. Behind the top three, championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered a mature qualifying performance to place fourth for Mercedes, while reigning world champion Lando Norris rounded out the top five for McLaren after a tight and tactical session that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout Q3.
Left student and youth activists held a protest rally in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and the complete scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision exercise
Around 35 houses and several bridges were swept away in Nepal’s Gorkha district after a sudden flash flood, suspected to have been triggered by a landslide in the Chekampar area, sent the Budhi Gandaki river overflowing on Sunday, October 11. No casualties have been reported so far, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
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