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Opposition leaders gathered in Delhi for the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ protest, targeting the Election Commission over alleged voter-list irregularities and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Pakistan clinched the ODI Tri-Series title with a spectacular three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a high-scoring final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a formidable 325/8 in 50 overs, driven by Kamindu Mendis' brilliant maiden ODI century (131) and Pavan Rathnayake's fluent 77. Pakistan pegged the visitors back late in the innings, with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf claiming two wickets each to restrict further acceleration. In reply, Pakistan overcame early stumbles thanks to a sensational 127 off 99 balls from Fakhar Zaman, supported by Saad Baig's 74. When Sri Lanka's bowlers threatened a late comeback, player of the series Arafat Minhas smashed a rapid 61 off 31 balls alongside Hasan Nawaz to guide Pakistan past the 326-run target with nine balls remaining.
South Africa completed a sensational second-innings turnaround to defeat Australia by 176 runs on Day 5 of the decisive third Test at Newlands, sealing a 2-1 series victory and ascending to the World No. 1 Test ranking. Having conceded a tough 100-run lead in the first innings, the Proteas mounted a heroic fightback anchored by second-innings centuries from Wiaan Mulder (115) and Ryan Rickelton (101). Their battle set Australia a tricky fourth-innings target of 288 runs on a deteriorating fifth-day surface. Kagiso Rabada provided the early breakthroughs by dismantling Australia's top order before off-spinner Simon Harmer took complete control of the match. Harmer produced a devastating spell of spin bowling, taking 6 for 16 to bowl Australia out for just 111 and cap off an unforgettable series victory on home soil.
In the fifth T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand capped off the series with a dominant seven-wicket win over India. Batting first, India recovered from an early collapse thanks to a brilliant 93-run stand between Ishan Kishan (61) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (53). However, Adam Milne’s stellar spell of 4/19 triggered a mid-innings wobble, restricting India to 191/8. In response, New Zealand executed a record-breaking chase, hauling down the target of 192 in just 18 overs—the fastest 190+ chase against India by overs. Tim Seifert led the charge with a blazing 93 off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips added an unbeaten 65 to seal victory. Despite New Zealand’s back-to-back wins to close the leg, India secured the overall series 3-2 as both teams transition into the upcoming ODI series.
Congress and other INDIA bloc leaders gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for the ‘Chalo Dilli’ protest, demanding accountability from the Election Commission and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities
Film producer Anand Pandit hosted a star-studded Diwali party, bringing together several familiar faces from the Hindi film industry for an evening of festivities
Opposition leaders and supporters gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for the 'Chalo Dilli' rally, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities
The INDIA bloc's protest at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan saw supporters raise slogans and display banners, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, participate in a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during the INDIA Bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' protest in New Delhi
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