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Sports News Highlights: Manchester United Win FA Cup; England Beat Pakistan By 23 Runs In 2nd T20I

Saturday witnessed a plethora of high-octane sporting action. After her scintillating win over top seed Han Yue the previous day, star India shuttler PV Sindhu defeated Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan at the Malaysia Masters semi-finals. In the evening, England beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the second T20I in Birmingham - the first game was washed out without a ball bowled. As for football, a mouth-watering Manchester derby ensued at Wembley Stadium, with United stunning City 2-1 to lift the FA Cup title. Catch the highlights of our coverage of all the updates from the sports world on Saturday, May 25, 2024 right here

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Sports News Highlights, May 25, 2024

Welcome to the highlights of our coverage of today's sports news and events. Saturday witnessed a plethora of high-octane sporting action. After her scintillating win over top seed Han Yue the previous day, star India shuttler PV Sindhu defeated Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan at the Malaysia Masters semi-finals. In the evening, England beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the second T20I in Birmingham - the first game was washed out without a ball bowled. As for football, a mouth-watering Manchester derby ensued at Wembley Stadium, with United stunning City 2-1 to lift the FA Cup title. Catch the highlights of our coverage of all the updates from the sports world on Saturday, May 25, 2024 right here.

ICYMI: SRH Are In The Final Of IPL 2024

Dovbyk Scores Three, Girona Score Seven

Artem Dovbyk's hattick helped Michel's men to put seven past Granada at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.

Thiago Motta Bows Out After Genoa Defeat

Thiago Motta leaves Bologna with a defeat to Genoa at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris in Italy.

Jyothi, Parneet, Aditi Complete World Cup Gold Hat-trick

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami grabbed their third successive Archery World Cup gold medal, beating Turkey 232-226 in a lopsided compound women's team final at the stage two event here on Saturday.

The world number one Indian compound women's team dominated Turkey's Hazal Burun, Ayse Bera Suzer and Begum Yuva right from the first end and sealed the gold without dropping a set, maintaining a healthy six-point margin. (PTI)

Hetmyer Fined For Breaching IPL's Code Of Conduct

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Messi, Suarez And Busquets To Miss Whitecaps Clash

Lionel Messi will not play in Inter Miami's match in Vancouver against the Whitecaps on Saturday, a move coach Gerardo Martino said was based on the team's crowded upcoming schedule.

Messi and teammates Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets will not play for Major League Soccer-leading Miami (9-2-4) in the match that was expected to draw more than 50,000. Miami has two home games scheduled next week. (AP)

Indian Junior-W Hockey Team Beats Belgium In Shootout

The Indian junior women's hockey team defeated hosts Belgium 4-2 in shootout here after both the sides were locked at 2-2 at the end of regulation time. Kanika Siwach scored a brace to lead India's efforts in front of the goal. The Indians were quick to find their form and assert themselves in the first quarter.

Siwach converted an early penalty corner for India before sounding the board again in the same quarter to take a 2-0 lead. (PTI)

World Para Athletics C'ships: Win For India

India was awarded the silver and bronze in men's javelin throw F46 event after winning protest against second-place finisher Dinesh Priyantha Herath of Sri Lanka at World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe Japan.

Rajasthan Royals' Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara Admits RR Players Were 'Fatigued'

Rajasthan Royals' Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that fatigue played a big part in their poor run at the back end of the ongoing IPL, which possibly derailed their campaign.

"I think it was a great season for us. We started well, and then we lost a close game to SRH in Hyderabad and (in) Delhi also, we put ourselves in winning positions," he said during the post-match media interaction after their 36-run loss to SRH.

"Sometimes you have streaks. RCB lost almost every game at the start and then caught up. That's how T20 goes. All we can do is put ourselves in positions of playoffs and vying for finals, which we did.

"I think all the guys throughout the season played phenomenal cricket. There was a little bit of fatigue at the back end, but it doesn't matter when you're in games like this. You gotta turn up and perform." (PTI)

BWF Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Underway

PV Sindhu Vs B Ongbamrungphan is underway with the Indian eyeing a spot in the final

World Youth Weightlifting: Bedabrat Bharali Wins Gold

Assam's teenage weightlifter Bedabrat Bharali won the gold medal in the men's 73kg at the IWF World Youth Championships in Lima, Peru. The 17-year-old Bharali finished 12kg clear of his competitors with a total lift of 296kg (136 in snatch and 160 in clean and jerk).

India's Bedabrat Bharali.
India's Bedabrat Bharali. Indian Weightlifting Federation

BWF Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

Ongbamrungphan is too hot to handle for Sindhu at the moment with the Indian trailing.

BWF Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

B Ongbamrungphan is leading 18-12 in the first set and looks set to give PV Sindhu something to think about in the second one.

BWF Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

And just like that, Busanan Ongbamrungphan has taken the 1st set, 21-13. The Indian needs to make a comeback if she is to stay alive in the semi-final.

Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

After several minutes of disappointment, Sindhu has finally won three consecutive points securing the 49th point of the match. After a good long rally, the Indian shuttler leads the set 2, 12-10 with a forehand smash to Busanan's backhand side.

Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

What a turnaround by the Indian! Sindhu has levelled the game by taking set 2, 21-16. Some clean hitting by the star Indian shuttler.

Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

It seems like Sindhu wants this match to end quickly as she races to a 4-1 lead in Set 3 of this enticing semi-final clash at the Malaysian Masters.

Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

Ongbamrungphan fights back in game 3 despite the Indian shuttler in the lead. It's 12-9 in Sindhu's favour. Tight battle this.

Malaysia Masters SF: Sindhu Vs Ongbamrungphan Live Updates

And there it is! Sindhu has sealed her first final since the Spain Masters in 2023, as she defeated B Ongbamrungphan 13-21 21-16 21-12. What a victory for the Indian! She will play Z.Y. Wang in the final

Olympic Qualifiers - Boxing (80 kg) Category

Abhimanyu Loura defeated Kristiyan Nikolov 3-0 in Round of 64 in men's 80 KG at Olympic Boxing Qualifiers.

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World Para Athletics Championships

Simran Sharma won gold medal in women's 200m T12 event with a personal best time of 24.95 seconds to fetch the sixth yellow metal for India on the final day of the World Para Athletics Championships on Saturday. Simran shaved off around one-fifth of a second from her earlier personal best of 25.16 seconds to win the gold. Darlenys De La Severino (25.08) of Dominica and Lorraine Gomes De Aguiar (25.40) won the silver and bronze respectively. (PTI)

IPL 2024 Final, KKR Vs SRH Match Prediction

Who's going to win the IPL 2024 Final between KKR and SRH? Well, read our Match Prediction here -

FC Barcelona News: Xavi Speaking To Press About His Sacking

Coming Up Tonight: Parul Choudhary In Diamond League

India's Parul Chaudhary will be making her Diamond League debut at the women’s 3000m steeplechase event in Eugene, post midnight. The 29-year-old has already qualified for Paris Olympic Games 2024, having breached the automatic qualification mark of 9:23.00 seconds at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest.

Indian Open Surfing From May 31

India's top surfers like Ramesh Budhilal and Harish M will be competing in the fifth edition of the Indian Open in Mangaluru from May 31 to June 2, the Surfing Federation of India has announced. The three-day event will be held at the picturesque Sasihithlu Beach, north of the city.

World Para Athletics: India Ends 6th With 17 Medals 

India ends its World Para Athletics Championships campaign in Kobe (Japan) with never-seen-before success, clinching 17 medals, including six gold, to take the sixth spot in the standings. Delhi sprinter Simran Sharma had won the country's sixth yellow metal earlier today.

County Cricket: Cheteshwar Pujara Hits Hundred At Lord's 

England Vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Archer, Rauf Return

The second T20I between England and Pakistan is underway in Birmingham. Pakistan win the toss and bowl first, with Haris Raful making a comeback. The bigger story, though is the return of Jofra Archer to international cricket. The star fast bowler is back after a 14-month layoff and all eyes will be on him, ahead of England's title defence at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

England Vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Buttler Smashes Fifty 

England skipper Jos Buttler has crossed the 50-run mark in the second T20I against Pakistan, and is going strong at an unbeaten 65 off 39 balls in Birmingham. The hosts are well placed at 126 for two after 13.5 overs.

FIH Women's Pro League: India Lose 1-2 To Belgium

The Indian women's hockey team has lost its FIH Pro League clash 1-2 against hosts Belgium in Antwerp. This is India's second consecutive defeat to the home side under new coach Harendra Singh and captain Salima Tete, and third straight loss in the European leg of the league.

ENG Vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Buttler Powers Hosts To 183

The home team finishes with 183 runs on the board in the second T20I against Pakistan. Captain Jos Buttler leads England's efforts with an 84-run knock, while the visitors' left-arm spinner Imad Wasim ends with figures of 2-19. Pakistan's chase is coming up shortly.

FA Cup Final: Man Utd Leading City 2-0

Given recent form of both teams, few would have expected the FA Cup final to start this way. Manchester United lead Manchester City 2-0 at Wembley Stadium, with under five minutes left in regulation time. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have put Erik ten Hag's team in control.

FA Cup: Manchester United Win Title!

Manchester United have defeated their arch-rivals Manchester City 2-1 to win the FA Cup title. The Old Trafford side emerges triumphant in the Manchester derby at Wembley Stadium on the back of teenage goal-scorers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.

FIH Pro League: Indian Men Lose To Belgium In Shootout

The Indian men's hockey team has gone down fighting in its FIH Pro League match against Belgium in Antwerp. With the clash locked 2-2 in regulation time in Antwerp, a penalty shootout ensued and the reigning Olympic champions won it 3-1.

ENG Vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Hosts Win By 23 Runs

Pakistan's chase runs out of steam in the end. Babar Azam and Co are bowled out for a 160-run total in 19.2 overs, in pursuit of England's 184-run target in the second T20I. The 23-run win at Birmingham gives the hosts a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.

Rohit, Bumrah, Dravid Leave For T20 World Cup  

The first batch of Indian cricketers, including skipper Rohit Sharma, has left for United States ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup beginning on June 2. In addition to Rohit, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, top-ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour and few other players have departed from Mumbai airport.

Racewalker Akshdeep Finishes Third In Slovakia Meet

Paris Olympic-qualified Indian athlete Akshdeep Singh has finished a creditable third in the 20km race walk event, and three other Indians have also ended up in the top 10 at the Zahoracka Dvadsiatka, a World Athletics Race Walking Tour silver level meet, at Borsky Mikulas in Slovakia. National record holder Akshdeep has clocked 1:20:52 to finish third. His national mark stands at 1:19:38.

That's A Wrap!

With that, our coverage of today's sports news and events comes to an end. We will back tomorrow morning amid what promises to be a Super Sunday, with the IPL final slated in the evening between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Until then, goodbye.