ISL: Punjab FC end Mumbai’s undefeated run at home

Punjab FC handed Mumbai City FC their first home loss in nine matches by overcoming the Islanders 3-0 in the Indian Super League. Strikes by Ezequiel Vidal, Luka Majcen and Mushaga Bakenga secured a smooth win for the visitors. Punjab are fourth in the table with 15 points from eight games.

Montesilvano (Italy)

Divith becomes world champ in U-8 Cadets Championship

Eight-year-old Divith Reddy of Hyderabad added to India’s growing reputation in the world of chess by becoming champion in the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship. The Telengana boy secured a brilliant 9 out of 11 points, same as compatriot Sattwik Swain but the former clinched the gold based on his tiebreak score.

Noida

Tamil Thalaivas beat Yoddhas 40-26 in Panchkula

Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways with a brilliant performance to beat UP Yoddhas 40-26 a Pro Kabaddi League match. It was a well-earned victory led by Masanamuthu and Iran’s Moein Shafagi as they made up for their loss in the previous outing between the two sides.

BULAWAYO

Saim’s century helps Pak to victory over Zimbabwe

Saim Ayub hammered a swashbuckling century as Pakistan made short work of a modest target to beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets and square the three-match ODI series. Pakistan needed 18.2 overs to score 148/0 and ensure victory after Zimbabwe were bowled out for 145 in 32.3 overs. Spinner Abrar Ahmed took 4/33 and Salman Ali Agha 3/26.