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At just 22, Brian Bennett blazed through India's bowling lineup with an electrifying 97-run performance, showcasing Zimbabwe's rising cricket talent on the world stage. His incredible knock marked a personal best and highlighted his country's first-ever Super 8 appearance at the T20 World Cup.
After three straight scoreless innings, Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma smashed back into form with a brilliant half-century in just 26 balls at the T20 World Cup. His comeback story proves that perseverance pays off when the pressure is on.
After a crushing defeat that sparked doubt across a nation, India's cricket team bounced back with the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history, thrilling 50,000 fans in Chennai. Sometimes the best response to failure is showing up ready to shine. ---
India's cricket team just rewrote their own history books, posting their highest-ever T20 World Cup score and keeping their tournament dreams alive. The 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai showed what happens when underdogs refuse to give up.
India thrilled a packed Chennai stadium with an explosive batting display, smashing 256 runs to secure a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions showed why they're the team to beat with a performance that had fans roaring from start to finish.
Four matches at Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium brought £47.7 million into the local economy, the highest total of any host city outside London. Over 92,000 fans from around the world filled hotels, restaurants, and shops while celebrating women's rugby.
Brighton's gamble on hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup paid off big time, delivering nearly £29 million to local businesses and inspiring over 2,000 girls to try rugby. The tournament sold out both matches, with locals snagging 62% of tickets to see world-class teams play in their own backyard.
Brighton's hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup last summer delivered a stunning £28.5 million boost to the local economy while inspiring thousands of women and girls to try rugby. The tournament turned out to be the most successful Women's Rugby World Cup in history.
Scottish football supporters can wear their full traditional kilts, including sporrans, at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA agreed to make an exception to stadium security rules. The decision ensures the famous Tartan Army can celebrate their first World Cup appearance in 28 years with their heritage intact.
Two Nigerian athletes are about to become the first African women to compete in blind SAMBO at the World Cup. Their journey shows how sports can break barriers and create new possibilities.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England brought $399 million to local economies and tripled attendance, proving women's sports can deliver massive returns. The tournament's success created a new blueprint that Australia and the USA will follow for future events.
After political turmoil and $27 million in debt nearly destroyed their cricket program, Zimbabwe just shocked the world by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka to top their World Cup group. It's a comeback two decades in the making.
The Black Caps turned an almost certain disaster into their biggest T20 World Cup partnership, scoring 70 runs in four overs to beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and nearly secure their semifinal spot. Captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie rescued their team from 84-6 with a record-breaking stand that left fans breathless.
After four years fighting for their voices to be heard, Afghanistan's displaced women footballers achieved official FIFA recognition and are preparing for international matches this June. The team of exiled players who fled the Taliban are now one step closer to their World Cup dream.
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi walked across the pitch to shake hands with England's Harry Brook after dismissing him, celebrating the captain's match-winning century. The gesture showed how sportsmanship can shine even in defeat.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England shattered attendance records with nearly half a million fans and generated £295 million in economic impact. A stunning 75% of young women who engaged with the tournament said they felt more motivated to be active afterward.
England's captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 century against Pakistan, leading his team to a dramatic two-wicket victory and securing their spot in an unprecedented fifth consecutive World Cup semifinal. The stunning turnaround came after England's coach suggested Brook move up the batting order, transforming a struggling tournament into a career-defining moment.
England's Harry Brook scored a brilliant century under immense pressure to secure his team's spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan. The young batsman delivered when it mattered most, keeping England's championship dreams alive.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup just delivered a £31.7 million economic boost to Exeter, while inspiring nearly 60,000 fans and motivating thousands of girls to get active. It's the most successful tournament in the competition's history, proving that investing in women's sports pays off for everyone.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup just became the most-attended edition ever, drawing nearly half a million fans and proving women's sports are reaching new heights. The final alone set a global record with over 81,000 cheering fans packed into London's stadium.
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