Sport news · 8 November 2026

India beat New Zealand by 4 runs (DLS) in Wellington ODI
India won the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington by 4 runs under the DLS method. New Zealand were all out for 134 in 41 overs, and India finished on 113/7 in 26 overs.

New Zealand beat Tonga 34-10 to reach Rugby League World Cup final
New Zealand defeated Tonga 34-10 in the semi-final to book a place in the Rugby League World Cup final.

Taniya wins India's first Youth Olympic beach wrestling medal
India's Taniya won silver in the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, losing to China's Zhao Min. It is India's first medal in the event at the Games.

East Bengal reach AFC Women's Champions League quarter-finals despite 2-0 loss
East Bengal became the first Indian club to reach the knockout stage of the AFC Women's Champions League, qualifying as a best third-placed team despite a 2-0 defeat to North Korea's 4.25 SC in Kolkata.

Gurnoor Brar credits Kohli and Sharma after four-for-30 in win over New Zealand
Young pacer Gurnoor Brar said advice from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma helped him refine his line and length in his career-best 4-30. India won the rain-affected second ODI against New Zealand to lead the series 2-0.
