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JEMIMAH RODRIGUES’ HEROIC PERFORMANCE KNOCKS AUSTRALIA OUT, INDIA SEALS WORLD CUP SPOT

India creates history, defeating Australia in a record 339-run chase to reach the Women's World Cup final! Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur's 89 seal an epic semi-final win.

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Jemimah Rodrigues gave a moving interview after her unbeaten 127 led her side past Australia and into the Women's Cricket World Cup final - COURTESY/PHOTO

India defeated Australia in a dramatic second semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Thursday (30), achieving a record ODI chase of 339 thanks to an unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues.

At the DY Patil Stadium in the suburbs of Mumbai, Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 89, combined for 167 runs for the third wicket as India triumphed with nine balls and five wickets remaining.

With smiles and tears of happiness in the dugout, Amanjot Kaur's winning boundary set off wild celebrations in the Indian camp.

To determine a new champion, India will play South Africa in the 50-over premier tournament final on Sunday (2) at the same location.

In this edition's league stage, the hosts achieved history by defeating Australia's previous best chase of 331 against India.

Australia, the defending champions, lost for the first time in the ODI World Cup after 15 wins since they were defeated by India in the semi-final in 2017.

At a nearly full house that applauded every run, India appeared to be in trouble at 59-2 in the tenth over, but Rodrigues and Kaur rode the storm and then attacked the opposition.

The game's pivotal moment occurred when captain Alyssa Healy dropped a catch off Alana King on 82 after failing to hold onto the ball with her wicketkeeping gloves. Rodrigues survived the catch.

With an exhausted-looking skipper limping back and India needing another 113 to win, Annabel Sutherland broke through to get Kaur caught out for 89.

Despite Richa Ghosh being removed for 26 and Deepti Sharma being run out on 24, an ice-cold Rodrigues, who was dropped again by Tahila McGrath on 106, remained steady and led the team to victory.

After losing Shafali Verma, India's top batswoman, Smriti Mandhana was caught behind for 24. Healy disputed the call, and replays indicated the ball had just touched the bat.

Mandhana had the final laugh when the team won, but he seemed sad and walked back with a wry smile.

Phoebe Litchfield hit 119 off 93 balls to lead Australia to the enormous score after they decided to bat in cloudy conditions.

After a second-wicket stand of 155 between Litchfield and Ellyse Perry, who hit 77 after overturning an early lbw judgment, hosts India continued to attack.

However, Ashleigh Gardner made sure that Australia's strong start was not in vain by contributing a solid 63 before the penultimate over claimed the final three wickets.

Each of the spinners, Deepti and Shree Charan, i claimed two wickets.

In observance of talented 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who passed away on Thursday after being hit by a ball during training in Melbourne, both sides donned black armbands.

CARLOS SAINZ HAILS SERGIO PEREZ’S PERSEVERANCE AS HE GAINS SECOND F1 SHOT

Carlos Sainz praises Sergio Perez's resilience in securing a Formula 1 return with the new Cadillac team. The Williams driver notes such "second chances" are rare, hailing Checo's proven talent and motivation for this new phase.

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Carlos Sainz highlights Perez’s earned return to F1 - COURTESY/PHOTO

The Williams driver, who signed a contract with the new American team that will compete next season, commended Perez's tenacity in an interview with El Heraldo de Mexico.

Throughout his whole Formula 1 career, Checo has already demonstrated his strength and talent as a driver and an athlete, according to Sainz. He is currently getting ready for a second, distinct phase, which really inspires him.

Such results are uncommon in contemporary Formula 1, he said. Only drivers who have truly left their imprint, such as Ricciardo, Hulkenberg, and Checo, are given another shot, Sainz continued.

Cadillac's debut, according to Sainz, will intensify grid rivalry.

It will be difficult for everyone, he remarked, to have two more vehicles on the circuit and another team with more than 500 workers.

DENZEL BENTLEY - ENDRA SAAVEDRA FIGHT ON HORIZON, PURSE BID HITS DELAY

The WBO has pushed for a resolution in the Denzel Bentley vs. Endra Saavedra middleweight eliminator. A deal for a Feb/March fight is near, avoiding a purse bid and moving the winner closer to a world title shot.

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Bentley-Saavedra fight postponed to 2026 - COURTESY/PHOTO

The WBO middleweight title eliminator was updated during the sanctioning body's annual meeting, as was to be expected.

However, considering the time, the most recent action was somewhat of a surprise.

The WBO's 38th annual convention in Bogota, Colombia, revealed Thursday that the long-ago-ordered elimination match between Denzel Bentley and Endra Saavedra is almost over. On behalf of Bentley, Lee Eaton of Queensberry Promotions told WBO officials that an agreement to hold the bout in February or March of next year is within reach.

Following the removal of two distinct purse bids from the program, this scenario occurred. Saavedra's promoter, No Limit Boxing, insisted that a session be set for Monday after determining that the fight had progressed to a stage where a settlement was impossible.

But after being rescheduled for Wednesday, the issue was taken off the calendar entirely and put up for discussion on the floor.

The persistent problem, at least before the convention, was No Limit's intention to hold the fight in Australia. One possible landing spot was as a co-star in the Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa performance in Queensland, which was just announced for January 16.

Other than the potential to upgrade the fight, which was initially scheduled in July, to an interim title match, Queensberry did not indicate a site for its plans to hold the event.

The current WBO 160-pound champion, Janibek Alimkhanuly, is also the IBF champion. On December 6 in San Antonio, Kazakhstan's undefeated Alimkhanuly will square off against WBA champion Erislandy Lara in a three-belt unification match.

Lara and WBC titlist Carlos Adames will square off in the fight, which Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) is presenting on Prime Video Pay-Per-View. Queensberry and No Limit want to further safeguard their fighters' rights before their own scheduled battle because it is possible that the Alimkhanuly-Lara victor would face Adames for the undisputed title.

The WBO did not receive a motion to consider Bentley-Saavedra's temporary title. Instead, there was a demand that the two parties either quickly come to an agreement or be ready for another purse bid date that would soon be on the calendar.

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