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Rawalpindi, 11 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan secured a convincing 83-run victory over Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday to clinch the T20 International series, powered by outstanding performances from Maaz Sadaqat and captain Sahibzada Farhan. Batting first, Pakistan posted an imposing total of 215 for three in 20 overs, with Maaz Sadaqat top-scoring with 96 runs off 46 balls, including seven sixes and six fours, while Farhan contributed 73 off 44 deliveries, featuring five sixes and four boundaries. The pair shared an 88-run partnership that put Pakistan in a commanding position, while Hasan Nawaz added a quick 19 off nine balls to help the hosts cross the 200-run mark. In reply, Sri Lanka managed 133 for seven in their allotted 20 overs while chasing a target of 216. ...

 Melbourne, 11 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Kenya’s two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, setting a course record of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds. The 41-year-old secured his 17th marathon victory, marking his first win since triumphing in Berlin in 2023. Kipchoge is currently pursuing a goal of running a marathon on all seven continents over two years, beginning his campaign at the Cape Town Marathon in May. Australia’s Thomas Do Canto finished second in 2:10:35, while compatriot Reece Edwards secured third place in 2:14:33. In the women’s race, New Zealand’s Camille French claimed victory in 2:28:25, followed by Australia’s Sinead Diver in 2:28:49 and Ireland’s Nichola Sheridan in 2:29:13.