Perth

Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford smashed half-centuries in a record-breaking sixth-wicket stand to propel West Indies to 37-run consolation win over Australia in the final T20I. Russell scored 71 off 29 balls while Rutherford contributed 67 off 40 as West Indies posted 220/6. Played his final international match at home, David Warner hit 81 off 49 balls before the home team faltered and was restricted to 183/5.

New Delhi

India’s oldest Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad dies

India’s oldest Test cricketer and former captain Dattajirao Gaekwad died today due to age-related ailments. Gaekwad, who was the father of former India opener and national coach Anshuman Gaekwad, was 95. He played 11 Tests, captaining the national team in 1959 when it toured England. In the Ranji Trophy, Gaekwad represented Baroda from 1947 to 1961. He scored 3139 runs at an average of 47.56, including 14 hundreds.

Wangels (Germany)

Gukesh bows out, Carlsen makes strong comeback

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh settled for a draw with Caruana Fabiano of the US to bow out of contention in the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Challenge here. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen came from behind to beat Alireza Firouza of France in the tiebreaker and make it to the semifinals.

Kolkata

PKL: Patna beat Titans, qualify for playoffs

Patna Pirates became the fifth team to qualify for the Pro Kabaddi League playoffs after registering a come-from-behind 38-36 victory over Telugu Titans. Titans skipper Pawan Sehrawat’s superb 16-point show went in vain. — Agencies