Mumbai: Jamshedpur FC struck thrice in the second half to register an enthralling come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League. In the I-League, Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Churchill Brothers FC 2-1 courtesy a late winner from defender Eli Sabia in Vasco. In the Indian Women’s League, Odisha FC bagged three points when they brushed aside city rivals Sports Odisha 3-1 in Bhubaneswar.

Pattaya

Another under-par round sees golfer Avani finish 10th

India’s Avani Prashanth registered her fourth straight under-par round with a 1-under 71 to sign off tied-10th, her best finish in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championships. She carded a total of 9-under, but felt she could have done much better. “I missed a lot of chances, but the positive is that I could still get 9-under without my A game,” said Avani.

YAMOUSSOUKRO

Goalkeeper leads SA to Cup of Nations semis

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last-four of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in their quarterfinal. South Africa now take on Nigeria. Ivory Coast scored in the last minute of extra time to come from behind and beat Mali 2-1 in Bouake. The hosts meet the Democratic Republic of Congo in their semifinal.

Mount Maunganui

Ravindra, Williamson tons frustrate SA

Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test century and Kane Williamson his 30th in an unbroken stand of 219 as New Zealand put on 258/2 on the opening day of the first Test against a depleted South Africa.

Sydney

Australia beat West Indies by 83 runs, seal ODI series

Australia’s Sean Abbott shone with bat and ball as the world champions beat West Indies by 83 runs, winning the three-match ODI series 2-0. Australia, who beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first match, scored 258/9 after being put in to bat first by the visitors. West Indies were all out for 175 in 43.3 overs in reply.

Colombo

Zadran hits maiden ton to help Afghanistan fight back

Ibrahim Zadran made his maiden Test century and was involved in two crucial partnerships to take Afghanistan to 199/1 and reduce a big first innings deficit to 42 runs at stumps on the third day of their only Test against Sri Lanka. Playing is his sixth Test, he finished Day 3 on 101 not out. Agencies

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