BADMINTON
Sindhu, Srikanth, Praneeth in last eight of Australia Open
P V Sindhu defeated China’s Chen Xiaoxin 21-13 21-18, Kidambi Srikanth edged out world no. 1 Son Wan Ho for a second win within a week (15-21 21-13 21-13) and B Sai Praneeth emerged victorious in a thriller against Huang Yuxiang – 21-15 18-21 21-13 – as all three Indians progressed to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open Superseries tournament.
CRICKET
England ease past Proteas in first T20
After South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, England’s bowlers set up their victory by limiting the visitors to just 142 for three in their 20 overs.
Jonny Bairstow’s 60 off 35 deliveries then made a mockery of the chase, as the hosts won by nine wickets, with 33 balls remaining.
FOOTBALL
Mexico, Portugal register wins in Confederations Cup
Mexico snatched a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over New Zealand thanks to goals from Raul Jimenez and Oribe Peralta in the second half of a fiery encounter.
Earlier on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game in Portugal’s 1-0 win over hosts Russia.
