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New Zealand ‘A’ left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has been called up to the Black Caps squad, as New Zealand Cricket announced a balanced team with rotating players for the upcoming one-day and T20 series in India next month.

The NZC has selected a mix of experienced white-ball specialists like Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, and Michael Bracewell, alongside debutants such as Lennox and Kristian Clarke. This selection aims to create a strong squad in preparation for the T20 World Cup.

Lennox will feature in the ODI squad with Kristian Clarke, as well as emerging internationals Adi Ashok, Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, and recent Test debutant Michael Rae. Black Caps Head Coach Rob Walter expressed satisfaction with Lennox’s development through the NZC high-performance system. Walter stated, “Jayden has been an identified player of interest for some time and has some good New Zealand “A” experience under his belt. He’s consistently been one of the top performers in white-ball cricket domestically for a number of seasons.”

Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner will also be part of the New Zealand setup again. Jamieson is returning straight to both the ODI and T20 squads, while Santner is included in the T20 side only as part of his return-to-play plan after a groin injury.

Michael Bracewell will captain the ODI squad in Santner’s absence, supported by a leadership group that includes Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, and Henry Nicholls. Test captain Tom Latham and frontline bowler Matt Henry will miss the ODI series; Latham is staying in New Zealand for the birth of his third child, and Henry continues to rehabilitate from a recent calf tear.

Nathan Smith (side), Blair Tickner (shoulder), and Mark Chapman (ankle) were not selected for the ODI series as they follow their respective return-to-play plans, with Chapman expected to be fit for the T20 series. Ben Sears returned from his stint in Melbourne but was also not considered for the ODI lineup. He is progressing well and aims to participate in the Super Smash. Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to commitments in the SA20 league.

Mitch Hay will keep wicket for the ODI series, while Devon Conway will don the gloves for the T20Is. Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra will sit out the ODI series to rest after a busy home summer.

New Zealand is set to play five T20Is following the three ODIs in India as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in February and March.

Coach Rob Walter emphasized the series’ importance before the T20 World Cup. “Playing in the sub-continent is obviously very different to what we’re used to in New Zealand, so any opportunity we can get to expose our guys to those conditions can only be a good thing, especially prior to a T20 World Cup in the subcontinent.”

Alongside Santner, Chapman and Henry are expected to return to the T20 squad after their respective recoveries.

Batters Bevon Jacobs and Tim Robinson return to the T20 squad after impressive domestic performances. Jacobs has averaged 54 in his last seven innings, including one century, while Robinson averages just over 60 across his last nine innings with two centuries.

James Neesham and Ish Sodhi are also back in the squad, with Neesham having participated in the Nepal Premier League and ILT20, while Sodhi returns from domestic commitments with Canterbury.

Newly IPL-contracted players Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes also earned their spots due to strong performances throughout the home summer, with Foulkes set to experience T20 cricket in India for the first time.

Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Finn Allen, and Tim Seifert will join the squad in India after completing their franchise commitments, allowing them to participate in the latter part of the T20 series leading up to the T20 World Cup.

The T20 World Cup squad will be announced in mid-January.

ODI Squad for India
Michael Bracewell (c), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young

T20 Squad v India
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi.

Unavailable due to injury: Will O’Rourke (back), Blair Tickner (shoulder), Nathan Smith (side).

Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta, S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, Ashwini Sports Academy, and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy all secured victories on the opening day of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B in Surat.

Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy vs. Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy

In a Pool D encounter, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy clinched a thrilling 5-4 win over Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat. Captain Yuvraj Singh (4’), Tashu (19’), Nishant (30’), Duvish (31’), and Hitesh Kataria (49’) each scored one goal for the winners. For Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Himanshu (37’, 42’, 52’) netted a hat-trick, while Nikhil (39’) added another goal.

Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy vs. Raja Karan Hockey Academy

In the same pool, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy defeated Raja Karan Hockey Academy 5-2. Captain Himanshu Chanaliya (29’, 37’) and Angrej Singh (42’, 44’) scored two goals each, while Baljit Singh (60’) contributed one more. Sunny (23’, 51’) was the scorer for Raja Karan Hockey Academy.

S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy vs. Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy

In Pool C, S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy achieved a convincing 7-2 victory over the Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy. Arshdeep Singh (49’, 56’) netted a brace, while Sukhveer Singh (2’), Jagjit Singh (15’), Mehakdeep Singh (39’), Shershubjit Singh (37’), and Jarmandeep Singh (48’) also found the net. Salvi Nikunj (49’) and Vinubhai Bamaniya (59’) scored for the Gujarat side.

Ashwini Sports Academy vs. Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society

In another Pool C match, Ashwini Sports Academy edged past Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society with a score of 4-3. Goals came from Sham Singh (9’), Atul Kushwaha (18’), Mohit Pandey (24’), and Shiva Savita (46’) for the winners, while Anubhav (29’, 41’) and Yash Verma (55’) scored for Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy vs. Army Boys Sports Company

In Pool A, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy triumphed over Army Boys Sports Company 2-1, with goals from Gurwinder Singh (32’) and Anurag Singh (60’). Nitesh Sharma scored the lone goal for Army Boys Sports Company.

This event features some of the country’s leading academy teams and will be organized in a round-robin format followed by a knockout stage.

Opener Shafali Verma delivered an impressive unbeaten 69 as India Women secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women, finishing with 49 balls remaining at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium. This win gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. India’s bowlers, particularly Shree Charani, set a strong foundation, allowing Shafali to complete the chase in style.

Bowling Dominance

Choosing to bowl first, India made early inroads, preventing Sri Lanka from gaining any momentum. The Indian bowlers consistently took wickets, limiting the visitors to 128 for 9 in their 20 overs, an improvement from their 121 scored in the first T20I. Kranti Gaud continued her fine form by dismissing Vishmi Gunaratne for just 1 run in the first over, caught off the follow-through. Although Arundathi Reddy allowed some runs early on, the Indian bowlers maintained pressure, restricting Sri Lanka significantly.

In the Power-play, Sri Lanka managed to score 39 runs but struggled, with captain Chamari Athapaththu being the standout contributor. Athapaththu’s innings included two sixes, scoring 31 off 24 balls before falling to Sneh Rana. Rana was the only change in the squad for the second T20I due to Deepti Sharma’s absence because of fever. Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama brought stability to the innings, reaching 66 for 2 by the halfway mark.

Middle Order Struggles

Perera faced difficulties finding the boundary and was eventually dismissed for 22 off 28 balls, as Shree Charani ended their 44-run partnership in the 13th over. Harshitha, looking confident, scored 33 before being run out in the 17th over.

Sri Lanka faltered in the late overs, losing wickets in quick succession. Nilakshi de Silva managed just 2 runs before being dismissed by Vaishnavi Sharma, who claimed her first T20I wicket, leaving Sri Lanka at 128 for 9. Shree Charani (2/23) and Vaishnavi Sharma (2/32) led the bowling attack, with Kranti Gaud (1/21) and Sneh Rana (1/11) also chipping in with wickets.

India’s Chase

In response, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana put India off to a strong start, scoring 29 runs before Mandhana was dismissed for 14 off 11 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues then took charge, hitting four fours and a six in her 26 off 15 balls before being caught at long off by Kawya Kavindi. India raced to 113 runs in the first 10 overs, marking their highest total in this phase for women’s T20Is, surpassing the previous record of 111 against Malaysia Women at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Shafali continued her explosive batting after the Power-play, reaching her 12th T20I fifty off just 27 balls. She ended her innings unbeaten on 69 off 34 balls, comprising 11 fours and a six. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 10 off 12 balls before being bowled by Malki Madara when the score was tied. Richa Ghosh then hit the winning run in the 12th over, completing the chase at 129 for 3 in 11.5 overs.

Match Summary

This victory marked India’s second-largest win over Sri Lanka in women’s T20Is in terms of balls remaining, only behind the 69-ball win in Sylhet in 2022. The series now moves to Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I on Friday.

Brief Scores:

Sri Lanka Women: 128/9 in 20 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 33, Chamari Athapaththu 32; Shree Charani 2-23, Vaishnavi Sharma 2-32) lost to India Women: 129/3 in 11.5 overs (Shafali Verma 69 not out, Jemimah Rodrigues 26; Kavisha Dilhari 1-15) by seven wickets.

Sri Lanka Women skipper Chamari Athapaththu expressed disappointment over the batting struggles of her team, despite a favorable batting surface, as they faced their second consecutive loss in the five-match series against hosts India at Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium.

India Secures Victory

Opener Shafali Verma starred for India with a remarkable unbeaten 69, leading India Women to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. India finished the match with 49 balls remaining, securing a 2-0 lead in the T20I series.

Sri Lanka’s Batting Struggles

Choosing to bowl first, India struck quickly, preventing Sri Lanka from gaining any momentum. The visitors showed slight improvement, scoring 128 runs, compared to their 121 in the first T20I. Kranti Gaud maintained her excellent form, dismissing Vishmi Gunaratne for just 1 run in the opening over. While Arundathi Reddy allowed a few early runs, the Indian bowlers applied consistent pressure, restricting Sri Lanka’s free scoring.

Sri Lanka managed 39 runs in the Power-play but faced significant challenges, with Athapaththu being their primary contributor. She struck two sixes in her innings of 31 off 24 balls before falling to Sneh Rana, who was brought in as the only change to the lineup due to Deepti Sharma’s absence because of a fever.

Athapaththu’s Remarks

“We had a good Power-play, but unfortunately, we lost 2 wickets, including myself. India bowled according to their plans. The batters always try to play horizontal shots, which is not their strength. We have to improve. We need to play the middle and death overs well. We need to go for boundaries rather than a rotating strike. As a bowling unit, we struggled to adapt. It’s too hard to spin. We need 150+ runs to defend. This wicket is really good for batting. With the dew coming in, it’s not easy to bowl. We need runs to play with,” Athapaththu stated post-match.

Partnerships for Sri Lanka

Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama attempted to stabilize Sri Lanka’s innings by rotating the strike, bringing their score to 66 for 2 at the halfway mark. However, Perera struggled to accelerate and was dismissed for 22 off 28 balls, taken out by Shree Charani in the 13th over, ending a 44-run partnership. Harshitha added 33 runs before getting run out in the 17th over, halting Sri Lanka’s momentum as they closed their innings at 128 for 9. Shree Charani (2/23) and Vaishnavi Sharma (2/32) emerged as the standout bowlers.

India’s Dominant Chase

In response, Shafali Verma anchored India’s chase with her impressive knock of 69 off 34 balls. She formed a partnership of 29 runs with Smriti Mandhana, who scored 14 off 11 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed with 26 off 15. India raced to 113 runs within the first 10 overs and completed the chase, finishing at 129 for 3 in just 11.5 overs, with Richa Ghosh hitting the winning run.

The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025, designed to provide a strong platform for grassroots sporting talent from the Raver Lok Sabha constituency, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at the Central Railway Ground, Bhusawal, Maharashtra, on Tuesday.

Inauguration Ceremony

The inaugural ceremony was led by Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, who lit the ceremonial torch, marking the beginning of this historic sporting celebration. The opening ceremony set a new benchmark for energy, discipline, and sporting spirit. A colourful march-past by participating athletes, breathtaking Mallakhamb demonstrations, and vibrant performances of traditional Dhangari folk dance captivated thousands of spectators present at the venue.

Addressing the Athletes

Addressing the young athletes, Raksha Khadse emphasized, “This Mahotsav is not merely a competition but a strong foundation for India’s sporting future. Our core objective is to provide talented athletes from rural areas a meaningful platform. I firmly believe that the boys and girls stepping onto this field today will bring laurels to the nation tomorrow. Such initiatives are essential to building a robust sports culture and nurturing athletes who can lead India on the global stage.”

Dignitaries in Attendance

The inauguration ceremony was graced by several eminent dignitaries, including senior leader and MLA from Malkapur Chensukh Sanchiti, MLA from Raver Amol Jawale, and newly elected Chairman of Shendurjni Municipal Council Govind Seth Agrawal. District Sports Officer, Jalgaon, Ravindra Naik, District Sports Officer, Buldhana, Laxmishankar Yadav, along with renowned coaches, officials, and sports administrators, were also present.

Participation and Competitions

The event saw participation by over 6,500 athletes from 10 talukas of the Raver Lok Sabha constituency, including Yawal, Bodwad, Jamner, Bhusawal, Chopda, Muktainagar, Malkapur, Nandura, and Raver. Sportspersons in the age group of under-17 and under-19 boys and girls will compete in sports disciplines like Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Football, Boxing, Badminton, and Athletics (Running, Shot Put, and Javelin Throw) during the event, which will be held from December 23 to 25.

Culmination of a Movement

More than a series of competitions, the Sansad Khel Mahotsav stands as a movement to instil discipline, teamwork, and leadership among youth. It is being widely recognised as the largest sporting event ever organised in the history of the Raver Lok Sabha constituency, reflecting a strong commitment towards nurturing sporting excellence at the grassroots.

FC Goa return to the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda for one final continental night in 2025 as they host Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in their concluding Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League Two on Tuesday.

Final Opportunity for Points

With qualification no longer in reach, this encounter represents FC Goa’s last chance to put points on the board and close their Asian campaign with pride, purpose, and a performance worthy of their supporters.

Memories of Past Glory

For the Gaurs, continental nights at Fatorda carry a special significance. Memories of their last AFC Champions League appearance at home are still fresh, where FC Goa put up a fearless fight against a star-studded Al Nassr side featuring some of world football’s biggest names. On that historic night, Goa not only matched their illustrious opponents for long periods but also made history when Brison Fernandes scored India’s first-ever goal in the AFC Champions League. That performance, built on belief and bravery, serves as a defining reference point, one that the Gaurs will look to draw inspiration from as they pursue their first points of the ACL Two campaign.

FC Istiklol’s Strong Form

FC Istiklol arrive in India having already tasted silverware this season, concluding their domestic league campaign as champions for a record-breaking 12th consecutive season. They also come off a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture in Dushanbe earlier in the group stage, which they will look to draw inspiration from as they remain in the mix for qualification to the knockout stages.

FC Goa’s Recent Confidence Boost

On the other side, FC Goa enter this fixture riding a wave of confidence after lifting the Super Cup for the second consecutive year just two weeks ago. That triumph came at the very same Fatorda Stadium, where the Gaurs edged past East Bengal in a tense final decided by penalties. This victory has further strengthened their belief and bond with home support ahead of this crucial encounter.

Coach’s Determination

Head coach Manolo Márquez’s side will be eager to channel their winning momentum into this final continental outing. While the Asian campaign has tested them, the objective remains clear: compete with intensity, play with freedom, and deliver a performance to remember for the Fatorda faithful.

Goalkeeper’s Mindset

Goalkeeper Lara articulated the squad’s mindset ahead of the clash: “It’s been a difficult journey with the gaps between games and the uncertainty over the future, but we are a strong group, and we are ready to continue to represent India together in this competition.”

A Compelling Finale

With pride on the line, trophies recently secured on both sides, and memories of past continental heroics to inspire them, FC Goa vs FC Istiklol promises an exciting finale to group stage one, where the Gaurs will be determined to finish their Asian journey on a high under the Fatorda lights.

Alpine SG Pipers upset two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings to be crowned champions of the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Tuesday.

A Dominant Performance in the Final

The Pipers, who secured their final berth by the slimmest of margins—edging Ganges Grandmasters by just one game point—were at their dominant best in the title clash. They won the first rapid match 4-2 with black pieces and followed it up with a 4.5-1.5 victory with white. PBG Alaskan Knights finished third after defeating Ganges Grandmasters in a tie-break.

The finale of the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 lived up to the hype, with the final day turning out to be as topsy-turvy as the league stage itself.

Triveni’s Challenge

Though Triveni Continental Kings entered the final as favorites, the Pipers, who found their form late in the league stage, had the momentum on their side. Nino Batsiashvili and Leon Luke Mendonca, on the prodigy board, once again demonstrated their importance to the team by winning their respective games. Nino triumphed over Alexandra Kosteniuk in a bishop-knight endgame, while Mendonca forced Marc’Andria Maurizzi into resignation after 52 moves.

Continental Kings star player Alireza Firouzja defeated Fabiano Caruana on the icon board, bringing his team back into contention. However, Anish Giri’s win over Wei Yi ensured that the Pipers took the first match 4-2.

Pipers’ Unstoppable Momentum

The Continental Kings faced an uphill task of scoring four points with black to stay in the match. R Praggnanandhaa handed the Pipers an early advantage by winning against Vidit Gujrathi, and then added another victory over Wei Yi, sealing the outcome. “Yesterday I had mixed feelings because I had a terrible match, but the team reached the final. But today there is no mixed feeling,” said Giri, who was named the Player of the Match for his two victories.

On the icon board, Caruana scored a full point against Alireza, who ran out of time. Firouzja, having beaten all his opponents in the first five matches, was named the Male Player of the Tournament. Hou Yifan, who played an important role in helping the Pipers reach the final with three wins in three matches during the crucial phase of the league stage, was named the Female Player of the Tournament.

“It feels great. The last two times, we were quite close to making the final. This time, we barely made it. But in the final, everyone showed up with their best game, and it is a great feeling,” said Praggnanandhaa after clinching the title.

Alaskan Knights Triumph for Third Place

Earlier, world champion Dommaraju Gukesh managed to defeat legendary Viswanathan Anand when it mattered most, helping PBG Alaskan Knights secure third place. The play-off went down to the wire, as the Ganges Grandmasters took a 4-2 lead in the first rapid clash with white pieces. However, the Alaskan Knights bounced back to level the score and took the match into a blitz tie-break.

Anand bested Gukesh in the first game of the playoff and drew the second, indicating that the former world champion held an advantage over the reigning champion in this competition.

Gukesh’s teammate Arjun Erigaisi excelled against Vicent Keymer on the second board in both rapid games and in the first blitz tie-break, keeping the match balanced.

The Alaskan Knights benefitted from this momentum, winning the first blitz tie-break 3.5-2.5, with Arjun, Kateryna Lagno, and Sara Khadem scoring full points each. Under pressure, the Ganges Grandmasters went all-out in the second tie-break with black pieces, which provided opportunities for the Alaskan Knights.

With all matches heading towards a conclusion, the Alaskan Knights led 3-2, making the outcome reliant on the game between Anand and Gukesh. This is where the reigning world champion triumphed by capitalizing on slight inaccuracies from the veteran, winning in 49 moves and securing the third-place trophy for his team.

Superb spells by spinners N. Shree Charani (2-23) and Vaishnavi Sharma (2-32) helped India restrict Sri Lanka Women to 128/9 in 20 overs at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.

Having opted to bowl first, the hosts struck early and maintained pressure throughout the innings, picking up wickets at regular intervals. Sri Lanka had managed 121 in the first T20I, showing only a marginal improvement with a total of 128 this time.

Match Highlights

• Sri Lanka faced an early setback as Kranti Gaud removed Vishmi Gunaratne for 1 in the very first over, caught on the follow-through.
• Arundathi Reddy bowled a few loose deliveries, leaking runs, but the pressure continued to build on the visitors, who struggled against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.
• The visitors added 39 runs in the first six overs but found themselves in a tough spot once again, with skipper Chamari Athapaththu contributing most of the runs. Athapaththu hit two sixes in her innings of 31 off 24 balls before being dismissed by Sneh Rana, the only change in either side for the second T20I after Deepti Sharma missed out due to fever. India had won the toss and elected to bowl again.

Harshitha Samarawickrama came in at No. 3 and, along with Perera, steadied the innings. The duo rotated the strike well, helping Sri Lanka reach 66 for 2 at the halfway mark. However, with the field spread out, Perera struggled to find boundaries and was eventually dismissed for 22 off 28 balls by Shree Charani in the 13th over, ending a 44-run partnership. Harshitha looked strong and scored 33 before getting run out in the 17th over.

Sri Lanka was unable to build momentum in the final stages. Nilakshi de Silva had a brief stay, scoring 2 before being dismissed by Vaishnavi Sharma, who took her first T20I wicket. A late flurry of wickets resulted in the visitors finishing their innings at 128 for 9. For India, Shree Charani (2/23) and Vaishnavi Sharma (2/32) each took two wickets, while Kranti Gaud (1/21) and Sneh Rana (1/11) claimed one wicket apiece.

Brief Scores:

Sri Lanka-W: 128/9 in 20 overs
(Harshitha Samarawickrama 33, Chamari Athapaththu 32; Shree Charani 2-23, Vaishnavi Sharma 2-32) against India

Haryana’s pair of Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon showcased an impressive performance to win the gold medal in the 10 m air rifle mixed team event at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, held at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal.

The duo triumphed over Maharashtra’s Arya Borse and Parth Mane with a score of 16–12 in the gold medal match, further extending Himanshu’s outstanding form after he set a new national record and junior national record of 634.5 in the men’s 10m air rifle event the previous day.

Bronze Medal Match Results

In the bronze medal match, Delhi’s Rajshree Sancheti and Paarth Makhija prevailed over the Madhya Pradesh team of Shreya Agrawal and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, clinching third place with a close 17–15 victory.

Junior 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team

The junior 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal was awarded to West Bengal. Sandrata Roy and Abhinav Shaw delivered a solid performance, defeating Tamil Nadu’s Maneshika Tarun Senthil and Shaktivel Senthilvel 16–8 in the final. Karnataka’s Hrudya Shri Kondur and Naraen Pranav claimed the bronze medal with a 17–9 win over Andhra Pradesh’s Nishitha Bommidi and Ummahesh Maddineni.

Youth Category Highlights

In the youth category, Maharashtra’s Isha Anil Taksale and Pritam Kendre emerged victorious after a tightly contested match, edging past Tamil Nadu’s Maneshika Tarun Senthil and Shaktivel Senthilvel by a score of 16–14 to secure the gold medal. The bronze medal went to Karnataka’s Tilottama Sen and Abishek Sekhar, who defeated West Bengal’s Sandratta Roy and Abhinav Shaw 17–9 in the bronze medal match.

Upcoming Championship Events

The championship action will now shift to New Delhi after Christmas, with the finals for the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men scheduled for Friday at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. The first final is set to commence at 2:00 PM IST.

Other Results:

10m Air Rifle Men

Senior Team:

• Haryana (Himanshu, Arshdeep Singh, Samarvir Singh) – Gold (1891.1)
• Maharashtra (Gajanan Shahadev Khandagale, Parth Rakesh Mane, Abhishek Lahu Kamthe) – Silver (1885.7)
• Karnataka (Naraen Pranav, Abishek Sekhar, Darius Saurastri) – Bronze (1885.6)

Junior Team:

• Haryana (Himanshu, Pranav Jindal, Talwar Singh) – Gold (1883)
• Karnataka (Naraen Pranav, Abishek Sekhar, Mithun K R) – Silver (1881.6)
• West Bengal (Abhinav Shaw, Ashmit Chatterjee, Baiduriya Biswas) – Bronze (1880.8)

Youth Team:

• Maharashtra (Himanshu, Pranav Jindal, Talwar Singh) – Gold (1882.2)
• Karnataka (Naraen Pranav, Abishek Sekhar, Mithun K R) – Silver (1881.6)
• West Bengal (Abhinav Shaw, Swattik Sil, Baiduriya Biswas) – Bronze (1879.5)

Sub-Youth:

• Pritam Kendre (Maharashtra) – Gold (627.2)
• Vivin A S J (Tamil Nadu) – Silver (627)
• Shreemanth S (Karnataka) – Bronze (626.9)

Deaf:

• Mohammed Murtaza Vania (Gujarat) – Gold (629.6)
• Shourya Saini (Uttarakhand) – Silver (625.2)
• Mohit Kumar Paswan (Odisha) – Bronze (622.4)

Civilian:

• Onkar Vikas Waghamare (Karnataka) – Gold (630.9)
• Tanishq Jaiswal (Madhya Pradesh) – Silver (630.7)
• Gajanan Shahadev Khandagale (Maharashtra) – Bronze (630.1)

Civilian Team:

• Uttar Pradesh (Priyanshu Kumar, Utsav Malik, Abhaydev Chaudhary) – Gold (1882.7)
• Uttar Pradesh (Om Gupta, Harsh Surya, Piyush Sharma) – Silver (1881.4)
• Haryana (Arshdeep Singh, Chirag Gautam, Talwar Singh) – Bronze (1881)

Junior Civilian:

• Onkar Vikas Waghamare (Karnataka) – Gold (630.9)
• Divyanshu Shailendra Dewangan (Chattisgarh) – Silver (630.5)
• Mohammed Murtaza Vania (Gujarat) – Bronze (629.6)

Junior Civilian Team:

• Uttar Pradesh (Priyanshu Kumar, Aditya Verma, Piyush Sharma) – Gold (1880.6)
• Karnataka (Abishek Sekhar, Shishir Ambekallu, Mahesh Mithun K R) – Silver (1877)
• Punjab (Arshdeep Singh, Ripudaman Singh Pnaech, Anshul Batra) – Bronze (1875.2)

Master:

• Man Mohan Singh (Delhi) – Gold
• Sachin Pal Bhangalia (Himachal Pradesh) – Silver
• Naresh Kumar (Rajasthan) – Bronze

Youth (Foreign National):

• Sheersh Bhawnani (Madhya Pradesh) – Gold
• Mannsidak (Haryana) – Silver
• Anuj Bharadwaj (Karnataka) – Bronze.