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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Karnataka polishes off Assam in no time, claims bonus point

Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Karnataka polishes off Assam in no time, claims bonus point

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Defending champions India defeated Japan 4-1 in the final of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy on Thursday, securing a third consecutive and record‑extending sixth title. The comeback victory, achieved after trailing early, saw the host side score four goals in the last 18 minutes at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The win also marked India’s hat‑trick of titles in the tournament. Malaysia finished third in the competition.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    After declaring on 577 for six, the visitor bundles out the host for 128; Shreyas (four for 34) and Shikhar (three for 33) the heroes on day three

    — The Hindu

  • center · 4 outlets

    Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad scored for India after Japan had taken the lead through Kazumasa Matsumoto in the third minute

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 3 outlets

    India vs Japan Final : India produced a spectacular late turnaround to defeat Japan 4-1 in the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy final on Thursday, November 5, and lift the trophy for a record sixth time. The contest at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali remained…

    — ABP Live

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After declaring on 577 for six, the visitor bundles out the host for 128; Shreyas (four for 34) and Shikhar (three for 33) the heroes on day three

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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Karnataka polishes off Assam in no time, claims bonus point

After declaring on 577 for six, the visitor bundles out the host for 128; Shreyas (four for 34) and Shikhar (three for 33) the heroes on day three

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa)

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