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Sports News Highlights, April 5: NZ Beat PAK By 43 Runs In 3rd ODI; Rishabh Pant Fined For Slow Over-Rate

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Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant walks off the field after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. File
What an action-packed Saturday it's been in the world of sports! New Zealand kicked off the drama with a 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan, sealing the third ODI at Bay Oval with a 43-run win. Over in Formula 1, Max Verstappen pulled off some late-session magic to snatch pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, stunning McLaren in the process. In the IPL front, Rishabh Pant was fined for a slow over-rate during LSG vs MI, while Digvesh Singh copped a 50% match fee fine for repeating his viral ‘notebook’ celebration after dismissing Nama Dhir on Friday. The day continues with a thrilling IPL doubleheader – Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans. Catch the highlights of the day so far here
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Sports News LIVE, April 5: Good Morning

Saturday is going to be action-packed starting with F1 as the Japanese Grand Prix sets the ball rolling with the Qualifying session.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: F1 Japanese Grand Prix - Where To Watch바카라 웹사이트

In India, the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 will be available to watch on the FanCode app and website.

The third Free Practise will start at 8:00 AM IST and the Quali will take place at 11:30 AM IST. Check the guide that tells you what you need to know about the third round of the season HERE.

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car near the cherry blossom during the first practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, April 4, 2025.
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car near the cherry blossom during the first practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Sports News LIVE, April 5: IPL Doubleheader

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see its second weekend double-header on Saturday, 5 April, with two big matches lined up for matchday 15.

The two clashes will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) welcome Delhi Capitals (DC) to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the next game. Know the FIVE Reasons why you should watch the Saturday's IPL double-header HERE.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match?바카라 웹사이트

Rishabh Pant-led ucknow Super Giants have defeated Hardik Pandya라이브 바카라 Mumbai Indians by 12 runs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday.

Chasing a mammoth target of 204 runs, MI's Suryakumar Yadav was the top-scorer with 67(43) and Digvesh was the pick of the bowlers with 1/21 for Lucknow. Check the full match report HERE.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: New Zealand Vs Pakistan Update

Rhys Mariu strikes his maiden ODI fifty and skipper Michael Bracewell smashed a quickfire 59 as New Zealand posted 264/8 in the rain-shortened 42 overs third ODI against Pakistan at Mount Maunganui.

Mariu scored 58 off 61 balls, while Bracewell라이브 바카라 late surge, featuring six sixes, lifted the Kiwis after a slow middle order display. Daryl Mitchell also crossed 2,000 ODI runs during his 43-run knock.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Japanese Grand Prix FP3 Results바카라 웹사이트

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Premier League Matches Today바카라 웹사이트

Everton Vs Arsenal - 5:30 PM IST

Ipswich Town Vs Wolves - 7:30 PM IST

Crystal Palace Vs Brighton - 7:30 PM IST

West Ham Vs Bournemouth - 7:30 PM IST

Aston Villa Vs Nottingham Forest - 10:00 PM IST

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Everton Vs Arsenal - Preview바카라 웹사이트

The Premier League returns with a high-stakes clash this weekend as Everton host title-chasing Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday. The two sides find themselves at opposite ends of the table, with Arsenal aiming to maintain pressure at the top and Everton desperately seeking consistency.

Historically, the Gunners have dominated this fixture with 112 wins in 224 meetings. While Everton enjoyed a brief resurgence between 2020 and 2023 with four wins in five league games against Arsenal, they’ve now gone winless in their last four. Interestingly, the two sides played out a goalless draw in the reverse fixture, and Arsenal haven’t kept clean sheets in both league meetings with Everton in a single season since 2011-12.

Get the live streaming details HERE.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Japanese Grand Prix Quali Updates!

The Japanese Grand Prix 2025 qualifying race is about to kickoff. you can cath the live updates, stats, and more more interesting stuff about the Suzuka Circuit HERE.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Rishabh Pant's Fine

Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 16 of the IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday.

As this was his team라이브 바카라 first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined INR 12 Lakh.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Ben Sears Fifer Again!

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs in the 3rd ODI at Bay Oval to seal a 3-0 clean sweep series win. The match saw Ben Sear's second consecutive fifer.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: Japanese Grand Prix Quali Results바카라 웹사이트

1) Verstappen

2) Norris

3) Piastri

4) Leclerc

5) Russell

6) Antonelli

7) Hadjar

8) Hamilton

9) Albon

10) Bearman

11) Gasly

12) Sainz

13) Alonso

14) Lawson

15) Tsunoda

16) Hulkenberg

17) Bortoleto

18) Ocon

19) Doohan

20) Stroll

Sports News LIVE, April 5: CSK Vs DC - Pitch Report바카라 웹사이트

The Chepauk surface is known to assist spinners, especially in the middle overs, but with this being a day game, there라이브 바카라 unlikely to be any dew advantage later in the innings. Batting conditions should remain consistent, though the heat could be a telling factor in terms of fitness and stamina.

History shows that teams batting first have had the edge at this venue — with 51 wins compared to 37 for teams chasing in IPL history at Chepauk. Given the afternoon timing and nature of the pitch, the toss-winning captain is expected to opt for batting first to put pressure on the chasing side with scoreboard pressure in tough weather conditions.

Sports News LIVE, April 5: IPL Doubleheader Begins!

Delhi Capitals have won the toss and opted to bat first against Chennai Super Kings in the Saturday's Indian Premier League 2025 double header. You can watch the match live on JioHotsar and cath live scores, updates and highlights with us HERE.

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