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Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new Indian Premier League (IPL) benchmark by scoring an all-time high of 287-3 in their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, securing a 25-run victory.
This game not only surpassed Hyderabad’s previous record of 277 but also marked the highest aggregate score in a T20 match, with a combined total of 549 runs.
The record-breaking spree featured a brilliant century from Travis Head, who scored 102 runs from just 41 balls, and significant contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and others.
The match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium ended with Bengaluru posting 262-7, despite valiant knocks from Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Dinesh Karthik.
Batting first, Hyderabad eclipsed their own previous record of 277 set last month, propelled by Head's rapid 102 off 41 balls and Heinrich Klaasen's fiery 67.
This record-setting total in Bengaluru is second only to Nepal's 314-3 against Mongolia at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year in the T20 format.
Despite strong efforts from Virat Kohli, who scored 42, and captain Faf du Plessis, who added 62, along with a powerful 83 off 35 balls by Dinesh Karthik, Bengaluru could only muster 262-7 in response.
Sunrisers' captain Pat Cummins and spinner Mayank Markande were the key bowlers for their side, claiming five wickets between them to thwart Bengaluru's chase.
Cummins expressed his surprise at the outcome, saying, "Against Mumbai Indians a few weeks ago, I thought it wouldn't happen again, but it has happened again," celebrating his team's third consecutive win and fourth of the season.
The match was a showcase for batters, with Hyderabad setting another record for the most sixes in an IPL innings, sending the ball over the boundary 22 times.
Head, last year’s ODI World Cup hero for Australia, blasted his way to a hundred in just 39 balls, marking the fourth-fastest century in the league's history, and earning man of the match honors. He and Abhishek Sharma, who contributed 34, put up an opening partnership of 108 runs.
Following Head’s performance, Klaasen took over, dominating with a 31-ball performance that was almost as devastating, before being dismissed by Lockie Ferguson.
The batting frenzy continued with Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad who added a swift 59 runs in just 19 balls. Samad took England's Reece Topley for 25 runs in the penultimate over, including three fours and two sixes, while the final over with Markram yielded another 21 runs.
Earlier this month, Kolkata Knight Riders had posted 272-7 against Delhi Capitals, but Hyderabad’s performance set a new benchmark. Kohli and Du Plessis had initially set the stage for a thrilling chase, but despite Karthik's late heroics, Bengaluru faced their fifth consecutive defeat.
Reflecting on the challenge ahead, Du Plessis emphasised the mental aspect of the game, saying, "Sometimes it feels like your mind is going to explode. A little bit of (an) uphill task for us at the moment."
Apple to unveil the iPhone 17 range, including a new ultrathin iPhone 17 Air.
Updates expected across Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad Pro, Vision Pro, Apple TV, and HomePod mini.
Major redesign for iPhone Pro models, marking Apple’s biggest hardware refresh in five years.
Event takes place on Tuesday, 9 September, ahead of the holiday season.
Apple’s biggest launch of the year
Apple will host its annual product showcase on Tuesday, 9 September, at Apple Park. The company is expected to unveil its iPhone 17 line-up, alongside new Apple Watches, AirPods, and updates to other devices. The event comes at a time when Apple is facing tougher competition from Samsung, Google and Chinese manufacturers, while lagging behind rivals in generative AI development.
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 17 Air
Apple will launch four iPhone models this year. The highlight is the iPhone 17 Air, an ultrathin model measuring 5.5mm, about one-third thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro. Its slim design results in reduced battery life and a single rear camera but retains the A19 processor, a 6.6-inch display, USB-C, ProMotion support and eSIM-only connectivity.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will see a major redesign for the first time since 2020, including a new camera layout, enhanced video capabilities, and improved battery life. The Pro models will return to an aluminium frame for better heat management and lighter weight. They also gain the A19 Pro processor, a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, variable aperture, and simultaneous front-and-back video recording.
The standard iPhone 17 will move to a 6.3-inch display with ProMotion for the first time on a non-Pro model.
Apple will also launch new accessories, including redesigned cases and colour updates such as light blue for the Air and orange for the Pro models.
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will receive its first major update since 2022, with a larger display, a new S11 chip, 5G RedCap support and satellite-enabled messaging.
The Series 11 will retain the design of the Series 10 but gain a brighter screen and refreshed colour options.
The budget-friendly Apple Watch SE, priced from £249, is also expected to receive a faster chip and new displays, maintaining its role as an entry-level option for younger users.
AirPods Pro 3
Apple will update its premium wireless earbuds for the first time in three years. The AirPods Pro 3 are expected to feature a smaller charging case, a new pairing system and the addition of health-tracking functions such as a heart rate monitor. They will also support live translation features through iOS 26.
iPad Pro, Vision Pro, Apple TV and HomePod Mini
Apple is preparing incremental updates across its wider product portfolio:
iPad Pro: A new model with the M5 chip and a secondary front-facing camera.
Vision Pro: The first update since launch in 2024, swapping the M2 chip for newer options, and possibly introducing a space black colour.
Apple TV: The first upgrade since 2022, with a new processor to support Apple Intelligence features, including a revamped Siri.
HomePod mini: A refreshed version with improved sound, new wireless chips, and additional colours, including red.
Coming soon
Looking ahead, Apple is developing the AirTag 2 with improved wireless tracking, a foldable iPhone expected next year, and a 20th anniversary glass iPhone planned for 2027.
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People try to board a migrant dinghy into the English Channel on August 25, 2025 in Gravelines, France. (Photo: Getty Images)
THE UK government said on Sunday it is examining the use of military sites to house migrants, amid growing criticism over the practice of accommodating asylum seekers in hotels.
"We are looking at the potential use of military and non-military use sites for temporary accommodation for the people who come across on these small boats," defence secretary John Healey told Sky News.
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said in a statement that migrants using boats to cross the Channel from France was "utterly unacceptable".
According to figures published Sunday by the Home Office, more than 30,000 people have arrived in Britain by boat since the start of the year.
Mahmood also said a new deal with France, which came into effect in early August, would allow Britain to detain those arriving by boat and return them to France.
The arrangement requires Britain to accept an equal number of eligible migrants from France.
Some hotels currently used to house migrants have seen protests, and the government is also facing legal challenges. By law, asylum seekers must be provided with accommodation and access to health care.
Prime minister Keir Starmer has pledged to end the use of hotels within four years. The government has already reduced the number of hotel places by half compared to a year ago.
The previous Conservative government had already prepared two disused military bases to house several hundred asylum seekers, a measure criticised by migrant-aid groups.
(With inputs from agencies)
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India's Hardik Pandya celebrates with teammates after he took a wicket during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group match against Pakistan on June 9, 2024. (Photo: Getty Images)
India and Pakistan to meet for the first time since May’s conflict
Asia Cup begins Tuesday in the UAE as preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup
Harbhajan Singh opposes the fixture, citing tensions between the nations
India are defending champions and lead Pakistan 10-3 in T20 internationals
INDIA and Pakistan will meet for the first time in cricket since their military conflict in May when they face each other in the Asia Cup starting Tuesday.
The Twenty20 tournament, played in the United Arab Emirates, will also act as preparation for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka early next year. The competition opens in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan against Hong Kong.
India and Pakistan are in the same group and will play in Dubai on September 14. They could meet as many as three times before the tournament ends on September 28.
Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram urged players and supporters to “remain disciplined and not cross the line” ahead of the contest.
The two countries have not played a bilateral series since 2012 and now meet only in tournaments at neutral venues.
Tensions remain high after the four-day conflict in May, the most intense since 1999, which left more than 70 people dead in missile, drone and artillery exchanges before a ceasefire was declared.
Relations were also strained when India’s team of retired players, led by Yuvraj Singh, pulled out of matches against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends held in England earlier this year. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, part of that team, said he opposed the Asia Cup match.
“Blood and sweat cannot co-exist,” Harbhajan told The Times of India. “It cannot be the case that there’s fighting on the border, tensions between the two nations, and we go to play cricket. Until these big issues are resolved, cricket is a very small matter.”
India and Pakistan last played in Dubai in February during the 50-over Champions Trophy. India won by six wickets and went on to claim the title. India are also the defending Asia Cup champions.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India have a 10-3 record against Pakistan in T20 internationals. Pakistan will be without Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have been dropped from the format due to poor form.
India won the 2023 Asia Cup, played in the 50-over format, by beating Sri Lanka in Colombo.
The five full members of the Asian Cricket Council — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan — qualified automatically for the tournament. They are joined by Hong Kong, Oman and the UAE, who progressed from the ACC Premier Cup.
Group A features India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman. Group B has Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. The group stage will be followed by a Super Four round and the final in Dubai.
(With inputs from agencies)
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London Underground services will not resume before 8am on Friday September 12. (Photo: Getty Images)
First London Underground strike since March 2023 begins
RMT members stage five-day walkout after pay talks collapse
Union demands 32-hour week; TfL offers 3.4 per cent rise
Elizabeth line and Overground to run but face heavy demand
THE FIRST London Underground strike since March 2023 has begun, with a five-day walkout over pay and conditions.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are staging rolling strikes after nine months of negotiations failed.
The union has demanded a 32-hour week, while Transport for London (TfL) has offered a 3.4 per cent pay rise.
TfL said the offer was “fair” but added that a reduction from the contractual 35-hour week “is neither practical nor affordable,” BBC reported.
The strike runs from midnight on Sunday 7 September until 11.59pm on Thursday 11 September. London Underground services will not resume before 8am on Friday 12 September.
Nick Dent, director of customer operations at London Underground, said it was not too late to call off the strikes before disruption.
The Elizabeth line and London Overground will run as normal but are expected to be much busier. Buses and roads are also likely to see heavier demand.
A separate dispute will shut the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September.
Service plans include: limited Tube operations ending early on Sunday 7 September; little or no service on the Underground from Monday to Thursday; and full resumption by late morning on Friday 12 September. The Elizabeth line will not stop at Liverpool Street, Farringdon and Tottenham Court Road stations at certain times on 8–11 September, Sky News reported.
The last full Tube strike took place in March 2023.
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Onam 2025: 5 celebrity fits that nailed the Onam mood
Mohanlal kept it timeless in a crisp mundu and shirt
Prithviraj & Supriya Menon looked like the perfect festive album shot
Malavika Mohanan brought in a twist with her kasavu saree with traditional jewellery
Malaika Arora embraced Kerala’s spirit with a kasavu saree, temple jewellery, and a warm Sadhya
R. Madhavan & Sarita Birje showed coordinated elegance in mundu and saree
Festivals tell their own stories. Sometimes it’s not in the captions, not even in the feasts, but in the clothes, the smiles, and the way people carry tradition without trying too hard. Onam this year gave us just that: celebrities, often dripping in designer labels, strip it back to something pure, elegant, and powerfully rooted.
Here’s who absolutely nailed the Onam vibe.
Mohanlal: The godfather in white
The man does not need to try. In a simple, crisp white mundu. Simple shirt. A straight camera greeting. That is it. No frills, no staged glamour. Just the veteran looking like the festival itself: timeless.
Prithviraj in a mundu with a printed shirt. Supriya in a kasavu saree with a gold border, her jewellery adding the final shine. The picture looked less like a posed post, more like a family album moment you would want to keep.
While others went classic, Malavika played. She wore a cream-white kasavu saree with a golden border, the drape beautifully, turning the attire into almost a contemporary painted canvas. Paired with ethnic gold jewellery, parted loose hair, her styling was classy, traditional and on point.
Bollywood meets Kerala elegance. Malaika in a kasavu saree, gold border flowing, finished with temple jewellery. Add to that a banana leaf sadhya moment with her mother Joyce also in kasavu. Warm, rooted, real. She got the spirit, not just the outfit.
R. Madhavan & Sarita Birje: The coordinated class act
The couple matched steps in traditional wear, smiling in sync. Madhavan in mundu, Sarita in saree, it felt celebratory without being curated. Just a family, a festival, and a frame that spoke togetherness.
Onam does not need long stories. A mundu tucked neatly, a kasavu saree draped with care, a smile that feels familiar, that is enough. That simple, handwoven kasavu cloth does something interesting. It momentarily strips away the movie star, the influencer, the Bollywood diva. For a second, they all just look… Malayali. Connected. Because no matter how famous you get, some looks just feel like coming home.