Pakistan Gold wins National Champions Cup as India beats Pakistan in hockey

In cricket, Pakistan Gold secured the National Champions Cup title after defeating Pakistan Greens by 101 runs in Multan. Pakistan Gold posted 340 runs, fueled by significant innings from Saad Khan (112) and Shamel Hussain (111). In their chase, Pakistan Greens were bowled out for 239 in 37.3 overs. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi led the bowling effort with a seven-wicket haul, including a hat-trick.

In field hockey, India defeated Pakistan 5-3 during the Hockey World Cup held in Amstelveen, Netherlands. This match marked the first encounter between the two nations in 16 years. While Pakistan managed to score three goals during the second and third quarters, India's aggressive early play allowed them to maintain control. The loss complicates Pakistan's chances of advancing to the next stage of the tournament.