D Gukesh achieved a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess, marking his first classical win against the former World No. 1. Carlsen faltered in the endgame, allowing Gukesh to capitalise despite acknowledging his losing position. This win propelled Gukesh to third place in the standings, intensifying the competition as the tournament nears its conclusion.
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Mumbai Indians secured the final Indian Premier League 2025 playoff berth, joining Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. These top four teams now battle for a crucial top-two finish, guaranteeing two shots at the final. Unexpectedly, GT, RCB and PBKS stumbled in their recent matches, intensifying the competition.
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