India Leads SAFF U17 Women’s Football, Ireland Advances in T20 Qualifiers

India's U17 Women's football team showcased dominant form at the SAFF Championship with a commanding 5-0 victory over Bhutan, maintaining an unbeaten record and leading their group with 12 points while having scored 22 goals without conceding any. Forward Anushka Kumari was a standout player, scoring two early goals to set the tone for India's relentless attack. Meanwhile, in cricket, Ireland Women have continued their unbeaten streak in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1, securing their spot in the Global Qualifier with five wins out of five. Their recent victory against the Netherlands in Rotterdam was highlighted by Arlene Kelly's five-wicket haul and Gaby Lewis's half-century, sealing Ireland's top position in the qualifier. The Netherlands hold second place, Italy third, while Germany remains winless in the competition. Ireland will face Italy next as they aim to finish the qualifier undefeated.