The world record for most sixes hit in a T20 match was broken in the KKR-PBKS IPL 2024 clash on Friday. As many as 42 sixes were hit in the match, with KKR smashing 18 sixes and PBKS slamming 24 sixes. The previous world record was set in SRH-MI and RCB-SRH IPL 2024 matches, with both witnessing 38 sixes each.

The Union government has initiated the process of dismissing a DIG-ranked officer of the CRPF on charges of sexual harassment levelled against him, officials said. Khajan Singh, the Arjuna awardee DIG rank chief sports officer, has been found guilty of sexually harassing women personnel in the paramilitary force. "The CRPF has issued dismissal notice to the officer," an officer said.

Police in the US' Ohio released a video of a 53-year-old Black man, who died at a local hospital after they pinned him to the floor of a bar and handcuffed him, Reuters reported. Frank Tyson can be heard repeatedly saying "I can't breathe" during the arrest. A policeman is seen placing a knee on his back near his neck.

PBKS on Friday recorded the highest-ever successful run chase in the history of T20 cricket. PBKS chased down a target of 262 in 18.4 overs against KKR at Eden Gardens in Kolkata to set the record. The previous highest successful T20 run chase was recorded by South Africa, when they chased down 259-run target against West Indies in 2023.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday smashed highest total at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in IPL history. KKR put up a total of 261/6 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their IPL 2024 match to set the record. The previous highest IPL total at Eden Gardens (235/4) was recorded by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against KKR on April 23, 2023.