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Hope for history: WI skipper eyes Salt, Babar's world records in 5th T20I vs India

Hope scored an unbeaten century in the fourth T20I on Wednesday (October 14) and has made 261 runs across the four matches so far.

Hope for history: WI skipper eyes Salt, Babar's world records in 5th T20I vs India

This weekend promises a diverse array of sporting events for fans to enjoy, ranging from football to golf, tennis, and international cricket. The Premier League kicks off on Saturday with Everton facing Chelsea, followed by Brentford vs Liverpool, Manchester City vs Ipswich Town, and Newcastle vs Aston Villa on Sunday. The weekend concludes with Tottenham hosting Coventry City on Monday.

Meanwhile, golf enthusiasts can look forward to the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club, where top players like Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Justin Rose, and Robert MacIntyre will compete for a share of the $4 million prize fund and valuable Race to Dubai points. The tournament, which was disrupted by severe weather during its opening round, runs from Thursday to Sunday.

In international cricket, Bangladesh will face Zimbabwe in a tri-series match at Zayed Cricket Stadium, while India will take on the West Indies in the final T20 International in Bengaluru. On Sunday, Pakistan will begin their ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Additionally, a major Test match begins in South Africa, with the hosts facing Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha.

Tennis fans can look forward to the finals stages of the ATP Shanghai Masters and WTA Wuhan Open in China. The Shanghai Masters concludes on Sunday, followed by the women's singles final in Wuhan. Both tournaments offer valuable points for players as they prepare for the season-ending finals.

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