Australia won their 4th U19 World Cup title after beating India in the final on February 11. Sri Lanka took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Afghanistan in the ongoing ODI series. Sumit Nagal clinched the Chennai Open title while the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl LVIII.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 12's sports roundup:
Australia win U19 World Cup, defeat India by 79 runs in final
India faced a devastating 79-run loss to Australia in the Under-19 World Cup final held at Willowmoore Park on Sunday, February 11, enabling Australia to secure their fourth U-19 World Cup championship. Setting a formidable target of 253/7, thanks largely to Harjas Singh's impressive 55 off 64 balls, the Australian team put pressure on India from the start. The Indian batting lineup struggled throughout their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals and ultimately collapsing to 174 all out.
Jack Leach ruled out of India vs England Test series
England's best spinner Jack Leach was on February 11 (Sunday) ruled out from the remaining three Test matches against India. The England Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement and made the announcement. The ECB in the release said that Leach has been ruled out with an injury to his left knee. Leach is set to return home from Abu Dhabi and will closely work with England and Somerset medical teams for his rehabilitation. The ECB also confirmed that no replacement will be called for the injured spinner.
Australia take unassailable 2-0 lead over West Indies
On Sunday, Australia clinched an unbeatable 2-0 advantage over the West Indies in their three-match T20I series. The Australians, led by Glenn Maxwell's stunning century, outclassed the Caribbean team in the second T20I match. Choosing to bat first, Australia set a challenging score of 241 runs. The West Indies, in response, could not meet the target, ending their innings at 207/9.
Glenn Maxwell joins Rohit Sharma with most T20I centuries
Glenn Maxwell matched Rohit Sharma's world record by scoring his fifth century in T20 cricket. During the second T20I match between Australia and the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, February 11, Maxwell showcased an exceptional performance. With a powerful knock of 120 runs from just 55 balls, including eight sixes and 12 fours, Maxwell drove Australia to their highest T20I score against the West Indies, reaching 241/4 in 20 overs at the Adelaide Oval.
Afghanistan suffers major collapse, lose 8 wickets for 10 runs
Sri Lanka clinched a dominant 155-run win against Afghanistan in the second ODI on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead in the three-match series. Tasked with a daunting chase of 309 runs to even the series, Afghanistan was bowled out for 153 in less than 34 overs, with leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga leading the charge by claiming four wickets. At one stage, Afghanistan were 143/2 and then they lost eight wickets for the next 10 runs.
Amit Panghal, Sachin Siwach clinch gold; Nikhat Zareen among 4 with silver medals
At the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament on Sunday, February 11, World Championship medalists Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach earned gold medals, while Nikhat Zareen and three additional Indian boxers took home silver medals.
Sumit Nagal wins Chennai Open
Sumit Nagal made history by triumphing over Italy's Luca Nardi in the Chennai Open final, a victory that propelled him into the top 100 of the ATP Rankings. This win marked Nagal's fifth title on the Challenger Tour, as he dominated Nardi with an impressive score of 6-1, 6-4.
Ivory Coast wins AFCON after beating Nigeria 2-1 in final
Sebastien Haller became the star for Ivory Coast by scoring a remarkable last-minute goal, securing the Africa Cup of Nations title for the host country with a thrilling 2-1 win against Nigeria on Sunday, February 11. This victory marked Ivory Coast's third AFCON championship, adding to their triumphs in 1992 and 2015.
Gujarat Giants and Puneri Paltan register wins in PKL
The Gujarat Giants clinched their spot in the PKL Season 10 Eliminator by outplaying the Bengaluru Bulls with a score of 50-28. On Sunday in Kolkata, the Puneri Paltan delivered a spectacular performance, securing a decisive 56-29 win against the Tamil Thalaivas.
Kansas City wins Super Bowl LVIII
With just three seconds remaining in overtime, Patrick Mahomes connected with Mecole Hardman for a 3-yard touchdown pass, securing a 25-22 win for the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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