On the back of opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's second Test century, India posted a score of 336/6 against England on the first day of the second Test. India U19 team thrashed Nepal and secured their place in the semi-final of the ongoing World Cup. Meanwhile, the Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan will begin on February 3.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 3's sports roundup:
Yashasvi Jaiswal bails out India on Day 1 of Vizag Test
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's outstanding unbeaten innings of 179 runs marked Day 1 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam with multiple milestones. Despite his solid performance, the other batters struggled to convert their starts into significant scores, with the middle order experiencing a rare phenomenon. For the first time in the history of Test cricket, the No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 batters were all dismissed within the narrow range of 25 to 35 runs. Thanks to Jaiswal's century, India reached a total of 336/6 by the close of play on the first day.
India squad for 3rd Test likely to be announced of February 7 or February 8
The Sports Tak has learned that the announcement of India's team for the third Test is likely to happen on the evening of February 7 or, at the latest, the morning of February 8. The third Test match between India and England is set to commence on February 15 in Rajkot.
Australia school West Indies by eight wickets in first ODI
Following their remarkable victory in the Gabba Test, West Indies faced a comprehensive defeat by Australia in the opening ODI of their three-match series. Under the captaincy of Steve Smith, Australia secured an eight-wicket victory over West Indies, finishing the match with 69 balls remaining. The game, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, saw debutant fast bowler Xavier Bartlett devastate the West Indies lineup with a four-wicket haul, maintaining impressive economy rates throughout his spell.
Sri Lanka surge miles ahead of Afghanistan on Day 1 of 1st Test
On the first day's close of the sole Test match, Sri Lanka responded strongly to Afghanistan's initial innings total of 198, finishing at 80 for no loss. This performance was in the wake of Rahmat Shah's valiant 91-run effort for Afghanistan. Sri Lankan openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka remained unbeaten at 42 and 36 runs, respectively, leaving the hosts 118 runs behind.
Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas whack centuries as India thump Nepal in U19 World Cup
India secured a spot in the semifinals of the Under-19 World Cup 2024 with a commanding 132-run victory over Nepal in their last Super Six match on February 2. The team's triumph was highlighted by centuries from captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas, setting the stage for a superb bowling performance. Nepal could only manage 165/9 in their innings at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. With this win, India maintained a perfect record, notching up five straight victories to progress to the semifinals, where they will compete against South Africa.
South Africa, Australia advance to U19 World Cup semi-finals
South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka extended his excellent form into the Under-19 World Cup 2024, delivering a standout performance with six wickets for 21 runs. This exceptional bowling effort propelled South Africa to a convincing 119-run victory over Sri Lanka, securing their place in the semifinal where they will compete against India.
In the day's other match at Diamond Oval, Kimberley, rain interruption led to a no-result game between Australia and West Indies. Australia, buoyed by Sam Konstas's century, managed to score 227/8 even after experiencing a batting collapse. When West Indies began their chase, they quickly lost two wickets for just 20 runs. However, the match was halted in the fifth over due to rain, and the game was eventually called off. Despite the washout, Australia secured their spot in the semifinals.
3 matches lined-up in U19 World Cup on Saturday
Cricket fans around the world are slated to enjoy three intriguing U19 World Cup matches on Saturday. Pakistan will cross swords with Bangladesh, England will square off against Zimbabwe while New Zealand and Ireland will go toe-to-toe.
India A make remarkable comeback against England Lions on Day 2
On the second day of the third unofficial Test, England Lions experienced a significant batting meltdown, losing nine wickets for just 86 runs, culminating in a total score of 199. This collapse squandered their opportunity to establish a substantial lead against India A. The home team's comeback was spearheaded by the bowling efforts of Yash Dayal and Akash Deep. Following this, an unbeaten half-century by opener Sai Sudharsan, along with Tilak Varma's contribution of 46 runs, propelled India A to a commanding 141-run lead.
India and Pakistan to cross swords in Davis Cup
India and Pakistan will take on each other on February 3-4 in Islamabad. The matches will be staged on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex. For the first time since 1964, the Indian Davis Cup team is set to visit Pakistan. In their last encounter, which took place at a neutral venue in 2019, India secured a 4-0 victory over Pakistan. The Indian tennis team recorded their most notable achievements in the Davis Cup in the years 1966, 1974, and 1987, each time finishing as the tournament's runners-up.
Haryana Steelers, Bengal Warriors register contrasting wins in PKL
The Haryana Steelers mounted an impressive second-half comeback, led by a formidable defense, to secure a 34-30 victory over the Gujarat Giants at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Friday. In another fixture, Captain Maninder Singh's stellar 11-point performance, along with Nitin Kumar's remarkable 13 points, propelled Bengal Warriors to a notable 45-38 victory over Dabang Delhi K.C. in a thrilling encounter.
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U19 World Cup: Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas’ centuries help India beat Nepal by 132 runs, book semifinal berth with 5 consecutive wins
IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes India's saviour on Day 1 as other batters throw wickets away after getting starts
