The India U19 team stormed into the final of the ongoing World Cup after defeating hosts South Africa in a thrilling semi-final. The Indian senior men's team will play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe after the 2024 T20 World Cup. New Zealand defeated South Africa by 281 runs in the first Test.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 7's sports roundup:
India to tour Zimbabwe after T20 World Cup
The itinerary for India's 2024 cricket tour to Zimbabwe has been released, with the series set to begin on July 6, right after the T20 World Cup 2024 wraps up. The venue for all the matches will be the Harare Sports Club in Harare, and the series will conclude with the final match on July 14.
Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas lead India to U19 World Cup final
India secured their spot in the Under-19 World Cup final for the fifth time in a row with a nail-biting two-wicket victory over South Africa at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. The team faced a precarious situation at 32 for four wickets, but a monumental 171-run stand between captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas for the fifth wicket turned the tide in India's favor. Towards the end of the chase, Saharan received crucial support from Raj Limbani, enabling India to reach the 245-run target with seven balls remaining.
New Zealand thrash South Africa by 281 runs
In Mount Maunganui, New Zealand secured a commanding 281-run victory over South Africa in the first Test, concluding the match on Wednesday. South Africa, chasing a daunting target of 529, were bowled out for 247, putting them at a disadvantage with a 1-0 series deficit before the second and concluding Test in Hamilton, which is scheduled to begin the following Tuesday.
Spencer Johnson replaces Nathan Ellis in Australia's T20I squad
For the forthcoming T20I series against the West Indies, which kicks off on February 9, Spencer Johnson will step in for Nathan Ellis in the Australian squad. Ellis, who incurred a rib injury during his stint with the Hobart Hurricanes in the 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL), has been granted additional recovery time by the Australian team management.
Aiden Markram's one-handed catch stuns onlookers
Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Aiden Markram showcased his jaw-dropping fielding prowess with an outrageous one-handed catch during the SA20 2024 Qualifier 1 match against the Durban Super Giants at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on February 6. The piece of athletic brilliance transpired when JJ Smuts attempted a shot off Ottniel Baartman's delivery, only for Markram to execute a stunning aerial dive to his left and secure the ball with one hand, leaving spectators in awe of his agility.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeat Durban Super Giants in SA20 Qualifier 1
Aiden Markram's spectacular catch stood out in Sunrisers Eastern Cape's convincing 56-run victory against Durban Super Giants in the first qualifier of the SA20, earning them a spot in the final. The win, fueled by an outstanding performance from seamers Ottniel Baartman and Marco Jansen, marks the Sunrisers Eastern Cape's second successive appearance in the Betway SA20 final, triumphing by 51 runs.
11th edition of ISL to begin on September 14
The 11th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is scheduled to kick off on September 14 and will run until April 30, 2025, according to an announcement by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on February 6. The upcoming 2024-25 senior competition calendar is set to begin with the Durand Cup, Asia's most historic football tournament, which is slated to take place from July 26 to July 31.
Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi elected as PCB chairman
A major development in Pakistan Cricket took place on February 6 (Tuesday) when https://thesportstak.com/cricket-news/who-is-syed-mohsin-naqvi-pcb-newly-elected-full-time-chairman-pakistan-cricket-board
of the country's cricket board, also known as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Pakistan Cricket announced that Mohsin Naqvi was elected as the 37th chairman of the PCB unanimously and unopposed. The appointment took place during the Board of Governors' meeting at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi banned for one game
Simone Inzaghi, the coach of Inter Milan, has received a one-match touchline ban and will miss his team's upcoming Serie A fixture against Roma on Saturday. The sanction comes after Inzaghi was cautioned for repeatedly leaving his technical area during Inter Milan's 1-0 victory over Juventus last Sunday. This booking marked his fifth yellow card of the current season, and the sports judge of the Italian league confirmed the suspension on Tuesday.
Tamil Thalaivas triumph over UP Yoddhas
The Tamil Thalaivas bolstered their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) playoff aspirations with a convincing 32-25 victory against the U.P. Yoddhas at Delhi's Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. Spearheaded by their marquee raider Narender, who clinched a Super 10, and their captain and defensive stalwart Sahil Gulia, who secured a High five, the Thalaivas advanced to the eighth position on the leaderboard, just two spots shy of the playoff positions.
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