Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on November 1, 2017. Here’s all the news from sporting events as cricket, football, WWE, Tennis and other sports took over the attention of all the sports enthusiasts.
Zimbabwe Vs West Indies 2017, 2nd Test, Bulawayo
West Indies took a 122 runs lead on day four as Shane Dowrich and Jason Holder scored brilliant centuries as West Indies were bowled out for 448 in the first innings. West Indies began day four at 374/7 with Holder and Dowrich at the crease. Holder brought up his second century in the second Test scoring 110. Dowrich, on the other hand, scored his maiden century in the Test match. Dowrich scored a well compiled 103. Zimbabwe needs to win the match to level the series having lost the first Test.
India Vs New Zealand 2017, First T20, Delhi
India and New Zealand will lock horns in the first T20 of the three-match series at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi at 7 PM IST. This match will be Ashish Nehra’s last match as he announced his retirement. Both the teams have met six times before this match and the Kiwi’s lead the head to head count 5-0. India won the ODI series 2-1 and will be looking forward to giving Nehra a perfect farewell.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE- Results
Manchester United Vs Benfica
Manchester United got one step closer to the round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Benfica at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial missed a penalty in the first half, but United was unaffected with the miss as they continued to dominate the match. Nemanja Matic’s shot from out of the box hit the bar and hit the keeper on rebound and went in. United’s second goal in the second half as Daley Blind converted another penalty awarded to the home team.
Olympiakos Vs Barcelona
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez miss fired in the group stage match against Olympiakos to play in 0-0 draw. Barca still needs one more point from the remaining two games to qualify for the next round.
FC Basel Vs CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow defeated Basel 2-1 and is still in contention of qualifying for the next round. Basel opened the scoring in the first half but came back brilliantly in the second half to score two goals and revive their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.
Celtic Vs Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich qualified for the next round by beating a spirited Celtic who crashed out of the tournament. Jupp Heynckes side opened the scoring though Kingsley Coman in the 21st minute, but the Scottish club came back in the second half to level the scoring. Javi Martinez scored the winner for the German side in the 76th minute.
Roma Vs Chelsea
Roma outplayed the English champions Chelsea courtesy a brace by Stephan El Shaaraawy and then a stunner by Diego Perotti sealing the win for the Italian side. The two teams drew the first leg 3-3, but Roma outplayed the EPL champions 3-0 at home. Roma climb to the top of Group C with this win.
PSG Vs Anderlecht
PSG qualified for the round of 16 along with Bayern Munich as the French team defeated Anderlecht 5-0 thanks to a hat-trick by left back Kurzawa. Neymar and Marco Verratti scored as well to help PSG continue their rampage run in the European championship.
Sporting Vs Juventus
Juventus managed to secure a 1-1 draw against an impressive Sporting team who took a well-deserved lead in the first half. Gonzalo Higuain rescued the Italian side scoring the equaliser in the 78th minute.
Atletico Madrid Vs Qarabag
Atletico Madrid’s struggle continued as they drew their match against Qarabag 1-1 finishing their hopes of topping the Group C. Atletico have an uphill task in the upcoming two matches against Chelsea and Roma.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE- Fixtures
Tottenham Hotspur Vs Real Madrid
Tottenham host struggling Real Madrid at Wembley. Both the teams are tied at seven each and have a great chance of topping the group. Both the teams played 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital in the first leg.
Napoli Vs Manchester City
Manchester City will travel to Italy to play Napoli. City just needs a point to qualify for the next.
Borussia Dortmund Vs Apoel Nicosia
Dortmund will host Apoel Nicosia. Dortmund needs to win all the matches to qualify for the next round.
Liverpool Vs Maribor
Liverpool will be looking forward to continuing their winning streak in the European championship as they host Maribor.
TENNIS- Paris Open
Rafael Nadal Vs Hyeon Chung
Rafael Nadal will face Hyeon Chung in the second round of Paris Open as Nadal begins his quest for his 31st Masters Title on Wednesday.