Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on 22nd December 2017. Here’s all the news from sporting events like cricket, football, WWE, Tennis and other sports took over the attention of all the sports enthusiasts.
India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Indore
India scored the second highest T20 international total of 260/5 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka at the Holkar stadium in Indore, as they registered their third highest margin of victory (runs) on Wednesday.
India won the match by 88 runs. Rohit Sharma scored the joint fastest hundred in T20 international in just 35 balls equaling the record of South African David Miller.
Batting first Rohit scored 118 runs which is now the highest score by an Indian batsman in T20I. He was equally accompanied by opener KL Rahul who scored 89 runs. The two openers were involved in a 165 runs partnership.
Kusal Perera scored a brilliant 37 ball 77 runs, but his knock went in vain, as the Sri Lankans lost their last eight wickets for just 25 runs. Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers again, as he picked up four wickets for 52 runs in his four overs, whereas, Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets for the same amount of runs.
New Zealand vs Windies, 2nd ODI, Christchurch
New Zealand wrapped up the three-match ODI series after winning the second ODI by 204 runs in Christchurch. Windies won the toss and chose to bowl first.
New Zealand scored a big score of 325/6 batting courtesy a combined team performance, as George Worker, Ross Taylor and Henry Nicholls scored fitting half-centuries. Nicholls top scored with a score of 83 runs.
In the second innings, Trent Boult completely rattled the batting lineup, as the Windies were bundled out for just 121 runs. Boult was adjudged the man of the match for picking up seven wickets and giving away just 34 runs.
English Premier League- Fixtures
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal and Liverpool played an exciting match which eventually ended in a 3-3 draw. Liverpool struck first in the opening half of the game, and the teams went to the break with a 1-0 scoreline.
Mo Salah scored again for the visitors early in the second half. The Gunners then scored thrice in a span of just five minutes to take a 3-2 lead. Roberto Firmino scored again for Liverpool in the 71st minute to save two points for the touring team.
English Premier League- Fixtures
Everton vs Chelsea IST 6:00 PM
Brighton vs Watford IST 8:30 PM
Manchester City vs Bournemouth IST 8:30 PM
Southampton vs Huddersfield IST 8:30 PM
Stoke City vs West Brom IST 8:30 PM
West Ham vs Newcastle IST 8:30 PM
Swansea City vs Crystal Palace IST 8:30 PM
Burnley vs Tottenham IST 11:00 PM
Leicester City vs Manchester United IST 1:15 AM (24th December)
LA Liga- Results
Getafe 2-0 Las Palmas
Real Sociedad 3-1 Sevilla
Eibar 4-1 Girona
Alaves 1-0 Malaga
Real Betis 0-2 Athletico Bilbao
Espanyol 1-0 Atletico Madrid
EL Classico
Real Madrid host Barcelona for the first El Classico of the season. Barcelona sits at the top of the table and are 11 points clear of their arch-rivals and European Champions Real Madrid. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:30 IST.