Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on 16th February 2018. 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.
New Zealand vs Australia, 5th T20I, Eden Park
Australia created history as they chased the highest ever T20I run-chase against New Zealand at the Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand posted 243/6 in their quota of 20 overs courtesy their opener Martin Guptill who completed his 2nd T20I century. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first and made complete use of the conditions as their opening batsmen were involved in a 132 runs opening wicket partnership. Guptill scored an impressive score of 105 off 44 deliveries. Australian started the run chase with some hard hitting as David Warner and D’arcy Short were involved in a 121 runs partnership before Warner fell in the ninth over. Warner scored his first score of over 50 for the first time in the limited overs format this season. Glen Maxwell and Aaron Finch then came in and played quick fire innings of 31 and 36 respectively of just 14 deliveries. Australia chased down the target in just 18.5 overs.
South Africa vs India, 6th ODI, Centurion
India won the toss and chose to field first in the sixth ODI at the Supersport Park in Centurion. India has already won the series and are leading 4-1. India have made one change to the playing XI with Shardul Thakur coming in the side in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
South Africa on the other hand have four changes to their side. Chris Morris, Khaya Zondo, Imran Tahir and Farhan Behardien have returned to the side in place of Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, JP Duminy and David Miller.
UEFA Europa League, Results
Napoli 1-3 RB Leipzig
Lyon 3-1 Villarreal
Celtic 1-0 Zenit
Ostersund 0-3 Arsenal
Dortmund 3-2 Atlanta
Kobenhavn 1-4 Atletico Madrid