Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on 16th November 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 2017, First Test, Kolkata
India was bowled out for 172 in the first innings courtesy a four-wicket haul by Suranga Lakmal. The third day was the first day of the Test match when there was no rain but the day ended with bad light stopping play. Cheteshwar Pujara was the highest scorer for the Indian team as he scored 52 runs but was dismissed early on day three. Sri Lanka finished day three, seven runs behind India’s total. Thirimanne and Angelo Matthews scored impressive fifties but fell just after crossing the milestone. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav picked up two wickets each.
ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS
Grigor Dimitrov Vs Pablo Carreno Busta
Grigor Dimitrov crushed Carreno Busta 6-1,6-1 in just an hour and will be playing against Jack Sock in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday.
Dominic Thiem Vs David Goffin
David Goffin defeated Dominic Thiem in straight sets to set-up a semi-final clash against World Number 2 Roger Federer on Saturday. Goffin won the match 6-4, 6-1.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
THE NORTH LONDON DERBY
Arsenal will host their neighbours Tottenham Hotspur for the first North London Derby of the season. Looking at both the teams’ recent form, Spurs are the favourites going into the derby. Spurs are tied at 23 points with Manchester United but are at the third position due to goal difference. Arsenal is at sixth place with 19 points. Both the teams are coming into the match with a loss in their last Premier League match.
Other Fixtures
Bournemouth Vs Huddersfield, 8:30 pm IST
Burnley Vs Swansea, 8:30 pm IST
Crystal Palace Vs Everton, 8:30 pm IST
Leicester Vs Manchester City, 8:30 pm IST
Liverpool Vs Southampton, 8:30 pm IST
West Brom Vs Chelsea, 8:30 pm IST
Manchester United Vs Newcastle United, 11 pm IST
LA LIGA
MADRID DERBY
Real Madrid will travel to Atletico for the first Madrid derby of the season as both the teams are looking to catch up on league leaders Barcelona. Both the teams are trailing the first placed Barcelona by eight points, and one more loss will make it tough for both the teams.
Other fixtures
Leganes Vs Barcelona 8:45 pm IST
Sevilla Vs Celta Vigo 11 pm IST
Espanyol Vs Valencia 8:45 pm IST