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Premier League: Manchester City narrow gap on Arsenal, Man Utd win at Leeds
Pep Guardiola's players forgot the charges placed against the club for breaches of financial fair-play rules earlier in the week, with an impressive first-half display on Sunday in which they pulled holes in the Villa defense. Rodri Hernandez set City on track after just four minutes with the opening goal that he powered home at the near post. Ilkay Gundogan doubled their lead in the 39th minute.
La Liga: Barcelona beat Villarreal to move 11 clear; Depay strikes for Atletico
Pedri's first-half goal on Sunday night, which came after a neat flick from Robert Lewandowski, was enough to exert pressure on Real Madrid, who play on Wednesday night after their success in the Club World Cup on Saturday night. Once again Barca produced an excellent defensive performance to keep Villarreal at bay, although the home side pushed for an equalising goal in the closing minutes.
Lynn's heroics help Adani Gulf Giants claim title in inaugural ILT20
In the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night, Gulf Giants restricted Desert Vipers to 146 for 8 in 20 overs through Carlos Brathwaite's fine three-wicket spell and then produced an electrifying finish to the first edition of the DP World ILT20. It was a pulsating chase to the target cheered by a large Sunday crowd, who created an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium. Lynn sparkled under the Ring of Fire through his unconquered 72 runs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Pretoria Capitals, emerge champions of inaugural SA20
The Gqeberha-based team cruised to a comfortable four-wicket victory over the Pretoria Capitals at a sold-out Wanderers on Sunday thanks to some excellent bowling by spinner Roelof van Merwe, who claimed 4/31. The final was moved to the reserve day after a waterlogged field and inclement weather forced it to be postponed. But that did nothing to dim the excitement with the Bullring creating a fabulous atmosphere.
Women's T20 World Cup: Samarawickrama, De Silva steer Sri Lanka to win over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka were reduced to 26 for three in the Power-play but Samarawickrama's assured knock of 69 not out, coupled with De Silva's unbeaten 41 at the other end, ensured Chamari Athapaththu's side made it two wins in the space of three days at Newlands on Sunday night. Bangladesh posted a total of 126 for eight as Oshadi Ranasinghe's fine spell of three.
Prime Volleyball League: Bengaluru Torpedoes register convincing 4-1 win over Mumbai Meteors
The 4-1 victory (15-10, 12-15, 15-13, 15-9, 15-9) put Bengaluru on the fourth spot amongst the eight teams in the points table but more importantly instilled the much-required confidence in the star-studded team before they head for away matches in Hyderabad and Kochi. The first set saw the home team dominating the proceedings from the word go, and established an early 4-2 lead.
Women's Premier League player auction promises start of something big for women's cricket in India
It's quite understandable because the inaugural WPL player auction at the ballroom of the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on February 13 will turn out to be a life-changing day for many Indian women cricketers and overseas as well. In the WPL Player Auction, a total of 409 players will go under the hammer with 246 of them being Indian cricketers and 163 being overseas players.
Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Pradipta Pramanik's fifer leads Bengal to final with win over MP
Chasing a mammoth target of 548, Madhya Pradesh could only score 241 in their second innings. With this, Bengal also avenged last season's semi-final loss to MP. They will now face Saurashtra in the summit clash on February 16 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Since MP was chasing a big total, most of their batters looked to play with positive intent on the final day.
I-League 2022-23: Sreenidi Deccan register 2-0 win over Rajasthan United
Asheer Akhtar was on target for the second game in a row as early as the fifth minute, while Lalromawia added another goal later in the first half as the Deccan Warriors notched their seventh home win of the season. Set piece-specialist Faysal Shayesteh's corner was headed across the face of the goal by Awal Mohammed.
ISL 2022-23: Chennaiyin FC end eight-game winless streak with victory over East Bengal FC
A Lalchungnunga own goal put the Marina Machans in front before Rahim Ali's late goal managed to put them five points clear of the Torch Bearers with two games to go. Chennaiyin FC started the game on the front foot and came close to opening the scoring after only three minutes. Akash Sangwan's corner found its way through to Diagne, whose volley beat the defenders.
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