This Week in Sport: 27th January − 2nd February 2025
The upcoming week is filled with exciting sports events. On Monday, the Hobart Hurricanes play the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League Final, Tuesday sees India host England for their third T20I, and Manchester City take on Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Pebble Beach Pro-Am begins on Thursday, and France host Wales in the Six Nations on Friday.
Wrapping up the week, Ireland battle England in the Six Nations on Saturday, and Arsenal host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder
Monday 27th January 08:15AM GMT/7:15PM Local Time
Bellerive Oval, Bellerive
The Hobart Hurricanes take on the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League Final on Monday at the Bellerive Oval. The Hurricanes have been the best team in the competition this season, finishing top of the league table in the regular season and beating the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier. Meanwhile, the Thunder, who finished third, defeated the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Sixers in the Playoffs to earn their spot in the Final.
Cricket in India: India v England (3rd T20I)
Tuesday 28th January 1:30PM GMT/7:00PM Local Time
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Tuesday sees India host England for the third T20I of a five-match series at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. India currently lead the series 2-0 and will look to secure a decisive victory to clinch the series. For England, it’s a must-win game to keep their hopes alive. The teams played out an exciting match in the second T20I, with India winning with 4 balls to spare.
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City v Club Brugge
Wednesday 29th January 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City will battle Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at the City of Manchester Stadium. Manchester City sits 25th in the league table, just outside the Playoff spots, and a win will secure their place in the next round. Meanwhile, Brugge, currently 20th, faces a similar challenge, needing a win or a draw to keep their campaign alive. In this 8th and final round of Group Stage matches, all 18 Champions League games will kick-off at the same time across Europe.
PGA Tour: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Day 1
Thursday 30th January 4:35PM GMT/8:35AM Local Time
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Del Monte Forest
Thursday will see the PGA Tour’s second signature event of the season, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, begin at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links. World number one Scottie Scheffler, making his first Tour appearance of the year, enters as the favourite but will face tough competition from Rory McIlroy and defending champion Wyndham Clark.
Six Nations: France v Wales
Friday 31st January 8:15PM GMT/9:15PM Local Time
Stade de France, Paris
The Six Nations begins on Friday with France hosting Wales on the opening night at the Stade de France. France have won six consecutive matches against the Welsh, most recently in Cardiff last March and they will be the favourites to win at home. Wales, on the other hand, will look for the upset and start their campaign with a victory.
Six Nations: Ireland v England
Saturday 1st February 4:45PM GMT/4:45PM Local Time
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
The Six Nations action continues on Saturday with defending champions Ireland playing England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland have won two Six Nations titles in a row but narrowly missed out on a historic consecutive Grand Slam last year after a defeat to England at Twickenham and they’ll be eager to avenge that loss. Meanwhile, England will aim to build on their success from that March clash and replicate their Twickenham triumph.
Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester City
Sunday 2nd February 4:30PM GMT/4:30PM Local Time
Emirates Stadium, London
The week ends with exciting Premier League action with Arsenal taking on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal sit second in the table, six points behind leaders Liverpool, and will aim to keep close to the top of the league with a win. Meanwhile, Manchester City, six points behind Arsenal, will be determined to stay in touch in the league standings with a victory.
Photo by: Indian Cricket Team
Written and information correct on 27th January 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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