Sports Current Affairs: November 30, 2024

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Introduction

Sports Current Affairs brings you the latest updates and achievements from the world of sports, including cricket, hockey, badminton, and more. Stay informed on key developments and milestones!

Sports Current Affairs: One-Liner Questions and Answers

Cricket

1. Which team moved to second place in the World Test Championship table?
   South Africa moved to second place, behind India.
2. Against which team did South Africa secure their emphatic 233-run victory?
   South Africa defeated Sri Lanka at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium.
3. Who led South Africa’s bowling attack during the win against Sri Lanka?
   Marco Jansen spearheaded the attack with a remarkable performance.
4. What milestone did Marco Jansen achieve during the match?
   He became the first left-arm seamer to take a ten-wicket haul for South Africa since 1991.
5. What was South Africa’s score in the first innings against Sri Lanka?
   South Africa scored 191/10.
6. Who scored a resilient 70 runs for South Africa in the first innings?
   Skipper Temba Bavuma scored 70 runs.
7. What was Sri Lanka’s score in their first innings?
   Sri Lanka was bundled out for 42.
8. Which South African pair broke the fourth-wicket partnership record against Sri Lanka?
   Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma with a 249-run stand.
9. What was the target set by South Africa for Sri Lanka in the second innings?
   The target was 516 runs.
10. How many runs did Sri Lanka manage in their second innings?
    Sri Lanka scored 282 runs.

Sports Current Affairs: Hockey

11. Which Indian hockey player is targeting Olympic gold in 2028?
    Hardik Singh aims for gold in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
12. What Olympic medals has Hardik Singh previously won?
    He won bronze medals in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.
13. Which family member of Hardik Singh won Olympic gold in 1980?
    His uncle, Gurmail Singh, won gold in 1980.
14. How does Hardik Singh describe his motivation for pursuing gold?
    He is inspired by his family’s legacy in hockey.

Sports Current Affairs: Badminton

15. Who reached the women’s singles final of the Syed Modi International Super 300?
    PV Sindhu reached the final.
16. Who did PV Sindhu defeat in the semifinal of the tournament?
    Sindhu defeated Unnati Hooda in straight games.
17. What was the score of Sindhu’s semifinal match against Unnati Hooda?
    Sindhu won 21-12, 21-9.
18. Who will PV Sindhu face in the final of the tournament?
    She will face China’s Wu Luo Yu.
19. Which Indian mixed doubles pair advanced to the final of the tournament?
    Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila reached the final.
20. Who will the Indian mixed doubles pair face in the final?
    They will face the Thai pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran.

Sports Current Affairs: Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)

21. Which Indian cricketer will play the WBBL final despite an injury?
    Jemimah Rodrigues will play for Brisbane Heat.
22. What injury did Jemimah Rodrigues sustain during the Challenger match?
    She was struck on the wrist during a diving save.
23. How many runs did Jemimah Rodrigues score in the Challenger match?
    She scored 43 off 30 balls before retiring hurt.
24. Which team will Brisbane Heat face in the WBBL final?
    Brisbane Heat will face Melbourne Renegades.

Sports Current Affairs: ICC Champions Trophy 2025

25. Which country is scheduled to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
    Pakistan is the host for the 2025 tournament.
26. What is the scheduled date for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
    It is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
27. Why is there uncertainty about the Champions Trophy 2025 venue?
    India has not received government consent to play in Pakistan.
28. What solution is being considered for the Champions Trophy venue issue?
    A hybrid model, similar to the Asia Cup, is being considered.
29. How many teams will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
    Eight teams will participate.
30. What format will the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 follow?
    Teams will be divided into two groups, followed by semifinals and a final.

Sports Current Affairs: Key Takeaways

1. South Africa climbs to second place in the World Test Championship after a dominant performance.
2. Marco Jansen achieves a historic ten-wicket haul as a left-arm seamer.
3. PV Sindhu shines in badminton, reaching the Syed Modi International final.
4. Jemimah Rodrigues displays resilience by playing through injury in the WBBL.
5. Hardik Singh continues his family’s hockey legacy with an eye on Olympic gold.
6. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 faces venue uncertainty due to political tensions.
7. Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma set a new partnership record for South Africa.
8. India’s mixed doubles badminton team advances to the Syed Modi International final.

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