Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - A regal Virat Kohli century maintained India's World Cup stanglehold over rivals Pakistan with a 76-run in Adelaide, while South Africa overcame a few nervous moments to beat Zimbabwe by 62 runs in their tournament opener.

SOCCER - Lionel Messi has marked his 300th La Liga appearance with his 31st Barcelona hat-trick as the Catalans moved within a point of Real Madrid at the top of the table with a 5-0 win over Levante.

RUGBY UNION - Waratahs coach Michel Cheika has taken responsibility for botching his team's preparation before their shock 25-13 Super Rugby loss to Western Force, while Melbourne captain Scott Higginbotham has been cited for stamping on All Blacks icon Richie McCaw.

SOCCER - Having taken down Premier League leaders Chelsea in the previous round, third-division team Bradford City continued their remarkable progress in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 over top flight strugglers Sunderland, while holders Arsenal overcame Middlesbrough by the same score.

GOLF - Five birdies in a flawless final-round powered Australia's Andrew Dodt to a one-shot win over home favourite Thongchai Jaidee at the Thailand Classic.

SOCCER - Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe said his side created enough chances to snatch all three points against Adelaide United but was content to take the point from the 1-1 draw which propelled the Glory to the top of the A-League ladder.

GOLF - Victorian teenager Su Oh stormed to an astonishing three-shot win in the Australian Ladies Masters, the 18-year-old reeling off four consecutive birdies on her last four holes to comfortable hold off 2009 champion Katherine Kirk and English pair Florentyna Parker and Charley Hull.


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