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TODAY Cricket: Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Day 5 – 07:45 on SS6. Ram Slam T20 Challenge, Sunfoil Dolphins v Bizhub Highveld Lions – 09:45 on SS2; Chevrolet Knights v Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras – 13:45 on SS2; Chevrolet Warriors v The Unlimited Titans – 17:45 on SS2. Football: La Liga, Atletico Madrid v Deportivo – 12:55 on SSM and SS5. Barclays Premier League, Southampton v Man City – 14:30 on SS3, 15:15 on SSM. Indian Super League, Kerala Blasters FC v Chennaiyin FC – 15:20 on SS9. Serie A, Matchday 13: Ac Milan v Udinese – 15:50 on SS5. Bundesliga, Wolfsburg v Borussia Monchengladbach – 16:25 on SS6. Barclays Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur v Everton – 17:30 on SS3, 17:45 on SSM. La Liga, Sevilla v Granada – 17:55 on SS5. Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Dortmund – 18:25 on SS6. Serie A, Juventus v Torino – 18:55 on SS7; Roma v Inter Milan – 21:40 on SS7. La Liga, Matchday 13: Valencia v Barcelona – 21:55 on SSM and SS5. Golf: Sunshine Tour, Lion Of Africa Cape Town Open Day 4 – 12:30 on SS1. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Women: Argentina v Germany – 00:00 on SS6; China v Japan – 19:00 on SS8; England v Germany – 21:30 on SS8. Rugby: Aviva Premiership Rugby, London Irish v Gloucester Rugby – 14:55 on SS8; Newcastle Falcons v Sale Shark – 17:10 on SS1. Tennis: International Premier Tennis League, Manila – UAE Royals v Indian Aces – 10:00 on SS7; Manila Mavericks v Singapore Slammers – 13:30 on SS7.

TOMORROW Cricket: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI – 08:15 on SS2. Football: Indian Super League, FC Goa v North East United FC – 15:20 on SS9. Serie A, Sampdoria v Napoli – 21:55 on SSM and SS5. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Women: Argentina v Australia – 00:00 on SS7.

TUESDAY Football: Indian Super League, Delhi Dynamos FC v Atletico de Kolkata – 15:20 on SS9. Absa Premiership, Orlando Pirates v Maritzburg United – 19:00 on SS4. Barclays Premier League, Leicester City v Liverpool – 21:00 on SS3; Burnley v Newcastle United – 21:30 on SS7; Manchester United v Stoke City – 21:30 on SS5, 21:45 on SSM. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Women: Australia v Germany – 18:00 on SS6; England v Argentina – 20:30 on SS6; China v New Zealand – 23:00 on SS6. Tennis: International Premier Tennis League, Singapore – Teams Tbc 1 – 10:00 on SS6; Teams Tbc 2 – 13:30 on SS6.

WEDNESDAY Cricket: Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI – 10:45 on SS2. Ram Slam T20 Challenge, Chevrolet Knights v Bizhub Highveld Lions – 17:45 on SS6; 19:30 on SS2. Football: Indian Super League, FC Pune City v Mumbai City FC – 15:20 on SS9. Absa Premiership, Bidvest Wits v Kaizer Chiefs – 18:30 on SS4; Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United – 19:00 on SS9. Orange Africa Cup of Nations Draw, Final Draw – 20:00 on SS7. Barclays Premier League, Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur – 21:00 on SS3, 21.45 on SSM; Arsenal v Southampton – 21:30 on SS5; Sunderland v Manchester City – 21:30 on SS6; Everton v Hull City – 22:00 on SS7. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Women: Netherlands v Japan – 01:30 on SS6. Swimming: Fina World Swimming Championships (25m), Day 1 – Heats – 08:30 on SS5 and SSM; Semi-finals and Finals – 16:00 on SS5. Tennis: International Premier Tennis League, Singapore – Teams Tbc 3 – 10:00 on SS6; Teams Tbc 4 – 13:30 on SS6.

THURSDAY Cricket: Australia v India, 1st Test, Day 1 – 01:45 on SS2. Pakistan v New Zealand. 1st T20 – 17:45 on SS2. Football: Indian Super League, Kerala Blasters FC v North East United FC – 15:20 on SS9. Golf: Nedbank Golf Challenge, Day 1 – 09:30 on SS1, 14:00 on M-Net. PGA Tour, Hero World Challenge Day 1 – 21:00 on SS1. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Women: Qf 1 – 18:00 on SS7; Qf 2 – 20:30 on SS7; Qf 3 – 23:00 on SS7. Rugby: European Rugby Challenge Cup, La Rochelle v Exeter Chiefs – 21:40 on SS5. Swimming: Fina World Swimming Championships (25m), Day 2 – Heats – 08:30 on SS5 and SSM; Semi-finals and Finals – 17:00 on SS5 and SSM. Tennis: International Premier Tennis League, Singapore – Teams Tbc 5 – 10:00 on SS6; Tbc 6 – 13:30 on SS6.

FRIDAY Cricket: Australia v India 1st Test, Day 2 – 01:45 on SS2. Pakistan v New Zealand; 2nd T20 – 17:45 on SS7. Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup T20, Proteas v Springboks – 17:45 on SS2. Football: Indian Super League, Chennaiyin FC v FC Goa – 15:20 on SS9. Absa Premiership, Maritzburg United v University Of Pretoria – 19:30 on SS4. Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim – 21:25 on SS7 and SSM. Serie A, Fiorentina v Juventus – 21:40 on SS3. Football League Championship, Fulham v Watford – 21:40 on SS5. Golf: Nedbank Golf Challenge, Day 2 – 09:30 on SS1, 14:00 on M-Net. PGA Tour, Hero World Challenge Day 2 – 21:00 on SS1. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Women: Qf 4 – 01:30 on SS7. Rugby: HSBC Sevens World Series, Emirates Dubai Rugby 7s – South Africa v Portugal – 06:45 on SS6; Wales v Canada – 07:22 on SS6; Fiji v France – 07:44 on SS6; Argentina v Brazil – 08:06 on SS6; Samoa v Scotland – 08:30 on SS6; New Zealand v Japan – 08:52 on SS6; England v USA – 09:14 on SS6; Australia v Kenya – 09:36 on SS6; South Africa v Canada – 10:00 on SS6; Wales v Portugal – 10:22 on SS6; Fiji v Brazil – 10:44 on SS6; Argentina v France – 11:06 on SS6; Samoa v Japan – 11:30 on SS6; New Zealand v Scotland – 11:52 on SS6; England v Kenya – 12:14 on SS6; Australia v USA – 12:36 on SS6; Portugal v Canada – 13:40 on SS6; South Africa v Wales – 14:08 on SS6; France v Brazil – 14:30 on SS6; Fiji v Argentina – 14:52 on SS6; Scotland v Japan – 17:15 on SS6; Samoa v New Zealand – 17:49 on SS6; USA v Kenya – 18:09 on SS6; England v Australia – 18:31 on SS6. European Rugby Champions Cup, Montpellier v Bath Rugby – 21:40 on SS6. Swimming: Fina World Swimming Championships (25m), Day 3 – Heats – 08:30 on SS5 and SSM; semi-finals & finals – 17:00 on SS5.

SATURDAY Cricket: Australia v India 1st Test, day 3 – 01:45 on SS2. Football: Barclays Premier League, Newcastle United v Chelsea – 14:00 on SS3, 14:30 on SSM. Absa Premiership, Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs – 14:30 on SS4. Indian Super League, FC Pune City v Delhi Dynamos FC – 15:20 on SS9. Barclays Premier League, Liverpool v Sunderland – 16:45 on SS3; Stoke City v Arsenal – 16:45 on SSM, 16.55 on SS5; Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace – 16:50 on SS7. Orange Caf Confederation Cup, final: 2nd Leg: Al Ahly v Sewe Sport – 17:55 on SS9. Serie A, Roma v Sassuolo – 18:55 on SS5. Barclays Premier League, Man City v Everton – 19:00 on SS3, 19:15 on SSM. Bundesliga, Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen – 19:25 on SS7. Absa Premiership, Mamelodi Sundowns v Free State Stars – 19:30 on SS4. La Liga, Real Madrid v Celta Vigo – 20:55 on SS5. Golf: Nedbank Golf Challenge, Day 3 – 09:30 on SS1, 14:00 on M-Net. PGA Tour, Hero World Challenge, day 3 – 19:00, SS1. Hockey: Champions Trophy, Men: Australia v England – 08:30 on SS7; Belgium v Pakistan – 10:30 on SS7; Netherlands v Argentina – 14:00 on SS7. Champions Trophy, Women: Semi-final 1 – 21:30 on SS8. Rugby: HSBC Sevens World Series, Emirates Dubai Rugby 7s – Bowl Qf1 – 07:15 on SS6; Bowl Qf2 – 07:52 on SS6; Bowl Qf3 – 08:14 on SS6; Bowl Qf4 – 08:36 on SS6; Cup Qf 1 – 09:00 on SS6; Cup Qf 2 – 09:22 on SS; Cup Qf 3 – 09:44 on SS6; Cup Qf 4 – 10:06 on SS6; Shield Sf1 – 11:30 on SS6; Shield Sf2 – 12:00 on SS6; Bowl Sf1– 12:22 on SS6; Bowl Sf2 – 12:44 on SS6; Plate Sf1 – 14:10 on SS6; Plate Sf2 – 14:33 on SS6; Cup Sf1 – 14:55 on SS6. European Rugby Champions Cup, Sale Sharks v Saracens – 14:55 on SS5. HSBC Sevens World Series, Emirates Dubai Rugby 7s – Cup Sf2 – 15:17 on SS6; Shield Final – 16:10 on SS6; Bowl Final – 16:42 on SS6; Plate Final – 17:10 on SS6; Cup 3rd/4th Place-0ff – 17:40 on SS6; Cup Final – 18:10 on SS6. European Rugby Champions Cup, Munster Rugby v Asm Clermont Auvergne – 19:25 on SS6. Swimming: Fina World Swimming Championships (25m), Day 4 – Heats – 08:30 on SS5 and SSM; Semi-finals & Finals – 17:00 on SS8. Tennis: International Premier Tennis League, Mumbai – Teams Tbc 1 – 12:30 on SS8. THE Durban West Darts Association has a fundraising event at Yellowwood Park Club on the next two Tuesdays (December 2 and 9). All welcome to play in it. * Tanya Thomas and Jeanre Janse van Rensburg won last week’s nominated mixed pairs event for the Don Beaton trophy, beating Buffy Bisschoff and Brian Middleton in the final. The only 180 achiever was Tyrone Jordaan.

Hiking

RAMBLERS Club hikes are at 2pm on Sundays. Confirm with David at 031 266 8602 or 072 615 0559.

December 7: At 2pm we hike to Mpiti Falls from Kloof picnic site, Krantzview Nature Reserve, Kloof Falls Road, Kloof. Reserve entrance fee R20. Confirm with Lawson on 083 716 2086.

* Durban Ramblers hikes are usually at 2pm on Saturdays and 8am on Sundays.

December 7: Hike of 17km along old and in use railway lines starting at 8.30am from outside Botanic Gardens, Mayor’s Walk, Pietermaritzburg, or meet at Union Main Centre, Old Main Road, Pinetown, in time for a 7.30am departure to start venue. Petrol-sharing R50pp. Route goes up Zwartkop Road to Boughton Station to the new tunnel under Hilton and an old historic tunnel near World’s View. Grading strenuous. Confirm with guest hike leader Francois Marais on 083 983 8007 or Marie on 031 705 3122. THE third in the series of seven mini-league tournaments will be held from 8am next Sunday (December 7) at Bird Valley Estate, Pietermaritzburg, and is open to waterskiers of all ages and all levels. If you can slalom ski you are good enough. A fun-filled day for the entire family with numerous prizes to be won. Entry fee is R200 per skier. Details from Travis on 082 945 4969 or e-mail travis@skireflex.co.za or visit www.waterskisa.co.za/skikzn for more information and directions.

Yachting

ENTRIES are invited for the RNYC Christmas Regatta, incorporating the SA Flying Fifteen National Championship Regatta and the 505 BP Trophy will be held offshore Durban on December 13-16. * RNYC Rear Commodore, Rob Samways, has been reappointed as an International Race Officer for the ISAF for the next four years. Ciongratulations, Rob. * Some events to diarise: November 30: PYC Offshore Series 2, Day 1 December 3: RNYC Twilight Sail December 6: PYC Dinghy Series 2, Day 3 December 7: PYC Offshore Series 2, Day 2