England beats Pakistan, wins T20 World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

England beats Pakistan, wins T20 World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes and Sam Curran starred as England edged Pakistan by five wickets to win the Twenty20 World Cup on November 13, 2022 and become cricket’s first dual white-ball champions, holding both the 50 and 20-over titles. Toss news from the MCG 🏟 England have won the toss and opted to bowl in the #T20WorldCupFinal against Pakistan 🏏#PAKvENG | 📝: https://t.co/jOrORwR5v9pic.twitter.com/Ls8KWskVtB — T20 World Cup November 13, 2022 Rashid strikes With forecast rain staying away, England produced disciplined and economical bowling to stymie 2009 champions Pakistan, with Shan Masood’s 38 the top score. Scoreboard Pakistan Innings: Mohammad Rizwan b Sam Curran 15 Babar Azam c and b Adil Rashid 32 Mohammad Haris c Stokes b Adil Rashid 8 Shan Masood c Livingstone b Sam Curran 38 Iftikhar Ahmed c Jos Buttler b Stokes 0 Shadab Khan c Chris Woakes b Chris Jordan 20 Mohammad Nawaz c Livingstone b Sam Curran 5 Mohammad Wasim Jr c Livingstone b Chris Jordan 4 Shaheen Afridi not out 5 Haris Rauf not out 1 Extras: 9 Total: Fall of Wickets: 1-29, 2-45, 3-84, 4-85, 5-121, 6-123, 7-129, 8-131. England bowling: Ben Stokes 4-0-32-1, Chris Woakes 3-0-26-0, Sam Curran 4-0-12-3, Adil Rashid 4-1-22-2, Chris Jordan 4-0-27-2, Liam Livingstone 1-0-16-0. England Innings: Jos Buttler c Rizwan b Haris Rauf 26 Alex Hales b Shaheen Afridi 1 Philip Salt c Iftikhar Ahmed b Haris Rauf 10 Ben Stokes not out 52 Harry Brook c Shaheen Afridi b Shadab Khan 20 Moeen Ali b Mohammad Wasim Jr 19 Liam Livingstone not out 1 Extras: 9 Total: 138 Fall of Wickets: 1-7, 2-32, 3-45, 4-84, 5-132 Pakistan bowling: Shaheen Afridi 2.1-0-13-1, Naseem Shah 4-0-30-0, Haris Rauf 4-0-23-2, Shadab Khan 4-0-20-1, Mohammad Wasim Jr 4-0-38-1, Iftikhar Ahmed 0.5-0-13-0

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From Sanju Samson To Tilak Verma: Top Indian Run-Scorers In T20 Cricket This Year
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From Sanju Samson To Tilak Verma: Top Indian Run-Scorers In T20 Cricket This Year

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India's highest run-scorer in T20Is in 2024: This year has been exceptional for Indian T20 cricket, highlighted by their triumphant victory in ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team, led by senior opener Rohit Sharma, clinched the T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final held in West Indies. Here's a look at the top …

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand
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England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Jacob Bethell and Joe Root made half centuries in a 104-run partnership but both fell before lunch Tuesday as England battled to save the third test against New Zealand on the fourth day. England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand Root was out for 54 after compiling …

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies
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1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies

Hindustan Times  

By Devarchit Varma 1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies Navi Mumbai, Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting here on Sunday. Among those wins …

PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan
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PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa won a bilateral Twenty20 series for the first time in more than two years when it chased down Pakistan’s 206. Opener Reeza Hendricks’ maiden T20 century, 117 off 63 balls, drove the Proteas to 210 for three with three balls to spare. Pakistan’s 206 for five was braced by an equally brilliant unbeaten 98 off 57 by opener …

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead
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England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — England conquered the Wellington gale Sunday to seal a 323 run win over New Zealand on the third day of the second test and to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Joe Root completed his 36th century as England batted for less than 30 minutes in the morning before declaring with a lead of …

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
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Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024 NEW DELHI, - Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction …

England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in first Test, takes 1-0 lead
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England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in first Test, takes 1-0 lead

The Hindu  

Brydon Carse’s exceptional 6-42 helped England dismiss New Zealand for 254, securing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the first Test. England chased down the 104-run target with ease, led by debutant Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 50 off 37 balls and Joe Root’s 23 in his 150th Test. Despite Daryl Mitchell’s valiant 84, New Zealand’s dropped catches and poor fielding proved costly. …

England seal 3-0 T20 series win over South Africa with nine-wicket rout
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England seal 3-0 T20 series win over South Africa with nine-wicket rout

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Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England to victory over South Africa in T20 opener
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Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England to victory over South Africa in T20 opener

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England beaten in T20 thriller as West Indies pull off record chase
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England beaten in T20 thriller as West Indies pull off record chase

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WI vs ENG, 4th T20I: West Indies chases down 219 to beat England by five wickets
1 month, 1 week ago

WI vs ENG, 4th T20I: West Indies chases down 219 to beat England by five wickets

The Hindu  

Shai Hope and Evin Lewis made half-centuries in a rapid 136-run opening stand as the West Indies completed a record run chase to beat England by five wickets Saturday in the fourth Twenty20 international. Hope made 54 from 24 balls and Lewis made 68 from 31 balls, with seven sixes and four fours, in a partnership which lasted only 9.1 …

West Indies vs England: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope’s half centuries lead WI beat ENG in T20 match
1 month, 1 week ago

West Indies vs England: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope’s half centuries lead WI beat ENG in T20 match

Live Mint  

West Indies vs England: Shai Hope and Evin Lewis scored their remarkable half centuries which led to West Indies beat England by five wickets on Saturday in the fourth Twenty20 international. Highlights of West Indies vs England T20 international During the match, West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first. In West Indies' innings, Hope made 54 from …

West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England
1 month, 1 week ago

West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England

Hindustan Times  

West Indies, led by explosive half centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, chased down a target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare to win by five wickets in their T20 international on Saturday. West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England The game was a dead rubber with England having already won the …

West Indies chase down 219 to beat England by 5 wickets in 4th T20
1 month, 1 week ago

West Indies chase down 219 to beat England by 5 wickets in 4th T20

Associated Press  

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — Shai Hope and Evin Lewis made half centuries in a rapid 136-run opening stand as the West Indies completed a record run chase to beat England by five wickets Saturday in the fourth Twenty20 international. Hope made 54 from 24 balls and Lewis made 68 from 31 balls, with seven sixes and four fours, in …

Indian team concludes 2024 T20I journey with stupendous numbers, a look into record-breaking team-effort
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian team concludes 2024 T20I journey with stupendous numbers, a look into record-breaking team-effort

Hindustan Times  

Johannesburg, : Team India capped off 2024 as a T20I superpower, clinching the T20 World Cup trophy and setting multiple records, including a commanding 135-run victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I. Indian team concludes 2024 T20I journey with stupendous numbers, a look into record-breaking team-effort The Men in Blue played five bilateral series this year and emerged victorious …

Sam Curran and Saqib Mahmood star as England secure series against West Indies with two matches to spare
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Curran and Saqib Mahmood star as England secure series against West Indies with two matches to spare

The Independent  

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WI vs ENG, 3rd T20I: England defeats West Indies by three wickets, storms to series win
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WI vs ENG, 3rd T20I: England defeats West Indies by three wickets, storms to series win

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Saqib Mahmood again knocked the top off the West Indies innings to set up England’s three-wicket win in the third Twenty20 international on Thursday which clinched a series victory with two matches remaining. Player of the match Mahmood took 3-17, dismissing Evin Lewis in the first over of the match and returning to dismiss Roston Chase and Shimron …

England wins 3rd T20 against West Indies by 3 wickets to clinch 5-match series
1 month, 1 week ago

England wins 3rd T20 against West Indies by 3 wickets to clinch 5-match series

Hindustan Times  

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — Fast bowler Saqib Mahmood again knocked the top off the West Indies innings to set up England's three-wicket win in the third Twenty20 international on Thursday which clinched a series victory with two matches remaining. England wins 3rd T20 against West Indies by 3 wickets to clinch 5-match series Set 146, England reached its target …

Saqib Mahmood, Sam Curran shine as England register first T20I series win in Caribbean in five years
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Saqib Mahmood, Sam Curran shine as England register first T20I series win in Caribbean in five years

India TV News  

Saqib Mahmood's excellent spell of fast bowling guided England to their first T20I series win over West Indies in the Caribbean in five years as they claimed the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series by three wickets. However, the batting pair of Will Jacks and Sam Curran restored some semblance of order with a 38-run stand for the fourth …

WI vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Buttler shines as England takes 2-0 series lead against West Indies
1 month, 1 week ago

WI vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Buttler shines as England takes 2-0 series lead against West Indies

The Hindu  

England skipper Jos Buttler hammered a superb 83 off 45 balls to steer his side to a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international against West Indies in Barbados on Sunday, with the tourists storming to a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After England strolled to victory in the opening T20 at the Kensington Oval, West Indies’ lower order …

West Indies announce squad for first two T20Is against England
1 month, 2 weeks ago

West Indies announce squad for first two T20Is against England

Hindustan Times  

St John's, : Cricket West Indies announced a 15-man squad for the first two matches of the upcoming T20I series against England, which will take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. West Indies announce squad for first two T20Is against England The West Indies T20I team has been a dominant force at home, remaining unbeaten in four T20 …

WI vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Carty, King centuries propel West Indies to series victory over England
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WI vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Carty, King centuries propel West Indies to series victory over England

The Hindu  

Stunning centuries from Keacy Carty and Brandon King steered West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over England in the third and final One-Day International in Barbados on Wednesday as the hosts sealed the series 2-1. Archer struggled with the ball, however, as Keacy posted his first international ton and King made his third ODI century in a second-wicket partnership of …

England’s new-look ODI team suffer series defeat by West Indies
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

England’s new-look ODI team suffer series defeat by West Indies

The Telegraph  

Here was a young team doing what they had envisaged before the series: not just winning, but also showing a new grasp of the intricacies of the unique rhythms of 50-over cricket. Unfortunately for the England fans lucky enough to be in Barbados, that side were West Indies. A clinical eight-wicket victory at Kensington Oval sealed West Indies’s 2-1 series …

Livingstone's Maiden ODI Century Powers England To 5-Wicket Win Over West Indies in WI vs ENG 2nd ODI
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Livingstone's Maiden ODI Century Powers England To 5-Wicket Win Over West Indies in WI vs ENG 2nd ODI

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Liam Livingstone shines with a century as England secures a 5-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI. Livingstone's unbeaten 124 runs off 85 balls helps England secure a comfortable victory after losing the first ODI. He wins the toss and puts West Indies in to bat first, setting the tone for a dominant batting display. He and Hope …

Liam Livingstone inspire England to series-levelling win in West Indies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liam Livingstone inspire England to series-levelling win in West Indies

The Independent  

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Lewis's Explosion Powers West Indies to Victory in Rain-Affected First ODI
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lewis's Explosion Powers West Indies to Victory in Rain-Affected First ODI

The Hindu  

West Indies dominated the first ODI against England, securing an emphatic eight-wicket win in challenging conditions. Led by the masterful Evin Lewis, the West Indies amassed a formidable 157 runs thanks to eight sixes in his impressive 69-ball innings. Despite England's valiant efforts, they were bowled out for 209 in 45.1 overs, with Lewis being the standout performer for the …

Livingstone and Curran Shine as England Registers 209 in First ODI
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Livingstone and Curran Shine as England Registers 209 in First ODI

Hindustan Times  

England secured a comfortable victory in the first One-Day International against the West Indies, reaching 209 in 46 overs. Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran shared a 72-run partnership, with Livingstone top-scoring with 48 and Curran contributing 37 before being dismissed by left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie. England's bowling attack, led by Roston Chase, proved effective, with Motie taking 4-41 in his …

West Indies crush England by eight wickets in first ODI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

West Indies crush England by eight wickets in first ODI

The Telegraph  

Four new debutants held out the promise of regeneration for England’s one-day international side. Instead, all the new faces only led to the same old result: an eight-wicket defeat to West Indies, which continued England’s abject recent record in the Caribbean. When England visited the region for this year’s T20 World Cup, their limp display sealed the end of Matthew …

England thrashed by Pakistan in Test series decider
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England thrashed by Pakistan in Test series decider

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England up against it in second Test as Pakistan increase lead on Multan turner
2 months, 1 week ago

England up against it in second Test as Pakistan increase lead on Multan turner

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Relentless England demolish Scotland to make T20 World Cup statement
2 months, 1 week ago

Relentless England demolish Scotland to make T20 World Cup statement

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England vs Pakistan PLAYER RATINGS: Who batted like a genius in Multan? Which bowler stood up well to the heat and exhaustion? And who starred with the ball in a terrific comeback after nine months ou
2 months, 1 week ago

England vs Pakistan PLAYER RATINGS: Who batted like a genius in Multan? Which bowler stood up well to the heat and exhaustion? And who starred with the ball in a terrific comeback after nine months ou

Daily Mail  

England secured a record-breaking victory against Pakistan and lead the three-match series 1-0. Harry Brook batted like a genius as he played a key part in England's impressive victory Jamie Smith - 6 Conceded only one bye in Pakistan’s 149-over first innings, but missed a simple stumping. Jamie Smith conceded only one bye in Pakistan's first innings but missed a …

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem

The Independent  

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England v Australia LIVE: Cricket result and reaction as Harry Brook’s men dominate in 186-run win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

England v Australia LIVE: Cricket result and reaction as Harry Brook’s men dominate in 186-run win

The Independent  

Matthew Potts claimed the wicket of Steve Smith England levelled the series to set up a thrilling decider with a 186-run thrashing of Australia in the fourth ODI of the five-match series at Lord’s. Liam Livingstone struck a rapid 62 at the end of England’s innings after rain delayed the start of play, forcing a shortened 39-over match, although the …

England are thrashed by a depleted Australia in first ODI as sparkling unbeaten century from Travis Head puts early dent in home side's white-ball reset
3 months ago

England are thrashed by a depleted Australia in first ODI as sparkling unbeaten century from Travis Head puts early dent in home side's white-ball reset

Daily Mail  

Head, however, put on show as he steered his side to victory with unbeaten 154 The hosts were bowled out for 315, with Duckett making 95 opening the batting England’s one-day reset began with an anti-climactic defeat catalysed by illness-hit Australia’s part-time bowlers. Travis Head’s unbeaten 154, the biggest one-day international score by an Australian in this country, plus 77 …

Liam Livingstone becomes ICC's No.1 ranked T20I all-rounder after heroics vs AUS
3 months, 1 week ago

Liam Livingstone becomes ICC's No.1 ranked T20I all-rounder after heroics vs AUS

India Today  

England's Liam Livingstone jumps to the top spot in the latest ICC Men's T20I all-rounder rankings. Meanwhile, Travis Head continued to remain at the top spot of the ICC Men's T20I batters rankings with 881 points. Adam Zampa also rose one position to reach the 6th position in T20I bowling rankings, with England's Adil Rashid strengthening his position at the …

England add another famous chase to the list: Top 5 highest successful run-chases by England in T20Is
3 months, 1 week ago

England add another famous chase to the list: Top 5 highest successful run-chases by England in T20Is

Hindustan Times  

England gunned down a stiff target of 194 to level their ongoing T20I series against Australia, spearheaded by Liam Livingstone, as the hosts reached their target with an over to spare in Cardiff. This chase ranked among England’s most successful in T20 cricket, placing them in the top five of their highest completed second-innings scores in a winning cause. England …

Livingstone whacks England to a series-tying T20 win over Australia
3 months, 1 week ago

Livingstone whacks England to a series-tying T20 win over Australia

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell shared 90 runs off 47 balls to lead England to a Twenty20 series-tying win over Australia at Sophia Gardens on Friday. Set 194 to win, England slipped to 79-3 when Phil Salt walked into an apparent trap laid by fellow stand-in captain Travis Head, holing out to Matthew Short, but Livingstone and …

Swashbuckling Travis Head leads Australia to opening T20 win over England
3 months, 1 week ago

Swashbuckling Travis Head leads Australia to opening T20 win over England

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England vs Australia T20Is: Top 5 highest totals in their rivalry history
3 months, 1 week ago

England vs Australia T20Is: Top 5 highest totals in their rivalry history

Hindustan Times  

As England gears up to host their old rivals Australia in an upcoming T20I series, fans are eagerly anticipating another round of thrilling matches. Here’s a look at the top 5 highest innings totals in England vs Australia T20I history—a record that Phil Salt and Jake Fraser-McGurk, among others, will be eager to challenge in the upcoming series. England: 221/5, …

England vs Australia T20, ODI series: Full schedule, squads, match timings, streaming - all you need to know
3 months, 2 weeks ago

England vs Australia T20, ODI series: Full schedule, squads, match timings, streaming - all you need to know

India TV News  

England will take on Australia in an elaborate white-ball assignment featuring three T20Is and five ODIs. England will be without their regular skipper Jos Buttler in the T20Is, with Phil Salt set to stand in for him. Full Schedule T20Is 1st T20I - September 11 - Rose Bowl, Southampton 2nd T20I - September 13 - Sofia Gardens, Cardiff 3rd T20I …

England suffer EMBARRASSING defeat by Sri Lanka by eight wickets thanks to Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century - as hosts' 100% summer record ends
3 months, 2 weeks ago

England suffer EMBARRASSING defeat by Sri Lanka by eight wickets thanks to Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century - as hosts' 100% summer record ends

Daily Mail  

As Pathum Nissanka cut Shoaib Bashir for four to put the seal on a brilliant century and a stirring Sri Lankan win, it was hard to avoid the thought that England’s Test summer might be remembered, above all, for the one that got away. England succumbed to a hugely embarrassing defeat against Sri Lanka at The Oval as the visitors …

Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219

Associated Press  

LONDON — Sri Lanka was on course for a series-closing victory over England after reaching 94-1 in its chase of 219 to win the third test at The Oval on Sunday. After skittling England for 156, Sri Lanka seized control late on Day 3 as Pathum Nissanka played beautifully for 53 not out and was enjoying a 55-run partnership with …

Travis Head smashes Australia to record-breaking Scotland victory in opening T20
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Travis Head smashes Australia to record-breaking Scotland victory in opening T20

The Independent  

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England clinches series against Sri Lanka as Atkinson has another match to remember at Lord’s
3 months, 3 weeks ago

England clinches series against Sri Lanka as Atkinson has another match to remember at Lord’s

Associated Press  

LONDON — England clinched the series against Sri Lanka by winning the second test on Sunday on the back of a five-wicket haul by Gus Atkinson that put him on the honours board at Lord’s once again. England dismissed Sri Lanka for 292 in its second innings to seal a 190-run win just after tea on Day 4 at the …

England on track to win series against Sri Lanka by dominating second test after Atkinson century
3 months, 3 weeks ago

England on track to win series against Sri Lanka by dominating second test after Atkinson century

Associated Press  

LONDON — England moved into a powerful position to win the series against Sri Lanka by taking a stranglehold on the second test at Lord’s after an unlikely century by fast bowler Gus Atkinson and another batting collapse by the tourists on Friday. After Atkinson’s entertaining 118 off 115 balls led England to 427 all out, Sri Lanka was skittled …

West Indies beat South Africa by 8 wickets in 3rd T20, sweep series 3-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

West Indies beat South Africa by 8 wickets in 3rd T20, sweep series 3-0

The Hindu  

Nicholas Pooran blasted 35 runs from 13 balls to lead the West Indies to an eight-wicket win over South Africa in the rain-shortened third Twenty20 cricket international, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Rain delayed the start of play by an hour and returned in the fifth over of the South Africa innings, reducing the match to 13 overs per innings. …

West Indies wins 2nd T20 to secure a series victory after South Africa stumbles in run chase
3 months, 4 weeks ago

West Indies wins 2nd T20 to secure a series victory after South Africa stumbles in run chase

Associated Press  

TAROUBA, Trinidad — West Indies smashed 13 sixes in its innings to beat South Africa by 30 runs on Sunday and secure the Twenty20 international series with a game to spare. South Africa was all out for 149 with two balls remaining despite a strong start of 57-0 after just four overs. West Indies was unchanged from the team that …

England takes first-innings lead over Sri Lanka thanks to unbeaten 72 by Jamie Smith in first test
4 months ago

England takes first-innings lead over Sri Lanka thanks to unbeaten 72 by Jamie Smith in first test

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith pushed England into a 23-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka in the first test on Thursday by hitting 72 not out as his team reached 259-6 before play ended early on a weather-affected Day 2 at Old Trafford. Replying to the Sri Lankans’ 236 all out, England also had 56 from Harry Brook and …

India bowlers seal T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka with Super Over victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India bowlers seal T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka with Super Over victory

Associated Press  

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — Off-spinner Washington Sundar took two wickets in the opening four balls of the Super Over as India beat Sri Lanka in the third T20 to sweep the three-match series 3-0 on Tuesday. Sundar’s double strike dismissed Sri Lanka for 2-2, and India scored 4-0 after skipper Suryakumar Yadav hit a four off the first ball of …

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