South Africa complete 3-0 ODI sweep of Namibia with 9-wicket win

South Africa seal 3-0 ODI series sweep vs Namibia

South Africa completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Namibia with a commanding nine-wicket victory at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday, finishing the chase of 157 in just 21.3 overs. Bjorn Fortuin claimed 4/33 to bowl out the hosts for 156, and an opening stand of 150 between Jordan Hermann (77 off 59 balls) and Connor Esterhuizen (68 not out off 68 balls) made light work of the target. The result extended South Africa's series dominance to three wins by increasingly emphatic margins: 99 runs (DLS), 157 runs, and nine wickets. Hermann was named Player of the Series for 247 runs across the three matches.

Source updated - 2026-09-13

England Complete 3-0 Test Series Whitewash Over Pakistan

England Sweep Pakistan 3-0 in Test Series

England defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets at Edgbaston on September 12 to complete a 3-0 Test series whitewash. Chasing a target with Joe Root and Jordan Cox both hitting unbeaten fifties England cruised to victory by lunch on the fourth day. Pakistan's Razaullah gave brief late hope with a 63-ball 81 including nine sixes in the second innings but it was too little too late. Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Series after taking 21 wickets at an average of 8.76 across all three Tests.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

Ollie Robinson Takes 21 Wickets at 8.76 Avg in England-Pakistan Series

Robinson Named Player of Series After 21-Wicket Haul

Ollie Robinson produced one of the most dominant pace bowling performances in a home England Test series against Pakistan finishing with 21 wickets at a series average of 8.76 and an economy rate of 2.04. In the third Test at Edgbaston he struck twice in the opening over of Pakistan's second innings reducing them to 0 for 2 and sealing England's series control. He also contributed a half-century with the bat in England's first innings total of 453. Robinson was named both Player of the Match (shared with Dan Lawrence) and Player of the Series.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

England Beat Pakistan by 8 Wickets to Seal 3-0 Test Series Sweep

England sweep Pakistan 3-0 with Root catch record

England completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan at Edgbaston on September 12, winning the 3rd Test by 8 wickets (ENG 453 & 130/2; PAK 133 & 449). Joe Root and Jordan Cox each scored unbeaten half-centuries to chase down a 130-run target before lunch on Day 4. During Pakistan's second innings on September 10, Root took his 220th catch as a fielder, breaking Steve Smith's all-time record of 219 for non-wicketkeepers in Test cricket. Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Series for England, taking 21 wickets across the three matches.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

Joe Root Breaks All-Time Test Catches Record at Edgbaston

Joe Root Sets Test Fielding Record With 220th Catch

England captain Joe Root became the most successful fielder in Test cricket history on September 10, 2026, taking his 220th catch as a non-wicketkeeper during the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, surpassing Australia's Steve Smith who held the record at 219. The record-breaking catch — taken sharply at first slip off Ollie Robinson's bowling — dismissed Abdullah Shafique for a three-ball duck at the start of Pakistan's second innings. England led by 320 runs at the time, having posted 453 in their first innings to Pakistan's 133. Robinson's 21st wicket of the series accompanied Root's historic moment.

Source updated - 2026-09-10

East Zone Win Duleep Trophy 2026 Final on First-Innings Lead

East Zone Clinch Duleep Trophy After 13-Year Wait

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone on first-innings lead at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, concluding on September 10. Captain Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with 270, while Kumar Kushagra added a century (101) and Md Kounain Quraishi scored an unbeaten 116 in the second innings. East Zone posted 708 in their first innings to build a 372-run lead over South Zone's 336, a lead sufficient to clinch the title by first-innings rules. The win ended East Zone's 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy — their third title overall. Kishan was named Player of the Match with 350 runs across the game.

Source updated - 2026-09-10

Jordan Hermann Scores 150 on ODI Debut for South Africa

Hermann Equals All-Time ODI Debut Scoring Record

Opening batter Jordan Hermann scored 150 off 126 balls on his ODI debut for South Africa against Namibia in Windhoek on September 9, equalling the all-time record for the highest individual score on ODI debut. His innings featured 17 fours and three sixes. Hermann shared a 190-run second-wicket partnership with Tony de Zorzi (72) after South Africa lost an early wicket, stabilising the innings from 27-1. He became only the second batter in history — alongside teammate Matthew Breetzke (also 150) — to reach that mark on debut. South Africa posted 348/6 and won by 99 runs (DLS method). Final score: South Africa 348/6; Namibia 162/8 (31 overs).

Source updated - 2026-09-09

Josh Tongue Takes 4-42 as Pakistan Collapse for 133 in 3rd Test

Tongue 4-42 Leads England Demolition of Pakistan at Edgbaston

England bowled Pakistan out for 133 in just 33.5 overs on Day 1 of the third Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham — Pakistan's second lowest score at the ground in Tests. Josh Tongue led the attack with 4-42, with Ollie Robinson (3-15) and Jofra Archer (3-25) sharing the remaining wickets. England's pace quartet took all ten wickets, the 17th time England's seamers have claimed all opposition wickets against Pakistan in a Test innings. England closed Day 1 at 156-4, a lead of 23, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 52. England had already won the three-match series 2-0.

Source updated - 2026-09-09

England vs Pakistan 3rd Test Begins at Edgbaston with Three Debutants

PAK Include Three Debutants in Final England Test

The third and final Test between England and Pakistan began Wednesday at Edgbaston in Birmingham, with England already holding an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Pakistan, trailing the series and facing the prospect of a clean sweep, introduced three Test debutants — Azan Awais, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, and Razaullah — after seven touring players were sent home following their heavy defeats. England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field, with Pakistan reduced to 70/6 in the first session. The match is also part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship.

Source updated - 2026-09-09

Ishan Kishan Scores 270 as East Zone Posts 708 in Duleep Trophy Final

Kishan 270 Powers East Zone to 708 in Duleep Final

Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent 270 on a Chepauk surface as East Zone posted a mammoth 708 in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone. East Zone were bowled out off the very last ball when Mukesh Kumar chipped a return catch, completing the innings. Kishan faced 334 deliveries, hitting 30 fours and seven sixes, before being dismissed, walking off to a standing ovation. The innings fell just short of matching only the third batter in Duleep Trophy history after Raman Lamba and Gagan Khoda to reach a triple century. After Day 3, South Zone trail East Zone by 466 runs on first innings at 242/6, with the match still live.

Source updated - 2026-09-08

South Africa Win Namibia T20I Tri-Series with 48-Run Victory over Zimbabwe

South Africa Clinch T20I Tri-Series Title in Windhoek

South Africa claimed the 2026 Namibia T20I Tri-Series title by defeating Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on September 6. Batting first, South Africa posted 205/5 with Connor Esterhuizen and Jordan Hermann building an 84-run opening stand despite the absence of injured top-scorers Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Andile Simelane. Zimbabwe were bowled out in the 18th over for 157, losing four wickets inside the first four overs of the powerplay. It was South Africa's third victory over Zimbabwe in eight days, winning by margins of seven wickets, 43 runs, and 48 runs respectively. The tri-series was also a preparatory platform for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Source updated - 2026-09-06

South Africa vs Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Final

SA vs ZIM T20I Tri-Series final underway

Source updated - 2026-09-06

Pretorius Becomes Youngest Full-Member T20I Centurion

Pretorius breaks youngest T20I century record

Source updated - 2026-09-04

Dasun Shanaka sets fastest CPL century record; Patriots beat Kings by 137 runs

Shanaka Fastest CPL Ton; Patriots Win by 137 Runs

Dasun Shanaka smashed the fastest century in Caribbean Premier League history — a 39-ball hundred — as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots posted 235/4 before bowling St Lucia Kings out for 98 to win by 137 runs at Warner Park, Basseterre. Shanaka finished unbeaten on 121* after arriving at the crease in the 10th over with the score at 89/2, with Andre Fletcher contributing 64. Jeremiah Louis then took 5/10 in just 2.5 overs for his maiden T20 five-wicket haul. The victory boosted the Patriots' net run rate from -0.547 to +0.593, keeping their playoff hopes alive in CPL 2026.

Source updated - 2026-09-03

Issy Wong maiden 5-fer seals England Women ODI series win over Ireland Women

Wong 5/33 Seals England Women ODI Series 2-0

Issy Wong claimed a maiden five-wicket haul (5/33) in the 2nd ODI at Derby to bowl Ireland Women out for 165, after which England Women chased down the target in only 23 overs to win by six wickets and clinch the three-match series 2-0 with one ODI still remaining. Wong, handed the new ball in the absence of Lauren Bell, dismissed Ireland captain Gaby Lewis by bowling her and ran through the lower-middle order. Mady Villiers and Tilly Corteen-Coleman each took two wickets as part of a sharp collective bowling display. The result forms part of the 2025-2029 ICC Women's Championship.

Source updated - 2026-09-04

Tilak Varma 116-Star and 51-Not-Out Steer South Zone to Duleep Final

Tilak Varma Match-Shaping Display Sends South to Duleep Final

Tilak Varma scored 116 not out in the first innings and followed up with an unbeaten 51 to steer South Zone to a seven-wicket win over North Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final, played August 30 to September 2, 2026, in Bengaluru. Chasing 181, South Zone won on the final day with an 80-run unbroken partnership as Tilak hit the winning runs. South Zone will face East Zone — captained by Ishan Kishan — in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting September 6. India internationals including Siraj and Padikkal have joined South's squad for the final.

Source updated - 2026-09-04

Pretorius Career-Best 94 Powers SA to Namibia T20I Tri-Series Final

Pretorius 94 Books SA Tri-Series Final Spot

Lhuan-dre Pretorius struck a career-best 94 off 51 balls — including 12 fours and three sixes — to anchor South Africa to 185/7 against Zimbabwe in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek. Pretorius narrowly missed a maiden T20I century before falling in the 19th over. Zimbabwe were then bowled out for 142 in 17.4 overs as Bjorn Fortuin took 4/24 and Duan Jansen added 3/21 in a 43-run South Africa win. The result confirmed South Africa's place in the tri-series final and effectively ended Zimbabwe's hopes of progressing.

Source updated - 2026-09-01

Bouchier Century Powers England to Record ODI Chase Against Ireland

Bouchier 104 Sets England ODI Chase Record

Maia Bouchier scored 104 off 95 balls to power England Women to their highest-ever successful ODI run-chase — 282 — against Ireland Women in the first ODI of a three-match series at Grace Road in Leicester. Sophia Dunkley contributed a rapid 73 off 61 balls and the duo shared a 143-run opening stand off just 118 balls. England reached 283/4 in 38.1 overs to win by six wickets. The performance was particularly notable given that five regular starters including Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont were absent from the squad.

Source updated - 2026-09-01

PCB Sacks Seven Players and Head Coach Mid-Series in England

Pakistan Axe Seven Players and Coach Mid-England Tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board released seven players — including Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Agha — and sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul after Pakistan's 2-0 series defeat in England as of September 1, 2026. Five uncapped replacements were called up for the third Test beginning September 9 in Birmingham. The decision drew widespread criticism from Pakistan cricket legends, who called it unprecedented and counterproductive. White-ball coach Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke will take charge for the final Test.

Source updated - 2026-09-01

England Beat Pakistan by 194 Runs at Lord's to Clinch Series 2-0

England Win Lord's Test to Clinch Series

England beat Pakistan by 194 runs on Day 4 of the second Test at Lord's, sealing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series — their first Test series win since December 2024. Ollie Robinson was Player of the Match, finishing with match figures of 8 for 35 in 27 overs, including 4 for 24 in Pakistan's second innings. Jofra Archer took five wickets across the match in support. Pakistan, set 389 to win, were bowled out for 194 with a session to spare, with only Saud Shakeel's 97 offering resistance.

Source updated - 2026-08-30

England Win 2nd Test by 194 Runs to Clinch Series vs. Pakistan

England Clinch Pakistan Test Series 2-0 at Lord's

England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's on August 27–30, 2026, clinching the three-match series 2-0 with one match remaining. Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match after taking 4/11 and 4/24 across both innings. Pakistan failed to score 200 in any of their four innings across the two Tests, and the result marked Pakistan's 10th defeat in their last 11 away Test matches. England secured their first Test series win since December 2024.

Source updated - 2026-08-30

England Beat Pakistan by 194 Runs at Lord's to Win Test Series

England Win Test Series vs Pakistan at Lord's

England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's on August 30 to clinch the three-match series 2-0 with one Test remaining. Pakistan were bowled out for 194 chasing a target of 389, falling about 45 minutes after tea on Day 4. The series victory is England's first Test series win since December 2024. The result is also significant for the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship standings. England's bowlers were decisive in dismissing Pakistan's batting lineup, with Ollie Robinson among the key wicket-takers in the decisive innings.

Source updated - 2026-08-30

England Lead Pakistan by 357 Runs After Rain-Affected Day 3 at Lord's

Lawrence 50* Gives England 357-Run Lead vs Pakistan

In the 2nd Test of Pakistan's tour of England at Lord's, Dan Lawrence batted unbeaten on 50 through difficult, rain-interrupted conditions to push England's second-innings total to 177 for 7, giving the hosts a 357-run lead. Pakistan had been bowled out for just 110 in their first innings on Day 2. Mohammad Abbas took 3 for 48 to make life challenging for England's lower order, but Lawrence's resilience left Pakistan facing a daunting fourth-innings target. Play was curtailed multiple times by rain and bad light on Day 3, leaving Day 4 as the key session with England well-placed to press for a series win.

Source updated - 2026-08-29

Robinson and Archer Bowl Pakistan Out for 110 in 2nd Test at Lord's

Robinson 4/11 & Archer 3/26 Skittle Pakistan at Lord's

England took a commanding 261-run lead over Pakistan by the end of day two of the second Test at Lord's, after Ollie Robinson (4-11 in 13 overs, including six maidens) and Jofra Archer (3-26) combined to bowl Pakistan out for just 110 in their first innings — a deficit of 180 runs. Thirteen wickets fell on the day in total, with Azan Awais top-scoring for Pakistan with a gritty 46. England, who made 290 in their first innings, reached 81/3 in their second innings by the close of play with Emilio Gay unbeaten on 30. Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq was unable to bat after straining a calf while fielding.

Source updated - 2026-08-28

Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 Opens in Dubai; Thailand Beat Hong Kong

Women's T20 Asia Cup Begins With Thailand's 6-Run Win

The 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup — the tenth edition of the tournament — got underway on August 28 in Dubai, with Thailand Women defeating Hong Kong Women by 6 runs (120/9 to 114/7) in the Group A opener at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Eight nations are divided into two groups, with India and Pakistan in Group A and defending champions Sri Lanka in Group B. The marquee India vs. Pakistan group clash is scheduled for September 5. The final is set for September 13. Indonesia are tournament debutants in Group B.

Source updated - 2026-08-28

Sonal Dinusha 133* Saves Sri Lanka in Colombo Test

Dinusha's defiant 133* earns Sri Lanka epic draw

Sri Lanka scored 290 and 429/9d in reply to India's 503/9d to earn a match draw in the 2nd Test at Colombo (SSC). Sonal Dinusha scored 103 in the first innings and an unbeaten 133 in the second — his third hundred in four Test innings — battering 426 balls across the match in just his fifth Test appearance. His marathon knock with lower-order support prevented India from completing what would have been a series-clinching innings win. India won the series 1-0 but Sri Lanka claimed a famous draw on Day 5.

Source updated - 2026-08-27

LASK Complete Extraordinary 5-1 AET Comeback to Reach UCL League Phase

LASK Overturn 3-0 Celtic First-Leg Deficit

LASK staged one of the most dramatic reversals in recent UEFA Champions League qualifying history, defeating Celtic 5-1 after extra time in the play-off second leg at home to advance on aggregate despite losing 0-3 in the first leg in Glasgow. Celtic opened the scoring again early in the second leg, but LASK scored four goals to draw level and force extra time before completing the 5-4 aggregate victory. The Austrian club advanced to the 2026-27 UCL league phase, with Celtic dropping into the Europa League.

Source updated - 2026-08-25

India 503/9d vs Sri Lanka — Jurel Century Sets Up Series-Clinching Position

Jurel Century Powers India to 503/9d in 2nd Test

India declared on 503 for 9 in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel scoring a century to anchor the innings after Rishabh Pant retired hurt. Sri Lanka followed on in their first innings and, by Day 4, were in their second innings trailing India by around 59 to 145 runs at various session points. India lead the two-match series 1-0 having won the 1st Test in Galle by 165 runs. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar shared the bulk of India's wickets in Sri Lanka's first innings of 290.

Source updated - 2026-08-26

India Post 503/9 Declared vs Sri Lanka in Colombo 2nd Test

Jurel century puts India in dominant position in 2nd Test

India declared on 503 for 9 in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel scoring a century from the No. 7 position — only the second Indian to do so on Sri Lankan soil after Hardik Pandya in 2017. India resumed their overnight score of 300/5 on Day 2 before declaring, leaving Sri Lanka facing a deficit of 503 runs; the hosts ended Day 2 at 8 for 2 after losing two quick wickets in fading light. As of the scan time on Day 3, Sri Lanka were 105/3, still trailing by 398 runs. The match is part of a 2-Test series with India looking to complete a series win.

Source updated - 2026-08-25

Mitchell Starc 10-for-51 Seals AUS vs BAN 2nd Test in Two Days

Starc 10-Wicket Haul Ends Bangladesh Test in Under Two Days

Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the 2nd Test at Mackay in under two days, making it the second-shortest Test ever played on Australian soil. Mitchell Starc claimed his fourth career 10-wicket haul, finishing with 10 for 51 (6/12 in the first innings and 4/39 in the second), earning Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours. Bangladesh was dismissed for 64 and 95 — the first time in their Test history they were bowled out for under 100 in both innings of a single match. Australia won with a score of 210, levelling the two-match series 1-1.

Source updated - 2026-08-23

Mitchell Starc 10-Wicket Haul Ends Australia vs Bangladesh Test in Two Days

Starc's 10 wickets produce second-shortest Test in Australian history

Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets for 51 runs (6/12 and 4/39) as Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in just two days in the 2nd Test at Mackay, leveling the series 1-1. The match became the second-shortest Test ever played on Australian soil, and Bangladesh became the first team in Test history to be bowled out under 100 in both innings of the same match (64 and 95). Starc's haul was his fourth career 10-wicket match performance in Tests, and on day one his 6/12 saw him pass Dale Steyn's 439 Test wickets. Australia bounced back from their historic loss in Darwin in the first Test, where Bangladesh had won by nine wickets.

Source updated - 2026-08-23

Starc 10-Wicket Haul Levels AUS vs BAN Series in Two Days

Starc 10 Wickets Clinches Series Tie for Australia

Mitchell Starc claimed a 10-wicket match haul (6/12 and 4/39) as Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs inside just two days at Mackay's Harrup Park on August 22–23. Bangladesh were dismissed for 64 and 95 in their two innings — the first time they were bowled out for under 100 in both innings of a Test — while Australia posted 210. Starc's opening-day spell of 6/12 included five wickets in just 22 deliveries, moving him past Dale Steyn into 10th on the all-time Test wicket list with 441 dismissals. It was Starc's fourth career 10-wicket Test match haul. The result tied the two-match series 1-1 after Bangladesh's historic 9-wicket win in Darwin.

Source updated - 2026-08-23

Starc Passes Steyn on All-Time Test Wicket List

Starc Surpasses Steyn for 10th All-Time Test Wickets

During his 6/12 first-innings haul against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Mackay on August 22, Mitchell Starc passed South Africa's Dale Steyn (439 wickets) to move into 10th place on the all-time Test wicket list with 441 dismissals. Starc completed a five-wicket haul in just 22 deliveries, the fifth-fastest such spell in Test history. He struck with the very first ball of the match, dismissing opener Shadman Islam caught at slip — the fourth time in his career he has taken a wicket with the first delivery of a Test. Australia went on to win by an innings and 51 runs, with Starc finishing with 10 wickets for the match.

Source updated - 2026-08-22

England Beat Pakistan by Innings and 103 Runs Inside Three Days

England Thrash Pakistan Inside Three Days at Headingley

England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley, with Joe Root winning his first match back as permanent Test captain. Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in their first innings and then dismissed for 135 in their second, while England made 409 in their only knock. Jofra Archer (3-50) struck twice early in the second innings to leave Pakistan 13-2, and Josh Tongue (3-43) and Ollie Robinson (3-29) each claimed three wickets to complete a dominant England bowling performance. The result gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series heading into the second Test at Lord's.

Source updated - 2026-08-21

St Lucia Kings Beat Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026 Match 13

St Lucia Kings Win Pivotal CPL T20 Clash

St Lucia Kings defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by 6 wickets in Match 13 of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet. The Kingsmen posted 169/9 in their 20 overs but the Kings successfully chased the target of 170, finishing on 171/4 with 10 balls to spare in 18.2 overs. The result came in a pivotal mid-tournament match with both teams previously tied on four points in the standings. The Kings were led by captain Roston Chase who leads the tournament in both runs (225) and wickets (14) through ten matches.

Source updated - 2026-08-21

St Kitts vs Antigua CPL Match 12 Ends in Last-Over Thriller

Falcons Chase Down 188 in Last Over CPL Thriller

In CPL 2026 Match 12 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons successfully chased a target of 188 set by the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (187/6 in 20 overs), finishing on 191/7 from 19.3 overs to win by 3 wickets with 3 balls remaining. Dasun Shanaka top-scored for the Patriots with 49 off 17 balls, while Evin Lewis led the Falcons chase with 48 off 38 balls and Hasan Nawaz contributed 33. Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers each took 2 wickets for St Kitts in the run-chase but could not prevent the narrow defeat. The result moved Antigua and Barbuda Falcons off the bottom of the CPL standings.

Source updated - 2026-08-21

Sam Curran Ruled Out for English Summer; Will Jacks Has Appendix Removed

Curran and Jacks Both Ruled Out for England vs Pakistan Series

England allrounder Sam Curran was ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 home season on August 20 after undergoing surgery for a groin injury, ending his bid for a Test recall that selector Marcus North had mooted as a replacement for the recently retired Ben Stokes. Curran had not played Test cricket since 2021 and had been seriously considered for the third Test of the ongoing Pakistan series. Separately, Surrey and England allrounder Will Jacks underwent an emergency appendectomy and will also miss the ongoing Pakistan Test series, though he may be assessed for the later Sri Lanka white-ball series. The dual absences leave England short of allround options with the Lord's Test against Pakistan starting August 27.

Source updated - 2026-08-20

Manav Suthar 10-Wicket Haul Seals India Win in 600th Test

Suthar Ten-Wicket Haul Wins Galle Test for India

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with match figures of 10 wickets (4-76 and 6-55) in just his second Test appearance, becoming the youngest Indian to claim a 10-wicket haul on away soil. India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle — the hosts were bowled out for 206 chasing 372, with Suthar taking four wickets in 10 balls after lunch on Day 5. Suthar is only the fourth Indian to take a 10-wicket haul within his first two Tests, alongside Hirwani, Sivaramakrishnan, and Axar Patel. India lead the two-match WTC series 1-0.

Source updated - 2026-08-19

Suthar Takes 10-Wicket Haul as India Win 600th Test

Suthar's 10 Wickets Power India to 165-Run Win in Galle

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed a 10-wicket match haul (4/76 and 6/55) in only his second Test match, powering India to a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 1st Test at Galle on August 19. Chasing 372, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 in 77.4 overs as Suthar ripped through their second-innings batting order, completing his maiden 10-wicket haul in Test cricket with career figures of 17 wickets in just two Tests at an average of 11.35. The win also held historic significance: it was India's 600th Test match, making them the first Asian nation and only the third team after England and Australia to reach the landmark. India lead the two-match series 1-0. Final scores: India 462 & 193; Sri Lanka 284 & 206.

Source updated - 2026-08-19

Robinson and Tongue Share Ten Wickets on Day 1 of England–Pakistan Test

England Bowlers Share Ten Wickets to Dismiss Pakistan for 171

Ollie Robinson claimed his fifth Test five-wicket haul (5-51) and Josh Tongue took 5-46 as England dismissed Pakistan for just 171 on the first day of the 1st Test at Headingley. Pakistan's last eight wickets fell for 74 runs after a 91-run stand between Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq was the only notable resistance. England closed Day 1 at 112 for 2, trailing by 59 runs with eight second-innings wickets in hand. The match is part of the WTC 2025-27 cycle and marks Joe Root's return as England captain.

Source updated - 2026-08-19

Jadeja Reaches 350 Test Wickets — Fourth Player Ever with 4000 Runs and 350 Wickets

Jadeja 350 Test Wickets — Enters All-Time Elite All-Rounder Club

Ravindra Jadeja became the fifth Indian bowler and the first Indian left-arm bowler to take 350 wickets in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle International Stadium. Jadeja finished with 3/57 in the innings, taking his milestone wicket by dismissing Keshara Nuwantha for 2. The feat also made him only the fourth player in Test history — after Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori — to combine 4,000-plus Test runs with 350-plus Test wickets. India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a commanding 178-run first-innings lead.

Source updated - 2026-08-17

Babar Azam Finger Injury Puts First Test vs England Availability in Doubt

Babar Azam Doubtful for Pakistan vs England First Test

Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains doubtful for the first Test against England at Headingley beginning August 19 after aggravating a right-hand finger injury first sustained during the second Test vs the West Indies. He was struck again on the same finger during a warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI in Beckenham last week. Babar returned to limited practice at Headingley on August 17 but a final medical clearance call was still pending on match day. Saud Shakeel and Awais Zafar are the likely cover options if he is ruled out.

Source updated - 2026-08-18

Bangladesh Win First-Ever Test on Australian Soil

Bangladesh Beat Australia by 9 Wickets in Darwin

Bangladesh sealed a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the 1st Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, completing a result described as arguably Test cricket's greatest upset. Bangladesh posted 426 in reply to Australia's 198, with Tanzid Hasan scoring a century, before bowling Australia out for 284 in the second innings. Hasan Mahmud was named Player of the Match for figures of 6/55 and 3/56, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz took a five-wicket haul. Bangladesh required only 57 runs to win and reached the target for the loss of one wicket. The victory is Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil and only their second against Australia in all of Test history.

Source updated - 2026-08-16

Bangladesh Beat Australia by 9 Wickets in Darwin Test

Bangladesh Win First-Ever Test on Australian Soil

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the 1st Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin (August 13–16), completing one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket history. Hasan Mahmud took 6/55 and 3/56 to win Player of the Match, while Tanzid Hasan (101) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (84) anchored Bangladesh's first-innings total of 426. Australia were bowled out for 198 and 284, with Cameron Green's maiden home Test century (104) the lone bright spot. Bangladesh chased 57 runs to win in 14.2 overs, sealing their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil in only their third attempt there, and their first Test in Australia in 23 years.

Source updated - 2026-08-16

India play their 600th Test vs Sri Lanka in Galle on Independence Day

India reach 600 Tests milestone on Independence Day at Galle

India became only the third team in history after England and Australia to play 600 Test matches when Shubman Gill led the side out against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle International Stadium on August 15 coinciding with India's 80th Independence Day. Gill won the toss and elected to bat first with India fielding a largely unchanged XI and Devdutt Padikkal replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan. Galle also reached its own landmark on the same day becoming the first venue in Asia to host 50 Test matches. India entered the match with 186 wins 188 losses 224 draws and one tie across their first 599 Tests.

Source updated - 2026-08-15

Babar Azam retires hurt in England warm-up ahead of Test series

Babar Azam hit on hand in Pakistan England tour match

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam retired hurt on five after being struck on the right hand during the second day of a three-day warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. The PCB confirmed the decision was precautionary and that Babar would take part in Pakistan's training session at Headingley on August 17 two days before the first Test against England. The first Test of a three-match series begins at Headingley in Leeds on August 19 as part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Pakistan's fitness situation will be closely monitored as their captain's availability for the opener remains uncertain.

Source updated - 2026-08-14

The Hundred Men's Eliminator: Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds by 20 runs

Walter and Tongue fire Super Giants into Hundred final

Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds by 20 runs in The Hundred Men's Eliminator at The Oval on August 14 to advance to the final at Lord's on August 16. Opener Paul Walter scored 80 off 46 balls and combined with Heinrich Klaasen for a 114-run partnership including 13 sixes as the Super Giants posted 186-4 from their 100 balls. England seamer Josh Tongue then took 4-26 to dismantle the Sunrisers top order and restrict them to 166-7 despite Harry Brook scoring 49 and Ryan Rickelton an unbeaten 54. Super Giants will face Trent Rockets in the Lord's final.

Source updated - 2026-08-14

Tanzid Hasan First Test Century Gives Bangladesh 153-Run Lead

Tanzid Century Puts Bangladesh in Command in Darwin

Tanzid Hasan scored his first Test century to lead Bangladesh to 351 for 6 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, giving them a lead of 153 runs. Playing only his second Test, Tanzid batted patiently for over five hours for 101 runs off 197 balls, striking eight fours and a six. He put on 102 for the second wicket with Mominul Haque and 93 for the third with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Australia had been dismissed for 198 on Day 1 with Hasan Mahmud taking 6 for 55.

Source updated - 2026-08-14

Hasan Mahmud Takes Career-Best 6-55 to Bowl Australia Out for 198

Mahmud Historic 6-Wicket Haul in Darwin Test

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6 for 55 from 17 overs to bowl Australia out for 198 on Day 1 of the first Test in Darwin — Australia's lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in Tests. Mahmud became the first Bangladeshi bowler to take a five-wicket haul against Australia in any Test, and the first to do so on Australian soil. Steve Smith top-scored with 71 for the hosts. Bangladesh closed Day 1 at 96 for 1, trailing by 102 runs with nine wickets in hand.

Source updated - 2026-08-13

Afghanistan Clinch ODI Series vs Ireland with Atal-Zadran Record Partnership

Afghanistan Seal ODI Series 3-0 vs Ireland

Afghanistan won the 4th ODI against Ireland by 42 runs at Stormont, Belfast, clinching the five-match series 3-0 with a game to spare. Sediqullah Atal (143 off 120) and Ibrahim Zadran (107 off 118) shared a record 231-run second-wicket partnership — the highest-ever for Afghanistan in ODIs. Ireland were bowled out for 301 in 48 overs in reply to Afghanistan's 343-9, with Andy Balbirnie contributing 109 and Rashid Khan taking 3-49. Atal, who scored his century on his 25th birthday, was named Player of the Match.

Source updated - 2026-08-12

Sediqullah Atal Birthday Century Shapes Afghanistan Series Clincher

Atal 143 Anchors Afghanistan Series Win

Sediqullah Atal scored 143 off 120 balls on his 25th birthday to anchor Afghanistan's series-clinching 42-run win over Ireland in the 4th ODI at Stormont. He and Ibrahim Zadran posted a record 231-run second-wicket stand — the highest in Afghanistan ODI history — after the opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed in the second over. Atal struck 17 fours and four sixes, injecting boundaries consistently against both pace and spin before being dismissed for 143 when he looked set for 150-plus. His innings was central to Afghanistan posting 343-9, a total Ireland were never close to overhauling.

Source updated - 2026-08-12

Barbados Tridents Beat Jamaica Kingsmen by 5 Runs in CPL Thriller

Tridents Edge Kingsmen by 5 Runs in CPL Opener

In the fourth match of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League on August 11 at Sabina Park, Kingston, the Barbados Tridents posted 206/3 — powered by opening partnerships between Brandon King and Quinton de Kock — before bowler Daniel Sams delivered a match-winning 4/20 as Jamaica Kingsmen were bowled out for 201/9, falling just five runs short chasing 207. Sams was named Player of the Match. The result marked the first competitive outing for the rebranded Barbados Tridents, who reverted to their original name and blue-and-yellow colors for the 2026 season after five years as the Barbados Royals.

Source updated - 2026-08-11

Rashid Khan All-Round Display Seals Afghanistan's 2027 ODI World Cup Berth

Rashid 3/44 and 37* Clinches Afghanistan's World Cup Spot vs Ireland

Rashid Khan produced a match-winning all-round performance in the 3rd ODI at Belfast, taking 3 for 44 to help restrict Ireland to 206, then making an unbeaten 37 off 43 balls as Afghanistan chased down 207 for a 3-wicket win. Afghanistan were 176 for 7 when Rashid completed the chase alongside the lower order. The result gave Afghanistan a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series and, most critically, sealed their qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Southern Africa. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 71 in the chase while Ireland's Gavin Hoey claimed 4/34.

Source updated - 2026-08-10

Scotland Beat UAE by 1 Wicket Off Last Ball in ICC CWC League 2

Scotland win ICC CWC League 2 match off last ball with 1 wicket remaining

Scotland defeated the United Arab Emirates by 1 wicket with 1 ball remaining in Match 124 of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 at Forthill, Dundee on August 9 2026. Chasing 232, Scotland reached 235/9 off 39.5 overs in a nerve-shredding finish. The UAE had Scotland in deep trouble at 229/9 before the final partnership produced 6 runs including the winning boundary. Matthew Cross was Player of the Match for Scotland with 66 off 51 balls.

Source updated - 2026-08-09

St Lucia Kings Defeat Antigua Falcons by 4 Runs in CPL 2026 Thriller

St Lucia Kings hold off Falcons by 4 runs in last-over CPL thriller

St Lucia Kings defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by four runs in Match 3 of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League in Kingstown, St Vincent on August 9 2026. The Kings posted 187/8 with Andries Gous contributing 82 off 51 balls as Player of the Match. The Falcons needed 13 runs from the final over to win and at one point were projected at close to 90% to complete the chase, before the Kings' bowling held firm. Matthew Forde conceded just eight runs in the decisive final over to seal victory for the Kings.

Source updated - 2026-08-09

India Win Tour Match vs SLC XI; Gill Passes Fitness Test Ahead of Galle Test

Gill Passes Fitness Test as India Win Colombo Tour Match

India won their pre-series tour match against a Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in Colombo on August 9, with the result providing key fitness news ahead of the first Test at Galle starting August 15. Captain Shubman Gill, who had been nursing a hand knock, came in as opener in the second innings and made a brisk 44 off 54 balls with seven boundaries, easing concerns about his availability. Devdutt Padikkal had earlier posted 142 in India's first innings; Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a half-century in the chase. India's spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed Gill is 'very much ready for the Test match.'

Source updated - 2026-08-11

Devdutt Padikkal Unbeaten 142 Leads India to Tour-Match Win vs SLC XI

Padikkal 142* Headlines India's Warm-Up Victory vs SLC XI

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 142 off 164 deliveries with 18 boundaries on Day 2 of India's three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. Coming in at No. 3 after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a duck, Padikkal anchored India's reply to SLC XI's 363/8 declared, helping India post 357/6 on Day 2. India went on to win the match by 6 wickets, chasing 207 on Day 3. The knock was critical with regular No. 3 Sai Sudharsan ruled out of the upcoming Test series due to a toe injury, and India's batting coach publicly praised the innings ahead of the August 15 Galle Test.

Source updated - 2026-08-09

CPL 2026 Opener Goes to Last Ball as Falcons Edge Kingsmen

Falcons Claim Last-Ball CPL Opening Win

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat debutant franchise Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the final ball of the match in the CPL 2026 season opener at Arnos Vale, St. Vincent. Chasing 168, Falcons needed six from the last over before Hunain Shah took two wickets in consecutive deliveries — reducing the equation to two needed off the final ball. Shamar Springer scrambled a leg-side two, aided by a Rovman Powell misfield at long-on, to seal the win. Tajinder Singh top-scored with 62 off 37 balls; Alzarri Joseph took 3/34 to win the Player of the Match award.

Source updated - 2026-08-08

Rashid Khan 6/34 Powers Afghanistan to 92-Run Win Over Ireland

Rashid Khan Six-Wicket Haul Sinks Ireland

Rashid Khan claimed 6/34 from 7.4 overs as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 92 runs in the 2nd ODI at Bready Cricket Club on August 7, giving Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series (the 1st ODI was washed out). Afghanistan posted 299/8 — built on Ibrahim Zadran's 84 and Hashmatullah Shahidi's late unbeaten 36 off 21 balls — before dismissing Ireland for 207 in 33.4 overs in a rain-reduced match of 47 overs per side. Rashid made two early breakthroughs then returned to take four of Ireland's final seven wickets, completing his third six-wicket haul in ODI cricket. Ireland had appeared in contention at 144/3 before Rashid triggered a collapse that saw seven wickets fall for 63 runs.

Source updated - 2026-08-07

Benkenstein Ton Guides Essex to 3-Run Thriller vs Glamorgan

Benkenstein 140 Clinches Essex Three-Run Win

Luc Benkenstein struck a maiden List A century — 140 off 109 deliveries — to anchor Essex to 312 in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup Group B match at Sophia Gardens on August 7. Glamorgan's Timm van der Gugten then produced a career-best unbeaten 118 to haul the hosts from 78/5 deep into the chase, reaching 309/7 and falling just three runs short. Essex seamer Mackenzie Jones held his nerve to defend six runs from the final over and secure a three-run victory. The result kept Essex's quarter-final hopes alive while condemning Glamorgan to a sixth successive defeat in the competition.

Source updated - 2026-08-07

Jos Buttler Becomes All-Time Leading T20 Run-Scorer

Buttler breaks Pollard's all-time T20 runs record

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler became the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history during Manchester Super Giants' 9-wicket win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred Men's 2026 at Old Trafford Manchester. Buttler surpassed former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard's tally of 14803 runs by reaching 14833 runs in 522 matches across his career. He achieved the milestone during an unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls — hitting six sixes — while chasing 156. His knock helped Super Giants snap a three-match losing streak winning by 9 wickets with 31 balls remaining. Buttler noted he wished he could have broken the record in the previous game when Pollard was present as MI London's head coach.

Source updated - 2026-08-06

Pakistan Win 2nd Test by 8 Wickets to Level Series vs West Indies

Pakistan Level Series with 8-Wicket Win Over West Indies

Pakistan won the 2nd Test against West Indies by eight wickets at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain on August 5, levelling the two-match series 1-1 and ending an eight-match away losing streak — their first away Test win in three years. Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 anchored Pakistan's first-innings total of 387, and he became the first Pakistan batter to score 150+ in a Test in the Caribbean since Majid Khan's 167 in 1977. Spinners Sajid Khan (4-32) and Ali Usman (4-39) dismantled West Indies' second innings for 117, leaving Pakistan a simple 75-run chase. Player of the Match Shafique also contributed 24 not out in the chase, with Babar Azam sealing the win with successive sixes off Jomel Warrican.

Source updated - 2026-08-05

Pakistan Win 2nd Test vs West Indies by 8 Wickets for Rare Overseas Series Level

Shafique 160* powers Pakistan to rare overseas Test win

Pakistan registered their first away Test win in three years beating West Indies by 8 wickets in the 2nd Test at Port of Spain on August 5 to level the series 1-1. Abdullah Shafique was the standout performer scoring an unbeaten 160 in Pakistan's first innings total of 387 and was named Player of the Match. Off-spinner Sajid Khan and Ali Usman shared 8 wickets in West Indies' second innings as the hosts were bowled out for 117. Pakistan chased 75 to win in the final session of Day 4. The series result was 1-1.

Source updated - 2026-08-05

Abdullah Shafique Scores Unbeaten 160 in 2nd Test vs West Indies

Shafique 160* Ends Pakistan's 49-Year Caribbean Milestone Wait

On Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain (Aug 2–6), Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 160 off 323 balls — with 15 fours and 3 sixes — as Pakistan were bowled out for 387, securing a 43-run first-innings lead over West Indies (344). His innings made him the first Pakistan batter to score 150-plus in a Test in the Caribbean since Majid Khan's 167 in 1977. Spinners Sajid Khan (4/32) and Ali Usman then dismantled the West Indies second innings, leaving the hosts at 103/6 with a lead of just 60 runs at stumps. Pakistan entered Day 4 as heavy favourites to level the two-match series.

Source updated - 2026-08-04

Welsh Fire Women Beat Unbeaten Southern Brave Off Last Ball in The Hundred

Welsh Fire Women End Brave's Perfect Run Off Final Ball

Welsh Fire Women defeated Southern Brave Women by 4 wickets off the very last ball of the innings at Sophia Gardens Cardiff on August 3 in the Women's Hundred. Southern Brave had posted 121/5 from their 100 balls and appeared set to win with their experienced bowling attack. Heather Graham anchored the chase with an unbeaten 35 and Niamh Holland hit two late boundaries to set up a tense finish. Grace Thompson contributed a crucial cameo of 16 off 12 as a debutant. Welsh Fire reached 122/6 off exactly 100 balls in what Cricinfo described as a thriller, ending Brave's unbeaten start to the 2026 competition and lifting Fire to 4th in the standings.

Source updated - 2026-08-03

Matt Short 60* Guides Welsh Fire Men to Double Over Southern Brave

Matt Short 60* Leads Welsh Fire to Hundred Double

Matt Short returned from a niggling injury to score an unbeaten 60 as Welsh Fire Men defeated Southern Brave Men by 6 wickets at Sophia Gardens Cardiff on August 3 in The Hundred Men's Competition. Southern Brave were bowled out for 115/8 from 100 balls on a challenging surface with Chris Woakes and Sam Cook reducing them to 2/2 early. Short batted through the entire chase to finish 60 not out as Welsh Fire reached 116/4 from 95 balls with 5 balls to spare. The win was Welsh Fire's fourth in their last five matches and kept them level with Trent Rockets at the top of the table. Cook was particularly impressive with figures of 3-14 for the hosts.

Source updated - 2026-08-03

Sri Lanka Women Clinch T20I Series 2-0 vs Pakistan Women

Sri Lanka Women Win T20I Series 2-0 vs Pakistan for First Time in 12 Years

Sri Lanka Women won the second T20I against Pakistan Women on August 2 in Dambulla to clinch the three-match series 2-0 with one game remaining. It was the first time in 12 years that Sri Lanka had won a bilateral T20I series against Pakistan. Sri Lanka dominated both matches at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Pakistan Women were bowled out for 79 chasing 86 in the final match of the Global Super League on August 1 while this T20I series sealed Sri Lanka's dominant home campaign.

Source updated - 2026-08-02

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test Begins in Port of Spain

West Indies spinners hold Pakistan in rain-hit Day 1

The second Test between West Indies and Pakistan began on August 2 at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain with West Indies batting first. West Indies raced to 49/1 in 9.5 overs before rain forced an early break in what is expected to be a spin-dominated match. Pakistan spinners Ali Usman and Sajid Khan combined to bowl 25 overs and took two of three West Indies wickets in the extended middle session. West Indies lead the two-match series 1-0 having won the first Test by 90 runs at Tarouba. Pakistan dropped Mohammad Abbas for this match with Justin Greaves (64*) and Roston Chase (36*) taking West Indies to 165 at close of day.

Source updated - 2026-08-02

Guyana Amazon Warriors Win GSL Title Defending 85

Amazon Warriors defend 85 to win back-to-back GSL titles

The Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated the San Francisco Unicorns by six runs in the Global Super League 2026 final at Providence Stadium on August 1. Amazon Warriors posted just 85 all out but bowled the Unicorns out for 79 in 18.3 overs to defend the lowest total in a T20 franchise league final. Dwaine Pretorius was Player of the Match with 17 not out and 3/24 with the ball. Mohammad Nabi was named Player of the Series with 53 runs and 10 wickets. The result was also the lowest match aggregate in a T20 franchise league final.

Source updated - 2026-08-02

Ajinkya Rahane Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Rahane Retires After 85 Tests and 8414 International Runs

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on July 30 via a video message on social media at age 38. Rahane played 85 Tests 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India from 2013 to 2023 accumulating 8414 international runs including 15 centuries and 51 half-centuries. He is best remembered for leading an injury-depleted India to a 2-1 Test series win in Australia in 2020-21 including a famous Gabba victory standing in for Virat Kohli. Rahane's captaincy record stood at six Tests with four wins and two draws — never losing a match as skipper. He plans to remain involved in domestic cricket and mentoring the next generation.

Source updated - 2026-07-30

Lahiru Udara Hits LPL Record 132* to Guide Kandy Royals Past Galle Gallants

Udara Hits LPL Record 132* for Kandy Royals

In LPL 2026 Match 16 at Pallekele on July 29, Kandy Royals opener Lahiru Udara scored an unbeaten 132 off 63 balls — the first century of the tournament — to chase down Galle Gallants' imposing 208/3. Udara reached his maiden T20 century off 54 balls, stormed to fifty in just 21 balls, and finished the chase with a six, reclaiming the orange cap. Galle Gallants posted 208/3 on the back of Sam Harper's 72 off 38 and Charith Asalanka's 70 off 32, but Udara's innings rendered those efforts insufficient. Kandy Royals won by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Source updated - 2026-07-29

West Indies Beat Pakistan by 90 Runs in 1st Test

Seales Five-For Seals WI Win Over Pakistan

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in the 1st Test at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on July 28 to take a 1-0 series lead. Pakistan were set 211 to win in their fourth innings but were bowled out for 120 with Jayden Seales taking 5-18 to lead the West Indies pace attack. Justin Greaves was named Player of the Match after an all-round display that included 5-27 in Pakistan's first innings and contributions with the bat. Fast bowlers collectively took 40 wickets across the four innings in a pace-dominated contest. The 2nd and final Test of the series is scheduled to begin on August 2 at Port of Spain.

Source updated - 2026-07-28

West Indies Beat Pakistan by 90 Runs in 1st Test as Jayden Seales Takes Fifer

Seales Fifer Seals WI 90-Run Win Over Pakistan

West Indies won the first Test against Pakistan by 90 runs at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on July 28, completing a decisive victory on Day 4. Jayden Seales took 5 wickets to trigger Pakistan's collapse in their chase of 211, dismissing the visitors for 120 all out. Babar Azam top-scored in Pakistan's second innings with an unbeaten 58 but ran out of partners. West Indies now hold an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series, with the second Test beginning August 2.

Source updated - 2026-07-28

Desert Vipers Beat San Francisco Unicorns by 9 Wickets in GSL

Zachary Carter Stars as Vipers Win by 9 Wickets

Desert Vipers chased down San Francisco Unicorns' total of 151/7 in just 16.1 overs, finishing on 152/1 to win by 9 wickets with 23 balls to spare in Match 7 of the Global Super League at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Player of the Match Zachary Carter contributed 55 off 29 balls and also took 1/9 with the ball in a dominant all-round performance. The Unicorns batted first but struggled to post a competitive total, losing 7 wickets across their 20 overs. The commanding result keeps the Vipers in strong contention in the GSL standings.

Source updated - 2026-07-28

Justin Greaves Sets World Record in WI vs Pakistan 1st Test

Greaves World Record 5 Wickets in 5 Maiden Overs

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves became the first bowler in the recorded era of Test cricket to take wickets in five consecutive maiden overs, finishing with figures of 5/27 in the first Test against Pakistan at Tarouba, Trinidad (July 25-28, 2026). The 32-year-old Barbadian's historic spell — surpassing Stuart Broad's previous record of four consecutive wicket-maidens — turned the match decisively in West Indies' favour as Pakistan were bowled out for 282 in reply to the home side's 311. West Indies went on to win the match by 90 runs, with Greaves named Player of the Match for also taking 2/12 in the second innings and scoring 20 with the bat. The result handed Pakistan their record-extending eighth consecutive away Test defeat and gave West Indies a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Source updated - 2026-07-29

Southern Brave Women Edge MI London by 1 Run in Hundred

Lauren Bell's Final Over Seals 1-Run Win for Brave

Southern Brave Women maintained their unbeaten start in The Hundred Women's Competition with a 1-run victory over MI London at The Rose Bowl, Southampton — final scores 126/7 vs 125/3. MI London needed 8 runs from the final 5 balls with Danni Wyatt-Hodge (52 not out) at the crease, but Lauren Bell bowled a composed final over to restrict them to only 7. Player of the Match Jemimah Rodrigues scored 32 off 22 balls for the Brave, while Hayley Matthews took 4/22 for MI London in a losing cause. The result leaves MI London winless while Southern Brave remain top of the table.

Source updated - 2026-07-27

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 3 — 14 Wickets Fall at Tarouba

Greaves Five-Wicket Haul Shapes Tarouba Test on 14-Wicket Day

Day 3 of the first-ever Test match played at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba saw 14 wickets fall as both bowling attacks dominated. JP Greaves produced a career-best 5-wicket haul to dismantle Pakistan's lower order, restricting them to 282 all out; Shan Masood top-scored with 109 and Imam-ul-Haq made 63. Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas then struck back with 3/14 in the evening session as West Indies reached 126/7 in their second innings, building a lead of 155 runs at stumps. The match is finely poised going into Day 4, with the first-ever Test at this venue on course for a result.

Source updated - 2026-07-27

Desert Vipers Beat San Francisco Unicorns by 9 Wickets in GSL 2026

Vipers Chase 152 with 9 Wickets Down in GSL Match

The Desert Vipers demolished the San Francisco Unicorns by 9 wickets with 23 balls remaining in the 7th match of the Global Super League 2026 in Providence on July 27. Zachary Carter was named Player of the Match for his innings of 55 off 29 balls, while Shadab Khan took 4/13 to restrict San Francisco to 151/7. The Vipers reached their target of 152 in just 16.1 overs, losing only one wicket. The result was a dominant performance against a target that the pre-match fan poll had rated a competitive 50-50 contest.

Source updated - 2026-07-27

Jos Buttler 90 Leads MSG to 87-Run Win Over Birmingham Phoenix

Buttler 90 off 50 balls powers MSG to 87-run win

Jos Buttler scored 90 from 50 balls — the second-highest individual innings at Emirates Old Trafford in The Hundred — to propel Manchester Super Giants to 187/5 against Birmingham Phoenix in Match 7 of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026. Liam Dawson then took 3/15 as Phoenix were bowled out for just 100, handing Super Giants an 87-run win and sole possession of first place in the table. Tom Moores contributed an unbeaten 39 off 17 balls at the end of the Super Giants innings, hitting five sixes, to push the total beyond reach. Buttler and Moores shared a 68-run fifth-wicket stand off just 28 balls, a new record for that partnership in T20s for Super Giants.

Source updated - 2026-07-26

Trent Rockets Beat London Spirit Off Final Balls in Hundred Thriller

Rockets chase 160 in 98 balls to beat Spirit by 4 wickets

In Match 8 of The Hundred Men's Competition at Trent Bridge, Trent Rockets successfully chased London Spirit's total of 159/9 to win by 4 wickets with only 2 balls to spare, finishing at 160/6. Rockets' earlier coach Andy Flower, now leading London Spirit, suffered his second consecutive defeat in the competition. Ben Duckett was a key figure in the Rockets' chase, reaching his fifty in 31 balls before falling for 64. The nail-biting finish gave Trent Rockets their first win of the 2026 Hundred season and provided one of the most competitive results of the tournament's opening weekend.

Source updated - 2026-07-26

Kishan 81 and Varma 60* Seal India T20I Series vs Zimbabwe

India Clinch T20I Series vs Zimbabwe With 90-Run Win

Ishan Kishan scored 81 off 44 balls and Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten 60 off 29 balls as India posted 219-5 and bowled Zimbabwe out for 129 to win the second T20I in Harare by 90 runs, clinching the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare. Kishan struck nine fours and two sixes and put on 94 runs off 43 balls with Varma for the fourth wicket. Debutant Yash Thakur took 2-30 and Abhishek Sharma took 3-17. Kishan was named Player of the Match and said he chose to accelerate rather than chase a personal century.

Source updated - 2026-07-25

Abhishek Sharma Sets Best Bowling Figures by Indian Opener in T20Is

Abhishek Sharma's 3/17 Sets Indian-Opener Bowling T20I Record

India all-rounder Abhishek Sharma returned bowling figures of 3 for 17 in the second T20I against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Saturday, registering the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in men's T20I cricket history. The left-arm spinner's three-wicket haul helped bundle Zimbabwe out for 129 as India won by 90 runs and clinched the series 2-0. The previous record for an Indian opener in T20Is was held by Virender Sehwag; in Tests the record remains Vinoo Mankad's 8/52. Sharma's performance underlines his all-round value for the Shreyas Iyer-led India side.

Source updated - 2026-07-26

Trent Rockets Women Bowl Out Birmingham Phoenix for 64 in The Hundred

Rockets Bowlers Skittle Phoenix for Joint-Second Lowest Hundred Total

Trent Rockets Women dismissed Birmingham Phoenix Women for just 64 in The Hundred at Edgbaston — the joint-second lowest total in the history of the women's competition. Debutant Samantha Bates took 3/10 and Georgia Elwiss contributed 3/13 as the pair combined for 6/23 from 40 balls. Sophia Dunkley's unbeaten 43 from 17 balls then guided the Rockets to a nine-wicket win with 69 balls remaining. The result came despite Rockets missing England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt who is managing a calf injury.

Source updated - 2026-07-24

Birmingham Phoenix Men Beat Trent Rockets by 10 Runs in Edgbaston Slugfest

Clarke 68 Off 33 Balls Leads Phoenix to 10-Run Win

Birmingham Phoenix (Men) posted 214/4 and defeated Trent Rockets by 10 runs in The Hundred Men's Competition at Edgbaston, with Joe Clarke named Player of the Match for his 68 off 33 balls including two catches. Trent Rockets' opening pair of Ben Duckett and Finn Allen blazed 54 in the powerplay while chasing 215, but both fell just short of half-centuries and the Rockets could only reach 204/7. The match featured 29 sixes across both innings. Clarke's performance helped Phoenix establish themselves as one of the competition's leading sides.

Source updated - 2026-07-24

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest T20I Half-Century Scorer

Sooryavanshi Sets Youngest T20I Fifty Record

Teen opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in international cricket history to score a T20I half-century — completing his fifty in just 18 deliveries against Zimbabwe in Harare. He struck four boundaries and four sixes in a 50-run knock that also makes him the youngest player among full ICC member nations to score an international fifty at senior level. India chased Zimbabwe's 125/7 target of 126 runs with 40 balls to spare for a 7-wicket win in the 1st T20I. Mayank Yadav was named Player of the Match for his figures of 2/18 that restricted Zimbabwe early.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Pakistan Women Beat Sri Lanka Women in 1st ODI Hambantota

Feroza and Amin Star in Pakistan ODI Win

Gull Feroza (78 off 77 balls) and Sidra Amin (57 off 94 balls) anchored Pakistan Women's successful chase of 211 against Sri Lanka Women in the first ODI of the tour in Hambantota. Sri Lanka posted 210/9 with Nashra Sandhu claiming 3/42 for Pakistan in a key bowling display. Pakistan reached the target in 43 overs for the loss of five wickets to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. The win extended Pakistan Women's run to five consecutive ODI victories and moved them to second on the ICC Women's Championship points table.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Sooryavanshi Maiden 50 and Mayank Yadav Star as India Win 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe

Sooryavanshi 18-Ball 50 Powers India to 7-Wicket Win

India won the first T20I of their three-match series against Zimbabwe by 7 wickets with 40 balls to spare at Harare Sports Club, chasing 126 and reaching 126/3 in 13.2 overs. Teen opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his first senior international half-century off just 18 balls before falling, while fast bowler Mayank Yadav took 2/18 and was named Player of the Match for dismantling Zimbabwe's top order. The win was India's first T20I victory since lifting the T20 World Cup in March 2026. New captain Shreyas Iyer recorded his first win in charge.

Source updated - 2026-07-24

Jaffna Kings Defeat Colombo Kaps by 5 Runs in LPL Thriller

Jaffna Kings hold off Kaps by 5 runs in LPL match 7

Jaffna Kings defended a total of 179/6 to defeat Colombo Kaps by five runs in Match 7 of the 2026 Lanka Premier League at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Chamindu Wickremasinghe top-scored with a 22-ball 43 and was named Player of the Match while Lizaad Williams took 3/29 to anchor the bowling effort. Colombo Kaps were restricted to 174/9 in 20 overs despite a fighting 58 from stand-in captain Kamindu Mendis who replaced the injured Kusal Mendis. The match ended with Colombo needing 6 off the final over and falling just short.

Source updated - 2026-07-22

Kandy Royals Beat Dambulla Sixers by 43 Runs in LPL 2026

Thushara 4-Wkt Haul Powers Royals' First LPL Win

Kandy Royals defeated Dambulla Sixers by 43 runs in Match 6 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 21. Lahiru Udara top-scored with a 34-ball 51 as Kandy posted 194/6 in 20 overs, while Nuwan Thushara took 4 wickets for 29 runs to dismantle the Dambulla batting line-up, who were bowled out for 151/8. The win gave Kandy their first points of the season after losing their first two matches. Shaheen Shah Afridi also contributed 1 wicket as the Royals' bowlers applied consistent pressure throughout.

Source updated - 2026-07-21

Kandy Royals Beat Dambulla Sixers in LPL 2026 Match 6

Udara Fifty and Thushara 4-Wkt Haul Power Kandy Royals

Kandy Royals defeated Dambulla Sixers by 43 runs in the sixth match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 on July 21 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Batting first; Lahiru Udara anchored the innings with his second consecutive half-century (51 off 34 balls; 5 fours; 2 sixes) to help set a total of 194/6. Skipper Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga each contributed 29 runs. In reply Nuwan Thushara (4/29) and Dushan Hemantha (2/23) dismissed Dambulla for 151/8 with Sahibzada Farhan top-scoring for the Sixers with 74. The win was Kandy Royals' first of the 2026 LPL campaign after two opening defeats.

Source updated - 2026-07-21

New Zealand Beat West Indies by One Wicket in 4th ODI Thriller

Santner Guides NZ to One-Wicket Win to Clinch Series

New Zealand beat West Indies by one wicket (189/9 chasing 189) in the 4th ODI at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on July 19, 2026, taking an unassailable 3-1 series lead. Mark Chapman top-scored with 80 off 82 balls but NZ stumbled to 149/6 as Gudakesh Motie claimed his first ODI five-wicket haul (5/47). Captain Mitchell Santner held the lower order together with an unbeaten 34, hitting every run off the bat in the final phase including a slog-sweep six to seal the win. Amir Jangoo top-scored for West Indies with 51 in their total of 188.

Source updated - 2026-07-19

England Beat India by 27 Runs in Lord's ODI Series Decider

England Win ODI Series vs India at Lord's 2-1

England defeated India by 27 runs in the third and deciding ODI at Lord's on July 19, posting 387 for 3 — the highest List A total ever at the ground — and restricting India to 360 for 7 in reply. Ben Duckett scored 141 off 135 balls, the highest individual ODI score at Lord's, surpassing Viv Richards' 138 not out set in 1979. Duckett and Jacob Bethell shared an opening stand of 192, the highest partnership for any wicket by England against India in ODIs. England won the series 2-1, their first bilateral ODI series win against India since 2018.

Source updated - 2026-07-20

New Zealand Win 4th ODI vs West Indies by One Wicket in Bridgetown Thriller

Santner Steers NZ to 1-Wicket Win to Clinch Series vs West Indies

New Zealand beat West Indies by one wicket in the 4th ODI at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on July 19, reaching 189 for 9 to chase down West Indies' total of 188. Mitchell Santner captained and batted unbeaten through the tail for 34 to secure a series-clinching result, giving New Zealand an unassailable 3-1 lead. West Indies' Gudakesh Motie took 5 for 47 and scored 41 with the bat but could not prevent the loss. A dropped catch in the closing overs proved decisive when two fielders collided attempting the same chance off a Santner top-edge.

Source updated - 2026-07-19

LA Knight Riders Win MLC Title in Last-Ball One-Run Final

Knight Riders win maiden MLC title by 1 run off last ball

Los Angeles Knight Riders defeated Washington Freedom by one run in the 2026 Major League Cricket final at Oakland Coliseum on July 18 to claim their first-ever MLC title. LAKR posted 164 batting first; Freedom needed 14 off the final over and Obus Pienaar hit a six off the first ball, but Shadley van Schalkwyk yorked him the next delivery and dismissed Ian Holland before conceding just two singles to seal the win. Sunil Narine (3/13 in the powerplay) was named MVP of the final and of the tournament. The triumph marks the 10th global franchise title for Knight Riders Sports.

Source updated - 2026-07-18

Northamptonshire Win Vitality Blast Title with 14-Run Final Victory

Northants win Vitality Blast title for first time since 2016

Northamptonshire defeated Hampshire by 14 runs in the Vitality Blast Men's final at Edgbaston on July 18, claiming their third title and first in a decade. Ricardo Vasconcelos was Player of the Match with 88 off 59 balls, anchoring Northants' total of 169. Hampshire reached 155 all out chasing 170 — Joe Weatherley top-scored with 75 but was caught in the deep off Ben Sanderson in the last over; Sonny Baker took 5-21 for Hampshire in a losing cause. James Sales (3-25) and Luke Procter (2-25) starred with the ball for the Steelbacks to seal the win.

Source updated - 2026-07-19

The Blaze Win Vitality Blast Women's Title by 10 Wickets

Blaze Claim Maiden Vitality Blast Title With 10-Wicket Win

The Blaze Women won their maiden Vitality Blast title at the Kia Oval on July 17, defeating Durham Women by 10 wickets in the final. Durham posted 117/8, with captain Kirstie Gordon taking 3 for 21 to restrict them to a sub-par score. Tammy Beaumont (54* off 39 balls) and Sarah Bryce (53* off 41 balls) then shared an unbroken opening partnership — the highest in the tournament — to complete the run chase of 118 in just 13.2 overs, with 40 balls remaining. The dominant result gave The Blaze the trophy without losing a wicket in the final.

Source updated - 2026-07-17

India Sweep Afghanistan ODI Series with 9-Wicket Win in Chennai

India Sweep Afghanistan 3-0 with 9-Wicket Win

India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan on June 20, 2026, winning the third match by 9 wickets in Chennai. Afghanistan posted 218 all out, with Hashmatullah Shahidi scoring 102, but India cantered home in just 28.4 overs via 224/1. Prasidh Krishna was Player of the Match with 5 wickets for 23 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls — his second ODI century in his first six innings. Shubman Gill was named Player of the Series.

Source updated - 2026-06-20

Kieron Pollard Becomes All-Time Leading Run-Scorer in Men's T20 Cricket

Pollard Overtakes Gayle as T20 All-Time Run Leader

Kieron Pollard surpassed Chris Gayle to become the all-time leading run-scorer in men's T20 cricket during MI New York's match against Washington Freedom in MLC 2026 in Dallas on June 20, 2026. Pollard, 39, reached the milestone during an unbeaten knock of 100 off 56 balls, taking his career tally to 14,582 runs across 736 matches. The record-breaking moment came via a six off Asif Mehmood in the 19th over. Washington Freedom won the match by 30 runs, with Mitchell Owen earlier scoring 155 off 68 balls — the highest individual score in MLC history.

Source updated - 2026-06-21

India Beat Afghanistan by 170 Runs; Gill and Kishan Hit Centuries in 402 Total

Gill 154 and Kishan 125 power India to 170-run series win

India posted 402 all out in Lucknow, driven by Shubman Gill (154 off 110 balls) and Ishan Kishan (125 off 79 balls), who added a 224-run partnership off 141 balls for the third wicket. Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar each took three wickets as Afghanistan were bowled out for 232, giving India a 170-run victory and an unassailable 2–0 series lead. Gill was named Player of the Match for his ninth ODI century. The Afghanistan debut of Darwish Rasooli and Prince Yadav also featured in the scorecard.

Source updated - 2026-06-17

South Africa Beat Pakistan by 2 Wickets in Women's T20 World Cup

Dercksen 52 and Kapp 3-Wkt Haul Secure SA's First T20 WC Win

South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 17. Marizanne Kapp's opening spell of 3 for 23 reduced Pakistan to 50 for 8 before Fatima Sana's unbeaten 55 lifted Pakistan to 126 for 9. Annerie Dercksen top-scored for South Africa with a 35-ball 52, earning Player of the Match, and Nadine de Klerk hit 37 to help South Africa chase 127 for 8 in 16.5 overs. The win was South Africa's first of the tournament and moved them to third in Group 1, while Pakistan dropped to fifth with two losses.

Source updated - 2026-06-18