New Zealand secured a narrow victory over India by 25 runs on the third day of the final Test in Mumbai, thanks to Ajaz Patel’s impressive performance of 6 wickets for 57 runs in the fourth innings. This triumph marked a historic 3-0 whitewash, the first instance of India being whitewashed at home in a series consisting of three or more matches.
A unified effort in bowling by the West Indies bowlers was complemented by a rapid 94 runs off 69 deliveries from Evin Lewis, leading West Indies to a decisive 8-wicket triumph in the rain-affected first ODI against England in Antigua. Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, and Alzarri Joseph each claimed two wickets, while Gudakesh Motie excelled with four wickets as England was dismissed for 209 runs. Pursuing a revised target of 157 runs within 35 overs, West Indies accomplished the task in just 25.5 overs, thereby taking the lead in the three-match ODI series.
Sri Lanka achieved a decisive five-wicket win against West Indies in the rain-impacted first ODI held in Pallekele. Chasing a revised target of 232 runs in 37 overs, the home team successfully completed the chase with 31 balls remaining, largely due to the contributions of debutant Nishan Madushka, who scored 69 runs, and captain Charith Asalanka, who added 77 runs to the total.
A robust and unbroken partnership of 75 runs between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory in a challenging run chase of 107 on the fifth day of the first Test against India in Bengaluru.
The West Indies secured victory in the inaugural T20I against Sri Lanka by five wickets in Dambulla. Brandon King, with a score of 63, and Evin Lewis, who contributed 50 runs, were the standout performers, forming a significant 107-run partnership for the opening wicket while pursuing a target of 179. Although Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka both made rapid half-centuries for the home team, their efforts ultimately fell short.
Sanju Samson achieved his first T20I century, propelling India to an impressive total of 297 for 6, marking their highest
India has announced a 15-member squad for the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand. Mohammed Shami remains absent from the lineup as he is still in the process of recovering from his injury. In addition, Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain for this series.
Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal’s half-centuries proved futile as Pakistan was dismissed for 220 in their second innings, resulting in a resounding victory for England by an innings and 47 runs. This match marked the first instance in Test cricket where a team, despite scoring over 500 runs in their first innings, lost by an innings.
India demonstrated superiority over Bangladesh in New Delhi, securing the three-match T20I series with a 2-0 lead, with one match remaining. The standout performance came from Nitish Reddy, whose all-round capabilities were instrumental in achieving a commanding 86-run victory, marking the largest margin of victory India has recorded against Bangladesh.
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to miss the first Test match against India in Bengaluru due to a groin injuy sustained during the series against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has declared his intention to retire from T20 International cricket following the conclusion of the three-match
Captain Paul Stirling and Harry Tector both scored half-centuries, while a comprehensive bowling performance contributed to Ireland’s consolation victory in the third ODI against South Africa. This marked only Ireland’s second triumph over South Africa in this format.
