Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to reach Asia Cup final
Kusal Mendis’ 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India.
Kusal Mendis’ 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India.
The CSA One-Day Cup will start this Saturday, featuring teams from both divisions.
Australian batsmen will have to wear neck protectors on their helmets when facing fast or medium-pace bowlers for the 2023-24 season.
Ben Stokes struck the highest score by an England batsman in a ODI on Wednesday.
Chloé Tryon has been named in a 16-player Proteas Women’s squad to face New Zealand in three ODIs and five T20Is in South Africa from 24 September to 15 October.
Essex spinner Simon Harmer’s five-for against Middlesex was the standout performance from South Africans abroad over the past week.
Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been included in Afghanistan’s 15-man World Cup squad, but all-rounder Gulbadin Naib was dropped.
The spinners backed up a century by Aiden Markram as the Proteas claimed a 111-run victory against Australia in the third ODI in Potchefstroom.
Kuldeep Yadav starred as India overcame a brilliant all-round effort from Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage to win a tense Asia Cup clash by 41 runs on Tuesday.
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Several Proteas have been rewarded for strong performances in their ongoing tour of Pakistan on the latest update of the ICC women’s player rankings.
Head coach Grant Bradburn says Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup was a “timely reminder” for the team to get their act together before the ODI World Cup.
Reece Topley is taking nothing for granted regarding his involvement in the defence of England’s World Cup title in India following an injury-blighted career.
Nadine de Klerk starred with the ball as the Proteas claimed a six-wicket victory in the second women’s ODI against Pakistan in Karachi on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries to lead India’s 228-run thrashing of Pakistan in a rain-hit Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Monday’s reserve day.