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England's dominance frames a day of decisive breakthroughs

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3:31 PMESPN Cricket

Jos Buttler ransacks small chase as England cruise to 3-0 series sweep

Summary

Jos Buttler made rapid work of England's small target as they completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep over Sri Lanka. England's bowlers shared the wickets, dismissing Sri Lanka for 18.5 overs.

Sri Lanka's early collapse removed any possibility of a competitive chase, and England's attack prevented

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England's bowling depth and explosive top order made the sweep effectively uncontestable.

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1:20 PMBBC Sport Cricket

England thump Sri Lanka to sweep T20 series 3-0

Summary

England steamrolled Sri Lanka in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series victory. The sweep also returned England to the top of the T20 world rankings.

The scale of the sweep matters as much as the result: Sri Lanka never produced

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The series strengthens England's claim to be the leading side in T20 cricket.

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12:28 PMBBC Sport Cricket

England crush Sri Lanka to top T20 world rankings

Summary

England completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep over Sri Lanka with a dominant win in the third match. The result lifted England back to number one in the world rankings.

England combined a deep batting lineup with sustained bowling pressure across the series, exposing Sri

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England regain both momentum and the top ranking ahead of their next major T20 test.

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12:38 PMESPN Cricket

CPL awaits new champions as Kingsmen and Falcons look to make history

Summary

The CPL final will feature neither the Guyana Amazon Warriors nor the Trinbago Knight Riders for only the third time in the competition's history. The Kingsmen and Falcons therefore have a chance to claim a title outside the league's established power structure.

The final breaks the familiar dominance of Guyana and Trinbago and guarantees a new champion

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A new champion would signal that the CPL's title race is becoming less concentrated among its traditional heavyweights.

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5:16 AMESPN Cricket

Hetmyer century in vain as Powell powers Kingsmen to CPL final

Summary

Shimron Hetmyer's century could not prevent Jamaica Kingsmen from chasing down a target of 207 and reaching the CPL final. Rovman Powell led the finish, with Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty also making important contributions.

Jamaica's batting depth proved decisive in a chase that required sustained aggression rather than one

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The Kingsmen have turned a high-pressure knockout chase into a platform for a title run.

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2:23 AMESPN Cricket

'Maybe the best one that I've played' - Powell pleased with match-winning CPL bash

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Rovman Powell called his match-winning performance one of the best he has played and shared the Player-of-the-Match award with Shimron Hetmyer. Hetmyer's unbeaten 102 from 45 balls still could not deliver victory for Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Powell's innings decided a game in which Hetmyer's extraordinary power hitting failed to produce a

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The match showed that even a remarkable century can be outweighed by a decisive finish from the opposition.

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1:36 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Blaze win One-Day Cup in last-ball thriller

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Emma Jones hit the decisive boundary from the final ball to give the Blaze a dramatic One-Day Cup final win over Hampshire. The victory completed the Blaze's domestic treble.

Jones's finish turned a tight final into the defining moment of the Blaze's season, while

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The Blaze have established themselves as the benchmark team in domestic women's cricket.

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11:01 AMESPN Cricket

'Even I don't know what exactly happened' - Rashid on being removed as Afghanistan T20I captain

Summary

Rashid Khan says he learned about Afghanistan's T20I captaincy change only when the cricket board announced it publicly. His comments suggest he had not been informed or consulted before the decision.

The change exposes a breakdown between Afghanistan's leadership and its cricket board. Rashid's continued role,

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A captain removed without prior notice raises questions about governance and the team's ability to maintain a clear leadership structure.

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11:40 AMESPN Cricket

Hlubi, Nini seal 5-0 win for South Africa

Summary

South Africa completed a 5-0 series win over Zimbabwe after dismissing them while defending 165. Zimbabwe reached 102 for 2 before three wickets each from Hlubi and Nini ended their chase.

Zimbabwe were positioned to threaten the target, but South Africa's attack broke the chase open

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South Africa leave the series with maximum results and Zimbabwe with clear evidence of where their middle-order resilience must improve.

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10:40 PMESPN Cricket

Liam Blackford's stunning debut 149* pulls off remarkable Victoria chase

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Wicketkeeper Liam Blackford struck an unbeaten 149 on debut to complete a remarkable chase for Victoria. His innings came three years after a blood clot had put his playing career under threat.

Blackford converted a delayed return to top-level cricket into a match-winning performance, making the innings

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A debut century after a serious health setback turns one match-winning innings into a powerful case for selection and resilience.

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8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Zimbabwe v Australia - third ODI scorecard

Summary

The scorecard records the third and final ODI between Zimbabwe and Australia in Harare, including the match's latest batting, bowling and result information.

The fixture is the series decider, so the scorecard determines whether Australia complete a clean

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The result settles the ODI series and informs both teams' assessment of their depth.

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3:58 PMESPN Cricket

Siraj to lead Hyderabad in first two Ranji Trophy matches

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Mohammed Siraj will captain Hyderabad in their opening two Ranji Trophy matches before joining India for the West Indies series in September and October.

Siraj's availability gives Hyderabad a short-term leadership and bowling boost, but the team will need

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Hyderabad gains an elite fast bowler and captain, but only for a limited part of the campaign.

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3:02 PMESPN Cricket

Brook wants to keep No. 1 ranking after England sweep aside Sri Lanka

Summary

Harry Brook says he wants to retain the No. 1 T20I batting ranking after England completed a dominant series win over Sri Lanka. England's record under his leadership has risen to 23 wins in 26 completed T20Is.

Brook's ranking now sits alongside a broader team trend: England have built an unusually strong

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Brook is managing both personal ranking pressure and expectations created by England's exceptional results.

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3:00 PMESPN Cricket

Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up for WI tour of India; Holder rested

Summary

Kamil Pooran has received his first T20I call-up for West Indies' tour of India, while Jason Holder has been rested. Shimron Hetmyer will miss the ODI leg beginning September 27 before returning for the T20Is.

West Indies are using the tour to widen their T20I options while managing senior-player workloads.

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The selections open a pathway for a new T20I player while testing West Indies' depth before a demanding series in India.

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12:02 PMESPN Cricket

Dottin to miss Zimbabwe tour, Matthews to only play ODIs

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Deandra Dottin will miss West Indies' tour of Zimbabwe, while captain Hayley Matthews will feature only in the ODI matches. Allrounder Chinelle Henry returns after recovering from an injury suffered during the T20 World Cup.

The selection changes weaken West Indies' T20 resources and reduce Matthews's influence across the tour,

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West Indies must reshape their T20 approach without two of their most important players.

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9:35 AMESPN Cricket

England bowl first in bid for series clean sweep against Sri Lanka

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England chose to bowl first as they pursue a series clean sweep against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka made one change to its XI, bringing in Nuwan Thushara for Dushmantha Chameera.

England's decision puts Sri Lanka's batting under immediate pressure while preserving the option of chasing

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The toss and selection changes give England a clear route to a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka must disrupt the chase before the contest settles.

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7:09 AMESPN Cricket

Bangladesh pick Hridoy for one-off Test against Afghanistan

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Bangladesh selected Towhid Hridoy for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, while Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed were unavailable because of fitness and workload management concerns.

The absences weaken Bangladesh's pace options and force the selectors to adjust the balance of

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Bangladesh's ability to manage its depleted bowling resources could decide a tightly contained one-off match.

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6:15 AMESPN Cricket

Dot balls the big concern as Bangladesh look to test favourites India

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Bangladesh identified their struggle to prevent dot balls as a central concern ahead of the Asian Games semi-final against India, who enter as Asia's leading side after winning a record eighth Asia Cup.

Bangladesh must improve their scoring efficiency against an Indian team that combines depth with relentless

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Bangladesh's response to India's disciplined attack may determine whether the underdog can stay competitive.

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5:58 AMESPN Cricket

Pakistan face familiar Sri Lanka in Asian Games semi-final

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in the Asian Games semi-final with an even T20I record: 12 wins each from 25 matches.

The balanced record makes this a matchup with little historical separation, so execution in the

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A close rivalry now carries direct medal consequences.

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2:32 AMESPN Cricket

Green could return as dominant Australia seek series sweep

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Australia controlled the second match against Zimbabwe from start to finish, even after using most of their bowling options. Cameron Green could return as Australia pursue a series sweep.

Australia's dominance has made the final match more about completing the result and managing selection

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Australia can convert a one-sided series into a clean sweep while testing another lineup option.

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12:29 AMESPN Cricket

Ravindra in doubt for India T20Is after dislocating shoulder during promo shoot

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Rachin Ravindra dislocated his shoulder during a promotional shoot and is now uncertain for India's T20I series. Initial assessments found no major structural damage, but his availability will depend on his rehabilitation progress.

The injury creates selection uncertainty even without major structural damage, because shoulder recovery can affect

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India could lose a versatile all-round option, with the final decision likely to come down to recovery time rather than diagnosis alone.

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