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South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in front of a sold-out Soweto crowd to move 2-1 up in the series, with the Springboks’ scrum power yielding a crucial first-half penalty try, Kriel breaking for a second SA score, and a decisive late maul finished by Marx as Feinberg-Mngomezulu added the extras and a late penalty; NZ briefly led through Jordan and Savea before Taukei’aho’s late try.
England’s four-pronged pace attack, led by Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer, dismantled Pakistan for 110 to build a 261-run lead at Lord's and put the hosts on the brink of a series win. Robinson (4-11) and Archer (3-26) spearheaded the bowling, while England posted 290 in the first innings and reached 81-3 in the second, with the day dominated by England’s attack and a late-night rain delay looming.
On a damp Day 1 at Lord's, England closed 248-9 as Jamie Smith (61) and Jordan Cox (55) anchored the innings, aided by a late 34 not out from Gus Atkinson; Pakistan’s Abbas led the attack with 4-56 but England benefited from dropped chances, while Babar Azam’s return offered a glimmer for the visitors as the Test looks set for a tight finish.
India weathered Sri Lanka's fight on day four as Pasindu Sooriyabandara's aggressive innings and Kamindu Mendis's fifty gave SL hope, but a crucial breakthrough and sharp fielding by India broke the stand and sealed the win, with Dinusha not out as Sri Lanka fell short. India remain favorites, having ground out victory through stubborn resolve.
England began their post-Ashes rebuild with a 115-run win over New Zealand at Lord's, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series as a bowler-dominated pitch proved unforgiving; Gus Atkinson took 5-30 and Emilio Gay top-scored in the second innings with 57 as New Zealand were bowled out for 138 chasing 254.
Australia achieved their first Test win against South Africa on South African soil since 2012, overcoming a poor second half performance by capitalizing on South Africa's errors and transition play, with standout performances from James O’Connor, Joseph Suaalii, and Fraser McReight, while South Africa struggled with their tackle rate, set-piece accuracy, and tactical choices.
England faces a challenging final day against India at The Oval, needing 35 runs with four wickets remaining to secure a historic series win in a dramatic and weather-affected test match, highlighting resilience and the unpredictable nature of cricket.
England's chances in the decisive fifth Test against India at The Oval were hampered by dropped catches and inconsistent fielding, despite a strong opening partnership and notable performances from players like Duckett, Crawley, and Atkinson. India capitalized on England's mistakes, with key contributions from Siraj and Krishna, leaving the series poised for a tense finish.
The British and Irish Lions narrowly defeated Australia 27-19 in the first Test in Brisbane, leading early but struggling in the final half hour, highlighting their dominance in the first half and issues in discipline and decision-making later. The Lions take a 1-0 series lead, with key performances from Curry, Russell, and Tuipulotu, setting up the next match in Melbourne.
Jasprit Bumrah broke Kapil Dev's record for most five-wicket hauls in away Tests for India, achieving his 13th in 35 games during the third Test against England at Lord's, and equaled Wasim Akram's record for five-wicket hauls by an Asian in SENA countries, showcasing his exceptional skill and impact in international cricket.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka head into the final day of their Test match in Galle with the game still open, as Bangladesh leads by 187 runs but needs to take 10 wickets to win, while both teams remain optimistic about a possible victory or a draw, influenced by the pitch conditions and strategic play.
India's openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had a strong start in the first session of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but both fell just before lunch, leaving India at 92 for 2 against England, who took two quick wickets to shift the game's momentum.
Ollie Pope has been confirmed as England's No. 3 for the first Test against India, after a strong recent performance and despite competition from other players like Bethell. The team also features new players Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes, with key injuries affecting the bowling attack. The match marks Carse's first home Test, and England aims to challenge India with a less experienced bowling line-up.
India is in a strong position to win the fourth Test against England, needing 152 runs to win with all 10 wickets intact. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are leading the chase confidently, with Rohit reaching his 9000th run in first-class cricket. England's spinners are struggling to make an impact, and the match seems to be heading towards an Indian victory, showcasing their dominance in home Test matches.
On day four of the India vs England 4th Test, Joe Root struck to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal for 37 runs, as India chased a target of 192 to win. At stumps on day 3, India was 40 for no loss, with Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal at the crease. India needs 108 runs to win, and the aggressive start by the openers suggests a decisive finish, but both batsmen will need to refocus on the new day. England will look to Shoaib Bashir for a comeback, while India's spinners Ashwin and Kuldeep set up the potential series-clinching win.