Bangladesh sealed their first ever ODI series win over Australia by chasing down the target for a five-wicket victory in the second match in Mirpur. The result gave Bangladesh an unassailable lead in the series.
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Australia chose to bat first in the second ODI and drafted in Riley Meredith on match morning, handing him his first ODI appearance in five years. Bangladesh brought back Soumya Sarkar to their XI.
11:07 AMESPN CricketThe 2027 Men's ODI World Cup is scheduled for October 4 to November 21, with South Africa expected to host most matches across eight venues. Zimbabwe is set to stage roughly eight to 10 games and Namibia about three.
7:03 AMESPN CricketZak Crawley will step away from first-class cricket after losing his place with England. He is expected to be named captain of Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred ahead of Harry Brook.
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Bangladesh claim first ODI series win over Australia
Summary
Bangladesh sealed their first ever ODI series win over Australia by chasing down the target for a five-wicket victory in the second match in Mirpur. The result gave Bangladesh an unassailable lead in the series.
Why it matters
It resets the baseline for both teams: Bangladesh as a credible ODI series closer, and Australia as vulnerable when conditions and selection margins tighten.
11:07 AMESPN Cricket
Taskin, Mustafizur set up famous series win for Bangladesh
Summary
Australia chose to bat first in the second ODI and drafted in Riley Meredith on match morning, handing him his first ODI appearance in five years. Bangladesh brought back Soumya Sarkar to their XI.
Why it matters
Late XI calls and the decision to bat lock in the match script and can expose depth, selection intent, and readiness under pressure.
7:03 AMESPN Cricket
Men's ODI World Cup 2027 set to run from October 4 to November 21
Summary
The 2027 Men's ODI World Cup is scheduled for October 4 to November 21, with South Africa expected to host most matches across eight venues. Zimbabwe is set to stage roughly eight to 10 games and Namibia about three.
Why it matters
The confirmed window and host split lock in planning for boards, broadcasters, and fans, and determine where most of the World Cup's economic and operational benefits will land.
9:31 AMESPN Cricket
Zak Crawley takes break from first-class cricket following England axe
Summary
Zak Crawley will step away from first-class cricket after losing his place with England. He is expected to be named captain of Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred ahead of Harry Brook.
Why it matters
It reshapes Crawley’s pathway back to Tests and shows how domestic franchise roles can override the traditional county reset after an England omission.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Rocky Flintoff has returned to England's Under-19s squad for a three-match ODI series against South Africa. Ben Harmison has also been called up as England adjust their group for the series.
11:04 AMBBC Sport CricketEngland A named squads for upcoming T20 and 50-over series against India A later this month, with Kira Chathli set to lead. The selection sets England’s next tier for a direct matchup against a high-caliber opposition pipeline.
10:04 AMESPN CricketPrabhsimran Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma hit fifties, but their side still lost a rain-hit game to Afghanistan A under DLS. Half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah kept Afghanistan A ahead of the par score when the weather intervened.
9:31 AMESPN CricketThailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the UAE won their quarter-finals at the ACC Women's Premier Cup to secure qualification for the Women's T20 Asia Cup. Their results finalize the last set of teams advancing from the qualifier into the continental tournament.
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Flintoff and Harmison called up by England U19s
Summary
Rocky Flintoff has returned to England's Under-19s squad for a three-match ODI series against South Africa. Ben Harmison has also been called up as England adjust their group for the series.
Why it matters
These selections shape England's short-term U19 results and the medium-term pipeline feeding the Lions and senior ODI setup.
10:04 AMESPN Cricket
Kira Chathli to captain England A against India
Summary
England A named squads for upcoming T20 and 50-over series against India A later this month, with Kira Chathli set to lead. The selection sets England’s next tier for a direct matchup against a high-caliber opposition pipeline.
Why it matters
A-team leadership and form against India can fast-track players into England’s senior plans and expose depth gaps quickly.
9:31 AMESPN Cricket
Prabhsimran, Gaikwad, Tilak score fifties in DLS loss to Afghanistan A
Summary
Prabhsimran Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma hit fifties, but their side still lost a rain-hit game to Afghanistan A under DLS. Half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah kept Afghanistan A ahead of the par score when the weather intervened.
Why it matters
DLS results reward teams that control run rate and wickets under uncertainty, a skill that translates directly to higher-level limited-overs cricket.
4:52 AMESPN Cricket
Women's T20 Asia Cup: Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and UAE qualify
Summary
Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the UAE won their quarter-finals at the ACC Women's Premier Cup to secure qualification for the Women's T20 Asia Cup. Their results finalize the last set of teams advancing from the qualifier into the continental tournament.
Why it matters
It widens the Women's T20 Asia Cup competitive pool and accelerates the development and visibility of emerging women's programs in Asia.
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