Ben Duckett made a half-century and took a diving catch to dismiss England team-mate Harry Brook as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs. Mohammad Amir also played a key role in the victory.
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Rockets turn tight Hundred games into early control
Day’s Recap
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Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge, with Ben Duckett's half-century helping secure their fourth men's Hundred victory. The result keeps Rockets top of the table.
1:11 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Trent Rockets beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs after Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill mounted a late chase. The victory extends the Rockets' winning streak to three matches.
12:18 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Babar Azam said conditions influenced Pakistan's decision to leave out Mohammad Abbas, despite the seamer's consistency. Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Ali were selected instead.
11:15 AMESPN Cricket
West Indies kept an unchanged team and chose to bat first in the second Test as they pursue a series sweep. Pakistan, trailing 1-0, dropped Mohammad Abbas and handed Test debuts to Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah.
10:30 AMESPN Cricket
Ryan ten Doeschate has resigned as an assistant coach with India and is expected to return to Kolkata Knight Riders. He communicated the decision to team management during India's white-ball tour of the UK.
12:53 PMESPN Cricket
Subhadeep Ghosh has been appointed India's men's fielding coach. His first assignment will be the team's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka later this month.
7:34 PMESPN Cricket
MI London were bowled out for 92 before Manchester Super Giants chased the target with 28 balls remaining. Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning and Smriti Mandhana helped secure the result.
1:50 PMESPN Cricket
Rashid Khan took five wickets as MI London beat Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs, lifting them to second in the Men's Hundred table.
4:56 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Emilio Gay made an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while victories for Leicestershire and Middlesex moved both sides to the top of their groups.
2:10 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Emilio Gay's century powered Durham to a nine-wicket victory over Hampshire. Graham Clark and Ollie Robinson also made fifties as Durham chased down the target with 11 overs to spare.
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Rashid takes five wickets as MI beat Super Giants
Summary
Ben Duckett made a half-century and took a diving catch to dismiss England team-mate Harry Brook as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs. Mohammad Amir also played a key role in the victory.
Rockets held their nerve in a close finish to protect a narrow margin and strengthen
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Rockets are turning small advantages into wins while Duckett is becoming central to their campaign.
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1:11 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
Summary
Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge, with Ben Duckett's half-century helping secure their fourth men's Hundred victory. The result keeps Rockets top of the table.
The fourth win gives Rockets early control of the men's Hundred and confirms their consistency
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Rockets have established themselves as the team to beat at this stage of the tournament.
12:18 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Super Giants win comfortably against lowly MI
Summary
Trent Rockets beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs after Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill mounted a late chase. The victory extends the Rockets' winning streak to three matches.
The Rockets' decisive advantage was their ability to protect a narrow total under pressure. Sunrisers
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The Rockets are building momentum while Sunrisers are losing ground in the standings.
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11:15 AMESPN Cricket
'It's down to conditions' - Babar explains shock Abbas omission
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Babar Azam said conditions influenced Pakistan's decision to leave out Mohammad Abbas, despite the seamer's consistency. Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Ali were selected instead.
Pakistan chose perceived conditions-based variation over its most reliable seam option, placing greater responsibility on
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The call tests whether Pakistan can balance tactical flexibility with the value of proven wicket-taking consistency.
10:30 AMESPN Cricket
Unchanged West Indies bat first seeking series sweep, Pakistan drop Mohammad Abbas
Summary
West Indies kept an unchanged team and chose to bat first in the second Test as they pursue a series sweep. Pakistan, trailing 1-0, dropped Mohammad Abbas and handed Test debuts to Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah.
Pakistan have responded to the series deficit with personnel changes, placing two debutants into a
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The selection changes give Pakistan a chance to reset but raise the stakes in their bid to avoid a series loss.
12:53 PMESPN Cricket
Ten Doeschate quits India assistant coach role, set to rejoin KKR
Summary
Ryan ten Doeschate has resigned as an assistant coach with India and is expected to return to Kolkata Knight Riders. He communicated the decision to team management during India's white-ball tour of the UK.
India is losing a coach mid-cycle, tightening the timeline for continuity ahead of upcoming white-ball
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Staff churn reshapes preparation and power dynamics at the top level, and it signals how franchise pull can disrupt international continuity.
7:34 PMESPN Cricket
Subhadeep Ghosh replaces T Dilip as India men's fielding coach
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Subhadeep Ghosh has been appointed India's men's fielding coach. His first assignment will be the team's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka later this month.
Ghosh will face an immediate test as India prepare for a two-Test series, leaving little
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India are changing a key part of their support staff just before a demanding overseas assignment.
1:50 PMESPN Cricket
Ecclestone, Lanning, Mandhana keep MI London winless
Summary
MI London were bowled out for 92 before Manchester Super Giants chased the target with 28 balls remaining. Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning and Smriti Mandhana helped secure the result.
A total of 92 left MI London with no realistic margin for error, and the
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MI London's campaign is being undermined by collapses that make competitive matches almost impossible.
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4:56 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Five-star Rashid leads MI London to victory over Super Giants
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Rashid Khan took five wickets as MI London beat Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs, lifting them to second in the Men's Hundred table.
Rashid's five-for turned a high-scoring contest into a decisive MI London win and exposed the
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MI London's rise to second makes the playoff race more consequential and gives Rashid a central role in their campaign.
2:10 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Gay hits ton for Durham as Leics & Middlesex go top
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Emilio Gay made an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while victories for Leicestershire and Middlesex moved both sides to the top of their groups.
Gay's hundred gives Durham a dependable top-order platform, but the bigger shift came in the
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Leicestershire and Middlesex now control their routes toward the knockout stages.
12:58 PMESPN Cricket
Emilio Gay hundred leads Durham's nine-wicket romp
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Emilio Gay's century powered Durham to a nine-wicket victory over Hampshire. Graham Clark and Ollie Robinson also made fifties as Durham chased down the target with 11 overs to spare.
Durham's top order removed all jeopardy from the chase, with Gay providing the decisive innings
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Durham's depth and efficiency turned a sizeable chase into a one-sided result.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
South Africa batter Aiden Markram has played down speculation that he could become captain of Lucknow Super Giants, saying other strong leadership options are available for the vacant role.
11:18 PMESPN Cricket
The West Indies reached 49 for the loss of Chanderpaul after winning the toss, but rain forced an early lunch after 9.5 overs. The interruption curtailed their early progress.
7:14 AMESPN Cricket
Alastair Cook says Joe Root may not be England's long-term Test captain, but believes he can lead effectively over the next year and help prepare the team for the 2027 home Ashes.
4:17 PMBBC Sport Cricket
A century from David Miller and four wickets from Yuzvendra Chahal helped Northamptonshire secure the points, despite Joe Moores' aggressive 85 for Lancashire.
4:18 PMESPN Cricket
Kent completed another close run chase as Aaron Finch and Sam Northeast led the response, while a century from Notts' Martindale was not enough to secure victory.
2:10 PMESPN Cricket
England Under-19 batter Nelson scored 76 from 69 balls as Middlesex beat Yorkshire by 35 runs at Lord's. Gohar also contributed to the victory.
1:42 PMESPN Cricket
Warwickshire beat Gloucestershire at Rugby after a 147-run partnership between stand-in captain Yates and Vaansh Jani. Their stand ended Gloucestershire's hopes of winning the match.
1:32 PMESPN CricketTom Westley and Matt Critchley both scored centuries as Essex posted a commanding total against Worcestershire. Noah Thain continued his strong form, but regular wickets left the Rapids well short.
1:18 PMESPN Cricket
Leicestershire overwhelmed Somerset after Alex Green and Ben Green shared six wickets, reducing the visitors to 125 all out. Cox and Holland then led the Foxes to a dominant victory.
1:18 PMESPN Cricket
Wayne Madsen scored 104 on his 100th List A appearance for Derbyshire. His century helped the county secure a dominant win over Sussex.
1:03 PMESPN Cricket
Steven Finn explains how bowlers use variations, including slower balls, to disrupt batters and control scoring. The guide focuses on the tactical choices behind changes of pace and delivery.
12:56 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Tilak Varma will captain South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Ricky Bhui as vice-captain. The squad also features a strong middle order including Karun Nair and R Smaran.
12:11 PMESPN Cricket
The Sharks secured their first win after chasing down Essex's target of 317, with Tear leading the pursuit. A century from Thain was not enough to prevent Essex from losing.
8:04 AMESPN Cricket
India have selected Prema Rawat for the Women's Asia Cup 2026, with G Kamalini also included. Yastika Bhatia has again been left out.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
An interactive quiz challenges readers to identify the 13th featured player from The Hundred in as few attempts as possible.
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Markram plays down LSG captaincy buzz
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South Africa batter Aiden Markram has played down speculation that he could become captain of Lucknow Super Giants, saying other strong leadership options are available for the vacant role.
Markram's comments signal no public commitment to the LSG job and keep the franchise's decision
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The captaincy search remains open, and Markram's distance from the speculation could shift attention toward competing candidates.
7:14 AMESPN Cricket
Greaves half-century props up West Indies on rain-affected day
Summary
The West Indies reached 49 for the loss of Chanderpaul after winning the toss, but rain forced an early lunch after 9.5 overs. The interruption curtailed their early progress.
The weather, rather than either side's strategy, now controls the opening phase of the match.
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Rain has delayed the match before either team could establish a meaningful advantage.
4:17 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reigns - Cook
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Alastair Cook says Joe Root may not be England's long-term Test captain, but believes he can lead effectively over the next year and help prepare the team for the 2027 home Ashes.
Cook's assessment points to a short-term leadership reset rather than a permanent return for Root.
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Root's possible return would buy England time while exposing the lack of an obvious long-term captain.
4:18 PMESPN Cricket
Miller hundred, Chahal four-for as Northants seal points
Summary
A century from David Miller and four wickets from Yuzvendra Chahal helped Northamptonshire secure the points, despite Joe Moores' aggressive 85 for Lancashire.
Northamptonshire combined Miller's match-defining innings with Chahal's control to withstand Lancashire's late assault. Moores kept
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Northamptonshire's win shows the value of pairing a high-impact top-order innings with a specialist capable of closing out the chase.
2:10 PMESPN Cricket
Kent sneak home in another tight run chase
Summary
Kent completed another close run chase as Aaron Finch and Sam Northeast led the response, while a century from Notts' Martindale was not enough to secure victory.
Kent's chase confirms their ability to manage pressure even when opponents post a substantial total.
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Kent are accumulating valuable wins in tight games, while Nottinghamshire are learning that individual centuries need stronger support.
1:42 PMESPN Cricket
Nelson, Gohar lead Middlesex past Yorkshire
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England Under-19 batter Nelson scored 76 from 69 balls as Middlesex beat Yorkshire by 35 runs at Lord's. Gohar also contributed to the victory.
Nelson's innings supplied the platform Middlesex needed, while the 35-run margin shows that Yorkshire could
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Nelson's score strengthens his case as a young batter to watch while Middlesex gain a clear result against Yorkshire.
1:32 PMESPN Cricket
Yates trumps Price as Warwickshire cruise to Rugby win
Summary
Warwickshire beat Gloucestershire at Rugby after a 147-run partnership between stand-in captain Yates and Vaansh Jani. Their stand ended Gloucestershire's hopes of winning the match.
The 147-run partnership removed the contest's uncertainty and gave Warwickshire control after Yates outperformed Price
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Warwickshire's victory was built on a decisive partnership that exposed Gloucestershire's inability to break through.
1:18 PMESPN Cricket
Eagles soar past Worcestershire on Westley, Critchley tons
Summary
Tom Westley and Matt Critchley both scored centuries as Essex posted a commanding total against Worcestershire. Noah Thain continued his strong form, but regular wickets left the Rapids well short.
Essex's top-order output created a margin Worcestershire could not overcome once wickets began to fall.
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Two centuries gave Essex control before their attack exposed Worcestershire's fragile middle and lower order.
1:18 PMESPN Cricket
Cox, Holland lead Leicestershire to thumping win over Somerset
Summary
Leicestershire overwhelmed Somerset after Alex Green and Ben Green shared six wickets, reducing the visitors to 125 all out. Cox and Holland then led the Foxes to a dominant victory.
Leicestershire decided the match with the ball, using sustained wicket-taking pressure to prevent Somerset from
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A combined six-wicket haul turned Somerset's innings into a short chase and gave Leicestershire a comprehensive win.
1:03 PMESPN Cricket
Wayne Madsen marks landmark Derbyshire appearance with century
Summary
Wayne Madsen scored 104 on his 100th List A appearance for Derbyshire. His century helped the county secure a dominant win over Sussex.
Madsen converted a milestone appearance into the innings that shaped the result, giving Derbyshire both
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Madsen's century combined personal longevity with immediate match-winning value for Derbyshire.
12:56 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Finn's masterclass on bowling variations
Summary
Steven Finn explains how bowlers use variations, including slower balls, to disrupt batters and control scoring. The guide focuses on the tactical choices behind changes of pace and delivery.
Variation works only when it changes the batter's expectations without sacrificing control. In short-form cricket,
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Understanding variation shows how bowlers can regain control when batters have the format's advantage.
12:11 PMESPN Cricket
Tilak Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy; Ricky Bhui named vice-captain
Summary
Tilak Varma will captain South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Ricky Bhui as vice-captain. The squad also features a strong middle order including Karun Nair and R Smaran.
South Zone has paired a young leader with a middle order that brings substantial batting
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The appointment gives Varma a prominent leadership test while South Zone enters with significant middle-order strength.
8:04 AMESPN Cricket
Sharks off the mark as Tear leads stiff run-chase
Summary
The Sharks secured their first win after chasing down Essex's target of 317, with Tear leading the pursuit. A century from Thain was not enough to prevent Essex from losing.
The Sharks' successful chase shows that their batting can sustain a demanding target and convert
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The win gives the Sharks early momentum and exposes Essex's vulnerability when defending large totals.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games; Rawal gets maiden T20I call-up
Summary
India have selected Prema Rawat for the Women's Asia Cup 2026, with G Kamalini also included. Yastika Bhatia has again been left out.
The selectors are continuing to reshape India's squad while keeping Bhatia outside the setup. The
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The selection points to a changing pecking order in India's women's team ahead of a major tournament.
2:25 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 13
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An interactive quiz challenges readers to identify the 13th featured player from The Hundred in as few attempts as possible.
The item offers a game rather than a news update, shifting attention from match results
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It gives cricket followers a quick test of their knowledge of The Hundred's player pool.
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