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Qualification margins and Bangladesh’s collapse define cricket’s day

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8:47 PMESPN Cricket

Australia bat first in Darwin, Bangladesh play Ebadot and Mahmud

Summary

Australia chose to bat first in Darwin, with Bangladesh including fast bowlers Ebadot Hossain and Hasan Mahmud in their attack. The new ball was expected to offer movement, creating an early test for Australia's top order.

Australia accepted the hardest batting conditions by taking first use of a surface offering early

Why it matters

The toss decision gives Bangladesh an immediate opportunity to exploit conditions before they ease for batting.

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1:54 AMESPN Cricket

'Bounce is the key' as Bangladesh look to rebound from 54 all out, says Shanto

Summary

Najmul Hossain Shanto says Bangladesh must use Darwin's bounce to recover from being dismissed for 54. He also suggested the team could select two spinners despite conditions that appear to favor pace.

Bangladesh's response to the 54 all out is likely to center on handling extra bounce,

Why it matters

Bangladesh must solve both a technical weakness against bounce and a difficult balance in its attack.

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1:17 AMESPN Cricket

Hazlewood keeps Boland out of Australia XI for first Test

Summary

Australia selected the expected XI for the first Test, with Josh Hazlewood retaining his place and Scott Boland left out. Bangladesh will wait until the morning of the match to confirm its lineup.

Hazlewood's selection preserves Australia's established pace combination and denies Boland a return despite his claims

Why it matters

Australia has prioritized continuity, while Bangladesh retains one final opportunity to tailor its attack to the pitch.

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5:28 PMBBC Sport Cricket

MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator

Summary

MI London beat Birmingham Phoenix by two runs at Edgbaston, but the narrow margin was insufficient to lift them into the Hundred's top three. They were eliminated despite securing the win.

The result was not enough because MI London's qualification depended on both victory and the

Why it matters

MI London's elimination shows how fine margins can determine Hundred qualification when teams finish tightly packed.

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5:11 PMESPN Cricket

Phoenix knock MI London out, send Sunrisers into Eliminator

Summary

Birmingham Phoenix eliminated MI London with a five-wicket victory, ending the defending champions' playoff hopes. MI London also fell short of the margin needed to improve their net run rate, allowing Sunrisers to advance to the Eliminator.

The result was determined by both the win and the margin MI London failed to

Why it matters

A single match settled both the last playoff place and the defending champions' exit.

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4:57 PMBBC Sport Cricket

MI London and Welsh Fire fail to reach knockouts

Summary

Welsh Fire were eliminated from The Hundred after losing their final group match to London Spirit by six runs in Cardiff.

The defeat ended Fire's route to the Eliminator despite a close finish. Their failure to

Why it matters

Welsh Fire's season ends without a knockout appearance after a decisive failure in the closing overs.

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1:56 PMESPN Cricket

Fire choke in chase as Spirit clinch consolation win

Summary

Welsh Fire needed 17 runs from the final 15 balls but scored only 10, losing by six runs to London Spirit and missing the chance to claim their fifth win of the season.

Fire had the chase within reach but failed to produce the required late hitting. That

Why it matters

Welsh Fire's inability to close out a reachable chase defined their elimination.

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1:40 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Fire eliminated after shock late collapse to Spirit

Summary

London Spirit beat Welsh Fire by six runs, ending the home side's hopes of reaching the Men's Hundred Eliminator round.

Fire's late collapse turned a competitive chase into an elimination defeat. The result shows how

Why it matters

A collapse at the finish cost Welsh Fire a place in the knockout stage.

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1:15 PMBBC Sport Cricket

The Hundred: Who needs what to progress from group stages?

Summary

The qualification race in The Hundred is tightening as teams approach the end of the group stage. The permutations depend on remaining fixtures, points and the results of rival contenders.

The final matches now carry direct consequences for playoff qualification rather than merely league positioning.

Why it matters

Small margins in the closing fixtures will determine which teams reach the Hundred's knockout phase.

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4:02 AMESPN Cricket

How can MI London pip Sunrisers Leeds to an Eliminator spot?

Summary

MI London and Sunrisers Leeds will meet for the remaining place in the men's Hundred Eliminator. Trent Rockets have already reached the final, while Manchester Super Giants secured the other Eliminator spot with a heavy win over Sunrisers Leeds.

The qualification picture is now a direct knockout race between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds,

Why it matters

One match now decides the last route into the title race.

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2:34 PMESPN Cricket

Zadran, Atal tons propel Afghanistan to series win

Summary

Centuries from Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal powered Afghanistan to victory in a record chase against Ireland. Andrew Balbirnie's hundred and a late assault from Curtis Campher could not complete Ireland's pursuit of 344.

Afghanistan's top order produced the defining advantage, building a total Ireland could challenge but not

Why it matters

Two Afghan centuries underline the batting depth driving the team's rise in one-day cricket.

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2:23 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland

Summary

Afghanistan secured a one-day series victory over Ireland with one match remaining, setting a national record for their highest total in the format.

Afghanistan's batting strength has settled the series before the final game, while Ireland now faces

Why it matters

Afghanistan continue to convert improved batting into series wins against established opposition.

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5:57 AMESPN Cricket

The era of 'randomly scheduled' bilaterals 'has to come to an end,' says ICC CEO

Summary

The ICC chief executive has called for an end to randomly scheduled bilateral series, while Jonty Rhodes warned that one-day internationals may be in trouble even if they do not disappear.

The central issue is a crowded calendar that gives bilateral cricket little strategic or commercial

Why it matters

The ICC is confronting a structural problem that could reshape the international calendar and the future of ODI cricket.

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5:53 AMESPN Cricket

Abu Dhabi T10 set for reboot with stability the primary goal

Summary

The Abu Dhabi T10 is set for an overhaul after corruption issues affected the league, with the government acquiring a controlling stake. The new ownership is expected to prioritize stability and restore confidence in the competition.

Government control changes the league's problem from repeated damage control to an ownership-led reset. The

Why it matters

A controlling stake gives the league the authority to address corruption, but credibility will depend on execution.

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1:15 PMESPN Cricket

Root abolishes England's midnight curfew in first act as captain

Summary

Joe Root has removed England's midnight curfew ahead of the Test series against Pakistan, with the ECB confirming the change.

The decision gives players greater autonomy outside match preparation and marks an immediate change in

Why it matters

Root is signalling a more player-led approach before his first Test series as captain.

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11:28 AMBBC Sport Cricket

England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

Summary

New England Test captain Joe Root has abolished the midnight curfew introduced by predecessor Ben Stokes.

Root is shifting England from a fixed team-wide restriction toward greater player autonomy. The change

Why it matters

The decision signals a change in leadership style at the start of Root's captaincy.

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5:59 AMESPN Cricket

Sussex allrounder Danny Lamb retires at 30 on medical advice

Summary

Sussex allrounder Danny Lamb has retired at 30 on medical advice after suffering a spinal-cord injury and undergoing neck discectomy and fusion surgery last month.

The spinal-cord injury has ended Lamb's career despite his age, with doctors advising retirement after

Why it matters

Lamb's retirement leaves Sussex without a versatile player and ends a career curtailed by a serious injury.

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1:40 AMESPN Cricket

Tridents survive Russell scare to begin CPL 2026 with narrow win

Summary

Barbados Tridents opened CPL 2026 with a narrow win over Jamaica Kingsmen after strong contributions from Brandon King, Quinton de Kock and Sharfane Rutherford. Daniel Sams then took 4 for 20 to contain a late threat from Andre Russell and Jamaica.

The Tridents won because their batting built enough margin for Sams to defend it when

Why it matters

Barbados starts with a win, but the close finish leaves its death bowling as an early area to monitor.

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11:59 PMESPN Cricket

Holder and Netravalkar three-fors set up straightforward win for Patriots

Summary

Jason Holder and Saurabh Netravalkar took three wickets each as St Lucia Kings were restricted to 155 for 8. Andre Fletcher then led the Patriots' chase with an unbeaten 48 from 41 balls.

The Patriots won the game through control in both innings, with their bowlers preventing St

Why it matters

The Patriots' bowling attack created a target that made the chase routine rather than volatile.

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7:38 PMESPN Cricket

Long wait over for Bangladesh and Darwin as Australia start their long run

Summary

Australia and Bangladesh begin their Test in Darwin after a long wait, opening a demanding 12-month stretch of Test cricket for the hosts. Australia will want an early win rather than starting that campaign with a setback.

The decisive fact is that this match begins Australia's extended Test cycle, so the result

Why it matters

Australia's long Test campaign starts with immediate pressure to establish momentum.

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4:55 PMBBC Sport Cricket

The Hundred 2026 tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers

Summary

The 2026 Hundred performance tables rank the leading men's and women's players by runs scored and wickets taken.

The rankings provide the clearest early measure of individual impact in the competition, separating sustained

Why it matters

The tables show which players are driving results in one of cricket's most compressed formats.

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2:26 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Perfect Perry stars as Phoenix beat MI London to avoid finishing bottom

Summary

Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 62 from 39 balls carried Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket win over MI London. The result lifted Phoenix off the bottom of the table and left MI London in last place.

Perry's controlled power hitting turned a high-pressure relegation contest into a comfortable chase for Phoenix.

Why it matters

One decisive innings reshaped the bottom of the table and preserved Phoenix's standing.

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1:24 PMESPN Cricket

Ellyse Perry hands MI London the wooden spoon

Summary

Ellyse Perry's half-century helped Birmingham Phoenix end a three-match losing streak and left MI London with the competition's wooden spoon.

Perry's innings changed the result and gave Phoenix a needed response after three consecutive defeats.

Why it matters

Perry's contribution halted Phoenix's slump and settled the bottom of the table.

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12:59 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Perry fifty takes Phoenix to victory over MI London

Summary

Georgia Wareham scored her first half-century in The Hundred as Welsh Fire beat London Spirit by 15 runs in their final match.

Wareham's innings gave Fire the decisive batting platform, while Spirit failed to sustain the chase.

Why it matters

Fire close the season with a win that could shape selection and retention decisions for next year.

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9:58 AMESPN Cricket

Wareham, Potts help Welsh Fire end season on high note

Summary

Welsh Fire finished fifth after beating London Spirit by 15 runs, with Georgia Wareham making a half-century and Potts contributing to the win.

The result confirms Fire's strength at home, where they secured their third victory, but fifth

Why it matters

Fire have evidence of a workable core but need greater consistency to move beyond mid-table.

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9:57 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Fire finish on a high with win over Spirit

Summary

Georgia Wareham made her first half-century of the campaign to lead Welsh Fire to a 15-run victory over London Spirit in their final Women's Hundred game.

Wareham's late-season contribution addressed a gap in Fire's batting and helped secure their third home

Why it matters

The victory gives Welsh Fire a stronger finish and a clearer case for building around Wareham.

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8:50 AMESPN Cricket

Gay picked for tour game against Pakistan after shoulder scare

Summary

Gay has been selected for a tour match against Pakistan after a shoulder scare, alongside Bashir, Hull and Tear in the Professional County Club Select XI.

Gay's inclusion indicates the shoulder problem has not ruled him out of the tour's immediate

Why it matters

Gay's fitness could affect the touring side's balance, while the fixture provides a meaningful audition for fringe players.

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6:38 AMESPN Cricket

Dickwella, Madushanka return to Sri Lanka Test squad

Summary

Sri Lanka have recalled Niroshan Dickwella and Dilshan Madushanka for the Test squad, while uncapped Nuwantha and Sooriyabandara have been selected because Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are unavailable.

The absences of Nissanka and Mendis have forced Sri Lanka to combine experienced recalls with

Why it matters

Sri Lanka's Test depth will be tested immediately by key unavailable batters.

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1:22 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 23

Summary

A daily quiz asks readers to identify a Hundred player from limited clues and complete it in as few attempts as possible.

The key shift is from match coverage to player recognition, making familiarity with the Hundred's

Why it matters

It turns the Hundred's player pool into a quick test of fan knowledge.

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