Tom Banton's century and fifties from Harry Brook and Jamie Cox powered England to 355 for seven. Their third-wicket partnership of 150 from 117 balls set the innings' tempo as Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled for control.
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Supporting Articles
Centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma drove South Africa to 365. Australia's bowling attack was weakened when Ellis suffered a side injury and delivered only four overs.
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Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 40 on his ODI return to restrict West Indies to 295, despite a 135 run opening partnership between Justin Greaves and John Campbell. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli then made centuries to drive India to victory.
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West Indies moved to 135 without loss in the 20th over after Greaves made a century. Kuldeep's four-wicket haul then helped restrict them to 295 for seven.
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Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird is resigning amid fallout involving the Big Bash League. David Boon will serve as interim chair from the annual general meeting in late October while the organisation searches for a permanent successor.
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Gwanzura, Mavunga and Chipare shared nine wickets as Zimbabwe dismissed West Indies for 139. Zimbabwe then completed the chase to level the series.
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched D3, a six-franchise competition combining first-class, List A and T20 tournaments in each season.
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Lancashire finished seventh after a disappointing season, while Division Two champions Durham increased their winning margin to 47 points. The campaign ended without a strong closing result for Lancashire.
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Incoming chief executive Richard Kenyon will conduct a review of Lancashire's cricket operations and performance structure.
3:18 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Cricket South Africa has reported a loss and expects another deficit in the 2026-27 summer, even while scheduled to host Australia and England's men's teams. The outlook points to continuing pressure on its broadcast revenues.
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Banton hundred drives England to series-sealing 223-run win
Summary
Tom Banton's century and fifties from Harry Brook and Jamie Cox powered England to 355 for seven. Their third-wicket partnership of 150 from 117 balls set the innings' tempo as Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled for control.
England's middle order converted a strong platform into a commanding total through sustained boundary pressure.
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England's batting depth has set Sri Lanka a formidable chase in the series decider.
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1:35 PMESPN Cricket
Miller, Bavuma, spinners seal South Africa's series win
Summary
Centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma drove South Africa to 365. Australia's bowling attack was weakened when Ellis suffered a side injury and delivered only four overs.
South Africa capitalized on a depleted attack and built a total that reflects both batting
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South Africa's high total and Australia's depleted attack could decide the match before the chase begins.
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11:00 PMESPN Cricket
Kuldeep reels West Indies in, Gill and Kohli tons knock them out
Summary
Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 40 on his ODI return to restrict West Indies to 295, despite a 135 run opening partnership between Justin Greaves and John Campbell. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli then made centuries to drive India to victory.
India turned a competitive West Indies start into a one sided result through control in
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India's bowling depth and established batting core again proved too strong for West Indies to sustain pressure across an ODI.
10:05 AMESPN Cricket
Kuldeep four-for trips West Indies up after Greaves' century
Summary
West Indies moved to 135 without loss in the 20th over after Greaves made a century. Kuldeep's four-wicket haul then helped restrict them to 295 for seven.
The innings changed when Kuldeep broke the opening partnership and disrupted West Indies' acceleration. Their
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West Indies lost control after building the platform for a potentially decisive score.
9:42 PMESPN Cricket
Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid BBL fallout
Summary
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird is resigning amid fallout involving the Big Bash League. David Boon will serve as interim chair from the annual general meeting in late October while the organisation searches for a permanent successor.
The resignation creates a leadership transition at Cricket Australia as scrutiny over the BBL intensifies.
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Cricket Australia's next chair will inherit both a governance vacancy and unresolved pressure over the BBL's direction.
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Gwanzura's all-round show helps Zimbabwe stun West Indies
Summary
Gwanzura, Mavunga and Chipare shared nine wickets as Zimbabwe dismissed West Indies for 139. Zimbabwe then completed the chase to level the series.
Zimbabwe won through sustained pressure with the ball and a controlled response in the chase.
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Zimbabwe have turned the contest into a deciding series battle.
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BCB launches franchise-based all-format domestic competition
Summary
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched D3, a six-franchise competition combining first-class, List A and T20 tournaments in each season.
Bangladesh is replacing a fragmented domestic model with a single franchise framework that covers all
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D3 creates a new pathway for Bangladesh to align domestic cricket, player development and franchise investment.
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Lancashire announce review after wet conclusion to forgettable summer
Summary
Lancashire finished seventh after a disappointing season, while Division Two champions Durham increased their winning margin to 47 points. The campaign ended without a strong closing result for Lancashire.
Lancashire's low finish reflects a season in which they failed to convert resources into sustained
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Lancashire face a substantial rebuild, while Durham move up with a clear performance margin over their rivals.
3:18 PMBBC Sport Cricket
New Lancashire CEO Kenyon to lead review of club
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Incoming chief executive Richard Kenyon will conduct a review of Lancashire's cricket operations and performance structure.
Lancashire is putting its cricket strategy under formal review as new leadership takes charge. The
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The review gives Kenyon an early mandate to change how Lancashire builds and manages its cricket operation.
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CSA reports loss as broadcast challenges loom
Summary
Cricket South Africa has reported a loss and expects another deficit in the 2026-27 summer, even while scheduled to host Australia and England's men's teams. The outlook points to continuing pressure on its broadcast revenues.
Projected losses show that high-profile home fixtures are no longer enough to secure financial stability,
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South African cricket faces a financial problem that major international tours alone may not solve.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
England completed a bizarre run-out of Rathnayake after the wicketkeeper dislodged the bails and a subsequent throw removed a stump from the ground. The dismissal survived the initial confusion and contributed to England's victory at The Oval.
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Virat Kohli said he is grateful and blessed to have passed 15,000 ODI runs. The India batter also spoke of his determination to unlock a new version of himself.
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Pakistan reached the Asian Games semi-finals after rain abandoned their match against Hong Kong. They qualified because they held the higher ranking.
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England's series concludes at The Oval, with attention turning to how the team is shaping up ahead of the World Cup.
7:40 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Pakistan face Hong Kong for a place in the semi-finals with a new-look side seeking consistency. Rain could decide the outcome, with Pakistan advancing as the higher-ranked team if the match is washed out.
2:47 PMESPN Cricket
The podcast reviews England's emphatic victory over Sri Lanka at The Oval and the series win that ended the summer. It examines the performance and its place in England's wider white-ball campaign.
1:26 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Tom Abell scored 307 for Somerset as the match with Surrey ended in a draw. He became only the eighth Somerset player to make a first class triple century.
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Durham completed their title-winning County Championship Division Two campaign unbeaten after drawing with Lancashire. The result closed out their season without defeat.
11:04 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Essex's draw leaves only nine points at stake in the contest around them. Their position could become dangerous if Leicestershire succeeds with its appeal against the sanction at Grace Road.
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Glamorgan and Essex drew after rain allowed only 21 balls on the fourth day. The match ended without enough play for either side to force a result.
8:47 AMBBC Sport Cricket
England have selected Cox as wicketkeeper for the series decider after Jos Buttler was injured. They are batting first and have made three changes to their lineup.
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Australia Under-19 were dismissed for 217 in Rajkot after recovering from 27 for 3, with Cattle making a century. India Under-19 regained control through Om, who took five wickets to end the visitors' resistance.
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Kent secured promotion in the Championship after a dramatic turnaround under Adam Hollioake, one year after finishing bottom of Division Two. Hollioake credited the players for driving the recovery.
7:40 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Ethan Bamber was Warwickshire's leading wicket-taker during their County Championship title-winning campaign, prompting questions about whether England should examine his claims.
7:36 AMBBC Sport Cricket
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer says the team must maintain and raise its standards despite rain disruption. He rejects weather as an excuse for falling short.
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Out, not-out, out: England secure bizarre run-out in Oval victory
Summary
England completed a bizarre run-out of Rathnayake after the wicketkeeper dislodged the bails and a subsequent throw removed a stump from the ground. The dismissal survived the initial confusion and contributed to England's victory at The Oval.
The episode turned on the precise mechanics of a run-out rather than a conventional catch
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The incident is a sharp reminder that unusual dismissals are decided by the laws' exact sequence, not by the first apparent outcome.
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Kohli determined to 'unlock a new version' of himself
Summary
Virat Kohli said he is grateful and blessed to have passed 15,000 ODI runs. The India batter also spoke of his determination to unlock a new version of himself.
Kohli's milestone confirms his exceptional longevity, but his focus has shifted from accumulation to reinvention.
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Kohli's future role remains central to India's ODI planning even as he looks beyond past achievements.
10:59 PMESPN Cricket
Pakistan through to Asian Games semi-finals after washout against Hong Kong
Summary
Pakistan reached the Asian Games semi-finals after rain abandoned their match against Hong Kong. They qualified because they held the higher ranking.
The washout decided the knockout tie without a ball being bowled, with the ranking rule
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Tournament ranking rules can determine advancement when weather removes the contest.
7:40 PMBBC Sport Cricket
ODI Cricket
Summary
England's series concludes at The Oval, with attention turning to how the team is shaping up ahead of the World Cup.
The final match offers England a last clear test of their balance, form and likely
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England's performance at The Oval will help determine whether they enter the World Cup with a settled team or unfinished questions.
2:47 PMESPN Cricket
New-look Pakistan take on inconsistent Hong Kong for semi-final spot
Summary
Pakistan face Hong Kong for a place in the semi-finals with a new-look side seeking consistency. Rain could decide the outcome, with Pakistan advancing as the higher-ranked team if the match is washed out.
Pakistan's ranking gives them a crucial safety net in a weather-threatened knockout calculation. Hong Kong
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The weather creates an uneven contest before the first ball is bowled.
1:26 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
The podcast reviews England's emphatic victory over Sri Lanka at The Oval and the series win that ended the summer. It examines the performance and its place in England's wider white-ball campaign.
England finished the summer with results that support their current white-ball direction, while individual performances
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The series win gives England a positive platform, but its value depends on whether the team can sustain the progress.
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Tom Abell 307 as Somerset dominate drawn final day with Surrey
Summary
Tom Abell scored 307 for Somerset as the match with Surrey ended in a draw. He became only the eighth Somerset player to make a first class triple century.
Abell's triple century was the defining achievement of a final day that produced dominance without
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Abell's record innings adds to Somerset's batting credentials while leaving both sides without a decisive return from the match.
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Durham draw with Lancashire to end season unbeaten
Summary
Durham completed their title-winning County Championship Division Two campaign unbeaten after drawing with Lancashire. The result closed out their season without defeat.
Durham's unbeaten record confirms that their promotion was built on sustained control rather than a
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Durham enter the next division with momentum and a clear platform for promotion-era consolidation.
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Essex look over shoulder as draw turns eyes to Leicestershire's appeal
Summary
Essex's draw leaves only nine points at stake in the contest around them. Their position could become dangerous if Leicestershire succeeds with its appeal against the sanction at Grace Road.
The appeal now carries direct implications for the relegation picture because Essex have little margin
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A legal decision, not just results on the field, could determine Essex's survival.
8:47 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Glamorgan & Essex draw as rain ruins final day
Summary
Glamorgan and Essex drew after rain allowed only 21 balls on the fourth day. The match ended without enough play for either side to force a result.
The washout preserves the existing balance between the teams but denies both a late chance
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Rain turned a potentially consequential finish into a points-sharing result.
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Cox called up, England bat first in series decider
Summary
England have selected Cox as wicketkeeper for the series decider after Jos Buttler was injured. They are batting first and have made three changes to their lineup.
Buttler's injury forces England to alter both their wicketkeeping and batting balance in the match
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England must win a decisive match while adapting to a key injury and a substantially changed lineup.
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Om five-for bowls Australia Under-19 out for 217 despite Cattle century
Summary
Australia Under-19 were dismissed for 217 in Rajkot after recovering from 27 for 3, with Cattle making a century. India Under-19 regained control through Om, who took five wickets to end the visitors' resistance.
Om's five-wicket haul turned Australia's recovery into a below-par total after Cattle had rebuilt the
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India's response to Australia's top-order collapse has put the hosts in the stronger position despite Cattle's century.
7:40 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Kent players 'deserve all credit' for promotion
Summary
Kent secured promotion in the Championship after a dramatic turnaround under Adam Hollioake, one year after finishing bottom of Division Two. Hollioake credited the players for driving the recovery.
Promotion reflects a sharp reversal in performance and suggests Kent addressed problems that had left
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Kent have rebuilt their position quickly, but promotion will test whether the revival can survive a higher level of competition.
7:36 AMBBC Sport Cricket
The Bears' necessity: Just how good is top wicket-taker Bamber?
Summary
Ethan Bamber was Warwickshire's leading wicket-taker during their County Championship title-winning campaign, prompting questions about whether England should examine his claims.
Bamber's consistency has moved him from useful county bowler to a potential national selection case,
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A title-winning season could give England another credible bowling option if Bamber's skills translate to international cricket.
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Shreyas Iyer: 'There is rain, but we can't use that as an excuse'
Summary
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer says the team must maintain and raise its standards despite rain disruption. He rejects weather as an excuse for falling short.
Iyer is setting accountability expectations around India's T20 approach rather than allowing interruptions to lower
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India's leadership is demanding performance discipline even when conditions disrupt the team's plans.
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