Australia set South Africa a record 421-run target before Josh Hazlewood took six wickets to dismiss them for 206 in the second innings.
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Australia seize control as South Africa absorb a major defeat
Day’s Recap
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Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in Durban, ending the world champions' unbeaten run. The scale of the loss has raised questions about whether South Africa suffered a one-off lapse or exposed deeper weaknesses.
9:28 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Australia beat South Africa in the first Test in Durban after bowling them out before tea on the fifth day. Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul helped secure the visitors' victory by 214 runs.
8:28 AMAl Jazeera
Kagiso Rabada is nearing a return for the Gqeberha Test after missing the opening match against Australia as a precaution. He has stayed with the squad and increased his bowling intensity.
11:30 PMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka chased Pakistan's 168 for 8 with 17 balls to spare, winning by eight wickets behind Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 87.
1:21 PMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka chose to bowl first in the third T20I, while Pakistan made four changes after already securing the series. Razaullah, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim and Abdul Samad came into Pakistan's side.
9:09 AMESPN Cricket
Jacob Bethell returns to England's white-ball squad for the tour of Australia, while Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack receive their first international call-ups.
8:36 AMBBC Sport Cricket
England have rested Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue for the T20I series in Australia as they prioritize the ODI World Cup and a forthcoming tour of South Africa.
6:19 AMESPN Cricket
Sadikur Rahman's 149 powered a dominant win over Barishal as Chattogram moved to the top of the National Cricket League table. The round also featured six-wicket hauls, centuries from Mahedi Hasan and Marshall Ayub, and Sabbir Rahman's first NCL century in 14 years.
11:32 AMESPN Cricket
Grant Flower is leaving Sussex to join Surrey's coaching staff. The former Zimbabwe batter said the club's financial situation was a major factor in his decision, adding to the departures from Sussex.
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Hazlewood six-for seals dominant Australia win
Summary
Australia set South Africa a record 421-run target before Josh Hazlewood took six wickets to dismiss them for 206 in the second innings.
Australia's attack turned a commanding position into a decisive victory, with Hazlewood's six-wicket haul ending
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Australia showed that its batting advantage can still be converted into a ruthless win through the pace attack.
9:28 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss
Summary
Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in Durban, ending the world champions' unbeaten run. The scale of the loss has raised questions about whether South Africa suffered a one-off lapse or exposed deeper weaknesses.
A 214-run defeat points to more than ordinary rust, particularly after Australia controlled the match
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The result tests whether South Africa's championship form can withstand a major setback.
8:28 AMAl Jazeera
Australia bowl out South Africa to win first cricket Test in Durban
Summary
Australia beat South Africa in the first Test in Durban after bowling them out before tea on the fifth day. Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul helped secure the visitors' victory by 214 runs.
Australia's fast bowlers delivered the decisive advantage, with Hazlewood's spell ending South Africa's resistance and
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Australia has seized series momentum by defeating the world's top side on its own ground.
11:30 PMESPN Cricket
Rabada closing in on return for Gqeberha Test
Summary
Kagiso Rabada is nearing a return for the Gqeberha Test after missing the opening match against Australia as a precaution. He has stayed with the squad and increased his bowling intensity.
Rabada's escalating workload suggests South Africa are moving from injury management toward selection readiness. His
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Rabada's availability could significantly change the balance of the next Test against Australia.
1:21 PMESPN Cricket
Kusal Mendis 87* hands Sri Lanka consolation win
Summary
Sri Lanka chased Pakistan's 168 for 8 with 17 balls to spare, winning by eight wickets behind Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 87.
Sri Lanka's chase turned a modest target into a one-sided finish, with Mendis providing control
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Sri Lanka finish with momentum, while Pakistan must address their failure to convert a competitive total into pressure.
9:09 AMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka opt to bowl in third T20I; Pakistan make four changes
Summary
Sri Lanka chose to bowl first in the third T20I, while Pakistan made four changes after already securing the series. Razaullah, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim and Abdul Samad came into Pakistan's side.
Pakistan's changes indicate that the completed series result has created room to assess squad depth
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The dead-rubber setting gives Pakistan selection information while Sri Lanka seeks a result to limit the series damage.
8:36 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew
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Jacob Bethell returns to England's white-ball squad for the tour of Australia, while Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack receive their first international call-ups.
England are balancing established potential with a deliberate infusion of youth ahead of a demanding
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The selections give England both immediate depth and a clearer view of its next generation.
6:19 AMESPN Cricket
England rest Archer, Atkinson, Tongue for Australia T20Is
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England have rested Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue for the T20I series in Australia as they prioritize the ODI World Cup and a forthcoming tour of South Africa.
England are treating the T20Is as an opportunity to widen their bowling pool rather than
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The series will reveal whether England have enough pace depth to manage a crowded international schedule.
11:32 AMESPN Cricket
Sadikur 149 crushes Barishal; Chattogram move to No. 1 on NCL table
Summary
Sadikur Rahman's 149 powered a dominant win over Barishal as Chattogram moved to the top of the National Cricket League table. The round also featured six-wicket hauls, centuries from Mahedi Hasan and Marshall Ayub, and Sabbir Rahman's first NCL century in 14 years.
Chattogram's rise reflects a round defined by decisive individual contributions rather than marginal results. Sadikur
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Chattogram now set the pace, with the latest round showing how quickly the table can be shaped by elite individual performances.
10:38 AMESPN Cricket
Grant Flower adds to Sussex exodus as he joins Surrey coaching staff
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Grant Flower is leaving Sussex to join Surrey's coaching staff. The former Zimbabwe batter said the club's financial situation was a major factor in his decision, adding to the departures from Sussex.
Flower's move shows that Sussex's financial strain is affecting coaching as well as playing personnel.
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The departure turns Sussex's financial problems into a competitive and organizational concern.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Former Australia Under-19 captain Callum Weibgen scored his second century of the One-Day Cup season as Queensland defeated Western Australia.
8:34 PMESPN Cricket
Australia have not ruled out changing their batting order, but Pat Cummins said there must be a compelling reason to move Renshaw from No. 5.
2:01 PMESPN Cricket
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the team must address obvious shortcomings after its unbeaten run ended in Durban. He is emphasizing the response to the defeat rather than treating it as an isolated result.
1:17 PMESPN Cricket
James Smith's Kings have replaced bowling coach Eric Simons with Allan Donald, while Tommy Simsek has also left the staff.
12:12 PMESPN Cricket
Tilak Varma says he is comfortable adapting to No. 5 and, at times, No. 6 despite preferring to bat at No. 3. He has prioritized the team's needs over his personal position.
11:31 AMESPN Cricket
Delhi Capitals have appointed Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach. He will work alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly in the team's coaching setup.
10:01 AMESPN Cricket
Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre suffered a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring while batting against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy and is expected to miss about a month.
9:35 AMESPN Cricket
India and West Indies are set to play on another high-scoring Hyderabad surface, with West Indies needing a strong batting performance to stay alive in the five-match series.
6:54 AMESPN Cricket
Shaun Pollock has backed using the pink ball in Tests affected by poor light, arguing that it could allow play to continue when the red ball would force officials to stop.
5:54 AMESPN Cricket
Atal's resistance kept Bangladesh from breaking through despite Ebadot Hossain taking three wickets. Litton Das also made history as the first wicketkeeper to record nine dismissals, a century and a fifty in the same match.
5:01 AMESPN CricketTasmania defeated New South Wales in a rain-affected contest after the home side fell well short. Offspinner Raf MacMillan led the attack with three wickets, while Prestwidge made the difference in an unexpected role.
3:54 AMESPN Cricket
Pathum Nissanka returns to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the series against Pakistan. Pasindu Sooriyabandara keeps his place ahead of Lahiru Udara, and wicketkeeper Anjala Bandara could make his debut.
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Weibgen century helps Queensland to One-Day Cup win over WA
Summary
Former Australia Under-19 captain Callum Weibgen scored his second century of the One-Day Cup season as Queensland defeated Western Australia.
Weibgen is turning early-season promise into sustained production, giving Queensland a dependable top-order contributor. The
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A second century signals that Weibgen is becoming a meaningful factor in Queensland's domestic one-day side.
2:01 PMESPN Cricket
Australia keep door open for shuffling batting order
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Australia have not ruled out changing their batting order, but Pat Cummins said there must be a compelling reason to move Renshaw from No. 5.
Australia's position preserves stability while leaving room for a change if performances or conditions demand
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Australia are balancing flexibility against the risk of disrupting a batting order that still has a defined structure.
1:17 PMESPN Cricket
Bavuma focused on South Africa response after first taste of defeat
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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the team must address obvious shortcomings after its unbeaten run ended in Durban. He is emphasizing the response to the defeat rather than treating it as an isolated result.
South Africa now needs a measurable correction in its next performance, not reassurance after a
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The next match will show whether South Africa can convert a damaging defeat into a useful correction.
12:12 PMESPN Cricket
SA20: Donald replaces Simons as JSK's bowling coach
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James Smith's Kings have replaced bowling coach Eric Simons with Allan Donald, while Tommy Simsek has also left the staff.
The franchise has changed its bowling leadership and made a broader staff reset with Simsek's
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JSK are betting that a coaching overhaul can produce a more effective bowling unit.
11:31 AMESPN Cricket
Tilak Varma 'enjoying' middle-order role despite preference for No. 3
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Tilak Varma says he is comfortable adapting to No. 5 and, at times, No. 6 despite preferring to bat at No. 3. He has prioritized the team's needs over his personal position.
Varma's willingness to move down the order gives his team flexibility and helps preserve balance
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His acceptance of a flexible role strengthens the lineup, but sustained value will depend on output away from his preferred position.
10:01 AMESPN Cricket
Delhi Capitals unveil Yuvraj as assistant and batting coach
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Delhi Capitals have appointed Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach. He will work alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly in the team's coaching setup.
The appointment adds a high-profile former India batter to Delhi's technical leadership and gives the
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Delhi is investing in elite batting expertise to address performance and player development.
9:35 AMESPN Cricket
Mhatre suffers Grade 4 right hamstring tear, expected to be out for a month
Summary
Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre suffered a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring while batting against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy and is expected to miss about a month.
The injury removes Mhatre from Mumbai's immediate Ranji Trophy plans and interrupts the momentum of
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Mumbai lose a key top-order option, while Mhatre faces a setback at an important stage of his development.
6:54 AMESPN Cricket
Another batting paradise greets India and West Indies in Hyderabad
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India and West Indies are set to play on another high-scoring Hyderabad surface, with West Indies needing a strong batting performance to stay alive in the five-match series.
A flat pitch shifts the contest toward batting depth and execution, limiting the margin for
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The surface could make the match a test of scoring efficiency rather than bowling penetration.
5:54 AMESPN Cricket
'Don't be scared' - Pollock bats for pink-ball switch for light-affected Tests
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Shaun Pollock has backed using the pink ball in Tests affected by poor light, arguing that it could allow play to continue when the red ball would force officials to stop.
Pollock's proposal challenges the assumption that bad light must end red-ball play, but it would
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Adopting the pink ball in poor light could protect playing time while forcing cricket to rethink Test-match consistency.
5:01 AMESPN Cricket
Atal century, lower-order resistance help Afghanistan hang on to a draw
Summary
Atal's resistance kept Bangladesh from breaking through despite Ebadot Hossain taking three wickets. Litton Das also made history as the first wicketkeeper to record nine dismissals, a century and a fifty in the same match.
Atal's ability to absorb pressure has extended the contest and reduced the value of Bangladesh's
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Bangladesh has created pressure without yet converting it into a decisive result.
3:54 AMESPN Cricket
Prestwidge stars in unexpected role as Tasmania topple NSW
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Tasmania defeated New South Wales in a rain-affected contest after the home side fell well short. Offspinner Raf MacMillan led the attack with three wickets, while Prestwidge made the difference in an unexpected role.
Tasmania adapted better to a shortened match and turned limited overs into a clear advantage.
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The result rewards Tasmania's adaptability and adds pressure to NSW's limited-overs approach.
3:04 AMESPN Cricket
Nissanka's return headlines SL's Test squad against Pakistan
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Pathum Nissanka returns to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the series against Pakistan. Pasindu Sooriyabandara keeps his place ahead of Lahiru Udara, and wicketkeeper Anjala Bandara could make his debut.
Nissanka's return strengthens Sri Lanka's top order, while retaining Sooriyabandara signals continuity rather than a
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Sri Lanka is balancing immediate batting strength with the development of its next Test core.
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