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England's emergency reshuffle briefly made early inroads, but New Zealand recovered, seized control and won by 253 runs to level the series. The defeat intensified questions around England's batting, captaincy and selection decisions before the decider.
Australia moved from surviving a tense finish to taking an early T20 series lead, with spin and disciplined bowling providing a clearer edge. Bangladesh's later changes and search for a consolation win showed the pressure shifting toward a series sweep.
England improved its qualification position, South Africa beat India, and West Indies extended an unbeaten run despite a scare. Bangladesh's elimination of Pakistan added a decisive turn to a week of results that reshaped the tournament picture.
India's dominant wins, including a 400-plus total, culminated in a 3-0 ODI sweep. Squad adjustments, including Harshit Rana's return and fresh selections, reinforced India's depth around the campaign.
Officials abandoned Canada's ODI against the Netherlands after judging the Toronto pitch dangerous, following an unsatisfactory rating at the venue the previous week. The repeat problem turned pitch standards into a central issue beyond the match result.
Qamar Ahmed's death ended a career that connected several generations of cricket through journalism and broadcasting. His passing marked the loss of a long-standing figure in the game's public record.
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