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Rockets thrash Sunrisers to take first Women’s Hundred title

From: Ed Mace Lord’s, 16 August 2026: The Trent Rockets won the Women’s Hundred after storming to an eight-wicket win with 46 balls remaining over Sunrisers Leeds at Lord’s on Sunday. Winning the toss and fielding first, the Rockets skittled Sunrisers for just 91 before knocking off the target with ease to seal their first …

WebDesk · 17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Bangladesh script history in Darwin with nine-wicket demolition of Australia

Darwin, 16 August 2026: Bangladesh completed one of the most memorable victories in their Test history on Sunday, defeating Australia by nine wickets inside four days at Marrara Stadium to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Set just 57 for victory after Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings, …

WebDesk · 16 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

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Padikkal’s unbeaten 131 puts India in command against Sri Lanka on Day 1

Galle, 15 August 2026: Devdutt Padikkal struck an unbeaten 131 as India took control of the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 288-2 before bad light ended a rain-interrupted opening day on Saturday. Padikkal anchored India’s innings with a composed 178-ball knock containing 12 fours and a six after captain Shubman Gill won the toss …

WebDesk · 15 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Bangladesh tightens grip on Darwin Test as Australia end Day 3 still 67 runs behind

Darwin, 15 August 2026: Bangladesh strengthened its grip on the first cricket Test against Australia on Saturday, taking a 228-run first-innings lead before reducing the hosts to 161-4 by stumps on the third day. Australia still trail by 67 runs with six second-innings wickets remaining after Cameron Green and Alex Carey survived the closing stages …

WebDesk · 15 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Walter and Tongue star as Super Giants win Eliminator

From: Ed Mace London, 15 August 2026: Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers for the third time this season as they cemented their place in Sunday’s final with a 20-run victory. Paul Walter’s stunning 80 off 46 and Josh Tongue’s 4-26 proved the difference as MSG dominated the Eliminator from the start, setting up a clash …

WebDesk · 15 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Sunrisers book spot in final after win over Brave

From: Ed Mace Oval, 14 August 2026: A strong bowling performance and a diligent chase was enough for Sunrisers Leeds to beat the Southern Brave in The Hundred Eliminator to qualify for Sunday’s final. Their five-wicket win means they will face the Trent Rockets who qualified automatically after topping the group. Losing the toss and …

WebDesk · 15 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Tanzid’s maiden century puts Bangladesh firmly in control against Australia

Darwin, 14 August 2026: Tanzid Hasan struck his maiden Test century in only his second match as Bangladesh seized control of the opening Test against Australia, reaching 351-6 at stumps on Friday for a commanding 153-run first-innings lead.2 Tanzid made 101 from 197 balls and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto added 84 as Bangladesh built steadily …

WebDesk · 14 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Hasan’s six-for rocks Australia as Bangladesh take charge in Darwin

Darwin, 13 August 2026: Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets and Bangladesh made a strong start with the bat on Thursday to take control of the opening day of the first Test against Australia, as Test cricket returned to Darwin after 23 years. Hasan recorded figures of 6-55, including the key wicket of Steve Smith for …

WebDesk · 13 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Phoenix and Fire bottle wins but MI London still eliminated

From: Ed Mace Cardiff, 12 August 2026: Wednesday’s Hundred action saw both the Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire throw away winning positions but it wasn’t enough to send MI London through to the Eliminator. MI London needed a 59-run victory to overtake Sunrisers Leeds on net run rate so their victory in a last-ball thriller …

WebDesk · 13 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

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Perry, Sana star for Phoenix as Fire finish season with win

From: Ed Mace Birmingham, 12 August 2026: Ellyse Perry and Fatima Sana combined to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket win over MI London, while Georgia Wareham and Grace Potts starred as Welsh Fire closed their Hundred campaign with a 15-run win over London Spirit. With none of the four teams in contention for qualification, …

WebDesk · 13 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Super Giants reach Eliminator after emphatic win over Sunrisers

From: Ed Mace Manchester, 11 August 2026: Tim Seifert struck a brutal 80* off 40 as he powered the Manchester Super Giants to a win that virtually seals their place in the Eliminator. MSG needed a win within 75 balls to leapfrog the Sunrisers on net run-rate if they were to not rely on any …

WebDesk · 12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Sutherland steers Sunrisers to Eliminator with win over MSG

From: Ed Mace Manchester, 11 August 2026: Sunrisers Leeds booked their place in the knockout stages of The Hundred with a win over Manchester Super Giants (MSG) in Manchester after an all-round masterclass from Annabel Sutherland. The result knocked out MSG who fell 41 runs short in their chase after the Sunrisers put an imposing …

WebDesk · 12 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Brave spoil Rockets party in thriller

From: Ed Mace Nottingham, 10 August 2026: Tristan Stubbs hit a brilliant unbeaten 52 as he guided the Southern Brave to a win over the table-leading Trent Rockets at Nottingham on Monday evening. The Rockets needed a victory to guarantee a bye to the final with Sunrisers Leeds lurking with a superior net run rate …

WebDesk · 11 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Rockets sneak past Brave to seal top spot

From: Ed Mace Nottingham, 10 August 2026: The decision to bat Nat Sciver-Brunt at number 7 proved inspired as she led the recovery from 66-5 to steer the Trent Rockets to a three-wicket victory over the Southern Brave at Nottingham. The Rockets were well placed to qualify in first place, simply needing to avoid a …

WebDesk · 11 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Spirit earn consolation win against eliminated Phoenix

From: Ed Mace Lord’s, 9 August 2026: Liam Livingstone’s London Spirit side took the points in a dead rubber against the Birmingham Phoenix in a tie where the bat dominated. The Spirit got off to a strong start with the ball having won the toss at the Lord’s on Sunday evening. Adam Milne dismissed …

WebDesk · 10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Sunrisers Leeds beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs to close in on Hundred Eliminator

From: Ed Mace Leeds, 9 August 2026: The explosive batting lineup of Sunrisers Leeds proved far too much for the Welsh Fire as they secured a statement 71-run win on their road to The Hundred Eliminator. Both teams needed a win to put themselves in command of their route to the Eliminator with the loser …

WebDesk · 10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Marizanne Kapp stars as London Spirit brush aside Birmingham Phoenix

From: Ed Mace Lord’s, 9 August 2026: The London Spirit won just their second game of The Hundred thanks to a display of late hitting and hostile bowling against the Birmingham Phoenix at the Lord’s on Sunday afternoon. With both sides playing for pride having been eliminated in last week’s action, it was the experience …

WebDesk · 10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Litchfield powers Sunrisers Leeds to keep tournament hopes alive

From: Ed Mace Leeds, 9 August 2026: Sunrisers Leeds comfortably saw off the Welsh Fire in a must-win encounter for both sides, winning by six wickets with 26 balls to spare in Leeds on Sunday. Phoebe Litchfield was the aggressor in the chase, her 55 off 25 giving her team the chance to qualify for …

WebDesk · 10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Bangladesh suffer heavy defeat against CA XI in Darwin tour match

Darwin, 8 August 2026: Bangladesh endured a difficult start to their tour of Australia as Cricket Australia XI completed a commanding innings-and-38-run victory in the three-day tour match at Marrara Oval in Darwin. After electing to bat, Bangladesh were bowled out for 263 in their first innings, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz providing the lone major …

WebDesk · 8 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Los Angeles Knight Riders edge Washington Freedom by one run to win first MLC title

Oakland, 19 July 2026: Los Angeles Knight Riders captured their first Major League Cricket championship with a dramatic one-run victory over Washington Freedom in the 2026 final at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday. Playing in their first MLC final after missing the playoffs in each of the previous three seasons, the Knight Riders completed a …

WebDesk · 19 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Ireland Women beat West Indies Women by six wickets

Bristol, 27 June 2026: Orla Prendergast produced a match-winning all-round performance as Ireland Women defeated West Indies Women by six wickets in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group 2 match on Saturday. Ireland, after winning the toss and choosing to field, restricted West Indies to 128-7 in 20 overs. Chinelle Henry led the scoring …

WebDesk · 28 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Pakistan Women beat Netherlands Women by 37 runs

Bristol, 27 June 2026: Gull Feroza struck an unbeaten half-century before Pakistan Women bowled out Netherlands Women for 89 to secure a 37-run win in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group 1 match on Saturday. After electing to bat first at the County Ground, Pakistan posted 126-6 in 20 overs, with Gull anchoring the …

WebDesk · 28 June 2026 · 1 min read

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Ireland beat India by 34 runs for first T20I win over visitors

Belfast, 26 June 2026: Ireland claimed its first Twenty20 International win over India with a 34-run victory in the opening match of the series at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, on Friday. Defending 182-9, Ireland bowled India out for 148 in 18.5 overs after Matt Hollard, Matthew Humphreys and Jai Moondra combined to derail …

WebDesk · 27 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Australia Women beat India Women by 10 wickets in one-off Perth Test

Perth, March 8 2026: Annabel Sutherland scored a commanding century and Australia Women completed a dominant 10-wicket victory over India Women on the third day of the lone day-night Test at the WACA Ground in Perth on Sunday. Australia chased a modest target of 25 runs without loss after dismissing India for 149 in the …

WebDesk · 8 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

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