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Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Adelaide, Review.

Pakistan have levelled the 3-match ODI series against Australia with a thumping 9-wicket victory with 141 balls remaining in the 2nd ODI in Adelaide. The visitors bowled Australia out for 163 in 35 overs courtesy of Man of the Match, Haris Rauf's 5fa. In reply, openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique scored excellent half-centuries to help Pakistan to finish on 169/1 off their 26.1 overs to seal a dominant victory.
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West Indies vs England, 3rd ODI, Bridgetown, Barbados, Review.

The West Indies have sealed a 2-1 ODI series victory over England with a comfortable 9-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI at Bridgetown in Barbados. Player of the Series, Matthew Forde bowled superbly once again picking up 3 wickets at miserly economy rate of 3.35 tuns per over. England finished on 263/8 off their 50 overs, and in reply, Man of the Match, Brandon King and Keacy Carty scored excellent centuries to help the West Indies to a comfortable 8-wicket victory to seal a victory and in the process, their 2nd ODI series win against England in the West Indies in 2 years.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Sharjah, Review.

Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh with a crushing 92-run in the 1st ODI at Sharjah. Afghanistan were in early trouble at 71/5 but they managed to scrape their way to 235 all out thanks to half-centuries from captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Mohammad Nabi. Then it was the AM Ghazanfar show, as the young spinner, picked up bowling figures of 6/26 off 6.3 overs which saw Bangladesh capitulate from 120/2 to 143 all out.

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Melbourne, Review.

Australia have taken a lead in the 3-match ODI series against Pakistan as they beat Pakistan by 2 wickets with 99 balls remaining. Man of the Match, Mitchell Starc stared with the ball picking up 3 wickets. The match was a tight one but Pat Cummins held his nerve, with the bat to guide Australia to a special victory after Haris Rauf and the other Pakistani bowlers picked up quick wickets to have Australia on the ropes. In the end, Australia held their nerve and started the Australian cricketing summer on a positive note.

Podcast Episode - Review of the 2024 NRL Grand Final and recent events.

West Indies vs England, 2nd ODI, North Sound, Antigua, Review.

England have levelled the 3-match ODI Series against the West Indies with a 5-wicket victory with 15 balls remaining at Antigua. Shai Hope scored his 17th ODI hundred, and was backed up by Keacy Carty, and Sherfane Rutherford as the West Indies finished on 328/6 off their 50 overs. Stand-in England captain, and Man of the Match, Liam Livingstone, scored his maiden century and was well-supported by Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, and Sam Curran as England chased down the target of 329to level the series.

England vs All Blacks, Twickenham, 2024, Review.

The All Blacks have pulled off a tough victory over England at Twickenham. Wallace Sititi was superb for the All Blacks and the bench made the difference for the All Blacks in the final 15 minutes of the game. England had their chances and controlled certain parts of the match, but they couldn’t hold their nerve under pressure and missed two opportunities to seal the game in the final 5 minutes of the game. The All Blacks have beaten England three times this year.

West Indies vs England, 1st ODI, North Sound, Antigua, Review.

West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI Series against England with a comfortable 8-wicket victory with 55 balls to spare via the DLS Method at Antigua. Gudakesh Motie starred in a Man of the Match performance picking up wickets and taking 2 catches as the West Indies bowled England out for 209. Evin Lewis whacked 94 runs off 69 balls to help the West Indies chase the revised target of 157 and take a lead in the series.

Bangladesh vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Chattogram, WTC, Review.

South Africa hammered Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Chattogram by an innings and 273 runs and also sealed a 2-0 series whitewash over Bangladesh. The Proteas piled on the runs declaring at 575/6. Man of the Match, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder scored maiden Test centuries. The bowlers did the rest as the Bangladesh were bowled out cheaply in both innings. Kagiso Rabada received the Player of the Series Award for his brilliant bowling performances.

All Blacks thrash Japan in Yokohama to start their Northern tour on a positive note.

The All Blacks started their Northern Tour on a positive note last week with a 64-19 victory over Japan at Yokohama. Wallace Sititi had another superb game along with Stand-in captain, Patrick Tuipulotu, and Billy Proctor. The All Blacks ran rampant in the 1st half and ended the game on a strong note, with debutant Ruben Love scoring two tries in the final minutes to seal a comfortable win over Japan.