Australia, having recently secured the World Cup trophy, faced India in a T20 series. Setting a challenging target of 209 runs, Australia's top-order batsman, Josh English, showcased brilliance with a century. However, India, in a thrilling encounter, managed to chase down the total with just one ball to spare.
India continued their impressive form against Australia, securing victory in the second T20I match at Thiruvananthapuram, following their recent loss in the ODI World Cup final. Australia's innings concluded at 191 runs for 9 wickets, falling short of India's target of 236 runs by 44 runs.
In a riveting conclusion to the three-match T20 series between India and South Africa, the third T20I saw a spectacular performance by Suryakumar Yadav, resulting in a series draw. The match unfolded with India setting a formidable target of 202 runs, with Suryakumar Yadav achieving a century. However, South Africa's response fell short, managing only 95 runs and losing the match by a significant margin of 106 runs.
New Zealand's limited-overs captain, Kane Williamson, is set to make an appearance in the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh, despite being rested for the three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The New Zealand Cricket board unveiled the squad for the three-match T20I series on Sunday, appointing Williamson as the team captain.
West Indies seemed on the verge of securing the series after claiming victories in the first two T20Is, but England turned the tide by winning the next two matches. In the decisive encounter, West Indies ultimately emerged triumphant, defeating England 3-2. The hosts showcased exceptional bowling, led by Gurakesh Moti and Akil Hossain, restricting England to 132 runs. Despite facing challenges in their run chase, West Indies secured a 4-wicket victory, thanks to Shei Hope's unbeaten 43 runs.
