Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.
Meg Lanning and Jemimah Rodrigues smashed commanding fifties as Delhi Capitals thrashed Mumbai Indians by 29 runs.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent from Bairstow. He single-handedly guided Punjab Kings to victory, firmly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the IPL. His redemption on that Friday night was extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression.
Patel smashed 74 and dominated his 114-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Ashwin to rescue India
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a rapid hundred before retiring hurt as India stretched their overall lead to 322 with eight wickets in hand to take control of the third Test.
Gujarat Titans fell to a stunning loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals, and a few wrong calls played a key role in the match.
The win give holders Australia four points in their quest to retain the Ashes and the teams now move on to the three match Twenty20 International series that begins on July 1 at Edgbaston.
Aiden Markram stroked a half-century to steer Sunrisers Hyderabad to a comfortable six-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.
Ben Stokes added 91 runs with the last 3 wickets to help England post 246.
I''ve been watching Saud Shakeel in the last couple of games: Kuldeep Yadav
The series is now locked at 2-2 with Thursday's climax to come.
IMAGES from the World Cup match played between England and Afghanistan in Delhi on Sunday.
'I can only advise the England batters to play with a straight bat.'
'We did so many things right in that first game. The messages from the coaches and captain was just that. We had to come back today and put things right, which we did.'
Australia led England by 12 runs at the end of a tense and fluctuating second day to leave the final Ashes Test at The Oval on a knife-edge on Friday.
Images from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Those who watched the DRS were convinced that Shakib was a victim of an umpiring error.
A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new things, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is relentless in his bowling approach and always tries to keep himself one step ahead of opposition batters, his long-time national team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara said.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
England's Ollie Pope, who has scored 2136 runs from 38 Tests since his debut in 2018, does not mind low-scoring Test matches in India.
Images from Day 3 of the fifth and final Test between India and England in Dharamsala on Saturday.
For the first time in a men's Test, England went into the match with a lone fast bowler in Mark Wood, opting for a spin-heavy attack instead, which included debutant Tom Hartley.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.
Pat Cummins' side stayed in control at the end of Day 2 of the WTC Final.
In overcast conditions, the ball swung both ways and after Jasprit Bumrah took out opener Kusal Perera for a duck, it was all Siraj thereafter.
'Let batters play the switch hit, but give us LBW when they miss'
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Arshdeep became just the second bowler to dismiss the Pakistan captain -- one of the finest batters currently in world cricket -- on a golden duck in T20 internationals.
Pooran fined 15 per cent of match fee for criticising umpires during 2nd T20I against India
Player of the Match De Kock said they assessed the conditions perfectly and played to their strength to come out on top against Australia.
Bangladesh beat New Zealand by five wickets in the opening Twenty20 International at McLean Park, Napier, on Wednesday after dismissing the hosts cheaply for the second time in four days.
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa
A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that they weren't aware of the net run rate (NRR) permutations which might have worked in their favour during their last group clash against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup in Lahore.
Mohammed Shami's dazzling seven wickets powered India into the World Cup 2023 final.
Images from Day 3 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.
Hosts England dominated the proceedings to take control at the end of Day 1 over visitors Ireland at Lord's.
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