Ben Mcleod

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DURHAM, England – England drew first blood in their T20I series against the West Indies, powered by a dazzling 96 from Jos Buttler and a devastating four-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, to secure a 21-run victory on Friday. In front of a vibrant home crowd at the Riverside Ground, Buttler came heartbreakingly close to his second T20I century, but his 59-ball masterclass laid the cornerstone for England’s imposing 188 for six in their allotted 20 overs.

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GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — In a performance that left no room for ambiguity, South Africa ‘A’ crushed West Indies ‘A’ by an innings and 88 runs on the final day of the first unofficial Test at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts, teetering overnight at 251 for six, were bowled out within the first session, managing a feeble 273 in their second innings — a mere 22-run addition that underscored a grim narrative of collapse.

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LEICESTER, England — England Women emphatically clinched the ODI series against West Indies Women with a 143-run thrashing on Wednesday at Grace Road, fueled by twin centuries from openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont. The dominant display left no doubt as the hosts posted a mammoth 366 for six — their sixth-highest total in ODI history — before dismantling the visitors for 223 in 45.4 overs.

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LONDON, ENGLAND — In a match delayed by traffic chaos and weather disruption, England turned a late start into an early finish, cruising to a dominant seven-wicket win over the West Indies at the Oval to complete a 3-0 sweep of their One-Day International series on Tuesday. England chased down a rain-revised target of 246 in just 30 of the allotted 40 overs, with Jamie Smith’s explosive maiden ODI half-century setting the tone for a lopsided finale.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The West Indies women’s cricket team has taken significant steps forward in the latest ICC One-Day International rankings, fueled by impressive performances in their recent series against England. Notably, batters Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph soared in the standings, reflecting their crucial contributions on the field. Alleyne leapt from 91st to 76th place, energized by a brisk 44 runs off 46 deliveries, demonstrating both flair and resilience at the crease.