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India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Resurgent India look to draw level and keep series alive against South Africa

Pressure on Pant to deliver in must-win game for IndiaRAJKOT: With their mood lifted after a convincing 48-run win over South Africa in the third T20I at Visakhapatnam, a resurgent India will look to sustain the momentum at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday. A win at the Khanderi venue for them will square the scores 2-2 in the five-match series and set up a mouth-watering decider in Bengaluru on Sunday. The traditional featherbed of a pitch here promises an exciting battle. It has rained sporadically for the past few days, with the sun playing hide and seek, but the good news is: as per the weather forecast for Friday, rain will stay away.

WI vs BAN 1st Test: Bangladesh crash to 103 all out as West Indies dominate

Compounding their woes after an innings which featured six ducks -- only the seventh time that has occurred in the 145-year history of Test cricket -- was Kraigg Brathwaite being dropped before he had scored with the home captain unbeaten on 42 as they crawled to the close of play at 95 for two in reply. Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph were the most successful West Indies bowlers with identical figures of three for 33. However, it was double strikes by Kemar Roach and Kyle Mayers which took the early spotlight to have Bangladesh tottering at 45 for six in the morning. Returning captain Shakib Al Hasan then played an adventurous innings of 51 to ensure his team avoided a debacle similar to when they were routed for 43 at the same venue at the start of the 2018 series.

West Indies vs Bangladesh: Bangladesh Crash As West Indies Dominate Day 1 Of Slow Motion Test

Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 103 all out off fewer than 33 overs after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday. Compounding their woes after an innings that featured six ducks -- only the seventh time that has occurred in the 145-year history of Test cricket –- was Kraigg Brathwaite being dropped before he had scored with the home captain unbeaten on 42 as they crawled to the close of play at 95 for two in reply.

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Bowlers Help Sri Lanka Stun Australia And Level Series At 1-1

Fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne led an inspired Sri Lankan attack to pull off a thrilling 26-run win over Australia in the rain-hit second one-day international on Thursday. Chasing a rain-revised target of 216 in 43 overs, Australia suffered from regular wicket falls to get bowled out for 189 in 37.1 overs as Sri Lanka bounced back from their opening loss in the five-match series in Pallekele. Karunaratne returned figures of 3-47 including Steve Smith, for 28, and Glenn Maxwell, for 30, and was ably supported by fellow quick Dushmantha Chameera who got the final batsman to bring the raucous home crowd to its feet.

Cricket-Bowlers power Sri Lanka to series-levelling win over Australia

(Reuters) - Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne picked up three wickets, including the crucial one of Glenn Maxwell, to trigger an Australian collapse as the hosts won the rain-hit second one-day international by 26 runs on Thursday to level the series.

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Porterfield announces retirement

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India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Resurgent India look to draw level and keep series alive against South Africa

WI vs BAN 1st Test: Bangladesh crash to 103 all out as West Indies dominate

West Indies vs Bangladesh: Bangladesh Crash As West Indies Dominate Day 1 Of Slow Motion Test

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Bowlers Help Sri Lanka Stun Australia And Level Series At 1-1

Cricket-Bowlers power Sri Lanka to series-levelling win over Australia

Harry Styles' school teacher describes moment 'adorable' star halted Manchester gig to find her

Porterfield announces retirement

Lance Stroll warned his billionaire dad may sack him if Aston Martin form doesn't improve