HIGHLIGHTS: West Indies crush England
Chris Gayle and Oshane Thomas led the West Indies to a seven-wicket win at Gros Islet to square the ODI series 2-2.
Nortje debuts, Proteas bowl first
The Proteas won the toss and will bowl first in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Bullring, KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Ominous Windies crush England to level series
The West Indies blasted England aside in the final ODI of their five-match series to level the series 2-2, with Chris Gayle and Oshane Thomas in devastating form.
Jadhav, Dhoni roast Aussies
A superb stand of 141 for the fifth wicket between MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav saw India home with 10 balls to spare in the first ODI between Australia and India at Hyderabad.
Van Tonder 164 in vain, SL win
Free State’s 20-year-old Raynard van Tonder scored a maiden 50-over century as the touring Sri Lankan side beat an SA Invitation XI ahead of the ODI series against the Proteas.
Buttler’s 150 blasts Windies aside in 800-run thriller
England blitzed the 10th-highest score in ODI history as they took a 2-1 lead in the ODI series despite a brave run-chase by the West Indies in the fourth ODI at Grenada on Wednesday.
Stokes misses third ODI after ankle injury
England’s Ben Stokes has been omitted from his country’s third ODI against the West Indies as a precaution after rolling his ankle during practice in Grenada on Sunday.
Russell due for Windies return in ODI series
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been named in the squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs against England in place of the injured Kemar Roach.
Ngidi, Nortje in Proteas ODI squad
South Africa have recalled the services of Titans’ Lungi Ngidi and named the exciting Warriors speedster Anrich Nortje as part of the ODI squad to face Sri Lanka in a five-match series on home soil.
Cottrell five-for crushes England
Sheldon Cottrell took five England wickets for just 46 runs as the West Indies defended a target of 290 runs in the second ODI at Bridgetown, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: England’s record-breaking run chase
England spoiled the West Indies’ run-party after racing to a relatively comfortable victory with eight balls in hand following Chris Gayle’s thumping 135 that saw the hosts post 360-8 at Bridgetown.
Gayle century not enough for Windies
Chris Gayle marked his return to West Indies action by smashing England’s bowlers out of the park several times. His efforts in the home side’s losing cause earns him Wednesday’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Southee picks up six in Dunedin
Tim Southee played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s 88-run win over Bangladesh at the University Oval to help secure a 3-0 whitewash and earn Wednesday’s Turbo Bowler accolade, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Hafeez injury casts doubt on WC participation
Mohammad Hafeez sustained a hand injury during his match in the Pakistan Super League over the weekend that may jeopardise his chances of featuring in the upcoming World Cup.
Kapp’s blitz ignites Proteas
South Africa’s star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp smashed Sri Lanka to all parts of Potch in the second ODI as the Proteas clinched the series, with Kapp’s efforts earning her Thursday’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
