South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the third ODI against Ireland due to a left elbow injury. Reeza Hendricks will replace him, with Rassie van der Dussen taking over captaincy duties. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder has also returned home for personal reasons.
The West Indies will be without several key players for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, with Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer opting out due to personal reasons. The tour provides an opportunity to assess new talent, with several uncapped players receiving call-ups and the return of experienced names like Evin Lewis and Brandon King.
Tristan Stubbs smashed a career-best 112 not out to lead South Africa to a dominant 174-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI, clinching the series with a game to spare. Stubbs’ maiden ODI century, combined with Kyle Verreynne’s 67, propelled South Africa to a mammoth 343 for four. However, captain Temba Bavuma’s injury casts a shadow over the upcoming Bangladesh tour.
South Africa secured a resounding 139-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI of their three-match series. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs led the South African charge with impressive scores, while Mark Adair continued his strong form with another four-wicket haul for Ireland.
The highly anticipated fifth and final One-Day International between England and Australia is set to take place at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, September 29. With the series tied at 2-2, both teams will be eager to claim victory in this crucial encounter.
Australia returns to Lord’s for the first ODI against England, with Captain Mitchell Marsh stating the controversial stumping incident involving Alex Carey is firmly in the past. While Carey’s performance was scrutinized after the Ashes row, he has been a key player in the ODI series, making crucial contributions. With Australia aiming for an unassailable lead, the team is looking forward to the return of key players, including Adam Zampa and Travis Head.
England captain Harry Brook’s maiden ODI century, a crucial 110 not out, helped England overcome a shaky start to defeat Australia at Chester-le-Street, keeping their five-match series hopes alive. Brook’s innings, along with a vital 84 from Will Jacks, helped England reach a target of 305, ending Australia’s streak of 14 consecutive ODI wins.
England captain Harry Brook smashed his first ODI century, leading his team to a 46-run victory over Australia via the DLS method in the third ODI. This win brought England back into the series, cutting Australia’s lead to 2-1 and ending their 14-match winning streak in ODIs.
South Africa secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the third ODI against Afghanistan, preventing a series sweep. Aiden Markram’s composed 69 led the charge, while disciplined bowling from Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Andile Phehlukwayo restricted Afghanistan to a low total.
Australia secured a convincing 68-run victory over England in the second ODI at Headingley, moving 2-0 ahead in the series. Alex Carey’s crucial half-century and a disciplined bowling performance proved too much for the hosts.
