India host Afghanistan in the third and final ODI on Friday with a series win already secured. The hosts have dominated the opening two matches and will look to complete a clean sweep.

Afghanistan will rely on their top-order batters to post a competitive total and avoid a 3-0 defeat. The visitors have struggled with the bat in the series so far.

India captain Shubman Gill has called the selection choices for upcoming England ODIs a positive problem after strong showings from multiple players in the Afghanistan series.

The tenth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup lands in England between June 12 and July 5, 2026. Twelve teams will compete in two groups, with the final at Lord's. The ICC has now confirmed the full schedule and venues.

England are accommodating Jofra Archer's absence from the Test series against New Zealand after his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals. Ben Stokes defended the decision and warned that strict policies could lead players like Archer to leave England cricket permanently. Commentator Simon Doull criticised the choice to prioritise the IPL over Tests.

West Indies have selected a 15-member squad led by Shai Hope for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The series begins on June 3 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

The squad includes Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase. Automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a key target for the team.

Sri Lanka's tour of the West Indies starts with the first ODI at Sabina Park. Hope's leadership and the return of several experienced players form the backbone of the home side's preparations.

Arafat Minhas took 5 for 32 on debut as Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in the opening ODI. Australia managed just 200, and Pakistan chased it down to lead the three-match series 1-0.

The teams move to Lahore for the second match. Australia handed debuts to Oliver Peake and recalled Billy Stanlake, signaling a shift in selection strategy on Pakistani soil.

Gujarat Titans meet Rajasthan Royals in IPL Qualifier 2 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The winner advances to the final while the loser is eliminated from title contention.

Rajasthan Royals scored 214 for six in their innings, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making 96 off 47 balls that included eight fours and seven sixes. Gujarat Titans reached 69 for no loss after six overs, with Sai Sudharsan on 30 and Shubman Gill on 29.

Gujarat Titans lost their previous match by 92 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. Parthiv Patel backed his team's methods and Sai Sudharsan ahead of the knockout game.

New Zealand captain Tom Latham won't be looking past Ireland. His side will treat the one-off Test at Stormont seriously before heading into the three-Test series in England later this month — it's the only warm-up they'll get.

Ireland batter Paul Stirling is out with a calf injury. That leaves Andrew Balbirnie calling for more first-class cricket chances for his players. For New Zealand, though, the match is exactly what they need: a chance to build rhythm before England.

Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals in their final IPL league match at Eden Gardens with one playoff spot still available. KKR need a substantial victory and help from other results to stay in contention.

Delhi Capitals also require a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive after their previous victory over Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals remain in the mix depending on the outcomes of the remaining fixtures.

KKR defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their previous outing at the same venue. They chased 148 with six wickets in hand and more than an over to spare.

Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 255 for 4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan made 79 off 46 balls while Heinrich Klaasen scored 51 off 24 balls. Abhishek Sharma contributed 56 off 22 balls.

The hosts need a large victory to secure a top-two finish and a direct Qualifier 1 berth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the points table and a win for either side would strengthen playoff positioning with the season nearing its end. SRH had beaten Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in their previous match while RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs.

RCB reached 79 for 2 in 6.1 overs with Venkatesh Iyer unbeaten on 44 off 19 balls. Rasikh Dar took 2 for 52 and Suyash Sharma claimed 1 for 36 for the hosts.

The International Cricket Council has released the full fixture list for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. The tournament runs in Sri Lanka from October 2026 and features 20 teams in the Super 12 format.

The schedule covers every stage. Teams can now start planning their preparations well before the start date.

Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Friday, with both sides needing wins to stay alive in the playoff race. KKR lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at Bangalore, while GT hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs at home.

GT are one win away from confirming a playoff spot after 59 matches. KKR haven't secured qualification yet and can't afford another slip. The difference so far: GT's hard-length bowling has choked teams all season, while KKR's Eden Gardens record this year has been patchy.

Rachin Ravindra left the squad this week to join New Zealand's Test tour of England, which thins KKR's middle order heading into a must-win. GT will push for the top spot if they win; KKR need to find their rhythm at home.

Varun Chakravarthy's availability remains doubtful for Kolkata Knight Riders' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said the spinner aggravated a left leg injury but bowled through pain recently. RCB lead the table while KKR chase playoffs on a four-win streak.

RCB seek batting improvements after a last-ball win over Mumbai Indians. KKR won their last game by eight wickets against Delhi Capitals. The bowler-friendly pitch sets up a key spinners' battle if Chakravarthy features.

RCB top the standings but need points to secure playoffs. KKR risk elimination without a win. Both sides kept unchanged line-ups in recent matches per ESPNcricinfo.

Zimbabwe Women head to Pakistan for their first-ever tour, playing three ICC Women's Championship ODIs from May 3-9, followed by three T20Is May 12-15. All at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.

This marks a milestone in women's cricket ties between the nations.

Dewald Brevis can't wait to swing back into action for Chennai Super Kings. Out for three games with injury, the Rs 2.20cr middle-order beast packs elite six-hitting punch. CSK's winless in IPL 2026 so far. That aggressive approach of his? Might just fix their batting headaches at a flat Chepauk.

Stephen Fleming can't stop praising Brevis' skill, his consistency. After folding to 207 chasing RCB's 250/3—a 43-run loss—CSK host DC next. Brevis eyes an April 11 return from side strain. Chasing some momentum.

Fleming brushed off any credit for himself. Players deserve it. Dhoni too. Rough start, sure. Brevis might light the fuse, change the mindset. Get CSK moving.