UAE opt to bowl, both sides make one change apiece

No Noor Ahmad yet in the Afghanistan XI with both sides looking for their first points

I Wanted To See A Big Hundred And Pathum Supplied That, Says SL Skipper Asalanka

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka lauded opener Pathum Nissanka for delivering the big hundred that set up the island nations first overseas ODI series win in six years, as they defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in the second and final one-day on Sunday. I wanted to see a big hundred and Pathum supplied that. Both teams fought hard. I just told the team to do the basics well, Asalanka was quoted by ICC as saying. Nissanka, who had been searching for runs in recent one-day internationals, rediscovered his touch with a commanding 122 off 136 balls, decorated with 16 fours. His seventh ODI century came on the back of a vital 76 in the opening game, making him the standout performer of the series. It has been a little while since I have been among the runs in one-day internationals, so I am glad I was able to score some here, Nissanka reflected. It was tougher to bat during the powerplay and the Zimbabwe bowlers performed well, but I trusted myself. Asalanka himself played a pivotal role in the chase, striking a fluent 71 from 61 deliveries to steady the innings after Nissankas departure. The skipper credited Sri Lankas younger players for their composure in pressure moments. Young players are doing a good job for the team. I asked the batters to play with less risk and to run hard. They did, he said. It has been a little while since I have been among the runs in one-day internationals, so I am glad I was able to score some here, Nissanka reflected. It was tougher to bat during the powerplay and the Zimbabwe bowlers performed well, but I trusted myself. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The 2-0 triumph marked Sri Lankas first away ODI series victory since beating Scotland in 2019, ending a long drought on foreign soil. The two teams will now turn their attention to the three-match T20I series beginning September 3 in Harare. Article Source: IANS

Bavuma Insists Miller Still In South Africas ODI Plans Despite Missing Series Against England

Captain Temba Bavuma: Captain Temba Bavuma has insisted veteran left-handed batter David Miller remains in South Africas ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup despite not being in the sides squad for the upcoming series against England, starting at Headingley on Tuesday. Miller, 36, has not featured in international cricket since South Africas run to the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final in March. He then signed a hybrid contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA). Miller skipped South Africas white-ball tour of Australia in August to play for Northern Superchargers in the recently concluded The Hundred, and is absent from the ODI squad in England. Miller, though, will return for the three-match T20I series starting on September 10. What I understand is that those communications were done during his contract times, in terms of him being available during this period for the Hundred. Essentially, he wasn't available for selection - but I stand by the correction around that David's still within the mix in the ODI stuff, if that answers your question. The Australia tour would've coincided with the Hundred. I guess any international commitments that occurred during the Hundred, David wasn't available for. Unfortunately, the one-day [series] it clashes with: he wasn't part of our build-up. But then with the T20 stuff, the Hundred is done, he'll fall back into the team, said Bavuma to reporters on Monday. What I understand is that those communications were done during his contract times, in terms of him being available during this period for the Hundred. Essentially, he wasn't available for selection - but I stand by the correction around that David's still within the mix in the ODI stuff, if that answers your question. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score South Africa will also miss the services of Matthew Breetzke and Kagiso Rabada in Tuesdays series-opener due to minor niggles. Bavuma stated the series in England forms part of South Africas longer-term preparation for the 2027 World Cup. That's the bigger picture But we'd like to bring ourselves back to here and what we need to do to be successful in England. Article Source: IANS

Barely a pause as Hundred gives way to England-South Africa ODIs

South Africa will look to continue building their white-ball brand of cricket under all-format coach Shukri Conrad

Karuna Kumari Smashes Maiden Century As India Orange, India Red Win In Womens T20 Cricket Tournament For The Blind

T20 Cricket Tournament: Karuna Kumari (B1) struck her maiden century with an unbeaten 114 off 58 balls as India Orange and India Red made a strong start in the 2025 Womens T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind, which began here on Monday, bringing together 56 of Indias best visually impaired women cricketers from 16 states. Organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, the tournament will identify the top 16 players to represent India at the inaugural Womens T20 World Cup for the Blind in November 2025 across New Delhi, Kathmandu, and Bengaluru. Ahead of the event, players underwent an intensive coaching camp. Teams have been divided into four squadsIndia Red, Blue, Yellow, and Orangewith performance closely monitored by the CABI selection committee. In the match between India Orange and India Yellow, India Orange chased down 114/6 in 17 overs, securing a 6-wicket win. Highlights included Rachana Jenas 45 (B2) for Yellow, Simu Dass quickfire 50 (B1), and Simranjeets 44 (B2). Simranjeet was named Player of the Match. In the second match between India Blue and India Red, India Blue set a strong 192/4, powered by Annu Sharmas 66 (B1) and Kavya N. R.s 72 (B3). In response, India Red openers stunned with a record 193/0 chase in 17.3 overs. Karuna Kumari (B1) struck her maiden century with an unbeaten 114 off 58 balls, supported by Anekha Thakurs 62 (B2). Karuna was declared Player of the Match. In the match between India Orange and India Yellow, India Orange chased down 114/6 in 17 overs, securing a 6-wicket win. Highlights included Rachana Jenas 45 (B2) for Yellow, Simu Dass quickfire 50 (B1), and Simranjeets 44 (B2). Simranjeet was named Player of the Match. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score This initiative, supported by NTT DATA, extends beyond cricketintegrating life skills, digital literacy, and financial literacy training, along with stipends and higher education support for all players. Article Source: IANS

Miller 'within the mix' in South Africa's ODI plans despite missing England series

Miller's involvement in the Hundred precluded him from being part of the ODI series, but he will join South Africa for the T20Is that follow