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Australia collapses to 99 all out, forced to follow on as South Africa closes in on victory

Australia's batting collapsed to 99 all out on day four of the second Test in Gqeberha, forcing them to follow on. South Africa's 326-run first-innings lead puts them in commanding position to level the three-Test series on the final day.

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Inside Chris Woakes's Autobiography: Revealing the Steel Behind Cricket's Nicest Man

Chris Woakes's autobiography, The Wizard, chronicles his 14-year England career from his 2006 first-class debut through his dramatic final Test appearance. The book reveals how a state-school-educated, one-club player became a two-time World Cup winner while grappling with the gap between his pub...

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South Africa v Australia: Second Test reaches climax as hosts seek victory on day five

South Africa seeks victory on day five of the second Test in Gqeberha, with Australia forced to follow on and needing to bat three sessions to save the match. The hosts hold a 170-run advantage with six wickets remaining to take.

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Bavuma's masterful 179 puts South Africa in control as Australia stumbles in reply

Temba Bavuma's commanding 179 has swung the second Test decisively in South Africa's favour. The home captain combined with Marco Jansen's 85 and Simon Harmer's 82 to guide the Proteas to 425 for 9, leaving Australia at 3 for 1 in reply.

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Minhas shines with bat and ball as Pakistan defeats England in tri-series opener

Arafat Minhas scored 59 and took six for 40 as Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the opening match of their one-day international tri-series, with the 21-year-old's all-round brilliance proving decisive.

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Australia Clinches Rose Bowl with Dominant T20 Victory Over New Zealand

Australia retained the Rose Bowl with a commanding 40-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 International, with Ashleigh Gardner's explosive 84 leading the hosts to 167-7. New Zealand managed only 127-8 in reply, giving Australia an unbeatable 2-0 series lead.

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England face Pakistan in tri-series ODI as winter tour begins

England begin their winter tour against Pakistan in a tri-series ODI at Rawalpindi on 20 October 2026. Pakistan lead the table after beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs, while England seek to extend their recent summer form under captain Harry Brook.

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South Africa v Australia: Second Test day three – rain clears as Boland strikes again

Rain has finally cleared at St George's Park as the second Test between South Africa and Australia enters day three. Scott Boland has taken multiple wickets across the rain-affected opening days, with South Africa on 97 for 5.

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Boland's four-wicket masterclass leaves South Africa struggling at 97-5 in rain-hit Test

Scott Boland took 4 for 31 as Australia's pace attack dismantled South Africa's batting on day two of the second Test in Gqeberha. Rain again disrupted play, delaying the start by six hours, but South Africa collapsed to 97 for five, with Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41.

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Australia edges past New Zealand in thrilling T20 opener despite mid-order collapse

Australia survived a dramatic mid-order collapse to defeat New Zealand by two wickets in the opening T20 International of the Rose Bowl series at North Sydney Oval, with Kim Garth hitting the decisive boundary.

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Australia seeks series lead as South Africa fight back in second Test

Australia holds a 1-0 series lead as the second Test begins in Gqeberha on 18 October 2026. South Africa must win to level the series, with Rabada's return from injury a key factor in their hopes.

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Brook and Jacks lead England's serious ODI push toward World Cup in Pakistan tri-series

England's ODI squad for Pakistan's tri-series shows the team's serious World Cup intent, with young players rested and established performers like Harry Brook and Will Jacks leading a resurgent side.

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