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| 1 | England beat India by twenty seven runs to seal ODI series | Ben Duckett’s blistering one hundred forty one and Jacob Bethell’s ninety one powered England to a mammoth three hundred eighty seven at Lord’s. Rohit Sharma’s one hundred thirty eight went in vain as England won two-one. |
| 2 | Los Angeles Knight Riders win maiden Major League Cricket title dramatically | Defending a modest total, Los Angeles edged Washington Freedom by a single run in a thrilling final at Oakland. Sunil Narine claimed three wickets and was named player of both match and series. |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer begins India T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare | India’s new short-format captain leads a young, four-uncapped-player squad seeking his first win in charge, having lost his opening seven matches against Ireland and England across recent white-ball assignments. |
| 4 | Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi joins India squad replacing injured Varun Chakravarthy | Chakravarthy failed to recover in time from a hamstring problem, prompting selectors to draft in Bishnoi for the three-match Zimbabwe T20I series, all fixtures scheduled at Harare Sports Club this week. |
| 5 | Duckett and Bethell put on England’s biggest ODI opening stand | The pair added one hundred ninety two runs together, England’s first century opening partnership since 2023, laying the foundation for their highest-ever ODI total against India in the series decider. |
| 6 | India tour of England produces high-scoring, closely fought three-match series | India won the opener at Edgbaston by six wickets before England leveled at Cardiff and completed a series win at Lord’s, capping an eventful white-ball leg of the tour. |
| 7 | Southern Brave Women defeat Welsh Fire by eight runs narrowly | In The Hundred Women’s Competition, Southern Brave posted one hundred twenty six for seven before restricting Welsh Fire to one hundred eighteen for eight, securing a tight victory at Southampton. |
| 8 | Netherlands host Nepal in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League Two | The two sides meet at Utrecht in the ongoing qualifying tournament that determines places heading toward the next Cricket World Cup cycle, with several associate nations competing for crucial ranking points. |
| 9 | Glamorgan edge Sussex by twelve runs in One-Day Cup fixture | Batting first at Neath, Glamorgan posted two hundred ninety five for eight before bowling out Sussex for two hundred eighty three, completing a narrow but well-earned domestic victory. |
| 10 | Birthday wishes flow in for India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal today | Chahal, born in Jind, Haryana, has been a mainstay of India’s white-ball bowling attack for years, known for his variations and consistent wicket-taking across T20I and ODI cricket. |
Summary and Insights by Readnews.in Cricket Analysis Team
England’s ODI triumph over India at Lord’s was the headline, powered by Ben Duckett’s explosive 141 and Jacob Bethell’s 91, which set up their highest total against India. Rohit Sharma’s valiant 138 highlighted India’s fight, but England sealed the series 2–1, underscoring their batting depth.
The series itself was high‑scoring and closely contested, reflecting the competitive balance between the two sides. In the U.S., Los Angeles Knight Riders claimed their maiden Major League Cricket title in dramatic fashion, edging Washington Freedom by a single run, with Sunil Narine’s all‑round brilliance earning him player of the match and series.
India’s T20I tour of Zimbabwe began under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, with Ravi Bishnoi drafted in to replace injured Varun Chakravarthy, signaling opportunities for youth in the squad. Domestic and associate cricket also delivered excitement: Glamorgan edged Sussex in the One‑Day Cup, Southern Brave Women narrowly defeated Welsh Fire in The Hundred, and Netherlands hosted Nepal in World Cup League Two, vital for qualification pathways. Off the field, Yuzvendra Chahal’s birthday drew warm wishes, a reminder of his enduring role in India’s white‑ball setup. Overall, the week showcased thrilling finishes, emerging talent, and milestones across formats and geographies.