England defeated New Zealand in a tense spin-dominated thriller in Colombo, sealing a crucial win that keeps Pakistan’s semi-final hopes alive. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed starred in a dramatic chase as England powered into the knockouts.
Australia tightened their grip on the Ashes, storming to a 2-0 lead as Michael Neser’s stunning five-wicket haul crushed England’s late resistance. Even a gritty stand by Ben Stokes and Will Jacks couldn’t stop the inevitable.