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As New Zealand and Sri Lanka prepare for the second One-Day International (ODI) on January 8, 2025, win probabilities give a slight edge to New Zealand at 54%. Following a crushing 9-wicket defeat in the first ODI on January 5, Sri Lanka is determined to bounce back and level the series.

South Africa clinched a dominant 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan, defeating them by 10 wickets in the second Test match. The result came after a gritty fightback from Pakistan in their second innings, but it was not enough to avoid a comprehensive loss. South Africa’s clinical performance across both games has left Pakistan with much to reflect on, particularly in their batting and bowling departments.

The West Indies cricket team has arrived in Pakistan for a historic two-match Test series, marking their return to the country for a Test series after 18 years. The squad landed in Islamabad on Monday via flight EK 612 from Dubai, ahead of the matches set to take place later this month at the renowned Multan Cricket Stadium.

Dan Christian, the Sydney Thunder’s assistant coach, has made a remarkable return to professional cricket after coming out of retirement. The 41-year-old all-rounder will help bolster the injury-depleted Thunder side following the unfortunate injuries to key players Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams.

Pakistan showed remarkable resilience against South Africa in the opening session of Day 4 of the second Test, despite losing one wicket. Skipper Shan Masood remains at the crease, not out at 119, and Pakistan trails by 152 runs with 8 wickets in hand. South Africa, having won the first match, will look to complete a clean sweep in the two-match series.

After suffering a crushing defeat in the first One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand, Sri Lanka is determined to make a resounding comeback in the second ODI scheduled for January 8, 2025. The opening match, held on January 5, 2025, saw Sri Lanka succumb to a comprehensive 9-wicket loss, leaving them with much to reflect on as they prepare for the upcoming challenge.

On a challenging day of Test cricket in Johannesburg, Pakistan displayed resilience after being forced to follow on, thanks to a stellar century from skipper Shan Masood. At the close of play on Day 3, Pakistan stood at 213/1 in their second innings, with Masood unbeaten on 102 and Pakistan still trailing by 208 runs.

South Africa tightened their grip on the second and final Test against Pakistan, enforcing the follow-on after bowling out the visitors for a meager 194 in their first innings. With a mammoth total of 615 runs on the board, South Africa’s dominance was evident from the outset, leaving Pakistan in dire straits.

Matt Henry’s sensational four-wicket haul powered New Zealand to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the series. The hosts, now leading 1-0, showcased a clinical performance with both bat and ball, leaving Sri Lanka with plenty to ponder ahead of the next match.

Australia has secured its first Test series victory against India in a decade, triumphing 3-1 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) saw the hosts claim a six-wicket win, booking their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s in June 2025.