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The flip of the coin landed in favor of Mitchell Santner as New Zealand elected to bowl first in the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka. Explaining his decision, Santner noted the overcast conditions and the fact that the pitch had been under covers, suggesting potential early assistance for the bowlers.

After a closely contested first Test loss to South Africa, Pakistan is determined to level the two-match series in the second Test, scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025.

The third and final T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is set to take place on January 2, 2024. New Zealand currently holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, showcasing their dominance throughout the contests.

New Zealand are on the verge of completing a 3-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the T20I series after taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match contest. The third and final match is set to take place tomorrow, January 2, 2025.

Australia has taken a commanding 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar series and is on the brink of securing a second consecutive appearance in the ICC World Test Championship Final, following a thrilling 184-run victory over India. The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne concluded dramatically on Monday, with Australia sealing the win in the final hour of play.

Pat Cummins, star bowler of Australia, delivered a stunning opening spell on the last day of the fourth Test, claiming two early wickets to leave India reeling. At the time of writing, India were precariously placed at 25/2 in 19 overs, needing another 315 runs with eight wickets in hand to achieve a historic victory.

Kagiso Rabada has successfully led South Africa to victory in the first Test against Pakistan, showcasing remarkable composure in a tense finish. Despite losing eight wickets for 99 runs in the second innings, Rabada played a heroic innings, taking charge with the ball and leading his team to a thrilling victory by securing two key wickets. His performance capped off a dramatic and closely contested match, highlighting the resilience of both sides.

Mohammad Abbas has turned the tables for Pakistan, bringing his team within reach of a landmark win in the first Test against South Africa. His stellar performance, claiming six wickets, left South Africa in shambles at 116 for eight by lunch on Day 4. Pakistan now requires only two more wickets, while the hosts need an additional 32 runs to pull off a thrilling victory.

The wickets taken by Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have kept Pakistan hopes alive at the close of Day 3 in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. With South Africa chasing 148 runs for victory, early breakthroughs by Pakistan’s pacers have ensured a dramatic end to the rain-affected day.

India face a daunting record run chase on Monday if they are to secure victory in the Boxing Day Test after a captivating fourth day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.