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Sri Lanka secured a resounding 140-run victory over New Zealand in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) to avoid a series whitewash. Despite losing the series 2-1, Sri Lanka ended their ODI campaign on a high note, replicating their comeback from the T20I series.

New Zealand and Sri Lanka are set to clash in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) of their series on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand enters this match with a commanding 2-0 lead, having dominated the first two games of the series. A win for New Zealand will secure a 3-0 clean sweep, while Sri Lanka will be eager to avoid a whitewash and end their tour on a high note.

New Zealand is on the brink of a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the ongoing One-Day International (ODI) series, having already taken a commanding 2-0 lead. The third and final ODI is set to take place at Eden Park in Auckland on January 11, 2025.

Lahore, January 10, 2025 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the induction of four cricket legends—Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad, and Saeed Anwar—into the prestigious PCB Hall of Fame for 2024. These stalwarts join an elite group of cricketing icons, including Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Younis Khan, and Zaheer Abbas.

Australia preparations for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final are facing serious concerns due to multiple injuries to key players. Having successfully qualified for their second consecutive WTC Final and advancing to the upcoming Men’s Champions Trophy as reigning ODI champions, Australia’s drive for more silverware has been hindered by significant injury setbacks.

Australia have unveiled its 16-player squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka, set to begin on January 29 in Galle. The team will be led by Steve Smith, who takes over as interim captain in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the appointment of former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan as the team mentor for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. This strategic move aims to leverage Khan’s extensive experience and knowledge to enhance Afghanistan’s performance in the prestigious tournament.

Sri Lanka find themselves in a precarious position in the second One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. Chasing a target of 256 runs, the Sri Lankan team has faltered early, reaching 85/5 in just 16.3 overs. With half the side back in the pavilion, their chances of leveling the three-match series appear increasingly slim.

Pakistan has faced penalties after failing to meet the required over rate during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. The team was fined 25% of their match fees and deducted five crucial points from their World Test Championship (WTC) tally.

South Africa and Australia are gearing up to clash in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 16, 2025.