Big Bash League 2019 Match 52, Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

While Melbourne Stars are set to top the league table, Brisbane Heat need to win at least once, – if not both matches.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 51, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Defending champions Melbourne Renegades are set to finish last, while Sydney Sixers will finish at either second or third place.

Cricket news round-up – January 24: Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka's record-breaking win against Zimbabwe helped them take 1-0 lead in the ongoing Test series. Australia and West Indies reached the quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup. ICC revealed the name of the host cities for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021.

BBL 2019-20, most runs, wickets after January 23: Curran reduces gap at top, Philippe reenters top ten

While Tom Curran's 19 wickets just one behind Daniel Sams' tally, Marcus Stoinis (590) has a 141-run lead over Shaun Marsh.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 51, Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Perth and Adelaide will be hoping for wins to consolidate their positions going into the final stages of the league campaign.

New Zealand vs India 2019-20 1st T20I, statistical preview: India up against old enemies at lucky venue

New Zealand have been India’s worst opposition over years, but their only win on New Zealand soil has come at Eden Park, Auckland.

South Africa vs England, 4th Test, Johannesburg: Preview, likely XIs, prediction

South Africa hope for emotional spark on Vernon Philander’s farewell Test.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 50, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Hobart Hurricanes will host Sydney Thunder for Match 50 of the 2019-20 BBL. Neither side has guaranteed a spot in the Playoffs, nor have they been eliminated.

New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Auckland: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

India will commence their overseas foray with 5 T20Is in New Zealand. The first of these matches will be played at Eden Park, Auckland.

Cricket news round-up – January 23: Zimbabwe set to save Test despite Mathews’s career-best score

Zimbabwe need 127 to ensure a draw with all 10 wickets in hand; and South Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and New Zealand won in the Under-19 World Cup.