Afghanistan vs Ireland 1st T20I, Greater NOIDA: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Afghanistan hold a 12-3 lead here including 6-0 on Indian soil. They have also won the last 10 completed matches between the sides.

Cricket news round-up – March 5: South Africa win ODI series, Shafali Verma and Sophie Ecclestone top T20 rankings

South Africa won ODI series against Australia 2-0. Shafali Verma and Sophie Ecclestone topped the ICC T20I rankings. BCCI decided to reduce the prize money for IPL 2020.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st T20I, Pallekele: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Several giants of the format – Lasith Malinga, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell – will feature in the series.

Cricket news round-up – March 3: Ellyse Perry out of T20 World Cup 2020 with hamstring injury

Perry out of T20 World Cup, Australia make semi-finals, and du Plessis returns

South Africa vs West Indies, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, Sydney: Preview, likely XI, prediction

Beleaguered West Indies take on semi-finalists South Africa in a virtual dead-rubber in Group B.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Match 18, Australia vs New Zealand: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

The match is a virtual quarterfinal: the winner will qualify for the semi-final (along with table toppers India) and take on the table topper from Group B.

Cricket news round-up – March 1: New Zealand win a thriller, Jaipur to host Women’s T20 Challenge

New Zealand won a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh. Indians won their last group match. South Africa took 1-0 lead in the ODI series against Australia. Jaipur will host the Women's T20 Challenge with four teams.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Match 17, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Having lost all three respective matches in the Group of Death, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are out of the race for the semi-final.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies 3rd ODI, Pallekele: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Sri Lanka have taken a 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against West Indies. The teams will now meet for third ODI, at Pallekele.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Match 15, Pakistan vs South Africa: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

A win will ensure South Africa a top four berth. On the other hand, while Pakistan will still stay alive even if they lose here, their chances of qualification will be bleak.