Decider at Lord's Awaits India and England; Bangladesh and New Zealand Claim Series Wins

Anticipation is building for Sunday's One Day International series decider between England and India at Lord's. The three-match series stands level at 1-1, setting the stage for a compelling contest in London. Meanwhile, on Friday, Bangladesh secured a 34-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Bulawayo, leveling their three-match series at 1-1. Bangladesh posted 186/5, with half-centuries from Saif Hassan (55 off 45) and Tanzid Hasan (58 off 44). Mohammad Saifuddin was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, including a quickfire 31* (10) and a wicket. [3, 8, 21] Zimbabwe were bowled out for 152 in reply, with Rishad Hossain taking 4/26 and Mahedi Hasan claiming 3/24. [3, 8, 21]

In the Caribbean, New Zealand defeated West Indies by six wickets in the third ODI in Guyana, clinching their five-match series 2-1. [1, 7, 9] West Indies were restricted to 140 all out in 37.1 overs, with Keacy Carty top-scoring with 48. [1, 7, 15] New Zealand's left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox was the Player of the Match, taking 4/52. [7, 9] New Zealand comfortably chased the target, reaching 141/4 in 39.3 overs, anchored by Tom Latham's unbeaten 31. [7, 9, 15]