Focus Shifts to Upcoming Fixtures After West Indies' Test Victory
With the first Test between West Indies and Pakistan concluded, attention turns to the next match in the series and ongoing ICC World Cup League Two action.
The story
The international cricket calendar sees a brief pause in major Test action following West Indies' 90-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test, a result confirmed on July 29. The hosts clinched the win on Day 4, with Jayden Seales' impressive five-wicket haul proving decisive.
Meanwhile, in ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, the Netherlands secured a 57-run win against Nepal on July 29 at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd. The Dutch posted 225/9 before bowling Nepal out for 168. As teams regroup, fans can look forward to more white-ball cricket and the continuation of the Test series.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Nepal, 120th Match | ODI | Netherlands won by 57 runs | Scott Edwards (NED) 59 runs |
| West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test | Test | West Indies won by 90 runs | Jayden Seales (WI) 5/20 |
Series in play
Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026. West Indies lead 1-0 in the two-match Test series
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Ongoing
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Test Championship | Australia (1st), South Africa (2nd), New Zealand (3rd), India (4th) | Teams ranked by percentage of points won; top two progress to the final in 2027. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | India (1st) | India currently holds the top spot in One Day International cricket. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | India (1st, joint with England) | India and England share the top position in the T20 International rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- Netherlands vs Namibia, 121st Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27, Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd (July 31)
- Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2nd Test, Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain (August 2)
- Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 1st ODI, Bready Cricket Club, Bready (August 5)
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