Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Rain has the final say after Sri Lanka score 288

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Malinga’s early wicket went in vain as the rain had the last laugh

New Zealand were looking to add to their winning streak after beating Bangladesh in a one-off Twenty20 International just four days ago, but heavy rain ensured that neither them nor Sri Lanka walked away with a victory in the first ODI in Hambantota.

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Caribbean Premier League 5th match: Barbados sneak past Trinidad and Tobago behind Shakib Al Hasan’s six wickets

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Al Hasan’s six wickets helped Barbados skirt past Trinidad and Tobago

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan claimed six victims for six runs as the Barbados Tridents sneaked past the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel by four wickets in a thrilling low-scoring affair.

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West Indies vs Pakistan 1st T20: Zulfiqar Babar powers Pakistan to victory with last ball six in sparkling debut

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Babar took three wickets and hit the winning runs on his debut

Debutant Zulfiqar Babar will never forget this day for the rest of his life as not only did he take three wickets against the West Indies, but also smashed a huge six off the last ball of Pakistan’s innings to take his side across the finish line and give them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

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