Bangladesh vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Sarkar seals series in style

Sarkar was named Man of the Match for his spectacular knock of 90

Sarkar was named Man of the Match for his spectacular knock of 90

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Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar smashed a quickfire 90, while his opening partner Tamim Iqbal made an unbeaten 61 to not only lead their side to a convincing nine-wicket win via the Duckworth-Lewis method, but also help them clinch the series 2-1.

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Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd T20: Leie stars on debut as South Africa complete whitewash

Leie finished with figures of 3-16 off three overs

Leie finished with figures of 3-16 off three overs

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South Africa leg-spinner Eddie Leie had a debut to remember as he took three wickets to not only lead the Proteas to a 31-run win over Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 International, but also help them complete a 2-0 series whitewash.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 5: Pakistan chase down highest score to win series

Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test  since 2006

Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test since 2006

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Pakistan chased down their highest score in Test history with some much-needed help from Younis Khan, who scored 171 not out, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who made an unbeaten 59, to beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pallekele.

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