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July 17 will always be remembered as one of the best days in Pakistan’s Test cricket history in the 21st century. The Men in Green recorded a historic win against England at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on this day, 10 years ago. An iconic moment for Pakistan, with skipper Misbah-ul-Haq’s image of doing push-ups on the field after reaching three figures still etched in the memory of cricket fans worldwide.

England produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat India by four wickets in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on July 17 and level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a modest target of 234, the hosts held their nerve despite losing wickets at regular intervals, with Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 proving to be the defining knock of the contest.

Zimbabwe will be aiming to seal the three-match T20I series when they face Bangladesh in the second T20I on July 17 at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. After securing an impressive victory in the opening match, the hosts carry a 1-0 lead and will be full of confidence heading into the crucial encounter.

Bangladesh will look to bounce back when they take on Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday, July 17. The visitors suffered a disappointing 32-run defeat in the opening game despite restricting Zimbabwe to 170/6.

After a year’s absence, the Lanka Premier League returns to action for the 2026 season, with Galle Gallants taking on the Jaffna Kings in the opening match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

The highly-anticipated 2026 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is scheduled to commence on Friday, July 17. Jaffna Kings are going to face the Galle Gallants in the opening encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. This is going to be a repeat of the final from last season, which was in 2024. Jaffna emerged victorious in that clash.

The 2026 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to begin on Friday, July 17. Jaffna Kings are going to face the Galle Gallants in the opening encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Apart from these two teams, Dambulla Sixers, Kandy Royals, and Colombo Kaps are also participating. The Sinhalese Sports Club will be hosting the first five matches from July 17 to 19. The caravan will then move to Dambulla for the next nine games. Pallekele will host the last six remaining games in the league phase before the action returns to Colombo for the business end of the tournament. However, instead of the Sinhalese Sports Club, the R. Premadasa Stadium will host these games. The final is going to be held on August 8.

Zimbabwe will take on Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday, July 16. The hosts hold a 1-0 lead after registering a convincing 32-run victory in the opening game and will be eager to seal the series. Bangladesh, on the other hand, must win to force a decider.

Match 2 | Lanka Premier League 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo | 18 July 2026

Match 2 | Lanka Premier League 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo | 18 July 2026

Match 3 | Lanka Premier League 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo | 18 July 2026

The West Indies host New Zealand in the third ODI at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, July 16. With three matches left, the series is finely poised at 1-1. The hosts were blown out of the park in the second match, skittled out for 138 which they were unable to defend successfully.