Defending champions New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs to keep their ICC Women's T20 World Cup hopes alive in a thriller that went down to the final ball of the match.

…developed into consistent World Cup performers and are capable of edging out Egypt and New Zealand. Group H Spain - European champions and one of the favourites for the title, Spain are expected to top the group despite an opening draw. Uruguay - Their experience and quality should prove decisive over Saudi Arabia and…

Ben Stokes returned with a wicket for Durham against Northamptonshire ahead of a potential reintroduction to the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand.

James Rew's keeping came under scrutiny as New Zealand racked up the runs on day three of the second Test at The Oval due to a couple of key errors behind the stumps.

Stuart Broad says the second Test is becoming England interim captain Joe Root's "worst nightmare" with New Zealand in a dominant position against an inexperienced home side.

…have reached the past two T20 World Cup finals but lost both, to Australia in 2023 and New Zealand in 2024. Pakistan have suffered two defeats, having lost to India on Sunday.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, South Africa have reached the final of the past two T20 World Cups and lost bothRelated topicsCricketMor…

'Weary' England toil at Oval as Nicholls ton takes New Zealand lead past 350

New Zealand assumed complete control of the second Test as Henry Nicholls' century punished England errors on another day of frustration in the field at The Oval.

…two goals, along with a number of lower-profile players who have also shone - Balogun, New Zealand's Eliah Just and Sweden's Yasin Ayari.But do not be surprised to see the established order steal the show again when it really matters.Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026More on this storyPlay BBC Sport's new World…

…rate so far but only two have taken more than one shot - Sweden's Yasin Ayari and New Zealand's Elijah Just, who have both scored twice.Seven players created five chances in their opening game but only Germany's Joshua Kimmich saw his teammates take advantage as he claimed two assists in the 7-1 win against Curaçao.Who…

…1-2GROUP GSutton's pre-tournament picks: Belgium (winners) and Egypt (runners-up). New Zealand to finish third and Iran fourth.Belgium v IranLos Angeles / Sunday, 21 June / 20:00Iran played well against New Zealand and deserved their draw but, from watching that game, I think they will struggle to contain Belgium - I j…

'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundredThis content isn't available any more.There was an errorNew Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test. FOLLOW LIVE: Second Test: England v New Zea…

…was an errorEngland lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings. FOLLOW LIVE: Second Test: England v New Zealand - day twoAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionCricketPublished18 JuneShare…

…Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation for their part in an incident in a London nightclub, when they broke England's midnight curfew.It is understood the process is progressing to a…

…what was intended to be his final Test in OctoberByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished19 June 2026Veteran Australia prop James Slipper has reversed his retirement from international rugby and is in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.The 37-year-old, who has won 151 Test cap…

…over travel restrictionsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup Published19 June 2026Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.Iran are allowed to fly into the United Sta…

…Taofifenua, Jordan Joseph, Tom Spring and Yoan Tanga.The Barbarians, coached by former New Zealand boss Scott Robertson, also feature Munster centre Alex Nankivell in the starting line-up with Bristol hooker Harry Thacker and Edinburgh flanker Liam McConnell on the bench.There are 19 internationals from 11 different na…

…was an errorEngland opener Emilio Gay makes a patient 53 in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, but after reaching the milestone, he's then caught in bizarre circumstances in the very next ball as England fall 142-3 in their first innings. FOLLOW LIVE: Second Test: England v New Zealand - day twoAvailable…

…Stokes, 35, was left out of England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking the team's midnight curfew.Speaking at a sombre press conference on Monday, England coach Brendon McCullum repeatedly said he was "worried" about Stokes while refusing to back him to return as skipper.Bostock said Stokes,…

England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second TestThis content isn't available any more.There was an errorEngland close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval. Available…

Henry takes five wickets to give New Zealand control early on day threeThis content isn't available any more.There was an errorMatt Henry puts himself on the honours board at The Oval as he completes a five-wicket haul on the morning of day three of the second Test against England, giving his side complete control of t…

…batting at number 10 to help England to a score of 291 in their first innings against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. FOLLOW LIVE: Second Test: England v New Zealand - day threeAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionCricketPublished19 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

…tournament started, with Rashford excelling in the pre-World Cup friendly win against New Zealand before Gordon confirmed his place with his contribution to the 3-0 triumph against Costa Rica, which included scoring a penalty.The sub-plot to this World Cup between the two has taken place in Catalonia, where Rashford en…

…BalogunUnited States2Kylian MbappéFrance2Kai HavertzGermany2Yasin AyariSweden2Elijah JustNew Zealand2 Read the Latest on the 2026 World Cup and Get Fresh updates as they drop via X and Facebook.