Olly Stone defended nine runs off the final over as Notts Outlaws squeezed past Lancashire by a single run at Trent Bridge, keeping them top of the T20 Blast North Group.

Surrey are the new leaders of the Women's T20 Blast following a commanding 34-run triumph over The Blaze at Trent Bridge, with Kalea Moore's maiden five-for sealing the win. Meanwhile, Yorkshire finally got off the mark with an 11-run victory over Somerset at Headingley.

Ellyse Perry has moved significantly closer to full fitness after completing an untroubled training session, giving Australia a major boost as they prepare to face England in Sunday's T20 World Cup final at Lord's.

Sam Curran has put his hand up for a Test recall following Ben Stokes' sudden retirement, but admits he won't be losing sleep over the speculation. Jamie Hall looks at England's options.

Heather Knight demonstrated exactly why she remains England's most dependable batter, scoring a vital 53 off 47 balls to rescue her side from 23-3 and guide them to 169-5 against South Africa in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final.

Tom Clark has pledged his immediate future to Sussex, signing a one-year deal despite the county operating under ECB financial restrictions. The 25-year-old admits he weighed his options carefully before committing.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a match-defining innings of 75 off 47 balls to haul her side to a competitive 170 against South Africa in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge produced a moment of fielding brilliance to run out South Africa's Sinalo Jafta, all but sealing England's path to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.

England's fielding was once a glaring weakness, but a combination of hard graft and some inspired coaching methods have produced a remarkable transformation ahead of the Women's World Cup final.