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Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with a composed 71 as Afghanistan overcame a much-improved Ireland at Stormont to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.

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Tim Seifert produced one of the most explosive innings The Hundred has seen, smashing 80 runs from just 40 balls to guide Manchester Super Giants to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds.

A thrilling conclusion to the One-Day Cup group stage saw Lancashire post a record 443-6, while Yorkshire, Durham and Nottinghamshire also booked their quarter-final berths on a dramatic day of white-ball cricket.

Phoebe Litchfield delivered one of the fielding moments of The Hundred so far, pulling off a remarkable boundary save to deny compatriot Meg Lanning a maximum and help Sunrisers Leeds secure victory over Manchester Super Giants.

Sunrisers Leeds produced a commanding 41-run victory over Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford, booking their place in The Hundred knockout phase with a display full of quality bowling and sharp fielding.

The 18-year-old son of Andrew Flintoff lit up Taunton with a breathtaking 123 from 76 balls, helping Lancashire to a record List A total and a quarter-final spot.

Phoebe Litchfield turned in one of the innings of The Hundred women's competition so far, hammering 55 off 25 balls for Sunrisers Leeds against Welsh Fire at Headingley.

Alex Davies confessed he owed his teammates, club and supporters a score after his unbeaten 51 helped Warwickshire chase down 312 to beat Lancashire and keep their One-Day Cup quarter-final hopes alive.

Southern Brave caused a significant upset in The Hundred, defeating Trent Rockets by six wickets thanks to a brilliant half-century from Tristan Stubbs and a key contribution from Marcus Stoinis.

England opener Emilio Gay looks set to feature in the first Test against Pakistan after recovering from a shoulder scare, with a warm-up appearance at Beckenham all but confirming his place at Headingley on 19 August.

Trent Rockets must now wait to discover whether they will qualify automatically for The Hundred final after Southern Brave handed them a six-wicket defeat at Trent Bridge. Tristan Stubbs' explosive half-century proved the difference.