Cricket Updates For July 7: Australia take 142 run-lead over England in Headingley on Day 2

ENG vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Updates

Stumps! An intriguing session of cricket comes to an end as Australia end the second day's play at 116/4 in their second innings of the 3rd Test. They have a lead of 142 runs and have six more wickets to extend the lead. English bowlers, on the other hand, will be pretty happy with their effort as the match is evenly poised on a ground where the hosts registered a famous win four summers back. An interesting day three awaits us tomorrow.

ENG vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Score

Big Wicket! Set Usman Khawaja - who was batting superbly - has been outfoxed by Chris Woakes for 43. There wasn't any footwork from the southpaw as he nicks the right-arm pacer and Jonny Bairstow pouches the ball comfortably. AUS - 90/4 in 35 overs.

Headingley Test Day 2 Live Score

Australia are 88/3 after 34 overs in their second innings. The visitors lost the wickets of Marnus Labuschagne (33) and Steve Smith (2) in quick succession by Moeen Ali. Smith was the third wicket to perish and he became 200th Test victim of Ali.

Test wicket No. 2⃣0⃣0⃣ for Moeen Ali and it's the big one of Steve Smith 😮 #WTC25 | #ENGvAUS 📝: https://t.co/CIqx6cW10r pic.twitter.com/z6BoBp2bSX

— ICC (@ICC) July 7, 2023

ENG vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2: Australia 29/1 at tea

Australia reach 29/1 at tea break in their second innings against England. The visitors lead by 55 runs over the hosts at Headingley. Aussies lost their opener David Warner (1) cheaply. Marnus Labuschagne (7*) and Usman Khawaja (20*) are present in the middle.

WI vs SL ODI Match Live Score

Sri Lanka have defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the dead rubber and end their campaign in the ICC World Cup Qualifier on a dominant note. The Lankan Lions have chased down the modest 244 run target in 44.2 overs. West Indies head back home disappointed for they hardly had any positive takeaways from this series.

SLvsWI ODI Match Live Score

Pathum Nissanka has been dismissed for 104 and a mammoth 190 run opening stand comes to an end. Sri Lanka need 54 more runs to win.

SL Vs WI Live Score

Pathum Nissanka has slammed his third ODI century. The opener has slammed back-to-back tons and will aim to take the confidence of Zimbabwe to upcoming contests.

ENGvsAUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

England captain Ben Stokes hits back-to-back sixes off Todd Murphy and with that, he notched up yet another fine half-century. That first six also helped England get past the 200-run mark in the first innings with 9 wickets down. Pat Cummins has completed yet another five-for in Test cricket.

WI vs SL: Sri Lankan openers forge century stand

A century stand between openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka as they are cruising in the run chase. Nissanka has notched up a fine half-century and Karunaratne is nearing one. SL - 113/0 after 20 overs.

SL vs WI Live Score

Sri Lanka meanwhile are motoring along in the run chase of 249 in the World Cup Qualifier game. At the end of 11 overs, Sri Lankans are 68 without any loss. Their openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka have denied any success to West Indies bowlers.

ENGvsAUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Score: England 142/7 at Lunch

England are 142/7 at lunch break on day 2 in Headingley. It has been Australia's session as they picked up four wickets and prevented England batters from freeing their arms. Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow were dismissed cheaply inside the first hour. Later, Moeen Ali and captain Ben Stokes offered some resistance and weathered the barrage of of short-pitched deliveries from Aussie pacers. Ali was dismissed by the Australian captain Pat Cummins for 21 while the new-man-in Chris Woakes was caught behind by Carey off Mitchell Starc. Soon after Woakes' departure, the umpires signalled lunch.

WI vs SL Live Score

West Indies have been restricted to 248 in 48.1 overs. Kaecy Carty's knock of 87 off 96 balls was the hallmark of their innings. The Men in Brown are seeking a consolation win in a dead rubber against Sri Lanka - who have already qualified for the ODI World Cup 2023 in India along with the Netherlands.

ENGvsAUS 3rd Test Day 2: Live Score

Big appeal for LBW against Ben Stokes by Scott Bolland. On-field umpire Kumar Dharamsena was uninterested. Pat Cummins goes upstairs to review it but the ball-tracking showed impact umpire's call and the not out decision was upheld.

Ben Stokes survives a very close call! #Ashes pic.twitter.com/5cmrSAl6l2

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) July 7, 2023

ENGvsAUS Headingley Test Day 2 Live Score

England have lost both their overnight batter Joe Root (19) and Jonny Bairstow (12) inside the first hour of play on day two in Headingley. England are five down for 87.

Legends Hail the legend of MS Dhoni!

Star Sports shared a video on social media to show what the legends of the game said about the legendary India cricketer.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, ladies & gentlemen! 👏👏

That name brings up memories & experiences of his phenomenal game and leadership for cricket legends like Brett Lee, Nasser Hussain, & others!

As we celebrate @msdhoni's birthday, watch his legacy with us!#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/v2ZzWsSYkI

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 7, 2023

Happy Birthday Devdutt Padikkal

Young India cricketer Devdutt Padikkal is celebrating his 23rd birthday. He has been a sensational player for Karnataka in the domestic circuit. The left-handed top-order batter has a List A average of 77.3 with over 1,000 runs and an IPL century for RCB.

WI vs SL ICC World Cup Qualifier Match 9 Live Score

150 comes up for the West Indies for the loss of 7 wickets. Kaecy Karty 33* and Romario Shepherd 24* have shared an unbeaten stand of 28 off 31 balls so far for the West Indies. They will look to stretch this partnership further and help their team post a decent total on the board. WI - 151/7 in 33 overs.

WI vs SL Live Score

Dushan Hemantha has been introduced by SL skipper Dasun Shanaka for another spell and he traps the new-man-in LBW for 1. The batter reviews but no use. West Indies are 123-7 in 28.1 overs.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Live Score: WI six down

Sahan Arachchige gets his maiden ODI wicket as the off-spinner gets the better of left-handed batter Kyle Mayers. Mayers (18 off 36) was trying to cut the offie but failed and the ball crashed into his stumps. WI - 122 for 6 in 27.4 overs.

Duleep Trophy 2023: Central Zone vs West Zone

Rain has stopped play at KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur. West Zone are 291/8 in the second innings and took a lead of 383 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara (132*) and Arzan Nagwaswalla (1*) are unbeaten with a stand of 25 for the ninth wicket.

Mayank Agarwal pens a poem for MSD

Senior India batter Mayank Agarwal has written a poem for former India cricketer MS Dhoni in which he hailed Dhoni's helicopter shots and his swift stumping.

Your helicopter shots,
Swift stumping on dots
Always made the game a treat to watch,
And made opponent's hopes go botch.

Happiest birthday @msdhoni bhai 🤗 pic.twitter.com/j914fmoTSx

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) July 7, 2023

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Live Score

West Indies batters continue to disappoint as they are five down in 19 overs. Nicholas Pooran (14 off 20 balls) was the fifth batter to depart. West Indies are 91/5 in 19 overs with Keacy Carty 11* and Kyle Mayers 6* are present in the middle.

MS Dhoni gets greeted on his birthday

Former India cricketer Sunil Joshi wrote on his Twittr handle, "Happiest birthday to one of the sporting legends, hero of India & the rest of the world’s sporting fraternity. His contribution is unimaginable and what a humble personality too, most of the trophies across all formats."

Yuvraj Singh wishes MS Dhoni

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni. Here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead.

Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jVzJ8PAAii

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 7, 2023

Duleep Trophy 2023 Live Update: Cheteshwar Pujara slams ton

Senior India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, after getting discarded from the Test side from the West Indies tour, slammed a century for West Zone against North Zone.

WI vs SL Live Cricket Score: Good start for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bowlers got off to a good start as they managed to dismiss three West Indies batters inside 11 overs. Brandon King (10), Shamarh Brooks (2) and Shai Hope (2) have been dismissed cheaply. WI reach 62/3 in 11 overs.

Sachin Tendulkar wishes MS Dhoni

'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar too joined millions of fans to greet the World Cup-winning captain. Tendulkar wrote, "May you always fly high like your helicopter shots. Happy birthday, MS!"

May you always fly high like your helicopter shots.
Happy birthday, MS! pic.twitter.com/f9aqiY6HV0

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2023

ICC World Cup Qualifiers Live Cricket Updates: Sri Lanka vs West Indies

One change for West Indies in the dead rubber against Sri Lanka. Shamarh Brooks has replaced Keemo Paul in the playing eleven for WI. Sri Lanka on the other hand, made two changes. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dhananjaya de Silva are rested and Sahan Arachchige and Dushan Hemantha come in.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies ICC World Cup Qualifiers Live Cricket Updates

In match number 9 of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against WI. Led by Shai Hope, West Indies - who failed to qualify for the WC this year - will be looking for a consolation win.

MS Dhoni Birthday: Virender Sehwag greets MSD in style

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag - who is known for his witty tweets - shared his wishes for MS Dhoni in his own style.

The Sun God has 7 horses to pull his heavenly chariot.
In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons & 7 fortresses
7 basic musical notes
7 pheras in a marriage
7 wonders of the world
And on
7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man @msdhoni , #HappyBirthdayDhoni . pic.twitter.com/ZZwXBT5mLV

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2023