Danni Wyatt-Hodge has thrown her weight behind struggling opening partner Sophia Dunkley, whose recent form has raised questions about England's T20 World Cup preparations.

Virat Kohli's magnificent unbeaten 75 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title with a commanding five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.

The Netherlands claimed a narrow eight-run victory over Bangladesh in their women's T20 tri-series encounter at The Grange, Edinburgh, with Heather Siegers starring with both bat and ball.

Four counties secured vital T20 Blast victories, with standout performances from D'Arcy Short's 82 and four wickets for Gloucestershire, plus Chris Lynn's unbeaten 115 for Northamptonshire.

The Women's T20 Blast witnessed a dramatic shake-up as both Surrey and The Blaze suffered their maiden defeats of the campaign.

Pakistan posted 176-6 in their T20 tri-series encounter with Ireland at Castle Avenue, with Muneeba Ali's 65 anchoring the innings before Ireland began their chase.

Nathan Smith's exceptional bowling figures of 6-40 have put New Zealand firmly in the driving seat against Ireland at Stormont, with the visitors holding a commanding 246-run advantage.

Lauren Bell produced a sensational opening over at Chelmsford, dismissing both Indian openers to give England the ideal beginning to their T20 clash.

England wicket-keeper Amy Jones produced a scintillating display with the bat, reaching her half-century in just 32 deliveries against India.