International cricket sees multiple close finishes and tournament results

October 22, 2026, featured several high-stakes cricket matches across different formats and continents. In Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka defeated England in a high-scoring ODI tri-series match, reaching 430 for eight with one delivery remaining. Despite Harry Brook scoring the fastest double century in ODI history (202 from 116 balls), England's total of 429 for four was insufficient. Key contributors for Sri Lanka included Pavan Rathnayake with 130 and Janith Liyanage, who scored the winning runs.

In Christchurch, India secured a T20I victory over New Zealand with two deliveries to spare, chasing down a target of 225. In Gqeberha, South Africa won a Test match against Australia in the final session of play.

In a separate event, the West Indies Champions won the World Championship of Legends title by defeating England by nine wickets in the final at Sharjah. Lendl Simmons (77*) and Chadwick Walton (58*) shared an unbeaten 124-run partnership to chase down England's 159. Dwayne Bravo led the West Indies bowling with three wickets, while Moeen Ali top-scored for England with 60.