Sun Oct 13 21:27:01 UTC 2024: ## West Indies and England Women Secure Victories, While Domestic Cricket Sees Mixed Results

**Cricket action across the globe saw a mix of victories, defeats, and close encounters on Wednesday.**

The West Indies men’s team triumphed over their opponents, winning by 5 wickets with 5 balls to spare. Meanwhile, the England Women’s team dominated, securing a 10-wicket victory with 60 balls remaining.

**Domestic cricket saw a variety of outcomes:**

* **Ranji Trophy:** Maharashtra trails by 207 runs, Meghalaya by 112 runs, and Uttarakhand by 364 runs. Gujarat leads by 296 runs, Puducherry by 164 runs, and Bengal by 160 runs.
* **Haryana** secured a decisive victory over their opponents, winning by an innings and 43 runs.
* **Punjab** leads by 38 runs, while Assam trails by 51 runs. Chhattisgarh leads by 19 runs, and Saurashtra trails by 129 runs.
* **Nagaland** achieved a dominant victory, winning by an innings and 290 runs.

**Other notable developments:**

* Evin Lewis has been recalled to the West Indies’ white-ball squads.
* West Indies’ star batsman, Shai Hope, and promising fast bowler, Shamar Joseph, have been awarded multi-year contracts.
* Barbados is set to host the inaugural CPL final in 2026.
* Johnson Charles has been enjoying a successful T20 season.

**The upcoming series between Sri Lanka and the West Indies is expected to be closely contested, with both teams looking to build on their strong performances in recent T20I matches.**

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