Mon Dec 09 00:57:05 UTC 2024: ## Cricket Roundup: West Indies Triumph, England Women Cruise, While Australia and Tasmania Face Steep Challenges
**Dubai/Various Venues –** A thrilling day of cricket saw mixed fortunes for teams across various competitions. The West Indies secured a comfortable five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka with 14 balls to spare, chasing down a 143-run target. Meanwhile, England’s women’s team also enjoyed a dominant win, defeating their opponents by six wickets with a significant margin of 156 balls remaining.
However, it wasn’t all good news. Western Australia face a daunting task, trailing by 209 runs, while Tasmania requires 307 runs to win their respective matches. In another significant upset, Bangladesh defended a modest 198-run total against India U-19, securing a 59-run victory thanks to a three-wicket haul from Iqbal Hossain Emon.