Fri Jan 31 22:00:00 IST 2025: ## Cricket Roundup: Thrilling Finishes, Dominant Wins, and Injury Concerns

**London/Sydney (International Cricket Desk) –** A flurry of exciting finishes and commanding victories marked the latest round of cricket matches across various formats and age groups. England requires a mere 25 runs from the final 12 balls in one match, while MI Emirates face a tougher challenge, needing 128 runs from 90 balls. In youth cricket, India’s Women’s Under-19 team secured a convincing 9-wicket win over their opponents with a full 30 balls to spare.

On the domestic front, several matches showcased significant leads. Australia’s Women hold a commanding 252-run lead, while Kerala achieved a resounding innings and 169-run victory. Conversely, several teams find themselves facing significant deficits, including Sri Lanka (518 runs), Meghalaya (558 runs), and Uttarakhand (350 runs). Other teams such as Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra are engaged in closely fought contests. Thailand’s Women also recorded an 8-wicket win with 12 balls remaining, while South Africa’s Women’s Under-19 team won by 5 wickets with 11 balls remaining.

Meanwhile, the injury woes continue to plague the Australian cricket team. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh’s Test career hangs in the balance following a recent injury, while his participation in the IPL with the Lucknow Super Giants is also uncertain. He is ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy, alongside fellow Australian Pat Cummins who is dealing with an ankle problem that may also sideline him from the tournament. Fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been named in the squad for the Champions Trophy.

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