Cricket news round-up – September 21: Masakadza signs out on a high, Archer gets all-format contract, Ireland win Tri-Nation series

Masakadza helped Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan in his farewell match; Ireland won the Tri-Nation T20 series; ECB offered Archer a contract across formats; and the Tridents thrashed the Zouks.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, T20I Tri-Series Match 6, Chattogram: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

The clash is a dead-rubber, but for all intents and purposes, it’s the first leg of the final.

Vitality Blast 2019 Semifinal 1, Worcestershire Rapids vs Nottinghamshire Outlaws: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Nottinghamshire Outlaws and Worcestershire Rapids will clash in the first semi-final of Vitality Blast 2019 at Edgbaston on September 21.

Cricket news round-up – September 20: Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan to go ahead, Akila banned for a year, Scotland win

Sri Lanka's tour of Pakistan got a go-ahead; Akila has been banned from bowling in international cricket for a year; Scotland beat Netherlands; and the penultimate round of the County Championship got over.

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, T20I Tri-Series Match 5, Chattogram: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Afghanistan have already qualified for the final, while Zimbabwe are out of the run. However, there is a record run on the cards as well as some pride to be salvaged.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I, Mohali: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

The opportunity for an unassailable 1-0 lead presents itself to the two teams ahead of the second T20I in South Africa.

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, T20I Tri-Series Match 4, Chattogram: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

It’s a must-win match for Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the fourth clash of the T20I Tri-series.

Cricket news round-up – September 17: Munsey’s record ton helps Scotland crush Netherlands

Munsey slammed the 3rd-fastest hundred in T20I history as Scotland thrashed Netherlands; Australia Women cruised to a win to clinch the series against West Indies Women; and an India Women member reported being of approached for match-fixing.

West Indies Women vs Australia Women, 2nd T20I, Bridgetown: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

West Indies Women will host Australia Women for the second match of the 3-T20I series at Kensington Oval on September 16.

Ind v South Africa, 1st T20I, Live Cricket Streaming: When is India vs South Africa?

India will host South Africa for the first match of the 3-T20I series on September 15, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Dharamsala.