Washington Freedom has secured a spot in the 2024 Cognizant Major League Cricket finals after a dominant 7-wicket victory over the San Francisco Unicorns, thanks to stellar performances by Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell. The Unicorns will now face the Texas Super Kings in the Challenger to vie for a place in the final. Meanwhile, India's T20I team is set to begin a new era under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav in a series against Sri Lanka, who are also undergoing a leadership transition. In women's cricket, India and Sri Lanka will clash in the finals of the Women's Asia Cup 2024, with both teams having strong group-stage performances. Additionally, the ongoing Hundred competition sees London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix gearing up for a crucial match at Lord's.