Sri Lanka were in trouble at stumps on day two of the second Test in Colombo, after Tim Southee took two quick wickets to reduce the hosts to 43 for three, still 369 runs behind the Black Caps' score.
Spinner Monty Panesar clinched a career-best match haul, as England romped to a historic 10-wicket triumph shortly before lunch on day four of the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
Debutant Faf du Plessis orchestrated a century of Herculean proportions, as South Africa forced a stalemate under tremendous pressure in the second Test against Australia.
A big century from Kevin Pietersen defied the conditions before Monty Panesar's five-for left India, already seven wickets down, with a measly lead on day three of the second Test in Mumbai on Sunday
England ended day two of the second Test against India on 178 for two, having recovered from a vulnerable position thanks to half centuries from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen, both of whom were unbeaten at stumps.
Australia still had the upper hand by a large margin at stumps on day three of the second Test in Adelaide, but South Africa showed their fighting spirit in the afternoon session, taking five wickets to leave the hosts on 111 for five.
England were blunted by the superiority of Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara again, but will consider the ascendancy marginally theirs after day one of the of the second Test.
Australia's lead remained large, but had a considerable amount lopped off by a defiant century from South African captain Graeme Smith on day two of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.
In their own backyard, on their own terms, and ripe for revenge, and Indian XI locks horns with a depleted and alienated England team written off by their own this week.
Australia enjoyed a prolific day of run-scoring at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, scoring 482 for five as skipper Michael Clarke once again ran riot through the depleted South African bowling ranks.
With the first Test at the Gabba ending in a draw, this series has turned into a two-match affair. The number one ranking is at stake, and South Africa will be desperate to improve on their performance and win this game.
India made light work of their second innings chase as they reached the 77 required with nine wickets in hand, with Cheteshwar Pujara unbeaten on 41 after just 15.3 overs.
England's bid to save the first Test against India enjoyed a defiant boost thanks to centurion Alastair Cook and sidekick Matt Prior's unbeaten 141-run stand on day four in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
After being forced to follow on against India on day three of the first Test in Ahmedabad, England openers Alastair Cook and Nick Compton restored a bit of pride for their team as they reached stumps unbeaten for 111.
England endured a nightmare of a day in Ahmedabad on Friday, finishing day two of the first Test against India still 480 runs behind but three wickets down.
Spinner Graeme Swann's four wickets offered England little respite from India's blitz amid daunting bowling conditions on day one of the first Test at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
The time has arrived at last. After months of build-up, Kevin Pietersen speculation, debates about England's batting and pondering about Yuvraj Singh's return, we're finally ready for the first Test in Ahmedabad.
The first Test between South Africa and Australia at the Gabba ended in a draw on Tuesday, despite a flurry of excitement near the end of day five, as Michael Clarke's wonderful double ton provided the highlight of the match.
Captain Michael Clarke welcomed an outstanding double century - and a promising 37-run lead - as Australia climbed to 487 for four on day four of the first Test against South Africa in Brisbane.
England batsman Nick Compton recorded his third fifty in a row on Saturday, as England finished day three of their tour match against Haryana on 118 for nought, leading by 306 runs.
After an opening day of success for South Africa, day two of the first Test against Australia was a no-go as the heavens above Brisbane pelted the Gabba with unyielding rain.
