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England's Cricket Woes, Tour de France Heat, and Kerry's Football Victory

A weekend of sports saw England facing defeat in cricket, a thrilling Tour de France stage, and Kerry overcoming Dublin in football

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England's women's cricket team is on the brink of defeat in their one-off Test against India at Lord's. After India declared on 341-7, setting England a world record chase of 457, the hosts finished on 130-6, needing...

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  • England's women's cricket team trails India by 327 runs in their one-off Test at Lord's.
  • Mathieu van der Poel won the shortened ninth stage of the Tour de France in extreme heat.
  • Kerry's football team defeated Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

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The defeat for England's women's cricket team marks a disappointing end to the careers of Beaumont and Knight. Meanwhile, van der Poel's victory in the Tour de France stage nine is a significant achievement in the face of extreme heat. Kerry's football team's win over Dublin keeps their hopes of back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles alive.

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457: The world record chase set by India for England in the one-off Test. 130-6: England's score at the end of day three, needing another 327 for...

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  • 457: The world record chase set by India for England in the one-off Test.
  • 130-6: England's score at the end of day three, needing another 327 for victory.
  • 40C: The temperature during the ninth stage of the Tour de France.
  • 2-18: Kerry's score in their victory over Dublin in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

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England's women's cricket team has struggled in recent matches, while India has been in strong form. The Tour de France has been marked by extreme...

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England's women's cricket team has struggled in recent matches, while India has been in strong form. The Tour de France has been marked by extreme heat, with several stages being shortened or altered. Kerry's football team is seeking to win back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles.

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England's men's cricket team is set to face Pakistan in August, with the team currently without a captain after Ben Stokes' retirement. The ECB is...

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England's men's cricket team is set to face Pakistan in August, with the team currently without a captain after Ben Stokes' retirement. The ECB is seeking a new coach to replace Brendon McCullum. The Tour de France will continue on Monday with the first rest day. Kerry's football team will face the winner of the other semi-final in the All-Ireland SFC final.

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Who: England's women's cricket team, Mathieu van der Poel, Kerry's football team What: One-off Test against India, Tour de France stage nine,...

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  • Who: England's women's cricket team, Mathieu van der Poel, Kerry's football team
  • What: One-off Test against India, Tour de France stage nine, All-Ireland SFC semi-final
  • Where: Lord's, France, Croke Park
  • Impact: England's defeat marks a disappointing end to the careers of Beaumont and Knight, while van der Poel's victory is a significant achievement in extreme heat, and Kerry's win keeps their hopes of back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles alive.
"Sometimes fairytales do not happen" — Tammy Beaumont, England women's cricket player
"It was a super-hard day, but the heat was for sure better than during the first few days of the Tour" — Mathieu van der Poel, Tour de France stage winner
"We found a way to get him on the ball, and he ended up with 1-6 to his name" — Jack O'Connor, Kerry football team manager, on David Clifford's performance

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England's Cricket Woes, Tour de France Heat, and Kerry's Football Victory

A weekend of sports saw England facing defeat in cricket, a thrilling Tour de France stage, and Kerry overcoming Dublin in football

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Monday, July 13, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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England's women's cricket team is on the brink of defeat in their one-off Test against India at Lord's. After India declared on 341-7, setting England a world record chase of 457, the hosts finished on 130-6, needing another 327 for victory. The match marks the farewell for retiring players Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, who were both dismissed cheaply. Beaumont was bowled for a golden duck, while Knight fell for 13.

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  • England's women's cricket team trails India by 327 runs in their one-off Test at Lord's.
  • Mathieu van der Poel won the shortened ninth stage of the Tour de France in extreme heat.
  • Kerry's football team defeated Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

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Why It Matters

The defeat for England's women's cricket team marks a disappointing end to the careers of Beaumont and Knight. Meanwhile, van der Poel's victory in the Tour de France stage nine is a significant achievement in the face of extreme heat. Kerry's football team's win over Dublin keeps their hopes of back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles alive.

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  • 457: The world record chase set by India for England in the one-off Test.
  • 130-6: England's score at the end of day three, needing another 327 for victory.
  • 40C: The temperature during the ninth stage of the Tour de France.
  • 2-18: Kerry's score in their victory over Dublin in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

Background

England's women's cricket team has struggled in recent matches, while India has been in strong form. The Tour de France has been marked by extreme heat, with several stages being shortened or altered. Kerry's football team is seeking to win back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles.

What Comes Next

England's men's cricket team is set to face Pakistan in August, with the team currently without a captain after Ben Stokes' retirement. The ECB is seeking a new coach to replace Brendon McCullum. The Tour de France will continue on Monday with the first rest day. Kerry's football team will face the winner of the other semi-final in the All-Ireland SFC final.

Key Facts

  • Who: England's women's cricket team, Mathieu van der Poel, Kerry's football team
  • What: One-off Test against India, Tour de France stage nine, All-Ireland SFC semi-final
  • Where: Lord's, France, Croke Park
  • Impact: England's defeat marks a disappointing end to the careers of Beaumont and Knight, while van der Poel's victory is a significant achievement in extreme heat, and Kerry's win keeps their hopes of back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles alive.
"Sometimes fairytales do not happen" — Tammy Beaumont, England women's cricket player
"It was a super-hard day, but the heat was for sure better than during the first few days of the Tour" — Mathieu van der Poel, Tour de France stage winner
"We found a way to get him on the ball, and he ended up with 1-6 to his name" — Jack O'Connor, Kerry football team manager, on David Clifford's performance

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