World Cup 2019: New Zealand retain top spot after dominant win over Afghanistan
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: New Zealand retain top spot after dominant win over Afghanistan

India Today  

New Zealand have jumped to the top of the World Cup 2019 points table after beating Afghanistan by -- wickets in Taunton on June 8. This was New Zealand's third victory in as many matches while Afghanistan find themselves languishing at the bottom with a second successive defeat. 9 wickets between James Neesham and Lockie Ferguson, combined with an unbeaten 79 from #KaneWilliamson saw New Zealand overcome Afghanistan in Taunton. SCORECARD https://t.co/Uv5e1IteWj pic.twitter.com/luZycgwCVJ Cricket World Cup June 8, 2019 Earlier, put into bat on a greenish pitch under considerable cloud cover, Afghan openers Noor Ali and Hazratullah Zazai made a solid start to the innings.

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OTD: When India and Afghanistan played out a nail-biting tie in Asia Cup 2018
3 months, 2 weeks ago

OTD: When India and Afghanistan played out a nail-biting tie in Asia Cup 2018

Hindustan Times  

The 2018 Asia Cup witnessed one of the most thrilling clash between India and Afghanistan, as the two teams played out a remarkable tie on September 25 in Dubai. Ravindra Jadeja attempts a run as Afghanistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad runs to field the ball in a 2018 Asia Cup match. For India, spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav were the …

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
4 months ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

AFG vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Gulbadin’s golden arm lifts Afghanistan to stunning win over Australia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AFG vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Gulbadin’s golden arm lifts Afghanistan to stunning win over Australia

The Hindu  

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday. Set a target of 149, Glenn Maxwell kept the Test and One-Day champions on course until he …

WI vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WI vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs

India Today  

07:51 IST: The Afghan bowlers were just getting smoked right from the get-go. Azmatullah Omarzai did pick up Brandon King's wicket early, but that was literally the only thing that went right for their bowling in the Powerplay. And to make matters even worse for them, Azmatullah himself got absolutely carted for 36 runs in his second over which just …

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated

The Hindu  

Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out. Fazalhaq Farooqi added another three victims to his tournament-leading wicket tally as PNG were bundled out for 95 off …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan hammer New Zealand as Afghanistan script monumental upset over New Zealand
7 months ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan hammer New Zealand as Afghanistan script monumental upset over New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan's bowlers put on a masterclass at the Providence Stadium on Friday, taking full advantage of a pitch that offered both pace and spin. Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Mark Chapman This win marked Afghanistan's second decisive victory in the tournament. With this win, they have firmly established themselves at the top of Group C. …

Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand
7 months ago

Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an upset win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer …

Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup
7 months ago

Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

By John Mehaffey Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup GEORGETOWN, New Zealand - Afghanistan's bowlers exploited to the full a pitch assisting both pace and spin at the Providence Stadium on Friday as they skittled New Zealand for just 75 from 15.2 overs and bowled their team to a 84-run run victory in the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan …

AFG vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan pulls off upset win over New Zealand
7 months ago

AFG vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan pulls off upset win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20 …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
7 months ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs

Hindustan Times  

By New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium. Set a challenging 160 for …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
7 months ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs

Hindustan Times  

By New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium. Set a challenging 160 for …

India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Musheer's ton, Pandey's 4-fer guides IND to big win in Super Six opener
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Musheer's ton, Pandey's 4-fer guides IND to big win in Super Six opener

Hindustan Times  

By India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Follow highlights of IND vs NZ, straight from Bloemfontein. India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: India began their Super Six on a dominating note, thrashing New Zealand by 214 runs at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, at the Mangaung …

India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Musheer's ton, Pandey's 4-fer guides IND to big win in Super Six opener
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Musheer's ton, Pandey's 4-fer guides IND to big win in Super Six opener

Hindustan Times  

By India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Follow highlights of IND vs NZ, straight from Bloemfontein. India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: India began their Super Six on a dominating note, thrashing New Zealand by 214 runs at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, at the Mangaung …

Virat Kohli hits record ton as India beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli hits record ton as India beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final

The Independent  

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"It doesn't get any bigger:" Trent Boult excited with prospect of facing India in World Cup semifinal – India TV
1 year, 2 months ago

"It doesn't get any bigger:" Trent Boult excited with prospect of facing India in World Cup semifinal – India TV

India TV News  

New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult is extremely excited with the prospect of facing India in the first semifinal of the ongoing World Cup. While Afghanistan are facing South Africa on Friday, Pakistan will be locking horns against England in their respective final league stage matches and face an improbable scenario to go past New Zealand's NRR now. For the …

'Even Qudrat Ka Nizam cannot save us': Pakistan fans left heartbroken after New Zealand virtually enter World Cup semis
1 year, 2 months ago

'Even Qudrat Ka Nizam cannot save us': Pakistan fans left heartbroken after New Zealand virtually enter World Cup semis

Firstpost  

New Zealand virtually setup a semi-final clash with hosts India in the ongoing ICC World Cup after beating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Bengaluru on Monday. The drama as far as the race to the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC World Cup certainly appears over following New Zealand’s five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday. World Cup …

World Cup 2023: Solid Afghanistan stay in hunt for semis spot after win against Netherlands
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Solid Afghanistan stay in hunt for semis spot after win against Netherlands

Hindustan Times  

By the start of the Afghanistan’s innings, over 23,000 fans had made their way into the Ekana stadium and and most of them had Afghan flags in their hands. Afghanistan's skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi being congratulated by team members and staff after winning the match against Netherlands in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari …

‘We’re dreaming’: Afghanistan crush the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

‘We’re dreaming’: Afghanistan crush the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan sweep past the Netherlands by seven wickets to boost their chances of reaching the semifinals. Afghanistan have kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semifinals alive after beating the Netherlands by seven wickets in a low-scoring group game. After the match on Friday, Afghanistan climbed to fifth in the standings with eight points, behind New Zealand on …

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Hashmat, Azmat fifties helps AFG beat SL by 7 wickets
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Hashmat, Azmat fifties helps AFG beat SL by 7 wickets

The Hindu  

PREVIEW At the start of last month, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan were involved in a nail-biting affair in the preliminary round of the Asia Cup. From being on the cusp of ousting Sri Lanka - and more importantly - progressing to the Super Four, a net run rate miscalculation resulted in Afghanistan’s campaign coming to a halt. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, …

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan holds edge over Sri Lanka
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan holds edge over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

At the start of the last month, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan were involved in a nail-biting contest in the preliminary round of the Asia Cup. From being on the cusp of ousting Sri Lanka — and more importantly — progressing to the Super Four, a net run rate miscalculation resulted in Afghanistan’s campaign coming to a halt. Chameera will be …

Jimmy Neesham's 'Don't Take Up Sports' Tweet Perfectly Sums NZ Vs Australia World Cup Thriller
1 year, 2 months ago

Jimmy Neesham's 'Don't Take Up Sports' Tweet Perfectly Sums NZ Vs Australia World Cup Thriller

News 18  

Listen to Jimmy Neesham, yougaiz. A record 771 runs were aggregated in a nerve-wracking ICC World Cup 2023 game when New Zealand took on Australia at a packed HPCA Stadium in majestic Dharamshala on Saturday evening. Die at 60 really fat and happy.— Jimmy Neesham July 15, 2019 To jog your memory, Neesham had a tough time swallowing the “boundary …

India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: IND beats NZ by four wickets to go top of points table; Kohli, Shami shine
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: IND beats NZ by four wickets to go top of points table; Kohli, Shami shine

The Hindu  

The Indian juggernaut rolls on The Men in Blue remain unbeaten in the tournament after beating their bogey team, New Zealand, for the first time in 20 years in an ICC tournament. If it was Mohammed Shami making a statement with a five-wicket haul in his first match of the 2023 World Cup that restricted the Kiwis to 273, it …

IND vs NZ: How World Cup 2019 semi-final turned out to be MS Dhoni's last dance in international cricket
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs NZ: How World Cup 2019 semi-final turned out to be MS Dhoni's last dance in international cricket

India Today  

In the annals of cricket history, the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand will forever be etched as a significant event. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage The match took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 9 and 10, 2019. World Cup 2023: Full Coverage | Points Table However, the turning …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2023: NZ thrashes high-flying AFG by 149 runs to maintain unbeaten streak
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2023: NZ thrashes high-flying AFG by 149 runs to maintain unbeaten streak

The Hindu  

Afghanistan, flying high after the win over England, was brought crashing to earth by a clinical performance from New Zealand, which handed the former a 149-run defeat at the M.A. READ: World’s largest cricket museum awaits cricketers and fans ahead of World Cup return to Pune In the afternoon, after losing Devon Conway early, Will Young and Rachin Ravindra laid …

New Zealand has Afghanistan crashing down to the earth
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand has Afghanistan crashing down to the earth

The Hindu  

Afghanistan, flying high after the win over England, was brought down to the ground by a clinical performance from New Zealand which handed the former a 149-run defeat at the M.A. Afghanistan had its moments in the match with the ball to press ahead, but some poor fielding — they dropped four catches — and sensible approach from Latham and …

NZ vs AFG head-to-head record in ODIs: New Zealand vs Afghanistan overall stats, most runs, wickets
1 year, 2 months ago

NZ vs AFG head-to-head record in ODIs: New Zealand vs Afghanistan overall stats, most runs, wickets

The Hindu  

New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in the ICC ODI World Cup at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. LIVE UPDATES - NEW ZEALAND vs AFGHANISTAN BLOG The Black Caps are unbeaten against Afghanistan in the two outings between the two sides. NZ vs AFG HEAD-TO-HEAD IN ODIS Matches played: 2 New Zealand won: 2 Afghanistan won: 0 Last …

NZ vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Shahidi points out team’s batting loopholes, Latham wary of Afghan bowling attack
1 year, 2 months ago

NZ vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Shahidi points out team’s batting loopholes, Latham wary of Afghan bowling attack

The Hindu  

Afghanistan may still be basking in the glory after its historic 69-run win over England in the ongoing World Cup, but skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi did not shy away from addressing his team’s underlying issues. Speaking to the media ahead of the match against New Zealand here on Tuesday, Shahidi said, “I’m not completely satisfied with our batting as back-to-back wickets …

England v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction from Cricket World Cup 2023 opener as Kiwis win by nine wickets
1 year, 3 months ago

England v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction from Cricket World Cup 2023 opener as Kiwis win by nine wickets

The Independent  

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World Cup 2023 warm-up: Ravindra’s swashbuckling innings guides New Zealand to five-wicket win over Pakistan
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023 warm-up: Ravindra’s swashbuckling innings guides New Zealand to five-wicket win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

Rachin Ravindra turned out to be the game-changer, and his knock eclipsed Mohammad Rizwan’s century as New Zealand started its World Cup journey by registering a comprehensive five-wicket win against Pakistan in the first warm-up match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday. New Zealand, in reply, overhauled the target in 43.4 overs, riding on Ravindra’s blazing 97 …

ICC World Cup preview | Afghanistan’s primary goal will be to improve its poor record
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup preview | Afghanistan’s primary goal will be to improve its poor record

The Hindu  

Afghanistan limped out of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup after losing all nine of its group-stage matches. In the previous edition, Afghanistan recorded its only win in an ODI World Cup fixture, when it edged out Scotland by one wicket. Gurbaz showed his class with a 151 against a strong Pakistan bowling line-up which included the likes of Shaheen …

PAK vs NZ: Injury-hit New Zealand gears up to face Pakistan in ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up match
1 year, 3 months ago

PAK vs NZ: Injury-hit New Zealand gears up to face Pakistan in ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up match

The Hindu  

Kane Williamson will be the cynosure of all eyes as the New Zealand captain will look to get maximum game time when the Black Caps take on Pakistan in the first World Cup warm-up match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday. Although the New Zealand skipper was handed the captaincy mantle following a rehab, the 2019 World …

ODI World Cup 2023: Neesham makes the cut in New Zealand’s squad; Southee, Williamson return
1 year, 4 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: Neesham makes the cut in New Zealand’s squad; Southee, Williamson return

The Hindu  

Allrounder Jimmy Neesham, who played a key role in the thrilling final of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, has been included in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for this year’s tournament in India. Neesham was chosen to bat for New Zealand in the Super Over which was required to decide the winner of the last World Cup final against England at …

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: Australia claim 3rd place after beating Afghanistan
2 years, 11 months ago

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: Australia claim 3rd place after beating Afghanistan

India TV News  

Highlights The ambidextrous all-rounder took three for 31 to limit Afghanistan to 201 all out batting first Nivethan then scored a crucial half century as Australia chased down the target with 2 wicket Australia were made to sweat but eventually snuck home with five balls to spare A fine all-round performance from Nivethan Radhakrishnan fired Australia to third place in …

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: India thrashes Australia to meet England in record eighth final
2 years, 11 months ago

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: India thrashes Australia to meet England in record eighth final

The Hindu  

Skipper Yash Dhull gave a glimpse of his rare talent with a well-paced hundred as powerhouse India reached its fourth consecutive U-19 World Cup final with an emphatic 96-run win over Australia on Wednesday. Dhull struck a sublime 110 in as many balls and shared a game-changing 204-run stand with his deputy Shaik Rasheed to fire India to a formidable …

U-19 WC: England overcomes Afghanistan challenge, makes it to final
2 years, 11 months ago

U-19 WC: England overcomes Afghanistan challenge, makes it to final

The Hindu  

England held its nerve to beat Afghanistan on Tuesday at North Sound, Antigua, to qualify for the ICC U-19 World Cup final. Spinner Rehan Ahmed took three wickets in the penultimate over to tilt the scales in England’s favour when its opponent needed just 18 runs from the last 10 balls. Medium-pacer Joshua Boyden gave away just two runs in …

U19 WC: Afghanistan seeks history against England
2 years, 11 months ago

U19 WC: Afghanistan seeks history against England

The Hindu  

Their late arrival in the Caribbean had forced the ICC to rework the fixtures of their group matches but Afghanistan, with their magnificent run to the semifinals of the U-19 World Cup, ensured the tweaking by the apex body was worth it, even if it meant rescheduling as many as four matches. Having punched above their weight, they now face …

U19 World Cup 2022: Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to join England in Super League semi-final
2 years, 11 months ago

U19 World Cup 2022: Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to join England in Super League semi-final

India TV News  

Highlights Wellalage's team elected to field after the winning the toss at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. Afghanistan will now face England in first Super League semi-final at the Sir Viv Richards Ground. Afghanistan produced a sensational fightback to edge a thriller with Sri Lanka and secure a place in the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2022. …

U 19 World Cup 2022: Hanoor's ton scripts India's nine-wicket win over Australia in warm up game
2 years, 11 months ago

U 19 World Cup 2022: Hanoor's ton scripts India's nine-wicket win over Australia in warm up game

India TV News  

Highlights Hanooor led India's charge with his century that had 16 fours. Captain Yash Dull took the side past the finish line with 15 balls to spare. Opener Hanooor Singh's unbeaten 100 negated Cooper Connolly's 117 as India mauled Australia by nine wickets in a warm-up game ahead of the Under-19 World Cup here. Australia posted 268 runs before being …

ENG vs NZ T20 World Cup 2021: 2019 avenged, New Zealand enter final with stunning win over England
3 years, 2 months ago

ENG vs NZ T20 World Cup 2021: 2019 avenged, New Zealand enter final with stunning win over England

India TV News  

Zealand pulled off a heist to upstage England by five wickets in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup after opener Daryl Mitchell's heroics and James Neesham's blitzkrieg here on Wednesday. In pursuit of 167, Martin Guptill began New Zealand's chase with a first-ball boundary but, two balls later, the opener, so vital to his team's prospects, got a …

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Thanks for trying Afghanistan,' Twitterati react to New Zealand sealing semi-final spot
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Thanks for trying Afghanistan,' Twitterati react to New Zealand sealing semi-final spot

Firstpost  

The win eliminated favorite India from the tournament with the team needing an upset win by Afghanistan against the Black Caps to sneak into the semifinals from Group 2. Kane Williamson and Devon Conway thwarted Afghanistan’s spinners as New Zealand booked the last semifinals spot in the T20 World Cup with a dominant eight-wicket victory on Sunday. New Zealand’s pace …

AFG Vs NZ Highlights: New Zealand Beat Afghanistan, Shut India's Hope of Advancing To Semi-Final
3 years, 2 months ago

AFG Vs NZ Highlights: New Zealand Beat Afghanistan, Shut India's Hope of Advancing To Semi-Final

ABP News  

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan will be at loggerheads with New Zealand in their final Group stage match. It will have the attention of the Indian fans as well as Afghanistan's victory would give India a smooth road to the semi-final of the WC. India's net run-rate has become better than NZ and Afghanistan, thus a simple victory for India against …

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: NZ beats AFG by eight wickets to book semifinal berth
3 years, 2 months ago

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: NZ beats AFG by eight wickets to book semifinal berth

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's Highlights of the T20 World Cup 2021 match between Afghanistan and New Zealand from the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. LIVE BLOG : Pakistan vs Scotland: T20 World Cup 2021: Live score, commentary and highlights MATCH RECAP Skipper Kane Williamson and Devon Conway combined for a 68-run third wicket partnership as New Zealand strolled to an …

ICC T20 WC, NZ vs AFG highlights: New Zealand wins by 8 wkts to enter semis
3 years, 2 months ago

ICC T20 WC, NZ vs AFG highlights: New Zealand wins by 8 wkts to enter semis

Business Standard  

New Zealand comfortably beat Afghanistan by eight wickets in their final Super 12 match to qualify for the semi-finals and send India out of the T20 World Cup at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday. New Zealand chased down the small target of 125 with 11 balls to spare to secure a top-2 finish in Group 2 with eight …

T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand eye semi-final spot while denying India, Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand eye semi-final spot while denying India, Afghanistan

Firstpost  

A win for the Kiwis against Afghanistan would shut India’s hopes of advancing to the last-four as it would take them to eight points, putting things beyond the reach of Virat Kohli’s men. Abu Dhabi: The Indian team will watch with bated breath as New Zealand face Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup match, the result of which will decide …

All Indian eyes on Afghanistan-New Zealand match
3 years, 2 months ago

All Indian eyes on Afghanistan-New Zealand match

The Hindu  

Afghanistan will face New Zealand in a crucial Group 2 Super-12 contest at the ICC T20 World Cup Afghanistan will face New Zealand in a crucial Group 2 Super 12 contest at the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday. New Zealand’s batting has looked in good shape and its bowling, especially the eight overs of quality spin from Ish Sodhi …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan beat Namibia as Asghar Afghan calls time on international career
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan beat Namibia as Asghar Afghan calls time on international career

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: Afghanistan gave a perfect farewell present to Asghar Afghan with a thumping 62-run victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Asghar made 31 off 23 balls in his last international appearance, which lifted Afghanistan to 160-5 after captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bat in the Group 2 game. Afghanistan’s Asghar Afghan …

WTC final | New Zealand beats India by 8 wickets to win World Test Championship title
3 years, 6 months ago

WTC final | New Zealand beats India by 8 wickets to win World Test Championship title

The Hindu  

India's revered superstars failed to dazzle on the 'D-Day' as New Zealand's canny operators and their classy skipper Kane Williamson deservingly walked away with the inaugural World Test Championship title after a composed eight-wicket win in the final that exposed multiple frailties in Virat Kohli's team. Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's two early wickets raised hopes of a twist in the …

ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: Kristian Clarke's all-round show helps Kiwis beat West Indies in thrilling quarter-final, book semis spot
4 years, 11 months ago

ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: Kristian Clarke's all-round show helps Kiwis beat West Indies in thrilling quarter-final, book semis spot

Firstpost  

Clarke first shone with the ball to restrict West India to 238 and then made an unbeaten 46 off 42 balls to take New Zealand home in the company of Joey Field, who was not out on 38. Benoni : Kristian Clarke came up with an all-round performance to help New Zealand beat West Indies by two wickets in a …

ICC U-19 World Cup: New Zealand challenge for India
4 years, 11 months ago

ICC U-19 World Cup: New Zealand challenge for India

The Hindu  

A confident Indian team will be keen to maintain its unbeaten run when it takes on New Zealand in the final Group A tie of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Friday. With three points from two games, courtesy of a win and an unlucky wash-out, New Zealand is also in the last eight. New Zealand will hope to …

New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter U19 World Cup quarterfinals
4 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter U19 World Cup quarterfinals

India TV News  

New Zealand knocked Sri Lanka out of the U-19 World Cup with a three-wicket win while Afghanistan joined them in the quarterfinals following a 160-run victory over United Arab Emirates here on Wednesday. Chasing 243, New Zealand needed six runs off the final two balls and number nine Kristian Clarke pulled off a memorable win with a six over deep …

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