NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0
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NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0

The Hindu  

Will Young made an unbeaten 90 and shared a 93-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra which propelled New Zealand to a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International Sunday and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Earlier, Matt Henry took four for 19 as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 in just over 43 overs in a match played in chilly conditions at the Basin Reserve. Fernando made 56, his fifth ODI half-century, and Liyanage made 36, coming back into the Sri Lanka team after missing the three-match Twenty20 series which New Zealand won 2-1. Henry, Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy all claimed early wickets to put Sri Lanka on the back foot, then New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner broke the key partnership between Fernando and Liyanage.

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Fernando makes 56 as Sri Lanka sets New Zealand 179 in the 1st ODI
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Fernando makes 56 as Sri Lanka sets New Zealand 179 in the 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fernando makes 56 as Sri Lanka sets New Zealand 179 in the 1st ODI Avishka Fernando scored a gritty half century in an 87-run partnership with Janith Liyanage which helped Sri Lanka to 178 as it batted first Sunday in the first one-day international against New Zealand. Matt Henry took 4-19 from his 10 overs for …

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney
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Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney SYDNEY, - Indian paceman Prasidh Krishna, standing in for injured skipper Jasprit Bumrah, kept the fifth test on a knife edge on Sunday by reducing Australia to 71 for three at lunch on day three, still 91 runs from their victory target of 162. The Sydney Cricket Ground was bathed …

NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
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NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

India Today  

New Zealand dominated Sri Lanka in a commanding nine-wicket victory at the Basin Reserve, with their fast bowlers dismantling Sri Lanka’s top order before a clinical batting display sealed the chase. On a green-tinged pitch, New Zealand’s pacers exploited the conditions to devastating effect, reducing Sri Lanka to 23 for 4 inside the powerplay. Kamindu Mendis compounded Sri Lanka's woes …

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia
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Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Rishabh Pant smashed a whirlwind 32-ball 61 as India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test here on Saturday. Pant hit the second-fastest fifty for India in Test cricket, reaching the landmark off just 29 balls as the visitors opted for an attacking strategy in their second …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1
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NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1

The Hindu  

Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest T20I century — from 44 balls — on Thursday to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the final game of the three-match series. Perera’s career-best score in a century partnership with captain Charith Asalanka lifted Sri Lanka to 218 for five — its second-highest T20 score, …

Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006
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Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006

India Today  

Kusal Perera's maiden T20I century powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run victory over New Zealand in the final T20I, ending a 17-year drought for the visitors on Kiwi soil. This was Sri Lanka's first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006, a consolation in the three-match T20I series, which New Zealand won 2-1. Supported by skipper Charith Asalanka's solid …

From James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, top 10 most heartbreaking retirements in cricket in 2024
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From James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, top 10 most heartbreaking retirements in cricket in 2024

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Retirements in sports are something that evokes a variety of emotions, be it regret, heartbreak, relief, a sense of unfinished business or a fairytale-like feeling, both on the part of players and their fans. With 18,995 runs in 383 games, 49 centuries, 98 fifties, two ICC Cricket World Cup titles, one ICC T20 World Cup and ICC …

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs to win three-match series 2-0
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NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs to win three-match series 2-0

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we’re disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand’s key bowler, dismissing opener Pathum Nissanka for …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to take 2-0 lead
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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to take 2-0 lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Mount Maunganui: Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we're disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand's key bowler, dismissing opener Pathum …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead

Hindustan Times  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead The tourists were edged by eight …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we’re disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand’s key bowler, …

Australia claims dramatic final-hour victory against India in 4th Test
1 week, 2 days ago

Australia claims dramatic final-hour victory against India in 4th Test

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia bowled India out for 155 to claim a thrilling fifth-day, final-hour victory in front of a record test crowd Monday in the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia claims dramatic final-hour victory against India in 4th Test Australia’s 184-run win gives the home side a 2-1 advantage ahead of the fifth and final test …

Australia claims dramatic final-hour victory against India in 4th Test
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Australia claims dramatic final-hour victory against India in 4th Test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia took seven wickets in the final session of the final day to claim a thrilling 184-run victory in front of a record test crowd Monday in the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “It’s probably the best test match I’ve been involved in,” said man-of-the-match Cummins, who took 3-28 off 18 overs Monday for six …

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I pitch report: How will surface at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui play?
1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I pitch report: How will surface at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui play?

India TV News  

The second T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played today at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. With the ball, the Kiwis couldn't pick a wicket for 13.2 overs and 121 runs before hell broke loose with Jacob Duffy picking up three wickets in an over. Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report Bay …

Mitch Hay stars as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I to claim series
1 week, 2 days ago

Mitch Hay stars as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I to claim series

India Today  

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we're disappointed.” New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights Once again, Jacob Duffy was …

IND vs AUS: Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch
1 week, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch

Deccan Chronicle  

Australia claimed a lead of 105 runs on the first innings and stretched its advantage to 158 at lunch Sunday on day four of the fourth cricket test against India.After bowling India out for 369 in reply to the home side’s 474 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia was 53-2 in its second innings at lunch Sunday on a pitch …

Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch, day 4 of 4th test against India
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch, day 4 of 4th test against India

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia claimed a lead of 105 runs on the first innings and stretched its advantage to 158 at lunch Sunday on day four of the fourth cricket test against India. After bowling India out for 369 in reply to the home side’s 474 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia was 53-2 in its second innings at lunch …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: New Zealand fights back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs
1 week, 4 days ago

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: New Zealand fights back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs

The Hindu  

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand’s favour as Sri Lanka slumped from 121-0 to 164-8 in reply to New …

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20
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New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20 Outstanding bowling at the death …

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20
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New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand’s favor as Sri Lanka slumped from 121-0 to …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3
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Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3

The Hindu  

In one of cricket’s grand theatres, Nitish Kumar Reddy soared high. Southpaw Washington punched Starc past cover, and Nitish scooped Mitchell Marsh beyond a diving Starc at fine-leg and drove another through the sweeper-cover picket. Just as the audience held its breath, Mohammed Siraj survived, and there was relief and joy all around when Nitish hit a four off Boland, …

Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell break 10-year-old New Zealand partnership record in 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka
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1 week, 4 days ago

Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell break 10-year-old New Zealand partnership record in 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

New Zealand fought back from a terrible position to post a decent total of 172 runs on the board in the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at the Bay Oval Mount Maunganui, on Saturday, December 28. Sri Lanka missed out on landing the killer blow on New Zealand and the Black Caps saw a window of …

NZ vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 90 in vain as New Zealand take 1-0 lead in thriller
1 week, 4 days ago

NZ vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 90 in vain as New Zealand take 1-0 lead in thriller

India Today  

Pathum Nissanka’s valiant efforts went in vain as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by eight runs in the first T20I at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Highlights Mitchell threw his bat around to score 62 off 42, laced with four fours and two …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day
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SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourist was bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Dane Paterson and debutant Corbin Bosch did most of the damage for South Africa after Pakistan was ent in to bat on a well-grassed pitch. Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed said in a …

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test
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Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test

Al Jazeera  

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne. India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning. …

New Zealand announce T20I and ODI squads for Sri Lanka series, Mumbai Indians star gets maiden call-up
2 weeks, 2 days ago

New Zealand announce T20I and ODI squads for Sri Lanka series, Mumbai Indians star gets maiden call-up

India TV News  

New Zealand have announced their squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka at home. They have handed a maiden call-up to big hitter Bevon Jacobs who made the headlines last month after Mumbai Indians picked him in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Key players like Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry have returned to both …

India 8 for no loss at tea chasing 275
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India 8 for no loss at tea chasing 275

Deccan Chronicle  

India were eight for no loss at tea chasing 275 on day five of the rain-interrupted third Test here on Wednesday.Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were at the crease when bad light and rain forced an early tea.Australia made a spirited declaration at 89 for seven in their second innings with more than one session to go.India's star pacer Jasprit …

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4: IND avoid follow-on after Rahul, Jadeja, lower-order heroics - Action in images
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4: IND avoid follow-on after Rahul, Jadeja, lower-order heroics - Action in images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4: IND avoid follow-on after Rahul, Jadeja, lower-order heroics - Action in images Akash was unbeaten on 27, with Bumrah on 10, the tailenders having pushed India to 252 for nine, still 193. Akash was unbeaten on 27, with Bumrah on 10, the tailenders having pushed India to 252 for nine, still 193 runs …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia
3 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia

Live Mint  

On a frustrating day for the Australian cricket team in the ongoing third Test on Tuesday, captain Pat Cummins shone bright with four wickets as he surpassed legendary Garfield Sobers and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori to become the third-highest wicket-taker as a skipper in Tests. The Australian skipper dismissed the entire Indian middle-order which included the likes of Rishabh Pant, …

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury
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Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury

Firstpost  

It was New Zealand’s equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. Playing on his home ground …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory

The Hindu  

New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match after ripping through the England tail to give New Zealand its biggest-ever win by runs and inflict …

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton England, who had already sealed the series …

Santner takes 4 as New Zealand win 3rd Test to give Southee fond farewell
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Santner takes 4 as New Zealand win 3rd Test to give Southee fond farewell

India Today  

New Zealand capped Tim Southee's farewell Test with a crushing 423-run victory over England, equalling their largest win by runs. England's second dramatic collapse of the match came despite a fighting century stand between Jacob Bethell and Joe Root on day four at Seddon Park. England had already secured their first series win in New Zealand since 2007-08 but ended …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win

The Hindu  

England made a wretched start to its unrealistic chase of 658 to win the third Test on Monday after a Kane Williamson century rammed home New Zealand’s advantage. It left New Zealand, dismissed late in the day for 453, needing eight more wickets to secure a consolation victory after England easily won the first two Tests. New Zealand’s greatest run-scorer …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as it capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. New Zealand’s controlled strokeplay in the final session was in contrast to chaotic English batting between lunch and tea, where they lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Santner reinforced …

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke ripped out three key wickets as England crumbled to 143 all out Sunday and leave New Zealand in command of the third Test in Hamilton. England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast The tourists lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs to trail by 204 runs in response to …

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-Will O'Rourke and Matt Henry tore the heart out of the England batting order and spinner Mitchell Santner chipped in to help mop up the tail as New Zealand dismissed England for 143 at tea on the second day of the third test in Hamilton on Sunday. Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton England, …

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2
3 weeks, 3 days ago

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's all-round brilliance propelled New Zealand into a commanding position against England on the second day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Santner, who top-scored with a gritty 76 in New Zealand's first innings total of 347, also played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets to dismantle England for a meagre 143. Resuming at …

NZ vs ENG: New Zealand squanders sound start as England battles back into third Test
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NZ vs ENG: New Zealand squanders sound start as England battles back into third Test

The Hindu  

New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315 for nine on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday. Led by seamers Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson, the tourist fought back with the ball after openers Tom Latham and Will Young put on 105 for the opening stand, having been …

New Zealand wastes good start, finishes at 315-9 on Day 1 of 3rd test against England
3 weeks, 4 days ago

New Zealand wastes good start, finishes at 315-9 on Day 1 of 3rd test against England

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — New Zealand steadily squandered a good start, slumping from 172-2 to 231-7 before rallying to 315-9 at stumps Saturday on the first day of the third test against England. Latham and Young set a sound platform for the New Zealand innings when they put on 105 for the first wicket, the Kiwis’ best opening partnership in …

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand
3 weeks, 4 days ago

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl in warm conditions for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday. HT Image The tourists are chasing a clean sweep after clinching their first series victory on New Zealand soil since 2008 with big wins in Christchurch and Wellington. "We've played some really good …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
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Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand in December 2024 and January 2025 to compete in a white-ball series featuring both T20Is and ODIs. New Zealand toured Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in November 2024 with the Islanders securing a historic ODI series win. This victory gave Sri Lanka …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times  

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA

India Today  

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed disappointment over his team's inability to capitalise on key moments during their 109-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at St. George's Park, Gqeberha. South Africa completed a 2-0 series sweep to deal a blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. …

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