CANBERRA: David Warner slammed his sixth one-day century of the year to lead Australia to a crushing 116-run victory and reclaim the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series off New Zealand on Tuesday. Warner smashed 119 off 115 balls to propel the Australians to an imposing 378 for five after being sent into bat. They then bowled outRead More
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The decision that cost the Black Caps
Australian batting hero Steve Smith was a relieved man when New Zealand opted not to review a contentious decision which would have changed the course of the opening Chappell Hadlee series match last night. On 14, Smith was struck on the pads by a fine ball from left armer Trent Boult. After a loud appeal,Read More
Pakistan collapse to first series defeat to New Zealand in 30 years
New Zealand took nine wickets in a dramatic final session of the second Test against Pakistan to win by 130 runs in Hamilton on Tuesday and clean sweep their series 2-0. It was New Zealand’s first series win over Pakistan since 1985. Pakistan were faced with an imposing 369-run target in their second innings butRead More
Tim Southee’s six-wicket-haul keeps New Zealand in front of Pakistan
Tim Southee bagged six wickets as New Zealand took a 55-run lead over Pakistan on a rain-shortened third day of the second Test in Hamilton on Sunday. Only rookie batsman Babar Azam was able to cope with New Zealand’s chief strike bowler and he was left stranded on 90 after running out of partners asRead More
N. Zealand beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in 1st Test
Christchurch: New Zealand completed an eight-wicket victory in the first test against Pakistan in Christchurch on Sunday. Kane Williamson, leading the side in a test for the first time at home, scored his 24th half century before being dismissed for 61 with one run needed for victory. Jeet Raval (36 not out) hit a four toRead More
New Zealand in charge as Wagner, Boult shatter Pakistan
The tourists lost six wickets in the final session at Hagley Oval to be 129-7 at stumps, ahead by only 62 runs with two days remaining. Boult had three for 18 off 15 overs while Wagner, who started the wicket spree, had two for 21. Not out for Pakistan were Sohail Khan on 22 andRead More
Pakistan dismissed for 133 by New Zealand
Pakistan were all out for 133 in their first innings after being sent in to bat in the opening Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday. Colin de Grandhomme returned the best figures for a New Zealander on debut with six for 41. The 30-year-old late-comer is the eighth New ZealanderRead More
Pakistan’s Ahmed ‘Wolverine’ Mujtaba extends undefeated MMA streak
KARACHI (Monitoring Desk): Pakistan’s unbeaten Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Ahmed Mujtaba improved his career record to 8-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Singapore’s Benedict Ang at ONE Championship — Asia’s biggest MMA promotion — at Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday. Like the seven opponents before him, Ang was no match for the Quetta-born’s deftRead More
Pakistan team escorted out of hotel After New Zealand earthquake
Pakistan cricket team, who are currently in New Zealand for a two-match Test series, has been escorted off their hotel in Nelson after an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck Christchurch and adjoining areas on Sunday. According to reports, the squad was escorted out of their hotel and no casualties have been reported so far. MagnitudeRead More