Wellington, Aug 9 (Ians) Tom Latham will lead an experienced Odi squad against England this September, the team’s penultimate series before the Icc Cricket World Cup starting in October in India.
Trent Boult is in line to play his first One Day International in almost a year after being included in the 15-strong squad which also features the Odi return of Kyle Jamieson following a back injury.
Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham will miss the four-game series as they await the births of their first children, while Ish Sodhi is also returning home after the T20I series against England to spend time with his family ahead of a busy period of cricket.
Kane Williamson will link up with the side during the England tour to train and continue his rehabilitation following surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in April.
Michael Bracewell remains unavailable for selection as he continues...
Trent Boult is in line to play his first One Day International in almost a year after being included in the 15-strong squad which also features the Odi return of Kyle Jamieson following a back injury.
Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham will miss the four-game series as they await the births of their first children, while Ish Sodhi is also returning home after the T20I series against England to spend time with his family ahead of a busy period of cricket.
Kane Williamson will link up with the side during the England tour to train and continue his rehabilitation following surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in April.
Michael Bracewell remains unavailable for selection as he continues...
- 8/9/2023
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Auckland, July 19 (Ians) Uncapped players batting all-rounder Dean Foxcroft and leg-spinner Adi Ashok on Wednesday earned their maiden New Zealand call-ups while pace all-rounder Kyle Jamieson made his comeback to the side for next month’s T20 tours of the UAE and England.
New Zealand are scheduled to play three T20Is against the UAE on August 17, 19 and 20, followed by four games in England from August 30 to September 5.
Jamieson is set to return to international cricket more than a year after sustaining a serious back injury in England last June. On the other hand, Foxcroft and Ashok earned their call-ups off the back of representing New Zealand A and impressive domestic form in the recent season.
Foxcroft, born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand in 2016 and is a newly qualified player for the side, having recently received eligibility approval from the Icc under its “exceptional circumstances” criteria.
The 25-year-old...
New Zealand are scheduled to play three T20Is against the UAE on August 17, 19 and 20, followed by four games in England from August 30 to September 5.
Jamieson is set to return to international cricket more than a year after sustaining a serious back injury in England last June. On the other hand, Foxcroft and Ashok earned their call-ups off the back of representing New Zealand A and impressive domestic form in the recent season.
Foxcroft, born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand in 2016 and is a newly qualified player for the side, having recently received eligibility approval from the Icc under its “exceptional circumstances” criteria.
The 25-year-old...
- 7/19/2023
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Wellington, June 14 (Ians) Black Caps all-rounder Michael Bracewell is set to be sidelined for six to eight months after rupturing his right achilles while batting for the Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast.
The reigning Anz Men’s Odi Player of the Year will undergo surgery in the UK this Thursday before beginning a lengthy rehabilitation which will rule him out of the upcoming Icc Cricket World Cup in India this October-November, reports Nzc.
Coach Gary Stead said it was a big blow for Bracewell and the team.
“Firstly, you always feel for the player when injury strikes and especially when it means they will have to miss a world event,” Stead said.
“Michael’s a great team man and has had a fantastic 15 months for the Black Caps since his international debut.
“We’ve seen his exceptional skills in all three facets of the game and he was...
The reigning Anz Men’s Odi Player of the Year will undergo surgery in the UK this Thursday before beginning a lengthy rehabilitation which will rule him out of the upcoming Icc Cricket World Cup in India this October-November, reports Nzc.
Coach Gary Stead said it was a big blow for Bracewell and the team.
“Firstly, you always feel for the player when injury strikes and especially when it means they will have to miss a world event,” Stead said.
“Michael’s a great team man and has had a fantastic 15 months for the Black Caps since his international debut.
“We’ve seen his exceptional skills in all three facets of the game and he was...
- 6/14/2023
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Bengaluru, May 22 (Ians) Shubman Gill sizzled with an unbeaten 104 off 52 balls as while sharing a crucial 123-run partnership off 71 balls with Vijay Shankar to help Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in final league match of Ipl 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
After Virat Kohli slammed his second consecutive hundred of Ipl 2023, and carried his bat through the innings to power Bangalore to a competitive 197/5, Gill shined with his scintillating strokeplay to hit five fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 200 to break countless hearts of crowd at the stadium by hunting down the total with five balls to spare.
The result in Bengaluru also means that five-time champions Mumbai Indians sealed last remaining spot for the playoffs and will face Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator on May 24 at the Ma Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chasing 198, Wriddhiman Saha and Gill hit two fours...
After Virat Kohli slammed his second consecutive hundred of Ipl 2023, and carried his bat through the innings to power Bangalore to a competitive 197/5, Gill shined with his scintillating strokeplay to hit five fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 200 to break countless hearts of crowd at the stadium by hunting down the total with five balls to spare.
The result in Bengaluru also means that five-time champions Mumbai Indians sealed last remaining spot for the playoffs and will face Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator on May 24 at the Ma Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chasing 198, Wriddhiman Saha and Gill hit two fours...
- 5/21/2023
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Bengaluru, May 22 (Ians) After a long wait of 55 minutes for Sunday’s game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans to start due to rain, the crowd at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was treated to spectacular one-man show from Virat Kohli, who coasted to his second consecutive century through an unbeaten 61-ball 101.
Kohli’s efforts of carrying his bat through the innings with 13 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 165.57 meant Bangalore posted a competitive 197/5, giving hopes to their die-hard fans in the stadium about reaching the playoffs and keeping the quest for the elusive trophy alive.
But Shubman Gill, the heir apparent of Kohli in the Indian batting line-up, sizzled with an unbeaten 104 off 52 balls, also his second straight Ipl century, laced with hitting five fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 200 to break countless Bangalore-supporting hearts in the stadium and steal Kohli’s thunder.
He also shared...
Kohli’s efforts of carrying his bat through the innings with 13 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 165.57 meant Bangalore posted a competitive 197/5, giving hopes to their die-hard fans in the stadium about reaching the playoffs and keeping the quest for the elusive trophy alive.
But Shubman Gill, the heir apparent of Kohli in the Indian batting line-up, sizzled with an unbeaten 104 off 52 balls, also his second straight Ipl century, laced with hitting five fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 200 to break countless Bangalore-supporting hearts in the stadium and steal Kohli’s thunder.
He also shared...
- 5/21/2023
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Bengaluru, May 21 (Ians) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli slammed his second hundred of Ipl 2023, coming in as many innings, and carried his bat through the innings to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to a competitive 197/5 against Gujarat Titans in a must-win clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
Right from the word go, Kohli hit ground running after a long wait of 55 minutes for the game to start due to rain and unleashed a masterclass in front of a hugely supportive home crowd through his unbeaten 101 off 61 balls, also his seventh Ipl hundred.
He mesmerised everyone with his magical bottom-handed shots, controlled footwork and usage of wrists to hit 13 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 165.6, taking the side to a big total despite wickets falling around him, and went off the field to a rousing standing ovation from the crowd.
Pushed into batting first, Bangalore were kept under control in the first two overs,...
Right from the word go, Kohli hit ground running after a long wait of 55 minutes for the game to start due to rain and unleashed a masterclass in front of a hugely supportive home crowd through his unbeaten 101 off 61 balls, also his seventh Ipl hundred.
He mesmerised everyone with his magical bottom-handed shots, controlled footwork and usage of wrists to hit 13 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 165.6, taking the side to a big total despite wickets falling around him, and went off the field to a rousing standing ovation from the crowd.
Pushed into batting first, Bangalore were kept under control in the first two overs,...
- 5/21/2023
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Bengaluru, May 21 (Ians) Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final league match of Ipl 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. But just three minutes before the start of play, rain arrived again, leading to pitch being covered quickly.
With Mumbai defeating bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium by eight wickets, thanks to an unbeaten 47-ball century from Cameron Green and now at fourth place with 16 points, Bangalore have to beat table-toppers Gujarat to get into the playoffs.
After winning the toss, Hardik said his playing eleven is unchanged from their last game, where they won by 34 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad and decision to bowl first came due to the weather.
“Just want to know how much we are going to chase. For us to win games and continue the momentum, I believe in good habits.
With Mumbai defeating bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium by eight wickets, thanks to an unbeaten 47-ball century from Cameron Green and now at fourth place with 16 points, Bangalore have to beat table-toppers Gujarat to get into the playoffs.
After winning the toss, Hardik said his playing eleven is unchanged from their last game, where they won by 34 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad and decision to bowl first came due to the weather.
“Just want to know how much we are going to chase. For us to win games and continue the momentum, I believe in good habits.
- 5/21/2023
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Hyderabad, May 19 (Ians) Virat Kohli’s excellent century (100 off 63) and Faf du Plessis’ fine fifty (71 off 47) outclassed Heinrich Klaasen’s hundred and led Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) to a thumping eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) in Match No. 65 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Thursday.
With this win, Rcb jumped to the fourth position in the table having 14 points in 13 matches and boosted their Playoff chances. On the other hand, Srh remained at the bottom of the table with just four wins in 13 games.
South African wicket-keeper batter Klaasen’s maiden Ipl century (104 off 51) propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) to 186/5 in 20 overs. After Klaasen, Harry Brook (27 off 19) was the second-best scorer for Srh. Both Klaasen and Brook stitched a quickfire stand of 74 runs for the fourth wicket. On the other hand, Michael Bracewell was the most successful bowler for Rcb with his superb 2-13.
Chasing 187 to win,...
With this win, Rcb jumped to the fourth position in the table having 14 points in 13 matches and boosted their Playoff chances. On the other hand, Srh remained at the bottom of the table with just four wins in 13 games.
South African wicket-keeper batter Klaasen’s maiden Ipl century (104 off 51) propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) to 186/5 in 20 overs. After Klaasen, Harry Brook (27 off 19) was the second-best scorer for Srh. Both Klaasen and Brook stitched a quickfire stand of 74 runs for the fourth wicket. On the other hand, Michael Bracewell was the most successful bowler for Rcb with his superb 2-13.
Chasing 187 to win,...
- 5/18/2023
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Hyderabad, May 18 (Ians) Virat Kohli’s excellent century (100 off 63) and Faf du Plessis’ fine fifty (71 off 47) helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) by eight wickets in Match No. 65 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Thursday.
With this win, Rcb jumped to the fourth position in the table having 14 points in 13 matches and boosted their playoff chances. On the other hand, Srh remained at the bottom of the table with just four wins in 13 games.
South African wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen’s maiden Ipl century (104 off 51) propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) to 186/5 in 20 overs. After Klaasen, Harry Brook (27 off 19) was the second-best scorer for Srh. Both Klaasen and Brook stitched a quickfire stand of 74 runs for the fourth wicket. On the other hand, Michael Bracewell was the most successful bowler for Rcb with his superb 2-13.
Chasing 187 to win, Virat Kohli looked in...
With this win, Rcb jumped to the fourth position in the table having 14 points in 13 matches and boosted their playoff chances. On the other hand, Srh remained at the bottom of the table with just four wins in 13 games.
South African wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen’s maiden Ipl century (104 off 51) propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) to 186/5 in 20 overs. After Klaasen, Harry Brook (27 off 19) was the second-best scorer for Srh. Both Klaasen and Brook stitched a quickfire stand of 74 runs for the fourth wicket. On the other hand, Michael Bracewell was the most successful bowler for Rcb with his superb 2-13.
Chasing 187 to win, Virat Kohli looked in...
- 5/18/2023
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Hyderabad, May 18 (Ians) South African wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen’s attacking century (104 off 51) propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) to 186/5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) in Match No. 65 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Thursday.
After Klaasen, Harry Brook (27 off 19) was the second-best scorer for Srh. Both Klaasen and Brook stitched a quickfire stand of 74 runs for the fourth wicket.
Put in to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a slow start as Rcb pacers Mohammed Siraj and Wayne Parnell kept the openers — Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi — on a tight leash.
Srh got some momentum in Parnell’s second over with the openers hitting the pacer for 16 runs. However, New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell dismissed both openers in his first over to put a halt to the scoring rate.
Abhishek (11) got out while playing a cut shot while Tripathi (15) could only loft his shot...
After Klaasen, Harry Brook (27 off 19) was the second-best scorer for Srh. Both Klaasen and Brook stitched a quickfire stand of 74 runs for the fourth wicket.
Put in to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a slow start as Rcb pacers Mohammed Siraj and Wayne Parnell kept the openers — Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi — on a tight leash.
Srh got some momentum in Parnell’s second over with the openers hitting the pacer for 16 runs. However, New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell dismissed both openers in his first over to put a halt to the scoring rate.
Abhishek (11) got out while playing a cut shot while Tripathi (15) could only loft his shot...
- 5/18/2023
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Hyderabad, May 18 (Ians) Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match No. 65 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Thursday.
The Faf du Plessis-led Rcb, who registered a big win against Rajasthan Royals in the last game, didn’t make any change in their playing XI.
“We are gonna have a bowl. The last two nights we have had some dew. Good surface but touch on the slower side. Same team as the last game. Hasaranga has a niggle. Bracewell strengthens our batting. We have to start afresh. The game of cricket has a funny way of biting you. You have to have the humility of looking at a fresh game,” said Du Plessis at the toss.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a couple of changes in their line-up, with Harry Brook, Kartik Tyagi...
The Faf du Plessis-led Rcb, who registered a big win against Rajasthan Royals in the last game, didn’t make any change in their playing XI.
“We are gonna have a bowl. The last two nights we have had some dew. Good surface but touch on the slower side. Same team as the last game. Hasaranga has a niggle. Bracewell strengthens our batting. We have to start afresh. The game of cricket has a funny way of biting you. You have to have the humility of looking at a fresh game,” said Du Plessis at the toss.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a couple of changes in their line-up, with Harry Brook, Kartik Tyagi...
- 5/18/2023
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Jaipur, May 14 (Ians) Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) skipper Faf du Plessis hailed their big victory over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday as much needed victory for his team as it would do a world of good to their Net Run Rate (Nrr).
Riding high on a dominating bowling display Rcb thumped Rajasthan Royals by a huge 112-run margin in an Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday, to keep their playoffs hopes alive.
The win gave Rcb crucial two points and they sit fifth on the table with 12 points and a healthy run rate of +0.166, with two matches to go.
For Rcb, Wayne Parnell was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Mohammad Siraj also bowling really well as Rcb sealed a massive win. After Faf du Plessis’ composed innings of 55 off 44 and Glenn Maxwell...
Riding high on a dominating bowling display Rcb thumped Rajasthan Royals by a huge 112-run margin in an Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday, to keep their playoffs hopes alive.
The win gave Rcb crucial two points and they sit fifth on the table with 12 points and a healthy run rate of +0.166, with two matches to go.
For Rcb, Wayne Parnell was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Mohammad Siraj also bowling really well as Rcb sealed a massive win. After Faf du Plessis’ composed innings of 55 off 44 and Glenn Maxwell...
- 5/14/2023
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Jaipur, May 14 (Ians) Riding high on a dominating bowling display Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) thumped Rajasthan Royals (Rr) by a huge 112-run margin in an Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, here on Sunday, to keep their playoffs hopes alive.
The win gave Rcb crucial two points and they sit fifth on the table with 12 points and a healthy run rate of +0.166, with two matches to go.
For Rcb, Wayne Parnell was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Mohammad Siraj also bowling really well as Rcb sealed a massive win.
After Faf du Plessis’ composed innings of 55 off 44 and Glenn Maxwell’s 54 off 33. Anuj Rawat’s cameo of unbeaten 29 off 11 lifted Rcb to a competitive 171/5 in 20 overs.
Then, the Rcb bowlers, led by Wayne Parnell (3-10), came out all guns blazing as they reduced Rr to 28-5 in the Power-play.
The win gave Rcb crucial two points and they sit fifth on the table with 12 points and a healthy run rate of +0.166, with two matches to go.
For Rcb, Wayne Parnell was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Mohammad Siraj also bowling really well as Rcb sealed a massive win.
After Faf du Plessis’ composed innings of 55 off 44 and Glenn Maxwell’s 54 off 33. Anuj Rawat’s cameo of unbeaten 29 off 11 lifted Rcb to a competitive 171/5 in 20 overs.
Then, the Rcb bowlers, led by Wayne Parnell (3-10), came out all guns blazing as they reduced Rr to 28-5 in the Power-play.
- 5/14/2023
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Jaipur, May 14 (Ians) Riding high on a dominating bowling display Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) trounced Rajasthan Royals (Rr) by a huge 112-run margin in an Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, here on Sunday.
Batting first, half-centuries by skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell and a cameo of unbeaten 29 off 11 balls from Anuj Rawat guided Rcb to a competitive total of 171/5 in 20 overs.
In reply, the Royals had a dismal batting display as they were bowled out for 59 in 10.3 overs, the third-lowest innings total in the history of the tournament. Only Joe Root and Shimron Hetmyer managed to get into double figures and the latter was the only one who was able to take on the opposition bowlers.
For Rcb, Wayne Parnell was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Mohammad Siraj also bowling really...
Batting first, half-centuries by skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell and a cameo of unbeaten 29 off 11 balls from Anuj Rawat guided Rcb to a competitive total of 171/5 in 20 overs.
In reply, the Royals had a dismal batting display as they were bowled out for 59 in 10.3 overs, the third-lowest innings total in the history of the tournament. Only Joe Root and Shimron Hetmyer managed to get into double figures and the latter was the only one who was able to take on the opposition bowlers.
For Rcb, Wayne Parnell was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Mohammad Siraj also bowling really...
- 5/14/2023
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Jaipur, May 14 (Ians) Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) won the toss and elected to bat first against Rajasthan Royals (Rr) in an Ipl 2023 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, here on Sunday.
Rcb captain Faf du Plessis said Wayne Parnell came in for Josh Hazlewood and Michael Bracewell replaced Wanindu Hasaranga in the playing XI.
“We will have a bat first. The conditions might favor that, looks like a dry wicket. It is very clear from here on for us, that is not a bad thing sometimes. We need to execute better. 3-4 guys are putting their hand up every game, we need a bit more probably to cash in on some good positions. Wins are important, net run rate is not something we can bother about now,” Du Plessis said at the toss.
On the other hand, Rr captain Sanju Samson said Adam Zampa came in for Trent Boult in the playing XI.
Rcb captain Faf du Plessis said Wayne Parnell came in for Josh Hazlewood and Michael Bracewell replaced Wanindu Hasaranga in the playing XI.
“We will have a bat first. The conditions might favor that, looks like a dry wicket. It is very clear from here on for us, that is not a bad thing sometimes. We need to execute better. 3-4 guys are putting their hand up every game, we need a bit more probably to cash in on some good positions. Wins are important, net run rate is not something we can bother about now,” Du Plessis said at the toss.
On the other hand, Rr captain Sanju Samson said Adam Zampa came in for Trent Boult in the playing XI.
- 5/14/2023
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Mumbai, May 9 (Ians) Recently-inducted Chris Jordan was handed his debut for Mumbai Indians as skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match No. 54 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Tuesday.
Jordan comes in place of his English compatriot Jofra Archer, who left for home to manage the rehabilitation of his injury.
“Good pitch, chased down targets well, a good opportunity to have runs in front of us,” said Rohit at the toss.
“(It’s a) Typical Mumbai pitch. Has a bit of grass cover, but there are some dry patches. Not sure how it’ll play. We’ve never looked at the table so much, focused on playing good cricket, rest will take care of itself,” the Mumbai Indians skipper added.
Royal Challengers Bangalore too made one change in their playing XI with Vijaykumar Vyshak coming in for Karn Sharma.
Jordan comes in place of his English compatriot Jofra Archer, who left for home to manage the rehabilitation of his injury.
“Good pitch, chased down targets well, a good opportunity to have runs in front of us,” said Rohit at the toss.
“(It’s a) Typical Mumbai pitch. Has a bit of grass cover, but there are some dry patches. Not sure how it’ll play. We’ve never looked at the table so much, focused on playing good cricket, rest will take care of itself,” the Mumbai Indians skipper added.
Royal Challengers Bangalore too made one change in their playing XI with Vijaykumar Vyshak coming in for Karn Sharma.
- 5/9/2023
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New Delhi, May 6 (Ians) Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to bat first against Delhi Capitals in Match No. 50 of Ipl 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, here on Saturday.
Rcb skipper Faf du Plessis informed that they have added experienced Kedar Jadhav to their team for this game.
“We are going to have a bat, looks like a dry surface, and hopefully there won’t be dew tonight. T20 cricket has got to do a lot with momentum, we got to assess the conditions and post a good score. We have got a lot of away games, for me it’s not an issue,” said Du Plessis at the toss.
“With this new Impact Player rule, you can be so flexible. We have batted well in the top four, and we have done the bulk of the scoring. Kedar Jadhav — the old man, he comes back for us,...
Rcb skipper Faf du Plessis informed that they have added experienced Kedar Jadhav to their team for this game.
“We are going to have a bat, looks like a dry surface, and hopefully there won’t be dew tonight. T20 cricket has got to do a lot with momentum, we got to assess the conditions and post a good score. We have got a lot of away games, for me it’s not an issue,” said Du Plessis at the toss.
“With this new Impact Player rule, you can be so flexible. We have batted well in the top four, and we have done the bulk of the scoring. Kedar Jadhav — the old man, he comes back for us,...
- 5/6/2023
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Lucknow, May 1 (Ians) Faf du Plessis is back as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore as he won the toss and elected to bat first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match No. 43 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Monday.
The last time these two teams met in the competition, Lucknow successfully chased down 213 on the last ball of a high-scoring match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10.
After winning the toss, du Plessis said Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood comes in for David Willey, who is now out of the competition due to injury and uncapped India wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat replaces Shahbaz Ahmed in the playing eleven.
“There will be little more turn in the second innings, I feel. I feel much better now. Our squad is well-suited for these conditions. It is just about batting well tonight,...
The last time these two teams met in the competition, Lucknow successfully chased down 213 on the last ball of a high-scoring match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10.
After winning the toss, du Plessis said Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood comes in for David Willey, who is now out of the competition due to injury and uncapped India wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat replaces Shahbaz Ahmed in the playing eleven.
“There will be little more turn in the second innings, I feel. I feel much better now. Our squad is well-suited for these conditions. It is just about batting well tonight,...
- 5/1/2023
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Kolkata, April 7 (Ians) Even the most ardent Kolkata Knight Riders fan in the Eden Gardens wouldn’t have anticipated the turnaround Shardul Thakur would bring with the bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore when the hosts’ were down and out at 89/5 in 11.3 overs.
But Thakur slammed 68 off 29 balls, with nine fours and three sixes at a strike-rate of 234.48 and grabbed the record for the joint-fastest fifty of the season along with Jos Buttler in 20 balls. He also shared an important 103-run stand off just 47 balls with Rinku Singh, who struggled but opened up to hit 46 off 33 balls.
The duo’s efforts in a scintillating turnaround meant Kolkata fetched a whopping 110 runs in the last eight overs, which set the base for their 81-run thrashing of Rcb.
On being given Player of the Match award, Thakur admitted that he himself didn’t know from where the whirlwind knock came.
“Even, I don...
But Thakur slammed 68 off 29 balls, with nine fours and three sixes at a strike-rate of 234.48 and grabbed the record for the joint-fastest fifty of the season along with Jos Buttler in 20 balls. He also shared an important 103-run stand off just 47 balls with Rinku Singh, who struggled but opened up to hit 46 off 33 balls.
The duo’s efforts in a scintillating turnaround meant Kolkata fetched a whopping 110 runs in the last eight overs, which set the base for their 81-run thrashing of Rcb.
On being given Player of the Match award, Thakur admitted that he himself didn’t know from where the whirlwind knock came.
“Even, I don...
- 4/6/2023
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Kolkata, April 7 (Ians) In their first home game of Ipl 2023 at a packed Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders were in tatters at 89/5 in 11.3 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore had David Willey and Karn Sharma picking up two wickets in as many balls, with many fearing an embarrassing defeat for Kkr.
But Shardul Thakur, nearly got out on his first ball, also the hat-trick ball, as the inside edge went past leg-stump, slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the season in 20 balls through his sensational 68 off 28 deliveries. That stunning turnaround set the base for Kkr to thrash Rcb by 81 runs to get their first win of the tournament.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz dazzled in the start with a stroke-filled 57 while Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46, apart from sharing an important 103-run partnership off just 47 balls with Thakur to propel Kkr to a mammoth 204/7.
In reply, Kolkata’s three mystery spinners — Varun Chakaravarthy (4/15), Sunil Narine...
But Shardul Thakur, nearly got out on his first ball, also the hat-trick ball, as the inside edge went past leg-stump, slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the season in 20 balls through his sensational 68 off 28 deliveries. That stunning turnaround set the base for Kkr to thrash Rcb by 81 runs to get their first win of the tournament.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz dazzled in the start with a stroke-filled 57 while Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46, apart from sharing an important 103-run partnership off just 47 balls with Thakur to propel Kkr to a mammoth 204/7.
In reply, Kolkata’s three mystery spinners — Varun Chakaravarthy (4/15), Sunil Narine...
- 4/6/2023
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Kolkata, April 6 (Ians) Spin trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and debutant Suyash Sharma wreaked havoc as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 81 runs to register their first win of Ipl 2023 on return to Eden Gardens after four years, here on Thursday.
After Shardul Thakur slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the season while Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a stroke-filled half-century and Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46 to propel Kkr to a mammoth 204/7, Kolkata’s three mystery spinners bamboozled the Rcb batters to bowl them out for 123 in 17.4 overs.
While Narine set the base for the demolition job with 2/16 in four overs, Chakaravarthy was the star of the show with his quicker deliveries and getting some skid to pick 4/15 in 3.4 overs and bowled 13 dot balls. The 19-year old Suyash left a huge impression in his very first game of professional cricket through his spell of 3/30 in four overs,...
After Shardul Thakur slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the season while Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a stroke-filled half-century and Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46 to propel Kkr to a mammoth 204/7, Kolkata’s three mystery spinners bamboozled the Rcb batters to bowl them out for 123 in 17.4 overs.
While Narine set the base for the demolition job with 2/16 in four overs, Chakaravarthy was the star of the show with his quicker deliveries and getting some skid to pick 4/15 in 3.4 overs and bowled 13 dot balls. The 19-year old Suyash left a huge impression in his very first game of professional cricket through his spell of 3/30 in four overs,...
- 4/6/2023
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Kolkata, April 6 (Ians) Shardul Thakur slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the Ipl 2023 season while Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a stroke-filled half-century and Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46 to propel Kolkata Knight Riders to 204/7 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens, here on Thursday.
At 89/5 in 11.3 overs, Thakur walked in to face the hat-trick ball and nearly got out first ball as the inside edge went past leg-stump. But from there, he produced some sensational hitting to make 68 off 28 balls, including reaching his fifty in 20 balls.
He also shared an important 103-run partnership off just 47 balls with Rinku, who struggled initially but opened up later to hit 46 off 33 balls. The duo’s efforts in a scintillating turnaround meant Kolkata fetched a whopping 110 runs in the last eight overs.
Before the duo, Gurbaz dazzled in his 44-ball 57, though Bangalore fought back through David Willey and Karn Sharma. Gurbaz began by...
At 89/5 in 11.3 overs, Thakur walked in to face the hat-trick ball and nearly got out first ball as the inside edge went past leg-stump. But from there, he produced some sensational hitting to make 68 off 28 balls, including reaching his fifty in 20 balls.
He also shared an important 103-run partnership off just 47 balls with Rinku, who struggled initially but opened up later to hit 46 off 33 balls. The duo’s efforts in a scintillating turnaround meant Kolkata fetched a whopping 110 runs in the last eight overs.
Before the duo, Gurbaz dazzled in his 44-ball 57, though Bangalore fought back through David Willey and Karn Sharma. Gurbaz began by...
- 4/6/2023
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Kolkata, April 6 (Ians) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Ipl 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Thursday.
The match, which Kolkata are playing a home game for the first time after 2019, also marks Sunil Narine’s 150th Ipl game, with Andre Russell completing a century of appearances in the tournament.
Kolkata come into their first home game of Ipl 2023 on the back of a seven-run loss to Punjab Kings in a rain-hit game, while Bangalore arrive after beating Mumbai Indians by eight wickets.
After winning the toss, Du Plessis said England’s left-arm pace all-rounder David Willey came in for Reece Topley, who suffered a right shoulder dislocation while fielding.
“There was dew last night. Hoping it will get skiddy in the second innings. Reaching the playoffs is a long way away. Today is a completely new game.
The match, which Kolkata are playing a home game for the first time after 2019, also marks Sunil Narine’s 150th Ipl game, with Andre Russell completing a century of appearances in the tournament.
Kolkata come into their first home game of Ipl 2023 on the back of a seven-run loss to Punjab Kings in a rain-hit game, while Bangalore arrive after beating Mumbai Indians by eight wickets.
After winning the toss, Du Plessis said England’s left-arm pace all-rounder David Willey came in for Reece Topley, who suffered a right shoulder dislocation while fielding.
“There was dew last night. Hoping it will get skiddy in the second innings. Reaching the playoffs is a long way away. Today is a completely new game.
- 4/6/2023
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Auckland, April 3 (Ians) Experienced batter Tom Latham will lead a new-look New Zealand side for the five-match away Odi series against Pakistan, starting April 26.
The five-match Odi series will begin on April 26 in Rawalpindi and conclude on May 7 in Karachi. It will be preceded by a five-match T20I series between April 14-24.
New Zealand will be without the services of several regular stars like Test skipper Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen, who are currently busy with their respective franchise commitments in the Ipl are busy with Ipl. Odi skipper Kane Williamson is out with a right knee injury suffered during the opening match of Ipl.
Latham though will bank on the services of experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi, Cricket New Zealand informed in a release on Monday.
New Zealand have also included...
The five-match Odi series will begin on April 26 in Rawalpindi and conclude on May 7 in Karachi. It will be preceded by a five-match T20I series between April 14-24.
New Zealand will be without the services of several regular stars like Test skipper Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen, who are currently busy with their respective franchise commitments in the Ipl are busy with Ipl. Odi skipper Kane Williamson is out with a right knee injury suffered during the opening match of Ipl.
Latham though will bank on the services of experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi, Cricket New Zealand informed in a release on Monday.
New Zealand have also included...
- 4/3/2023
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Bengaluru, April 2 (Ians) Scintillating half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli powered Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) to a thumping eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an Ipl 2023 match, marking a happy homecoming at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, here on Sunday.
As Rcb took the field in Chinnaswamy Stadium after 1247 days, chants of the franchise engulfed the whole arena. To their credit, Rcb didn’t disappoint at all, as bowlers got wickets in power-play and middle overs to keep Mumbai to 171/7, though young Tilak Varma shined with an outstanding 84 not out off just 46 balls.
In reply, du Plessis and Kohli put out an exhibition of majestic strokeplay and rattled Mumbai’s bowling attack to enthrall home fans. While du Plessis made 73 off 43 balls, including five fours and six sixes, Kohli was in sublime touch to be 82 not out off 49 balls, laced with six fours and five sixes to chase 172 in...
As Rcb took the field in Chinnaswamy Stadium after 1247 days, chants of the franchise engulfed the whole arena. To their credit, Rcb didn’t disappoint at all, as bowlers got wickets in power-play and middle overs to keep Mumbai to 171/7, though young Tilak Varma shined with an outstanding 84 not out off just 46 balls.
In reply, du Plessis and Kohli put out an exhibition of majestic strokeplay and rattled Mumbai’s bowling attack to enthrall home fans. While du Plessis made 73 off 43 balls, including five fours and six sixes, Kohli was in sublime touch to be 82 not out off 49 balls, laced with six fours and five sixes to chase 172 in...
- 4/2/2023
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Bengaluru, April 2 (Ians) Young left-handed batter Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten 84 off just 46 balls to steer Mumbai Indians to 171/7 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Ipl 2023 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, here on Sunday.
Pushed into batting first, Mumbai crumbled to 48/4 and then to 123/7 at one stage, looking in danger of being shot out for a below-par total. But Varma stood tall and impressed everyone with his skill and temperament in hitting nine boundaries and four sixes at a strike-rate of 182.6, as Mumbai got 69 runs from the last five overs.
Ishan Kishan gave Mumbai a nice start by slamming Reece Topley twice through cover for a brace of boundaries. But Kishan fell in the third over, as his attempt to flick off Mohammed Siraj took a fat leading edge to short third man.
Cameron Green started well with a drive, but was cleaned bowled by a Reece Topley yorker...
Pushed into batting first, Mumbai crumbled to 48/4 and then to 123/7 at one stage, looking in danger of being shot out for a below-par total. But Varma stood tall and impressed everyone with his skill and temperament in hitting nine boundaries and four sixes at a strike-rate of 182.6, as Mumbai got 69 runs from the last five overs.
Ishan Kishan gave Mumbai a nice start by slamming Reece Topley twice through cover for a brace of boundaries. But Kishan fell in the third over, as his attempt to flick off Mohammed Siraj took a fat leading edge to short third man.
Cameron Green started well with a drive, but was cleaned bowled by a Reece Topley yorker...
- 4/2/2023
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Bengaluru, April 2 (Ians) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their first match of Ipl 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, here on Sunday.
Rcb are playing their first match in their home ground after three years of absence and are coming into the competition on the back of making the playoffs in the last three seasons.
Mumbai, on the other hand, are coming after a bottom place finish in last year’s tournament.
After winning the toss, Faf said he, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Maxwell, and Reece Topley are the overseas players in Rcb playing eleven.
“There was a bit of dew when we practised. We have been so excited to get started tonight. This is one of the great stadiums to play cricket in,” he said.
“Our first goal is to make those playoffs, and follow the processes.
Rcb are playing their first match in their home ground after three years of absence and are coming into the competition on the back of making the playoffs in the last three seasons.
Mumbai, on the other hand, are coming after a bottom place finish in last year’s tournament.
After winning the toss, Faf said he, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Maxwell, and Reece Topley are the overseas players in Rcb playing eleven.
“There was a bit of dew when we practised. We have been so excited to get started tonight. This is one of the great stadiums to play cricket in,” he said.
“Our first goal is to make those playoffs, and follow the processes.
- 4/2/2023
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Auckland, March 23 (Ians) Amelia Kerr and Daryl Mitchell have been recognised as winners of top honours in the New Zealand Cricket Awards ceremony, here. While Amelia won the inaugural Debbie Hockley Medal awarded to outstanding women’s cricketer, Mitchell was named winner of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal awarded to outstanding men’s cricketer.
Mitchell, who also won the Redpath Cup for men’s first-class batting, was recognised for a stand-out year across the board but particularly at Test level, where he scored four centuries, played a leading hand in New Zealand’s last ball win against Sri Lanka at Christchurch, and rose to number eight in the Test batting rankings.
Mitchell amassed 913 Test runs at an average of 70.23, including a highest score of 190 against England at Trent Bridge last year. In 16 Test innings he scored 50 or more on nine occasions. Amelia, on the other hand, was also named the...
Mitchell, who also won the Redpath Cup for men’s first-class batting, was recognised for a stand-out year across the board but particularly at Test level, where he scored four centuries, played a leading hand in New Zealand’s last ball win against Sri Lanka at Christchurch, and rose to number eight in the Test batting rankings.
Mitchell amassed 913 Test runs at an average of 70.23, including a highest score of 190 against England at Trent Bridge last year. In 16 Test innings he scored 50 or more on nine occasions. Amelia, on the other hand, was also named the...
- 3/23/2023
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Wellington, March 20 (Ians) New Zealand registered an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second and final Test to sweep the series 2-0 as the tourists’ resistance finally broke late on day four, here on Monday.
Having been asked to follow-on, Sri Lanka needed 416 runs to make the hosts bat again but were bowled out for 358 in their second innings.
The win seemed beyond Sri Lanka when they resumed on 2-113 in the morning session but there was some hope they might bat out the day and even save the match with the help of heavy rain forecast on day five.
Four batters scored half-centuries and No.6 Dhananjaya de Silva ploughed on to the cusp of a century by tea. However, a wicket before and after the tea break, including De Silva’s dismissal for 98 put the game back in New Zealand’s hands as Sri Lanka fell to 318 for seven.
Having been asked to follow-on, Sri Lanka needed 416 runs to make the hosts bat again but were bowled out for 358 in their second innings.
The win seemed beyond Sri Lanka when they resumed on 2-113 in the morning session but there was some hope they might bat out the day and even save the match with the help of heavy rain forecast on day five.
Four batters scored half-centuries and No.6 Dhananjaya de Silva ploughed on to the cusp of a century by tea. However, a wicket before and after the tea break, including De Silva’s dismissal for 98 put the game back in New Zealand’s hands as Sri Lanka fell to 318 for seven.
- 3/20/2023
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Mumbai, March 19 (Ians) Chennai Super Kings (Csk) have signed South Africa pacer Sisanda Magala as a replacement for New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (Ipl).
Jamieson, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, was bought by the franchise for Inr 1 crore, the Ipl Governing Council informed in a release on Sunday.
Jamieson’s replacement, Magala, has rich experience in the shortest format of the game. Though he has played just four T20Is for South Africa, Magala has a reputation for being a regular wicket-taker in domestic T20 games over the years. He will join Csk at his base price of Inr 50 lakh.
Ipl 2023 will start on March 31 with Gujarat Giants taking on Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The final will be played on May 28 in Ahmedabad.
Magala is the second player to be...
Jamieson, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, was bought by the franchise for Inr 1 crore, the Ipl Governing Council informed in a release on Sunday.
Jamieson’s replacement, Magala, has rich experience in the shortest format of the game. Though he has played just four T20Is for South Africa, Magala has a reputation for being a regular wicket-taker in domestic T20 games over the years. He will join Csk at his base price of Inr 50 lakh.
Ipl 2023 will start on March 31 with Gujarat Giants taking on Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The final will be played on May 28 in Ahmedabad.
Magala is the second player to be...
- 3/19/2023
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Auckland, March 13 (Ians) The experienced Tom Latham will lead a New Zealand squad featuring two potential debutants in the three-match Odi series against Sri Lanka as New Zealand cricket decided to release some top players for the Indian Premier League (Ipl).
Chad Bowes and Ben Lister are the two uncapped players in the Black Caps Odi squad to face Sri Lanka as Odi Squad regulars Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings) will be released early to join the Ipl after participating in the ongoing Test Series against Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings) will also not participate in the Odi series at the request of his franchise.
The squad for the three-match Odi Series will assemble in two phases with the first group featuring players also participating in the Ipl, New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Monday.
Lister...
Chad Bowes and Ben Lister are the two uncapped players in the Black Caps Odi squad to face Sri Lanka as Odi Squad regulars Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings) will be released early to join the Ipl after participating in the ongoing Test Series against Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings) will also not participate in the Odi series at the request of his franchise.
The squad for the three-match Odi Series will assemble in two phases with the first group featuring players also participating in the Ipl, New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Monday.
Lister...
- 3/13/2023
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Christchurch (New Zealand), March 11 (Ians) Daryl Mitchell struck his fifth Test century while Matt Henry made a career-best 72 helping New Zealand fight back on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval here on Saturday.
Mitchell scored a superb 102 off 193 deliveries hitting six fours and two sixes and with Henry blazing to a quick-fire half-century as New Zealand clawed their way back into the match.
The Test was delicately poised as Blair Tickner then claimed 3-28 in a superb burst of pace bowling as Sri Lanka slumped to 83/3 in 38 overs in their second innings at the close of play on the third day. They had a slight lead of 65 runs with seven-second innings wickets in hand. Angelo Mathews was batting on 20 along with Prabath Jayasuriya (2 not out) at stumps.
But New Zealand’s spirits were dampened by a leg injury to pacer Neil Wagner late on day three.
Mitchell scored a superb 102 off 193 deliveries hitting six fours and two sixes and with Henry blazing to a quick-fire half-century as New Zealand clawed their way back into the match.
The Test was delicately poised as Blair Tickner then claimed 3-28 in a superb burst of pace bowling as Sri Lanka slumped to 83/3 in 38 overs in their second innings at the close of play on the third day. They had a slight lead of 65 runs with seven-second innings wickets in hand. Angelo Mathews was batting on 20 along with Prabath Jayasuriya (2 not out) at stumps.
But New Zealand’s spirits were dampened by a leg injury to pacer Neil Wagner late on day three.
- 3/11/2023
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Auckland, March 2 (Ians) New Zealand on Thursday named the 13-member squad for Sri Lanka for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka that begins on March 9.
All 13 players who took part in their recent 1-1 draw with England have been named, with the omissions from that squad being the uncapped seamer Jacob Duffy, leg spinner Ish Sodhi, and the injured Kyle Jamieson.
Veteran fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the squad while the batting will continue to be anchored by Kane Williamson, with Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Will Young for support.
Meanwhile, Tom Blundell will continue behind the wicket, with Michael Bracewell the key in the spin department. Neil Wagner will lead the pacers along with Southee, the line-up including Matt Henry, Blair Tickner and Scott Kuggeleijn.
Jamieson, who was withdrawn from the squad initially named for that England series, is due to undergo back surgery...
All 13 players who took part in their recent 1-1 draw with England have been named, with the omissions from that squad being the uncapped seamer Jacob Duffy, leg spinner Ish Sodhi, and the injured Kyle Jamieson.
Veteran fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the squad while the batting will continue to be anchored by Kane Williamson, with Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Will Young for support.
Meanwhile, Tom Blundell will continue behind the wicket, with Michael Bracewell the key in the spin department. Neil Wagner will lead the pacers along with Southee, the line-up including Matt Henry, Blair Tickner and Scott Kuggeleijn.
Jamieson, who was withdrawn from the squad initially named for that England series, is due to undergo back surgery...
- 3/2/2023
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Wellington, Feb 25 (Ians) Veteran pacer James Anderson (3-37) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (3-45) shared six wickets as England reduced hosts New Zealand to 138/7 in their first innings in the second Test on Saturday.
After England rode on brilliant centuries by Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153 not out) to declare their innings at 435/8, Anderson and Leach got into action to strangle the New Zealand innings, leaving the hosts trailing by 297 runs at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test.
The visitors have taken a dominant position in the match and are looking at the prospect of sweeping the series 2-0.
Anderson struck in the fifth ball of his opening over when he got one to seam from middle and leg to take a nick off the shoulder of Devon Conway’s bat to land in the hands of wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.
Reduced to 1/1, the hosts were...
After England rode on brilliant centuries by Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153 not out) to declare their innings at 435/8, Anderson and Leach got into action to strangle the New Zealand innings, leaving the hosts trailing by 297 runs at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test.
The visitors have taken a dominant position in the match and are looking at the prospect of sweeping the series 2-0.
Anderson struck in the fifth ball of his opening over when he got one to seam from middle and leg to take a nick off the shoulder of Devon Conway’s bat to land in the hands of wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.
Reduced to 1/1, the hosts were...
- 2/25/2023
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Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), Feb 18 (Ians) England were cruising towards victory in the first Test at Bay Oval here, having reduced New Zealand to 63/5 in their second innings after hammering 374 runs in 74 overs on second calling to set the hosts a target of 394 for victory.
England, who had a small lead of 19 runs on basis of the first innings, scored runs at a frantic pace on the third day of the Day-Night Test.
Joe Root (57), Harry Brook (54), and Ben Foakes (51) struck half-centuries while Ollie Pope blasted 49, skipper Ben Stokes scored 33-ball 31 and Ollie Robinson contributed 39 runs as England left the hosts’ bowlers shell-shocked by their Bazball tactics, continuing to play attacking shots despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Pacer Stuart Broad then claimed four wickets for 21 runs as England reduced the hosts to 63/5, setting themselves up on course for a big win.
On Sunday, they will wrap up their 10th...
England, who had a small lead of 19 runs on basis of the first innings, scored runs at a frantic pace on the third day of the Day-Night Test.
Joe Root (57), Harry Brook (54), and Ben Foakes (51) struck half-centuries while Ollie Pope blasted 49, skipper Ben Stokes scored 33-ball 31 and Ollie Robinson contributed 39 runs as England left the hosts’ bowlers shell-shocked by their Bazball tactics, continuing to play attacking shots despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Pacer Stuart Broad then claimed four wickets for 21 runs as England reduced the hosts to 63/5, setting themselves up on course for a big win.
On Sunday, they will wrap up their 10th...
- 2/18/2023
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Auckland, Feb 2 (Ians) New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is set for an international return after recovering from his back injury as he was named in the 14-member Test squad to face England in a two-Test series at home, starting later this month.
Jamieson last played for New Zealand against England in the Nottingham Test last year, when he was forced off the field with a back injury. Missing in action for more than seven months, he recently played T20 and List A cricket for Auckland.
The tall fast bowler is one among five quick-bowling options in the squad with skipper Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry and Blair Tickner the others.
“Kyle is a very determined character with a strong desire to play international cricket for New Zealand. Since he was forced from the field in Nottingham he’s been very clear that he wants to get his body right to return,...
Jamieson last played for New Zealand against England in the Nottingham Test last year, when he was forced off the field with a back injury. Missing in action for more than seven months, he recently played T20 and List A cricket for Auckland.
The tall fast bowler is one among five quick-bowling options in the squad with skipper Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry and Blair Tickner the others.
“Kyle is a very determined character with a strong desire to play international cricket for New Zealand. Since he was forced from the field in Nottingham he’s been very clear that he wants to get his body right to return,...
- 2/2/2023
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Ahmedabad, Feb 1 (Ians) A sensational maiden T20I century by Shubman Gill (126 not out off 63) followed by a dominating performance by the bowlers led India to a massive 168-run win in the third and final T20I and 2-1 series victory over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Gill, who didn’t have much success in the first two games, put on a batting show, smashing the Black Caps’ bowlers all-round the world’s largest cricket stadium. Apart from Gill, the likes of Rahul Tripathi (44 off 22), Hardik Pandya (30 off 17) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) also made vital contributions with the bat.
Chasing a mammoth total, New Zealand were off to a disastrous start as Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya ripped through their top order. A couple of superb reflex catches by Suryakumar Yadav at slips also helped India’s cause.
The likes of Finn Allen (3) and Devon Conway...
Gill, who didn’t have much success in the first two games, put on a batting show, smashing the Black Caps’ bowlers all-round the world’s largest cricket stadium. Apart from Gill, the likes of Rahul Tripathi (44 off 22), Hardik Pandya (30 off 17) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) also made vital contributions with the bat.
Chasing a mammoth total, New Zealand were off to a disastrous start as Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya ripped through their top order. A couple of superb reflex catches by Suryakumar Yadav at slips also helped India’s cause.
The likes of Finn Allen (3) and Devon Conway...
- 2/1/2023
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Ahmedabad, Feb 1 (Ians) A historic maiden T20I century by opener Shubman Gill (126 not out off 63) followed by a dominating performance by bowlers powered India to a clinical 2-1 series victory over New Zealand with a massive 168-run win in the third and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Wednesday.
In terms of run margin, the 168-run win is India’s biggest win in T20 Internationals. It was also the biggest margin of victory in a game played between two full-member nations.
Gill, who didn’t have much success in the first two games, put on a batting show, smashing the Black Caps’ bowlers all-round the park at the world’s largest cricket stadium. Apart from Gill, the likes of Rahul Tripathi (44 off 22), Hardik Pandya (30 off 17) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) also made vital contributions with the bat.
Chasing a mammoth total, New Zealand were off to...
In terms of run margin, the 168-run win is India’s biggest win in T20 Internationals. It was also the biggest margin of victory in a game played between two full-member nations.
Gill, who didn’t have much success in the first two games, put on a batting show, smashing the Black Caps’ bowlers all-round the park at the world’s largest cricket stadium. Apart from Gill, the likes of Rahul Tripathi (44 off 22), Hardik Pandya (30 off 17) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) also made vital contributions with the bat.
Chasing a mammoth total, New Zealand were off to...
- 2/1/2023
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Ahmedabad, Feb 1 (Ians) A sensational maiden T20I century by Shubman Gill (126 not out off 63) and along with Rahul Tripathi’s quick-fire cameo (44 off 22) powered India to a mammoth 234/4 in 20 overs against New Zealand in the third and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Gill, who didn’t have much success in the first two games, put on a batting show, smashing the Black Caps’ bowlers all-round the parks of the world’s largest cricket stadium. Apart from Gill and Tripathi, the likes of Hardik Pandya (30 off 17) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) also made vital contributions with the bat to give India a great chance to win the series.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, India lost the wicket of Ishan Kishan very early. The left-hander, who is going through a poor form, was trapped leg before by a flattish delivery from Michael Bracewell...
Gill, who didn’t have much success in the first two games, put on a batting show, smashing the Black Caps’ bowlers all-round the parks of the world’s largest cricket stadium. Apart from Gill and Tripathi, the likes of Hardik Pandya (30 off 17) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) also made vital contributions with the bat to give India a great chance to win the series.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, India lost the wicket of Ishan Kishan very early. The left-hander, who is going through a poor form, was trapped leg before by a flattish delivery from Michael Bracewell...
- 2/1/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, Jan 30 (Ians) Teams visiting India are always vociferous in their complaints when they get to play on a spin-friendly pitch in any format of cricket in the country, trying to rip apart the pitch as unplayable, dangerous and poor for cricket.
But New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell did not make any such complaints after his team lost to India in the low-scoring second T20I of the three-match series on a spin-friendly pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
New Zealand were restricted to just 99/8 in their 20 overs on a pitch on which the ball took a copious amounts of turn and was unplayable at times. In reply, India almost made a meal of the chase as New Zealand used five spinners to put pressure on them.
With three runs needed off two balls, Suryakumar Yadav slapped Blair Tickner over mid-off for...
But New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell did not make any such complaints after his team lost to India in the low-scoring second T20I of the three-match series on a spin-friendly pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
New Zealand were restricted to just 99/8 in their 20 overs on a pitch on which the ball took a copious amounts of turn and was unplayable at times. In reply, India almost made a meal of the chase as New Zealand used five spinners to put pressure on them.
With three runs needed off two balls, Suryakumar Yadav slapped Blair Tickner over mid-off for...
- 1/30/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Lucknow, Jan 30 (Ians) New Zealand’s off-spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who picked up 1/13 in his four overs during the visitors’ six-wicket defeat to India in the second T20I, felt that the hosts were too good on a pitch which suits their style of play.
He added that the pitch at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow wasn’t necessarily a bad advertisement for T20I cricket, while pointing out that having variety in pitches around the world is a good thing.
“No, I think it was cool to play on a different wicket, and as I said earlier, it’s one of those ones where if you play on a wicket like that all the time or if you or if you play on a wicket that’s flat all the time, then you don’t get a true test of your skill.”
“So, I think a variety of wickets...
He added that the pitch at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow wasn’t necessarily a bad advertisement for T20I cricket, while pointing out that having variety in pitches around the world is a good thing.
“No, I think it was cool to play on a different wicket, and as I said earlier, it’s one of those ones where if you play on a wicket like that all the time or if you or if you play on a wicket that’s flat all the time, then you don’t get a true test of your skill.”
“So, I think a variety of wickets...
- 1/30/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) A sensational performance by the bowlers followed by Suryakumar Yadav’s hard-fought knock guided India to a nervy six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I and levelled the three-match series 1-1 on a spin-friendly pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
The low-scoring encounter also witnessed an unusual feat as not a single six was hit on 239 legal deliveries bowled during the second T20I.
Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the batting innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job as the visitors were restricted to 99/8 in 20 overs.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
The low-scoring encounter also witnessed an unusual feat as not a single six was hit on 239 legal deliveries bowled during the second T20I.
Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the batting innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job as the visitors were restricted to 99/8 in 20 overs.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) India survived a spin scare and held their nerve to beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second T20I and level the three-match series 1-1 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in 20 overs. Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
Chasing a small total on a challenging pitch, India were also in trouble after they were reduced to 50/3 in 10.4 overs but Suryakumar Yadav once again showed his class.
Yadav...
Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in 20 overs. Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
Chasing a small total on a challenging pitch, India were also in trouble after they were reduced to 50/3 in 10.4 overs but Suryakumar Yadav once again showed his class.
Yadav...
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in the second T20I of the three-match series at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
Indian spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand opener Devon Conway hit Hardik Pandya for a boundary in the first over while Washington Sundar bowled a disciplined second over. Pandya came back for the third over and Finn Allen got a lucky boundary, with wicket-keeper...
Indian spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand opener Devon Conway hit Hardik Pandya for a boundary in the first over while Washington Sundar bowled a disciplined second over. Pandya came back for the third over and Finn Allen got a lucky boundary, with wicket-keeper...
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the second T20I of the three-match series at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
New Zealand, who are leading the series 1-0, didn’t make any changes to their side.
“We are gonna have a bat. The stats say that it’s challenging to chase here. We’ll try to get some runs on the board and see what it does. We had a tough one-day series, it was nice to bounce back with a win. Different guys stepping up at different times is always nice,” said Santner at the toss.
“It’s never easy to beat India at home. That partnership between Surya and Hardik put them right back in the game. The key is to take wickets through the middle, that’s...
New Zealand, who are leading the series 1-0, didn’t make any changes to their side.
“We are gonna have a bat. The stats say that it’s challenging to chase here. We’ll try to get some runs on the board and see what it does. We had a tough one-day series, it was nice to bounce back with a win. Different guys stepping up at different times is always nice,” said Santner at the toss.
“It’s never easy to beat India at home. That partnership between Surya and Hardik put them right back in the game. The key is to take wickets through the middle, that’s...
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway’s fine half-centuries followed by captain Mitchell Santner’s superb spin show guided New Zealand to 21-run win over in the first T20I and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Jsca International Stadium, here on Friday.
After Mitchell and Conway hit 59 not out and 52 respectively in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs on a spin-friendly pitch, including the former taking 27 runs off the final over against Arshdeep Singh, India lost their top three batters in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn while controlling their trajectory, line and length well to give visitors’ their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty. But...
After Mitchell and Conway hit 59 not out and 52 respectively in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs on a spin-friendly pitch, including the former taking 27 runs off the final over against Arshdeep Singh, India lost their top three batters in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn while controlling their trajectory, line and length well to give visitors’ their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty. But...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) After a 21-run defeat in the T20I series opener at Jsca International Stadium on Friday, India captain Hardik Pandya admitted that they ended up giving 25 runs more than the par score at the venue, which had a spin-friendly pitch.
Before the start of New Zealand’s final over of the innings, they were at 149/6 and in danger of not getting a score above 160. But Daryl Mitchell had other ideas, hitting three sixes and a four off a wayward Arshdeep Singh, including off a no-ball, to collect 27 runs in the final over.
Though there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Hardik and Suryakumar Yadav, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty after taking 2/22 with the ball, it couldn’t make up for the top-three batters falling in power-play and eventually, India ended up 21 runs short, giving New Zealand 1-0 lead in three-match series.
Before the start of New Zealand’s final over of the innings, they were at 149/6 and in danger of not getting a score above 160. But Daryl Mitchell had other ideas, hitting three sixes and a four off a wayward Arshdeep Singh, including off a no-ball, to collect 27 runs in the final over.
Though there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Hardik and Suryakumar Yadav, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty after taking 2/22 with the ball, it couldn’t make up for the top-three batters falling in power-play and eventually, India ended up 21 runs short, giving New Zealand 1-0 lead in three-match series.
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner led a superb spin show to defeat India by 21 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Jsca International Stadium, here on Friday.
After Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway smashed half-centuries in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs, including a 27-run final over, India lost their top three in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn and controlled their line and length well to guide visitors to their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty, keeping the hosts’ in the hunt. But losing wickets at regular intervals meant India ended up at 155/9 in 20 overs.
In defence of 176, Bracewell struck on his third ball in the second over,...
After Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway smashed half-centuries in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs, including a 27-run final over, India lost their top three in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn and controlled their line and length well to guide visitors to their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty, keeping the hosts’ in the hunt. But losing wickets at regular intervals meant India ended up at 155/9 in 20 overs.
In defence of 176, Bracewell struck on his third ball in the second over,...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) All-rounder Daryl Mitchell and opener Devon Conway smashed fine half-centuries and propelled New Zealand to 176/6 against India in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Jsca International Stadium, here on Friday.
Conway made a 35-ball 52, laced with seven fours and a six and attacked well against the spinners. On the other hand, Mitchell opened up in the later half of the innings to finish on 59 not out off 30 balls, hitting three fours and fives sixes. He also took 27 runs off the final over by Arshdeep Singh to inject some momentum in the innings after losing wickets in quick succession in the middle overs.
For India, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav gave away a combined 56 runs while picking three wickets, while the fast bowlers gave away 119 runs despite picking as many wickets as their spin counterparts.
Put into bat first, opener Finn Allen got going...
Conway made a 35-ball 52, laced with seven fours and a six and attacked well against the spinners. On the other hand, Mitchell opened up in the later half of the innings to finish on 59 not out off 30 balls, hitting three fours and fives sixes. He also took 27 runs off the final over by Arshdeep Singh to inject some momentum in the innings after losing wickets in quick succession in the middle overs.
For India, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav gave away a combined 56 runs while picking three wickets, while the fast bowlers gave away 119 runs despite picking as many wickets as their spin counterparts.
Put into bat first, opener Finn Allen got going...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Jsca International Stadium in Ranchi, here on Friday.
“Looks like a very good track. The reason behind the decision to bowl first is that the ground is going to get quite wet, I can see some dew now itself. Just go out there and play the best cricket we know.”
“It’s a young side, everyone’s ready to go. We will focus on playing good cricket. Playing the ODIs before T20Is makes it easy to pass on. For a lot of them it is an experience just being in the team. Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal), Mukesh (Kumar), Jitesh (Sharma) and Prithvi (Shaw) miss out,” Hardik said at the toss.
On the other hand, left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner is taking...
“Looks like a very good track. The reason behind the decision to bowl first is that the ground is going to get quite wet, I can see some dew now itself. Just go out there and play the best cricket we know.”
“It’s a young side, everyone’s ready to go. We will focus on playing good cricket. Playing the ODIs before T20Is makes it easy to pass on. For a lot of them it is an experience just being in the team. Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal), Mukesh (Kumar), Jitesh (Sharma) and Prithvi (Shaw) miss out,” Hardik said at the toss.
On the other hand, left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner is taking...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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