New Zealand Cricket Team

Stats highlights - Kane Williamson doubles his ten-hour tally

The milestones Kane Williamson crossed in his marathon innings of 251 at Seddon Park
March 12, 2024

Dawid Malan reaches 915 points, the highest ever for batsmen in T20I rankings

Malan had scores of 19, 55 and 99* in the three-match series, which took England past Australia to the No. 1 position in the T20I team rankings
March 26, 2024

Martin Snedden replaces Greg Barclay as New Zealand Cricket chairman

The former cricketer will be NZC's representative on the ICC board, a role he is familiar with
March 20, 2024

Will Young to make Test debut as BJ Watling ruled out

Tom Blundell will take over as wicketkeeper and move down the order
March 23, 2024

BJ Watling an injury doubt ahead of West Indies Tests

Gary Stead says the wicketkeeper hurt his hamstring while playing a Ford Trophy match
March 25, 2024

New Zealand take series 2-0 after Bay Oval washout

Shimron Hetmyer misses out for West Indies due to concussion
March 12, 2024

Glenn Phillips 'absolutely ecstatic' after landmark 46-ball century

"Being able to produce the kind of freedom in my performance was the biggest thing for me"
March 23, 2024

Glenn Phillips shades Colin Munro's record for fastest T20I ton by a New Zealander

All the records Glenn Phillips and New Zealand broke on Sunday
March 12, 2024

Glenn Phillips smashes record ton as New Zealand clinch series

The hosts lead the three match series 1-0
March 28, 2024

New Zealand and West Indies aim to shake off rust for round two

History in Mount Maunganui promises another run-fest, as the visitors look to keep series afloat
March 17, 2024

ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle

Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't
March 29, 2024

'Strange, entertaining and crazy' - Kieron Pollard and Lockie Ferguson look back

A 5 for 1 collapse. A five-wicket haul. An over with four no-balls: fans at Eden Park were spoiled
March 23, 2024

Both teams have one eye on next year's T20 World Cup as internationals resume in New Zealand

Both New Zealand and West Indies will be missing a number of big names due to injury and workload management
March 28, 2024

Devon Conway stays grounded as debut looms: 'You just want to be ready and not look too far ahead'

"I think about staying in the moment and to focus on the task at hand. Whatever else happens, happens."
March 25, 2024

Mitchell Santner banks on variations against left-hander-heavy West Indies as captaincy bow beckons

Says he is open to leading New Zealand in T20Is in the future if the management continues to rotate players
March 28, 2024
ICC news

Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award

Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
March 29, 2024

Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of West Indies Tests, Ajaz Patel misses opening game

Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner have been called into the Test squad while Santner has also been named captain for the third T20I
March 17, 2024

Ross Taylor says 2023 ODI World Cup 'definitely on the radar'

"I'm not getting any younger, so I've got to make the most of every opportunity I can"
March 24, 2024

Trent Boult: Staying in bio-secure bubbles 'a big sacrifice'

New Zealand quick feels such a lifestyle is going to play a big role in the way players plan their schedules
March 24, 2024

Brendon McCullum calls on New Zealand to work out best T20 XI as World Cup looms

West Indies are a "very tough proposition" in upcoming series, says former captain
March 29, 2024

Shane Bond: Resting Trent Boult important 'for his own sanity'

He feels the left-armer is a certainty in New Zealand's squad for the next T20 World Cup
March 22, 2024

Lockie Ferguson bides his time even as Kyle Jamieson jumps Test queue

Shane Bond, though, believes Ferguson could bring "intimidation factor" to New Zealand's red-ball attack
March 28, 2024

ICC confirms altered points system for World Test Championship

The board also introduced a minimum age restriction for international cricket which will apply across all cricket
March 29, 2024

2022 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa postponed to February 2023

The major tournaments on the women's calendar for 2022 now include the ODI World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Ashes
March 29, 2024

NZC's Greg Barclay one vote away from ICC chair

Acting chair Imran Khwaja can take the permanent role if he maintains current voting deadlock for another two rounds
March 25, 2024

New Zealand and West Indies' IPL contingent clear Covid-19 tests ahead of T20I series

The series starts with the first of three T20Is on November 27, followed by two Tests from December 3
March 20, 2024

New Zealand call up Devon Conway, rest Kane Williamson and Trent Boult for West Indies T20Is

Injury concerns remain over Colin de Grandhomme and Ajaz Patel, though both are part of the Test squad
March 23, 2024

Suzie Bates ruled out of WBBL, heads home for shoulder surgery

Bates injured her right shoulder last week for the second time and faces a lengthy period on the sidelines
March 22, 2024

FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket

Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter
March 29, 2024

Devon Conway included in New Zealand A squad to face West Indies

Henry Nicholls and Will Young will also be part of a strong batting order
March 15, 2024

Tom Blundell out in bizarre manner in Plunket Shield fixture

Wellington batsman given out obstructing the field under the new laws
March 28, 2024

Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Colin de Grandhomme on New Zealand injury list

Spinner Ajaz Patel has also suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury
March 21, 2024

Luke Ronchi named New Zealand batting coach

The wicketkeeper-batsman fills the post vacated by Peter Fulton
March 22, 2024

Kyle Jamieson's hat-trick continues prolific start to season for New Zealand quick

The tall paceman has already taken 13 wickets in just three innings at the start of the Plunket Shield
March 28, 2024

Matt Henry a doubt for West Indies series after injuring right thumb

Fast bowler out for up to six weeks after being struck while batting in the nets
March 25, 2024

New Zealand, Ireland could fill ECB void in 2021 if World Test Championship is cancelled

Contingency plans underway as England seek alternative opponents to fulfil fixtures
March 26, 2024

Auckland seamer Ben Lister becomes first Covid-19 replacement

Batsman Mark Chapman reported feeling ill on Monday and was awaiting results of a test
March 28, 2024

New Zealand players provide overseas cover for WBBL

Katie Perkins, Lauren Down, Holly Huddleston and Rosemary Mair will train alongside their allocated team
March 26, 2024

Six to watch in the Plunket Shield

A selection of names to keep an eye on as New Zealand's domestic season gets underway
March 27, 2024

Women's cricket lines up for 2022 Commonwealth Games debut on opening day

The eight-team women's T20 competition will begin on July 29 and will be contested over eight days at Edgbaston
March 29, 2024

John Reid, New Zealand's captain in their first Test win, dies at 92

The former ICC Match Referee was also the oldest living Test cricketer from New Zealand before his passing
March 28, 2024

Meg Lanning resumes reign at top of ODI rankings, Rachael Haynes achieves career-best

Lanning achieves No. 1 ODI position for fifth time, spinner Jess Jonassen retains the bowlers' top spot
March 29, 2024

New Zealand domestic season to begin on October 19 with Plunket Shield

Men's and women's one-day competitions will start in late November
March 28, 2024

Rachael Haynes reflects on 'special achievement' as Australia prove unstoppable

Australia produced one of their most dominant displays in their 21-match unbeaten run
March 29, 2024

Australia women equal record 21-ODI winning streak with rout of New Zealand

Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry missed the third ODI as stand-in captain Haynes and Healy set-up a 232-run victory
March 29, 2024

Legal battle looms as players seek commercial rights protections from ICC

FICA has written to ICC seeking recompense for players' commercial exploitation with ICC partners
March 29, 2024

Meg Lanning masterclass extends Australia's hold of the Rose Bowl

They've not lost a series to New Zealand in 21 years
March 29, 2024

Shoulder injury rules Suzie Bates out of remainder of ODI series against Australia

New Zealand will have to try and bounce back from defeat without the vast experience of Bates
March 25, 2024

Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen and Sophie Molineux extend Australia's domination

The spin trio combined to take 6 for 80 to hurt New Zealand's chances of posting a competitive score
March 29, 2024

Australia aim to protect 20-year dominance with a chance of world record

New Zealand were given a confidence boost by victory in the last T20I but still look short of spin resources for the conditions
March 29, 2024

England's Sarah Glenn reaches career-best T20I rankings, Meg Lanning moves up

Glenn breaks into top ten on bowlers' list; Georgia Wareham reaches career-best-equalling No. 10 position
March 29, 2024

Sophie Devine: 'It must be something in the Kerr family, nerves of steel'

Amelia Kerr won the match for New Zealand but sister Jess started it in fine style as well
March 29, 2024

Amelia Kerr helps New Zealand end 13-match losing streak to Australia

She turned in a masterly display with the ball before arresting a batting collapse to deliver victory
March 29, 2024

Pakistan to tour New Zealand for two Tests and three T20Is in December

No bio-secure bubble needed after mandatory 14-day quarantine period on arrival
March 28, 2024

New Zealand secure extra Australia T20Is

Among other tours in the works, the New Zealand women's team will host England for a series in February and March
March 29, 2024

New Zealand must find response to formidable Australia to stop tour running away

The T20I series has been decided in the blink of an eye and Sophie Devine's team need to quickly find some answers
March 29, 2024

Wareham and Molineux help Australia win the series

Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney were rampant in the chase helping Australia take the series 2-0
March 29, 2024

No DRS excuses from Sophie Devine, New Zealand must take 'long, hard look in the mirror' after defeat

The New Zealand captain blamed her side's poor fielding and decision-making with the bat
March 29, 2024

Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt give Australia winning start to home summer

Gardner's counter-attacking 61 gave Australia enough runs to defend
March 29, 2024
New Zealand women in Australia 2020

Sophie Devine eyes chance to topple world champions Australia as trans-Tasman rivalry resumes

Australia captain Meg Lanning confirmed allrounder Ellyse Perry is unavailable for series opener selection
March 29, 2024

New Zealand home international summer gets green light, but Australia limited-overs tour postponed

The limited-overs tour across the Tasman early next year proved too difficult to schedule due to quarantine requirements
March 29, 2024

All-round Sophie Molineux delivers warm-up win for Australia after Sophie Devine cuts loose

Amy Satterthwaite made 48 in her first innings for 18 months before a late collapse cost New Zealand
March 29, 2024

Cricket for some, not for all - where does the women's game stand?

As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?
March 29, 2024

Shane Jurgensen to remain New Zealand bowling coach until 2022

New deal to make Jurgensen the longest serving NZ coach with nine years at the helm
March 27, 2024

Spectators set for return to Australian cricket - with minimal cheering

Women's series between Australia and New Zealand later this month to have a limited crowd
March 29, 2024

Sophie Devine wants to 'pinch the Rose Bowl back' from Australia

New Zealand last got their hands on the trophy in 1999
March 15, 2024

Coffee machines, an Xbox and three hours of training: Australia women prepare for life in quarantine

On Sunday, the Victoria and New South Wales-based players will arrive in Brisbane for two weeks' quarantine
March 29, 2024

Gary Stead's focus on 'small gains' to avoid repeat of Super Over heartbreak

He will have two T20 World Cups and the next ODI event in 2023 to work towards in the white-ball formats
March 28, 2024
IPL 2020

Kane Williamson shows 'little bit of apprehension' after CSK's Covid-19 outbreak

"You start thinking you do have to be extremely vigilant and disciplined," he says
March 28, 2024

Gary Stead reappointed New Zealand coach for another three years

The new contract will take Stead up to the 2023 World Cup in India
March 28, 2024

Craig McMillan: Developing relationship with Bangladesh players my first aim

Bangladesh's new batting consultant will be wary of making wholesale changes
March 29, 2024

Two-week quarantine for Australia's Victoria and New South Wales players before New Zealand series

It is hoped that fans will be able to attend the matches staged at Allan Border Field
March 29, 2024

New Zealand Women's tour to Australia to be played entirely in Brisbane

Deanna Doughty is the one uncapped player in the squad; Leigh Kasperek was unavailable due to being in the UK
March 29, 2024
Bangladesh news

Craig McMillan named Bangladesh batting consultant for Sri Lanka tour

Former NZ batsman takes over from Neil McKenzie who had resigned on Thursday
March 29, 2024

ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'

Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Jess Watkin, Katie Gurrey and 16-year-old Fran Jonas handed NZC development contracts

Five other promising players, who will now work with the High Performance coaches, have been also named on the list
March 16, 2024

Ross Taylor on 2021 T20 World Cup: 'Not sure'

In the CPL, he'll be looking to take on the role Shoaib Malik performed for Guyana
March 12, 2024

New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh during home season

A visit by the Australia Women's team is also in the early stages of planning
March 28, 2024

ICC Board set to discuss fate of next three World tournaments

Will the 2021 Women's World Cup go ahead? Who will host the 2021 and 2022 men's T20 World Cups?
March 29, 2024
ICC News

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retain top two spots in ICC ODI rankings; Babar Azam at No. 3

Among the bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah held on to the No. 2 spot, marginally behind Trent Boult
March 25, 2024

FICA report: 76% of men's players surveyed are against four-day Tests

Also: more than half of the 277 players polled want more than 10 teams playing the World Cup
March 29, 2024

FICA finds players with pay issues from six T20 leagues, including BPL

Others on the list, including the GLT20 Canada, the Abu Dhabi T10 and the Euro T20 Slam, have attracted big-name players
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead could get contract extension until 2023 ODI World Cup

Stead will still have to go throw a "robust" interview process this month
March 27, 2024
New Zealand news

First CPL, then IPL - Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Brendon McCullum set for four-month T20 whirl

The trio will stay overseas from this week to early November
March 25, 2024
Men's Future Tours Programme

Explainer: Men's ODI World Cup Super League

With a handful of days left for the ODI World Cup Super League, here's all you need to know about it
March 29, 2024

2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought

A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk'
March 29, 2024

Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis

Thursday's ICC meeting starts contingency planning process
March 29, 2024

Scotland announce 2020 fixtures against New Zealand, Australia

New Zealand will visit Edinburgh for an ODI and a T20I, while Australia will also play a T20I in June
March 29, 2024

Doug Bracewell joins Northamptonshire's promotion push

New Zealand allrounder was club's second choice after pursuit of Kemar Roach fell through
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Pallekele

Malinga's hat-trick in magical 5 for 6 bamboozles New Zealand

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March 29, 2024

Bob Carter named New Zealand Women's coach

Carter, who has twice been assistant coach to the men's team, replaces Haidee Tiffen who opted not to reapply for her role
March 24, 2024

Clean-sweep danger looms for Sri Lanka against depleted New Zealand

With the series wrapped up, New Zealand will be looking to seal just their second series clean sweep in a three-match T20I series, and their first away from home
March 26, 2024

Injury rules Martin Guptill out of final T20I, Ross Taylor fit to play

A spate of injuries has left the visitors sweating on pulling together a team for the final T20I of their tour
March 18, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Pallekele

De Grandhomme, Bruce star as New Zealand clinch thriller

The hosts have swapped out Kasun Rajitha for Lakshan Sandakan, while Tom Bruce has come into the New Zealand side
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Pallekele

Spotlight on Sri Lanka's youngsters with series on the line

The relatively modest performances of New Zealand's fringe fast bowlers places them under some scrutiny as well
March 29, 2024
New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2019-20

Fractured thumb cuts short Ferguson's Sri Lanka tour

Fast bowler set to be sidelined for four to six weeks
March 19, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Pallekele

Taylor, de Grandhomme fireworks trump vintage Malinga

The hosts will field offspinner Akila Dananjaya, despite his action being currently under suspicion by the ICC
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Pallekele

Next big limited-overs prize on Sri Lanka and New Zealand's radar as T20s begin

Both teams would be keen to try out fringe players as preparation for next year's T20 World Cup gets underway
March 20, 2024

Colin Munro, Scott Kuggeleijn hit form ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is

There will be concern that the rest of the batsmen - notably Martin Guptill who needed 24 balls to make only 22 - had left their work only half done
March 18, 2024

Ben Stokes rises to career-best ranking after Headingley blockbuster

As a collective, fast bowlers made the biggest impression in Leeds, North Sound and Colombo in the three World Test Championship games
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 5th day

Not out of nowhere - how New Zealand won the P Sara Oval Test

Blessed with some of the finest players in the world, you can be sure that this New Zealand team knows what it is doing
March 25, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 5th day

Watling, Southee, Boult star as New Zealand snatch victory in failing light

Sri Lanka need to bat out 91 overs if they are to earn a draw and seal a 1-0 series win
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, Day 4

'I probably am' in the form of my career - Tom Latham

Having made 154 in the first innings to give New Zealand a chance of winning a rain-afflicted Test at P Sara, he now has a stunning four scores of over 150 in his last eight innings
March 25, 2024
WBBL 2019-20

Amelia Kerr signs with Brisbane Heat

The New Zealand allrounder joins Australia's Beth Mooney, Delissa Kimmince and Jess Jonassen as the players with international experience in the Heat squad
March 28, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, Day 4

Latham, Watling, de Grandhomme power New Zealand's dominance

There is a high likelihood this match could end as a draw, which will break a sequence of 25 consecutive Tests in Sri Lanka that ended with an outright winner.
March 19, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 3rd day

Tom Latham, Dhananjaya de Silva hundreds headline exciting day

Trent Boult and Tim Southee share seven wickets between them to bowl the home side out before lunch on the third day
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 2, P Sara Oval

Fitness and 'simple' action key to Trent Boult's consistency - Shane Jurgensen

Bowling coach lauds 'fantastic team man' Boult after he became the third New Zealand bowler to 250 Test wickets
March 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, Day 2

Boult, Southee send Sri Lanka tumbling on rain-drenched day

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March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 1st day

Karunaratne sparkles for Sri Lanka on rain-hit day

New Zealand recalled Colin de Grandhomme in place of Mitchell Santner on a grassy pitch
March 29, 2024
Stats analysis - control factor in Test cricket

Williamson and Karunaratne, two ends of the control spectrum

A deep dive into ESPNcricinfo's data reveals which of the world's top batsmen make the fewest errors, and which ones are the luckiest
March 28, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval

Pace-friendly P Sara in focus as Sri Lanka eye 2-0

The conditions and history rather favour New Zealand at this venue, but then Sri Lanka often make a mockery of the expected narrative
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Amy Satterthwaite to take break from cricket to have her first child

The New Zealand captain will continue to be contracted during her indefinite break under the board's new Women's Master Agreement
March 28, 2024

Akila Dananjaya risks suspension after being reported for suspect action again

This is the second time the offspinner has been reported in ten months, so if he fails his assessment, he stands to be suspended for a year
March 29, 2024
New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2019-20

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult rested for Sri Lanka T20Is; Tim Southee to lead

Squad includes fit-again big-hitting keeper-batsman Tim Seifert and three spin options in Mitchell Santner, Todd Astle and Ish Sodhi
March 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 5th day

'Thought the wicket would deteriorate more than it did' - Kane Williamson

Having said that, though, the New Zealand captain gave credit to Dimuth Karunaratne for a 'fantastic hundred' in the fourth innings
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle

Dimuth Karunaratne hits 122 as Sri Lanka wrap up record chase in Galle

Sri Lanka's new captain preserved his perfect record after taking over as Sri Lanka won their third consecutive Test under his leadership to go 1-0 up in the two-match series
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, stats

Stats - Sri Lanka's opening record, and New Zealand's lower-order resistance

William Somerville is playing only his second Test, but he made his presence felt while batting at No. 9 on the fourth day of the Galle Test
March 19, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne fifties lead Sri Lanka's victory push

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March 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, Day 3

Who's the New Zealand of New Zealand? BJ Watling

He does things that are in essence truly remarkable, but does them with such banality that in the end they are barely remarked upon
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

New Zealand happy to set 'anything above 200' - Tom Latham

Niroshan Dickwella, meanwhile, thinks any target under 225 will be achievable
March 18, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

BJ Watling leads the way as New Zealand stretch lead to 177

The last three Sri Lanka wickets added a total of 106 to eke out an 18-run lead
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle

Ajaz Patel follows the Herathian template to turn Galle Test

Hanging in and playing the long game as Rangana Herath did helped him succeed in Galle, the New Zealand spinner said
March 29, 2024
IPL news

Brendon McCullum named KKR head coach

Less than a week ago, it had been learnt that the former New Zealand captain would take over as head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders, the CPL franchise
March 28, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle

Ajaz Patel's five-for keeps New Zealand in the hunt

Day two's unravelling was the continuation of a collapse that had begun on day one, New Zealand losing their last seven wickets for 78 runs
March 18, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle

'The ball spun earlier than expected' - Nicholls

Henry Nicholls has suggested that it was his and Ross Taylor's mental capacity to deal with balls that beat the bat that helped New Zealand recover from three quick wickets
March 28, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day

Ross Taylor keeps New Zealand in the fight after Akila Dananjaya's five-for

Angelo Mathews was back in the XI for Sri Lanka, while Dinesh Chandimal missed out again
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle

William Somerville and the rise of the overseas specialist

With most teams unashamed about preparing home tracks to maximise their strengths, a growing band of bowlers, globally, only feature in away Tests
March 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle

New Zealand seek to gain Asian foothold

After their win over Pakistan in UAE, New Zealand have a chance to scale Test rankings' summit if they topple Sri Lanka
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

New Zealand Cricket to introduce domestic contracts for women

Centrally contracted cricketers set for pay hike; number of contracts increased from 15 to 17
March 25, 2024

Let Williamson eat cake

The fans wanted to indulge him on his 29th birthday. The New Zealand captain ended up indulging fans instead
March 29, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v New Zealanders, 1st Day

Ajaz takes five after Gunathilaka-Samarawickrama push their claims

Both openers hit substantial fifties at rapid pace, while none of the New Zealand pacemen found success on the first day
March 29, 2024
IPL news

Mike Hesson steps down as Kings XI Punjab coach

The former New Zealand coach had taken charge of the IPL franchise in October last year for the 2019 IPL season, where Kings XI finished sixth
March 27, 2024
New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2019-20

Ross Taylor 'excited' to get New Zealand's World Test Championship campaign started

'Time's a healer,' says senior New Zealand batsman of the World Cup final result
March 25, 2024
New Zealand news

Brendon McCullum to retire after Global T20 Canada

Former New Zealand captain says drive to keep going has been harder to maintain in recent months
March 25, 2024

Thilan Samaraweera to work with New Zealand Test team in Sri Lanka

Samaraweera has played 81 Tests, averaging 48, and had also worked with the Sri Lankan support staff in 2018
March 27, 2024
ICC news

FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship

Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021
March 29, 2024
World Test Championship

FAQs - What happens if World Test Championship final ends in a draw or tie?

We get two winners. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament that will bring new meaning to Test cricket
March 29, 2024

Somerville and Patel among four spinners in New Zealand squad

Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle are also part of the squad for the two-Test series as New Zealand return to action after the World Cup drama
March 28, 2024
World Cup 2019

'I will never regret the decision' - Kumar Dharmasena

The decision to award England six runs in the final over of the World Cup final was made in consultation with all match officials, says umpire
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Broken NZ will understand 'magnificent' final over time - McCullum

The former New Zealand captain was proud of the way Kane Williamson's men handled the Lord's heartbreak
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is also in contention for the award
March 25, 2024
New Zealand news

New Zealand broadcaster Sky Sport extends deal with Cricket Australia for six years

Both men's and women's internationals in Australia plus the BBL, WBBL and some domestic cricket will continue to be broadcast on Sky Sport in New Zealand
March 29, 2024
World Cup 2019

Neesham's tribute to coach who passed away during World Cup Super Over

David Gordon worked at Auckland Grammar School as a teacher and cricket coach for over 25 years
March 22, 2024
New Zealand news

No one is probably going to get closer to winning the World Cup or losing it as us - Boult

What if it's July 14 again. What if England v New Zealand had gone another way. It's not just the fans who are wondering all that could have been
March 26, 2024

'You are looking for a run' - Gutted New Zealand try to make sense of the unbelievable

A few hours of sleep did not make things any easier for New Zealand, but their grace and dignity remained one of the overriding images
March 29, 2024

Whuddathunkit ... it's Liam Plunkett, in the Middle Overs, with the Cross-Seam Delivery

Who'd have thought Liam Plunkett Bowling Cross-Seam In The Middle Overs could become a thing?
March 27, 2024
World Cup 2019

Sharing World Cup 'something that should be considered' - New Zealand coach

Kane Williamson says it was "a real shame that the tournament was decided in the way it was" after defeat on boundary countback
March 26, 2024
ICC rankings

Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes reach career-high ODI ranking points

Chris Woakes and Matt Henry also break into the top 10 for ODI bowlers
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final

Umpires made 'error of judgement' with overthrows - Taufel

The former umpire said only five runs should have been rewarded to England for the overthrow that hit Ben Stokes' bat and ran to the boundary
March 24, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

Boundary countback rule 'tough to swallow' - Williamson

New Zealand captain said it's tough to process losing the World Cup in such a fashion after scores were tied at end of each innings and in the Super Overs
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

Nerve, skill, errors: how the greatest ODI finish played out

You couldn't have scripted the end of the World Cup final and it will take a long time to make sense of it. But here's an attempt
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

Should England have got five, and not six, for overthrows?

The Laws raised the question as to whether England were awarded one run too many with Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid having not crossed when the throw was released
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

What the luck! New Zealand, and the randomness of life (or a World Cup final)

The way the World Cup final ended highlighted the deep sense of New Zealand's loss and the cruelty of it all
March 26, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's

Should England have got five, not six for overthrows?

According to Law 19.8, pertaining to "Overthrow or wilful act of fielder", it would appear that England's second on-field run should not have counted
March 22, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

Elation and heartbreak after Super Over for the ages

It was a World Cup final to beat all World Cup finishes, and even at the end of it, there was almost no winner
March 24, 2024
England v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup final, Lord's

'The best white-ball game of all time!'

Scores level after 100 overs. Scores level after the Super Over. England beat New Zealand 26-17 on the number of boundaries hit in the final to become world champions. Can't believe it? That's how the sporting fraternity reacted as well
March 26, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

'It just wasn't going to be today' - Kane Williamson

It wasn't just about one more run, but a lot of small bits that could have gone the other way, says the New Zealand captain
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's

Epic final tied, Super Over tied, England win World Cup on boundary count

Jofra Archer, and England, held their nerve in the World Cup's first Super Over finish to claim the trophy for the first time
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's

Last-over nail-biter - a six, two run outs and a cruel deflection

How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the heart-stopping final over in regulation time
March 28, 2024
England v New Zealand, final, World Cup 2019, Lord's

Where the World Cup final could be won and lost

The match-up for Sunday is an interesting one because it pits the most aggressive batting line-up of the tournament against the best bowling unit
March 21, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

Bring on the pressure, dot-ball devil Mitchell Santner is up for it

'Build pressure and try and get wickets that way,' says the New Zealand left-arm spinner of his plan against England in the World Cup final
March 22, 2024
World Cup 2019

Boult, Henry, Ferguson: Brutal, Hellish, Fast

The numbers suggest New Zealand have the best pace attack at the World Cup. Can they live up to those numbers one more time?
March 20, 2024

What sets New Zealand apart? Their ability to understand conditions

And their captain is a man who specialises in adapting to situations as they arise
March 21, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's

Nice guys and world champions? It is possible

It is possible that New Zealand are not punching above their weight but that their punch perfectly matches their weight and that is why they are in this final
March 24, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's

Jason Roy knows he's one for the big stage

With some luck in the form of Hales' self-inflicted absence and Morgan's backing, Roy has manufactured England's magic formula
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's

Underdogs? Can win regardless of breed - Williamson

New Zealand captain is happy to accept England should be seen as favourites
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, final, World Cup 2019, Lord's

It all comes down to this, and it had to be an England-New Zealand World Cup final

'You can get to the top by being yourself, not trying to be somebody else' - Morgan
March 28, 2024
World Cup 2019

World Cup final tickets being offered for resale at

On Friday morning, two seats in the Compton Stand were on sale on StubHub for more than 50 times their original price
March 24, 2024

Kumar Dharmasena to umpire final despite Jason Roy controversy

Sri Lankan to stand in second World Cup final alongside Marais Erasmus
March 24, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's

No one is more frustrated than I am - Guptill

The New Zealand opener has been searching for runs, but after pulling off a miracle run-out to put his team in the final, he's ready to put his poor form behind him
March 24, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford

'Knew we deserved to be here, wanted to prove it' - Taylor

The match spilling into a second day made the New Zealander lose sleep, but he remained confident about the total they got given the conditions on offer
March 27, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

Virat Kohli 'heartbroken' after batting failure wrecks India's World Cup campaign

India captain defends middle-order after spirited comeback, but there's no way back following aggressive New Zealand attack
March 20, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup, 1st semi-final, Old Trafford

When Boult made hay in Old Trafford's gloom

When the ball didn't swing, he leapt like superman to pluck catches, when it did, he prised out the world's best
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

'Let's go one better than 2015' - Elliott

Elation and disappointment: the reactions to New Zealand's 18-run win over India in the World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford
March 27, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup, 1st semi-final, Old Trafford

Williamson all praise for 'world class' Santner

New Zealand captain terms the win far different to their semi-final victory in 2015
March 21, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

'Forty-five minutes of bad cricket' knocked us out - Kohli

The India captain said the 'skill level' of New Zealand's bowlers 'made life very difficult for the batsmen'
March 22, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford

The first four overs, and a semi-final we didn't think we'd have

New Zealand got to 2 for 1 after four overs, while India had 5 for 3; it wasn't the prediction at all
March 20, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford

New Zealand in final despite thrilling Jadeja-Dhoni counter-attack

Fifties from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor kept New Zealand afloat on a two-paced surface before rain arrived at the start of the 47th over
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford

India v New Zealand semi-final pushed to reserve day - who stands to benefit?

Varun Shetty checks with Sambit Bal and Andrew Fidel Fernando on the game situation, and which way it's likely to go, weather permitting
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford

Tactics Board: Where the India v New Zealand semi-final could be won and lost

Rohit Sharma v Trent Boult, the Indian spin options and New Zealand's express pace - what will be the game-changer?
March 19, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Manchester

Can Taylor, Guptill and Latham put behind their modest World Cup so far?

None of the three batsmen have scored even 60% of the runs they would generally do, leaving Williamson to shoulder most of the responsibility
March 24, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, 1st semi-final, Manchester

'We have same opportunity as anyone else' - Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson said it will be a fresh start for everyone when the semi-final round begins
March 22, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Manchester

Uphill task for New Zealand to take down favourites India

India ponder their bowling combination, while New Zealand look to end their three-match losing streak as the teams face off in the first semi-final
March 25, 2024
ICC rankings

Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen

Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
March 29, 2024
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka

New Zealand to kick off their Test Championship in Sri Lanka

Kane Williamson's side will reach Sri Lanka for a series of two Tests and three T20Is in August
March 28, 2024

New Zealand hope for change of luck after World Cup stutter

Gary Stead believes that with a little change in fortune New Zealand can revive their tournament in the semi-finals
March 27, 2024

Jonny Bairstow - Jason Roy union moves into very special territory

England have come a long way since the debacle of 2015, and it seems they're not done yet
March 20, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street

New Zealand's No. 1 (and No. 2) problem

Between them, New Zealand's openers have scored only 299 runs in 16 innings. It is a problem that doesn't seem to be going away
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street

Jonny Bairstow, Mark Wood put England in semi-finals

Jonny Bairstow scored his second century in as many games to help England to 305, before New Zealand fell apart in the chase
March 29, 2024
Kia Super League 2019

Chamari Atapattu replaces injured Sophie Devine at Loughborough Lightning

The franchise stated in a release of Sophie Devine's unavailability without shedding light on the nature of her injury
March 29, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Durham

A team fashioned in Williamson's spirit - not McCullum's image

This time there's no charm offensive - the New Zealand team are just are who they are. And there's no one cuddlier at the World Cup.
March 29, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street

Not a must-win, but New Zealand must win their momentum back

New Zealand should get into the final four even with a loss to England, but that would make them the only team without a win against the other semi-finalists
March 28, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street

After Wellington nightmare, Morgan's England face another moment of truth

Four years ago, England were hammered by New Zealand in what Morgan described as "close to rock bottom". Defeat on Wednesday however could be even more disastrous
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street

Dogged NZ stand between England and semi-final path

Going hell for leather has done England few favours in the World Cup to date, but in a must-win encounter, which instincts should they trust?
March 29, 2024

Burden on Williamson grows as New Zealand's cracks emerge

It will take a extraordinary swing in net run rate to deny New Zealand a semi-final spot but their campaign has started to splutter at the pointy end
March 21, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's

Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc to the fore as Australia thump New Zealand

Australia survived the loss of early wickets and a Trent Boult hat-trick to cruise to an 86-run win at Lord's
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's

Starc must blast his way past the little fort Williamson will build

The Australia paceman has 19 wickets so far, and the New Zealand captain 414 runs - they are the most important cogs in their teams' wheels
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's

'It kind of is what it is' for Kane Williamson, and nothing more

The New Zealand captain gives an insight into exactly why his team is sitting pretty when so many of its rivals are in such advance states of funk
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's

New Zealand seek semi-final security against confident Australia

There are a couple of selection issues for New Zealand to ponder as they look to avoid being dragged into a last-minute battle for qualification
March 29, 2024

Mahela Jayawardene set to coach Southampton-based side in The Hundred

Shane Bond expected to be assistant to former Sri Lanka batsman at Southern Brave
March 27, 2024
World Cup 2019

Gary Stead backs New Zealand openers Colin Munro and Martin Guptill against Australia

Coach plays down speculation about Henry Nicholls moving to top of the order
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, Birmingham, World Cup 2019

Neesham's defiance a significant moment in his comeback story

Defeat dulled the enjoyment the allrounder could take from his innings, but it was important on a personal level
March 21, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston

Second spinner might have helped New Zealand, admits Santner

New Zealand concede pitch turned 'more than we though it would' as Babar Adam and Harris Sohail take game away
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston

Babar, Haris and Shaheen's genius keep Pakistan alive

New Zealand were kept to 238 thanks to a brilliant new-ball burst from Shaheen and they were then taken out of the game by a century Babar Azam and a fifty from Haris Sohail
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Birmingham

Pakistan reaching last chance saloon, New Zealand look to sew up final-four berth

It's a high-stakes match, especially for Sarfaraz Ahmed's side, as another defeat will significantly diminish their chances of qualifying for the semi-final
March 23, 2024
World Cup 2019

Slow over rate leaves Kane Williamson on thin ice

New Zealand have been fined for not completing their overs in time against West Indies, and a second offence could earn their captain a suspension
March 28, 2024

Brathwaite, Bishop, Neesham and what gets remembered

It seemed impossible, but Carlos Brathwaite so nearly pulled it off. From both sides the skills on show were incredible
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup, Smart Stats

Smart Stats: New Zealand's two-man show from Williamson and Boult

According to ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats, Trent Boult and Kane Williamson had a combined contribution of nearly 60% to New Zealand's thrilling five-run win
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

West Indies fall agonisingly short after Carlos Brathwaite's stunning assault

The allrounder's effort put to shade a serene 148 from Williamson, brilliant spells from Cottrell, Boult and Ferguson, and a rousing half-century from Gayle
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Manchester

Brathwaite's six-hitting frenzy in 2D

How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the West Indies allrounder sending chills down the New Zealand team's backs in the final couple of overs
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

Can West Indies find a way to stay alive, without Andre Russell?

They looked exceptional in their warm-up match against New Zealand, but that is a distant memory as the sides prepare to meet in the World Cup proper
March 24, 2024

Penultimate-over boundary was a bonus for Williamson

The New Zealand captain wasn't concerned when he kept hitting the field and could see benefits in the team having close games in the group stage
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019

The haunted history of South Africa's World Cups

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March 19, 2024

Masterful Williamson keeps calm and carries on

There was a period in the middle of the chase where New Zealand's captain kept hitting the field. That is a rare sight. But there was no panic, he knew what was needed
March 20, 2024

Luck Index: The missed run-out that could have saved South Africa's day

South Africa fluffed a few chances on the field, but they could have still won had they run out Kane Williamson in the 41st over
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston

Kane Williamson's hundred downs error-prone South Africa

Williamson and de Grandhomme shared in a 91-run stand that set up New Zealand's pursuit of South Africa's 241 for 6
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston

Throwback to 2011: When New Zealand let their nasty out

In 2019, more than five years after New Zealand's cricketers re-branded themselves as kindergarten teachers with abs, it is difficult to even imagine the talons that they sprouted that evening
March 18, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston

The 2015 semi-finalists meet with plenty on the line again

For South Africa, it is virtually a must-win game, while for New Zealand, who have been unbeaten in the tournament having faced some of the weaker teams, it will be a proper test of their bench
March 28, 2024

South Africa in a spin despite holding trump card in Imran Tahir?

Prospect of a turning track at Edgbaston could be a double-edged sword as SA fight to stay alive
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge

India, New Zealand remain unbeaten as rain forces another washout

The tournament had its third abandoned match as India-New Zealand fixture was called off without even a toss
March 25, 2024
World Cup 2019

Mitchell Santner - the X-factor is in his instinct and his bravery

You might underestimate the left-arm spinner, but New Zealand don't; he creates pressure at one end so his mates can strike from the other
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge

Short Trent Bridge boundary (and weather) on Ross Taylor's mind

New Zealand batsman thinks shorter boundary on one side could also play on the minds of India's spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge

The Boult v Bumrah subplot in overcast Nottingham

If the rain stays away, two of the best bowling units may be able to coax the ground away from its high-scoring ways
March 21, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge

Dot-ball pressure, early wickets key to beating India - Lockie Ferguson

Ferguson also praised West Indies' short-ball tactic employed against Australia at Trent Bridge, and suggested that could be a successful template when playing in Nottingham
March 23, 2024
AFGHANISTAN v NEW ZEALAND, WORLD CUP 2019, TAUNTON

New Zealand and the gym selfie

With three wins in three World Cup games, they're basically showing off right now. But the toughest test is yet to come
March 25, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton

James Neesham fashions New Zealand's third straight win

The allrounder's career-best 5 for 31 handed Afghanistan their third straight defeat
March 29, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton

Live Report - Afghanistan v New Zealand

All the action and analyses from the Afghanistan v New Zealand game
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019, Taunton

New Zealand's best need more from the rest

When Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Martin Guptill score at least 75 between them, the team wins 64.71% of their matches. But when they don't, they win only 26.32%
March 25, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton

New Zealand brace for another trial by spin

Afghanistan offer a potent threat in the form of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, but their own batting has frailties as well
March 29, 2024

Mount Maunganui to host maiden Test against England

New Zealand's home season includes a full tour by India and the women will face South Africa before heading to the T20 World Cup
March 27, 2024
World Cup 2019

Glossier balls offering more swing in World Cup - Trent Boult

'Where the white balls have been quite prominent in that you can see their quarter seams, and everything with the ball but now it is fully covered'
March 27, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval

New Zealand's spin tactics should be a warning

An aggressive mindset is fine but sometimes there needs to be a little more assessment of conditions
March 29, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Mashrafe Mortaza defends Mushfiqur Rahim over run out blunder

'I don't think we need to go after Mushfiqur, he was trying hard to get him out' - Mashrafe
March 29, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Bangladesh bowling attack exposed for lack of wicket-takers

Good news for Bangladesh is the first major lesson came in their second game, so they have time to improve
March 29, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Live Report - Bangladesh v New Zealand

ESPNcricinfo's Live Report for the day-night match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at The Oval
March 29, 2024

First ten overs crucial for Bangladesh against New Zealand, Soumya Sarkar says

Batsman warns same tactics used against South Africa may not work against Kiwi swing and pace
March 29, 2024
World Cup 2019

Adaptability may be key in unpredictable World Cup - Kane Williamson

The New Zealand captain expects a diversity of conditions through the tournament, and says 'there won't be one way to play'
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

Leaders in their field: New Zealand sweat the small stuff in big win

The effort to save singles and cut off fours showed that New Zealand, as ever at World Cups, mean business
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

'The problem is in our mind' - Karunaratne blames batsmen after bruising defeat

No reason why we can't win with what we've got, says Sri Lanka captain after ten-wicket loss to New Zealand in World Cup opener
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson tear up Sri Lanka

New Zealand's demolition of Sri Lanka in Cardiff was a powerful display by a team that always seems to figure at the pointy end of World Cups
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

As it happened - New Zealand v Sri Lanka

ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis for New Zealand and Sri Lanka's opening game of World Cup 2019
March 18, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Cardiff

The undercards descend on Cardiff

Every venue has been injected with a bit of oomph to pull crowds and make some noise, but it's slightly different in rugby country
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

Settled New Zealand take aim at ragtag Sri Lanka

Wicketkeeper Tom Latham has resumed training at full tilt and is set to return from a finger injury
March 17, 2024
World Cup 2019

World Cup 2019 opening party - live

Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019 warm-up, Bristol

Shai Hope and Andre Russell shine in domineering West Indies victory

Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the warm-up stage of the 2019 World Cup
March 28, 2024
World Cup 2019

'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief

Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
March 29, 2024
World Cup 2019

Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say

Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Injured Tom Latham in doubt for New Zealand's World Cup opener

The wicketkeeper-batsman had sustained a finger fracture while keeping wicket during the third warm-up game against Australia
March 27, 2024
New Zealand news

Peter Fulton to replace McMillan as NZ batting coach after World Cup

Craig McMillan is stepping down after holding the role for nearly five years
March 26, 2024
World Cup 2019

Family first for New Zealand's IPL players before World Cup mission

New Zealand's players have had limited success at this year's IPL but the coach is confident they will be up to speed for the challenge ahead
March 22, 2024
Australia XI v New Zealand XI, 3rd unofficial ODI, Brisbane

Steven Smith 91*, Glenn Maxwell 70 deliver Australia XI victory

Pat Cummins picked four wickets to reinforce his standing as the in-form bowler in Australia's attack
March 29, 2024
Australian XI v New Zealand XI, warm-up game, Brisbane

Young 130 underlines NZ XI's comfortable win; Smith's confident 89* in vain

Although the visitors chased down the target with seven wickets to spare, Mitchell Starc's return to action provided some good news for Australia
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Shoulder surgery likely to rule Will Young out for rest of the year

The batsman will now not be available if replacements are needed for the World Cup
March 28, 2024
Australia XI v New Zealand XI, Brisbane, warm-up game

Australians' one-wicket win over NZ XI marks Smith, Warner's return in yellow

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March 29, 2024
Australia news

CA-BCCI dispute shunts New Zealand's tour to late March

Not since a Test series against Pakistan in late March 1979 have Australia hosted bilateral games so late in their season
March 29, 2024
World Cup build-up

Australia's top three, Smith's fielding, Nicholls' new role: Brisbane talking points

A full-strength Australia ramp up World Cup preparations next week against a shadow New Zealand team with fringe players looking to impress
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Jimmy Neesham, Tom Blundell and Will Young handed New Zealand contracts

Adam Milne, Corey Anderson and George Worker have been dropped from the 20-player list for the 2019-2020 season
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Somerville's chance to face former team-mates after NZ call

Somerville played for New South Wales between 2014 and 2018 before returning across the Tasman to resume his career in New Zealand
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

New Zealand allrounder Hayley Jensen marries Australia's Nicola Hancock

The two became the third pair of active women cricketers to walk down the aisle in the last three years
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Tom Latham to captain depleted New Zealand side in Australia

The majority of New Zealand's World Cup squad are playing in the IPL in the build-up to the tournament
March 28, 2024

Ross Taylor signs for Middlesex during Royal London Cup

New Zealand batsman will provide quality cover for Eoin Morgan and Paul Stirling during pre-World Cup period
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

World Cup bound Jimmy Neesham was talked out of retirement

The allrounder battled a form slump and injury which almost led him to walking away from the game but has now completed a notable comeback
March 22, 2024
World Cup 2019

Bowling teams out will be 'critical' at the World Cup - Gary Stead

The New Zealand coach admitted the choice between Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle was the toughest call in the World Cup squad
March 21, 2024
World Cup 2019

Sodhi and Blundell named in New Zealand World Cup squad

Colin Munro has retained his place in a New Zealand squad where the majority of the names were very settled
March 21, 2024
World Cup 2019

Uncapped in ODIs, who is Tom Blundell?

Find out a bit more about the man who has been a late call up to New Zealand's World Cup squad
March 25, 2024
World Cup 2019

Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?

Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
March 29, 2024
Test rankings

Virat Kohli credits 'a lot of depth' in squad as India retain Test Championship Mace

Virat Kohli's team held an eight-point lead at the top of the ICC Test rankings on the cut-off date of April 1
March 27, 2024
Aftermath of Christchurch attack

New Zealand Under-19s tour of Bangladesh called off

In the aftermath of the Christchurch attack, both NZC and BCB decided that sending an age-group side to one of the worst affected countries would be insensitive
March 29, 2024
IPL 2019

Guptill happy to bide his time at Sunrisers

"When I come here I don't expect to play straight away," he said on the eve of Sunrisers' first home game of the season, against Rajasthan Royals
March 29, 2024
IPL 2019

Williamson to lead Sunrisers despite Warner's availability

India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named the franchise's vice-captain
March 29, 2024
New Zealand news

Haidee Tiffen won't reapply for New Zealand coach position

An NZC review recommended the coaching and support staff reapply for their positions but Tiffen has decided to stand aside
March 22, 2024
New Zealand news

Williamson named NZ Player of the Year at ANZ Awards

Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Trent Boult and Colin Munro all picked up major honours at the ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards, held in Auckland on Thursday.
March 29, 2024
Plunket Shield 2018-19

After 51 years, Central Districts win back-to-back Plunket Shields

Central Districts won five of the eight matches they played in 2018-19 with their captain Greg Hay finishing second on the top-scorer's list
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

Rayudu, allrounders take India to 252

New Zealand made a forced change, with Colin Munro replacing the injured Martin Guptill
March 27, 2024
New Zealand news

Christchurch attack 'changes everything' for team security - NZC CEO

In the aftermath of the terror attack NZC will review arrangements for international teams while Canterbury have pulled out of the final round of the Plunket Shield
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v England, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Hamilton

England nick win, but Munro's charge takes NZ into final

England are pointless in this tri-series yet still have a chance of reaching the final against Australia
March 27, 2024

'Frightening experience' - Tamim Iqbal

The cricketing community rallied in support of those affected by the terror attack in Christchurch
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

We have to bat with guts for longer periods - Mahmudullah

Mahmudullah admitted the batsman lacked a clarity of plan to counter Neil Wagner's "bouncer theory"
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

New Zealand find a way, once again

Having made a habit of winning Test matches from tough situations, they channeled all those fightbacks into a supreme performance after losing two days to rain
March 19, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

Shoulder injury puts Kane Williamson in doubt for third Test

Wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling, who hurt his hamstring while warming up on the fifth morning, will also be monitored ahead of the Christchurch Test
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

Neil Wagner and Trent Boult bowl New Zealand to series win

The hosts needed only one extended session on day five to blast out the last seven Bangladesh wickets and wrap up victory by an innings and 12 runs
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 4th day

Ross Taylor goes past mentor Martin Crowe's century tally

After converting his 18th Test ton into a double, Ross Taylor admitted that the landmark was weighing on his mind
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington

Kane Williamson taken for scans after injuring shoulder

New Zealand captain didn't come out to field in Bangladesh's second innings
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 4th day

Ross Taylor double-ton gives New Zealand a shot at victory

They added 172 for the third wicket in seaming conditions, with Taylor bringing up his 18th Test hundred and going past his mentor Martin Crowe
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 3rd day

Bangladesh seek answers to NZ's short-ball questions

While Bangladesh believe leaving the short ball alone might be the best way to deal with it, New Zealand's Neil Wagner thinks that tactic plays to his strengths
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 3rd day

Neil Wagner's four-wicket haul highlights 12-wicket day

Bangladesh made two changes of their own, bringing in Mustafizur Rahman and Taijul Islam, to replace Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Khaled Ahmed
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day

Incessant rain washes out second day's play between New Zealand and Bangladesh too

There was likelihood of play for at least an hour in the evening session, but that was just the cue for another spell of rain
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington, 1st day

Rain washes out first day of second New Zealand-Bangladesh Test in Wellington

Play is scheduled to begin half an hour early on day two, but the forecast remains grim
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Wellington

Onus on Bangladesh quicks to step up as New Zealand eye series win

With a lethal pace attack and firepower in the batting, New Zealand have everything in place to wrap up the series in Wellington
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton

Bangladesh posted 'a massive challenge' with their fightback - Kane Williamson

New Zealand captain impressed with Bangladesh's counter-attack against the short-ball barrage, expects tough scrap in the second Test
March 26, 2024
Australia Women v New Zealand Women, 3rd ODI, Melbourne

Wareham and Perry shine as Australia sweep Rose Bowl 3-0

An impressive bowling performance on an oppressively hot day meant New Zealand didn't have enough runs to play with on a good batting surface
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton

'My aim was to survive' - Soumya Sarkar makes a statement, finally

In Hamilton, the batsman showed that he had learnt to bat time and curb his natural stroke-making instincts
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton, 4th day

New Zealand wrap up victory after defiant tons from Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah

The fifth-wicket pair defied New Zealand's short-ball tactics with an unbroken stand of 184, with Soumya reaching a rollicking unbeaten century along the way
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, 3rd Day, Hamilton

Bowlers only have to err a fraction with Kane Williamson - Craig McMillan

'He is just so good that he goes about his work with minimal fuss,' New Zealand's batting coach said. 'But he scores just as quickly as anyone in world cricket'
March 28, 2024
1st Test: New Zealand v Bangladesh at Hamilton

New Zealand's biggest total, and Mehidy's horror match

Kane Williamson, meanwhile, became the fastest New Zealand batsman to 6000 Test runs and the first to 20 hundreds
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

New Zealand make inroads after Williamson's 200 in record total of 715

The session ended when Mehidy Hasan had BJ Watling caught down the leg-side but the morning truly belonged to New Zealand
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton

Jeet Raval hits maiden Test century, with Tom Latham's game as his 'blueprint'

The opening batsmen hit 254 runs together, New Zealand's highest for the first wicket since 1972
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton, 2nd day

Raval and Latham hundreds set up New Zealand's dominance

The unbroken opening partnership between Raval and Tom Latham reached 197, New Zealand's highest for that wicket since 2003
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton, 1st day

'Not easy on the body' - Wagner on short-ball tactic

The New Zealand pacer said their attack adjusted well to the lack of help from the conditions and Tamim Iqbal's onslaught
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton, 1st day

Bangladesh fall to Wagner's short stuff after Tamim blazes hundred

The visitors have left out Mustafizur Rahman after the seamer's unreliable form in the ODI series
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Hamilton

Injury-hit Bangladesh brace for New Zealand's pace stars

It has been nearly 13 years since Bangladesh played a Test without both Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, and therein lies their toughest challenge
March 29, 2024
Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 2018-19

Not No. 2 rank but playing the 'best cricket' is Kane Williamson's focus

New Zealand captain happy to have a "somewhat settled squad", pleased to be part of a three-Test series
March 28, 2024
Australia Women v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Adelaide

Perry's maiden ton and Jonassen's five secures series for Australia

Perry was on 97 with two balls left in the innings but a dropped catch allowed her to reach three figures then New Zealand collapses after a promising start
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 1st WODI, Perth

Jonassen trumps Satterthwaite as Australia go 1-0 up

The New Zealand captain had put her team on course for victory but they couldn't hold their nerve in the final 10 overs
March 29, 2024
New Zealand women in Australia 2019

Australia look to extend 20-year dominance over New Zealand

New Zealand have a temporary coach and uncertain form coming into the three-match series against a powerful home side
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Dunedin

Taylor goes past Fleming as New Zealand's highest ODI run-getter

Earlier in the day, Taylor became the second New Zealand batsman - after Fleming - to reach 8,000 runs
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Dunedin

New Zealand complete whitewash after Southee six-for

Tom Latham will double up as captain as well as wicketkeeper, with Kane Williamson resting for the final ODI
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Dunedin

NZ eye series whitewash as Bangladesh battle injury concerns

Tom Latham will captain the home side in Kane Williamson's absence, while question marks remain on the fitness of Mushfiqur and Mithun
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Christchurch

Guptill slams another century as New Zealand clinch series

New Zealand made one change, bringing in Todd Astle for Mitchell Santner. Bangladesh were unchanged
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Napier

Comeback man Guptill savours 'hard work' of besting a slow pitch

The opener was playing his first match after a back injury and conditions weren't exactly conducive to his style of hit-through-the-line play
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Napier

Guptill, fast bowlers help New Zealand march to 1-0

Bangladesh brought in Sabbir Rahman, whose ODI ban was recently reduced
March 29, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Napier

Shakib-less Bangladesh search for first ODI win in New Zealand

New Zealand will be buoyed by the return of Guptill from injury and the 2-1 T20I series win over India
March 29, 2024
New Zealand women v India women, 3rd T20I, Hamilton

Sophie Devine's all-round brilliance hands India 3-0 whitewash

After Devine's dominance with both bat and ball, India needed four of the last ball, but Mithali Raj, playing her first game of the series, could only get one, despite a valiant rearguard
March 21, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Hamilton

Hardik Pandya and the catches that weren't

Hardik Pandya came close to taking a wicket in Hamilton on several occasions, but instead ended up with 44 for 0
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Hamilton

Southee holds his nerve to clinch series for New Zealand

With the short boundaries at Seddon Park, the bowlers could be in for a hammering
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Hamilton

India's chance to add another trophy in golden summer

The format may be different, but New Zealand will look to firm up their World Cup plans
March 27, 2024
India in New Zealand 2018-19

'Wake up, NZC' - #MeToo posters appear at Eden Park

Scott Kuggeliejn, who was tried and found not guilty of rape in February 2017, is understood to be the target of the banners
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland

Daryl Mitchell lbw brings DRS back in the spotlight

HotSpot showed a mark as the ball passed the bat, but there was no spike on Snicko and as a result the batsman was ruled lbw
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland

Krunal three-for, Rohit blitz help India pull level

India are still looking for their first T20I win on New Zealand soil
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd WT20I, Auckland

Bates fifty helps New Zealand pull off last-ball win to clinch T20I series

Suzie Bates tops Jemimah Rodrigues in the battle of the big-hitters in Auckland thriller
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland

Haven't been at my best, but have no point to prove - Southee

The 30-year-old fast bowler is just concentrating on what he needs to do to make sure New Zealand win
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland

India seek balance between experiment and survival in series

While New Zealand will look to shut out the series, India will have to balance their goal of testing bench strength with the need to keep the series alive
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington

Inventive Seifert not worried about World Cup selection

'If I get there, fantastic, it's a dream come true, but if it's not then there are things to work on and get to the next one'
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington

India slip to their worst-ever T20I defeat

Stats highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and India in Wellington
March 27, 2024
New Zealand women v West Indies Women, 1st T20I, Wellington

Tahuhu, Devine smother India despite Mandhana's record fifty

Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Devine headlined New Zealand's all-round dominance in the T20I series opener where India left out Mithali Raj and then lost nine wickets for 35 runs, and the match
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington

Seifert and Southee complete New Zealand demolition job

New Zealand handed an international debut to Northern Districts allrounder Daryl Mitchell, the son of former All Black John Mitchell
March 27, 2024
India in New Zealand 2018-19

Daryl Mitchell prepares to step out of his dad's shadow

He's often asked more questions about his father, the former All Black John Mitchell, than about himself, but that is all set to change for New Zealand's newbie allrounder
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington

New Zealand look to bounce back after ODI disappointment

With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul not around, India might want to try out Shubman Gill at No. 3 in the first T20I
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

India overcome tough conditions to seal 4-1 win

Ambati Rayudu scored 90, allrounders Vijay Shankar and Hardik Pandya a pair of 45s, to lift India from 17 for 4 to 252
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

'As a bowling unit India were superb' - Williamson

He put down the 4-1 series result to the way the Indian side put the hosts 'under a lot of pressure' in the five-match series
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

Lucky number 666: Hardik Pandya's hat-trick of big hits

For the fifth time in his international career, Hardik Pandya smoked three consecutive sixes, with legspinner Todd Astle the latest in the firing line
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

Guptill injury worries New Zealand ahead of series finale

Colin Munro has rejoined the squad and could resume his place at the top of the order alongside Henry Nicholls
March 27, 2024
World Cup 2019

India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups

The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton

Pressure exerted by bowlers from the other end helped - Boult

Boult was also pleasantly surprised by his performance for the day, given his early assessment of a 'dry, sticky wicket'
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton

Boult, de Grandhomme swing New Zealand to massive win

Pretty close to the World Cup, New Zealand showed they were not fixed on the idea of Colin Munro opening the innings
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton

No Virat Kohli, but India look primed to roll on

New Zealand last lost four matches in a series back in 2012; they need to find a way - quickly - to avoid it this time
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Taylor rues New Zealand's lack of penetration

The New Zealand batsman acknowledged India's superiority after a third successive defeat, and reserved special mention for the returning Hardik Pandya
March 28, 2024
New Zealand news

Neesham, Astle brought in for last two ODIs against India

Doug Bracewell and Ish Sodhi have been left out of the squad of 14
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Shami, Pandya take dominant India to 3-0 lead

On a "used" surface, Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first and see if their batsmen and then their spinners could put India under pressure
March 19, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Hardik Pandya set to return as India push for 3-0

New Zealand might want to bat first and bat deep to put India's spinners, and then their batting, under pressure
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Rohit, spinners dominate as India go 2-0 up

India won the toss and set themselves the challenge of defending a total after having been successful in three successive chases
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Can Napier thrashing shake New Zealand from the stupor?

Having shown that they have the techniques and the mental fortitude to tackle quality spin in the UAE lately, can they enhance their reputation by bouncing back at Mount Maunganui?
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st Women's ODI, Napier

Ton-up Mandhana happy to "stick in and guide the team through"

New Zealand captain Any Satterthwaite blames lack of patience with the ball, failure to stitch batting partnerships together for nine-wicket defeat
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st Women's ODI, Napier

Mandhana century caps nine-wicket thrashing of New Zealand

India spun New Zealand out for 192 and Smriti Mandhana helped chase it down with great authority, scoring her fourth ODI century along the way
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st ODI, Napier

Sun stops play in New Zealand v India ODI

Yes, you read that right, the setting sun was at an awkward angle and straight in the batsmen's eye
March 27, 2024
India in New Zealand 2018-19

Shami, wristspinners set up comfortable win for India

New Zealand chose to test India in a chase in the first match of the series, which is also the latest trend in New Zealand: in two of their three ODIs against Sri Lanka, the hosts won the toss and decided to bat first. They won both the games
March 27, 2024
India in New Zealand 2018-19

New Zealand v India: The tussle for No. 2 takes centre stage

A five-match ODI series has a tendency to lose context mid-way, but these two have the calibre to produce contests that leave one longing for more
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland

'Frustrating to not have shown my abilities at international level' - Bracewell

Having watched from the sidelines during the ODI series, the allrounder came good in the lone T20I against Sri Lanka with bat and ball
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland

Bracewell, Kuggeleijn, Ferguson end SL's winless tour

Scott Kuggeleijn handed T20I debut for New Zealand, Doug Bracewell also gets a go while Mitchell Santner returns from injury
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland

Final chance for Malinga's SL to break New-Zealand tour rut

Tim Southee will be leading New Zealand in Kane Williamson's absence as Sri Lanka look to finish the tour on a high
March 14, 2024
Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2018-19

Hamstring strain rules Neesham out of one-off SL T20

Central Districts allrounder Doug Bracewell, who was a part of the ODI squad, will replace him in the 13-member T20 squad
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Nelson

Taylor, Nicholls centuries seal 3-0 sweep

Ferguson returns for New Zealand, while Sri Lanka bring in Shanaka, Dhananjaya and Chameera for third ODI
March 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Nelson

New Zealand's chance to experiment with series in the bag

Sri Lanka's weaknesses have been their attack's toothlessness through the middle overs and a frail middle order. Can they fix those issues?
March 22, 2024
Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2018-19

Colin Munro aims to tweak code T20 to suit ODI requirement

Where in T20, Munro explodes virtually the moment he takes guard at the crease, he feels he's got to adapt a little better in ODIs
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

NZ butterfingers nearly costs them...six times

A different fielder was involved each time, and the missed chances contributed to the match ending in a close finish
March 19, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

New Zealand pull off narrow win after Thisara Perera's 140

Sri Lanka went in with an unchanged side from the first ODI
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Settled New Zealand need only fine-tuning ahead of second ODI

Sri Lanka will take heart from their batting in the first match, but they need wholesale changes if they hope to be contenders at the World Cup
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Mount Maunganui

James Neesham marks return with five sixes in an over

He couldn't make it six in a row, but his unbeaten 47 off 13 balls launched New Zealand to 371 for 7 in Mount Maunganui
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Mount Maunganui

Guptill, Neesham put New Zealand 1-0 up after 45-run win

Sri Lanka left out Dhananjaya de Silva despite some decent performances against England in October and November
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Munt Maunganui

Seifert set to debut as Sri Lanka, NZ turn attention to World Cup

Under a new leader, Sri Lanka will look to make amends after losing 75% of all their ODIs since 2017
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 5th day

'Matt Henry's catch was the key moment' - Kane Williamson

The substitute plucked a low catch on day four to dismiss Kusal Mendis, breaking a mighty 318-ball stand for the third wicket
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 5th day

Wagner, Boult bowl New Zealand to record win

New Zealand required only 14 deliveries on the final day to clinch a series win that took the to No. 3 in the Test rankings
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day

Neil Wagner provides the 'extra punch we need' - Shane Jurgensen

New Zealand's bowling coach was pleased with the efforts of the left-arm quick, who took three important wickets on day four at Hagley Oval
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day

Mathews sent for scans after hamstring trouble

He didn't return to bat after tea on the fourth day with Sri Lanka facing a fight to save the Test and the series
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day

Wagner burst leaves Sri Lanka on the brink

The duo played out a wicketless session before lunch on day four, suggesting Sri Lanka will not accept defeat meekly
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day

NZ build towards future-proof batting order

With Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls complementing Kane Williamson's successful Test year, and a settled core beginning to emerge, New Zealand are laying the foundation of a future-proof batting order
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day

Tom Latham's discipline inspires carpool buddy Henry Nicholls

'You look back at Tommy's 264 in Wellington, and for him to come out yesterday in the second innings and basically hit reset and do all that hard work again is pretty cool'
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day

Latham, Nicholls tons give New Zealand firm grip

The opener completed his eighth Test hundred, taking his series tally to 392, as Sri Lanka could pick only one wicket before lunch on the third day
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

'I was just trying to pitch the ball up' - Boult

The New Zealand seamer put his incredible six-wicket burst in Christchurch down to "rhythm" and "getting into a groove"
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 2nd day

Six wickets, four runs, 15 balls: when Boult wrecked Sri Lanka

With a 20-minute spell of phenomenal late swing, the left-arm quick sent Sri Lanka crashing to 104 all out
March 18, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 2nd day

Boult's 6 for 4 studs New Zealand's dominance

Boult had Sri Lanka plunge from 94 for 4 to 104 all out to give New Zealand what could be a decisive 74-run lead in Christchurch
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

'SL's short-ball tactics worked in our favour' - Southee

Top-scoring for his team with 68 off 65 balls, Southee collected 29 of his runs behind square on the legside
March 18, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

Overlooked Lakmal rediscovers his fire

In Sri Lanka, he is relentlessly looked down by the spinners, banished to some corner of the field. In Christchurch, Suranga Lakmal was a different beast
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 1st day

Southee helps New Zealand hit back on 14-wicket day

The visitors left out Dhananjaya de Silva and Kasun Rajitha, while New Zealand opted for an unchanged XI
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

We've always found a way to win - McMillan

With a chance to go up to third place in the Test rankings, the New Zealand batting coach hopes the team can find its due reward for long-term excellence
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

Can Sri Lanka continue to impress on green Christchurch pitch?

The visitors' batsmen made big gains in Wellington, but can they defy New Zealand's quicks in spicier conditions at the Hagley Oval?
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 5th day

Two guys put their hands up and didn't give us an opportunity for a day - Williamson

Kane Williamson's team tried everything, but Sri Lanka's batsmen were just too good
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 5th day

Rain completes Mathews and Mendis' epic rescue

Sri Lanka unscatched in the 12 overs that was possible before lunch to raise hopes of walking away with a hard-fought draw
March 13, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Records galore for Mathews and Mendis

For the first time in more than ten years, no wicket fell in an entire day of Test cricket
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Mathews makes a statement with push-ups celebration

Gesture possibly directed towards head coach who left him out of the limited-overs setup on fitness grounds
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews bat all day to give Sri Lanka hope

The duo quelled New Zealand's short-pitched bowling, strongly suggesting that as far as Sri Lanka were concerned, the match isn't lost yet
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day

Converting blandness into excellence, a Tom Latham masterclass

The opener batted for more than 11 hours for his unbeaten 264, but for the majority of that time, Sri Lanka were convinced they had bigger problems
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day

Tom Latham registers highest individual score while carrying bat

The batsman also put on the highest individual Test score of 2018 so far
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day

Sri Lanka collapse against pace after Tom Latham's 264*

Their unbroken 91-run partnership has stretched New Zealand's lead to 121 with seven wickets in hand
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 2nd day

The frustrations of being Kane Williamson

The man and his team are among the best current operators, but on the world scale they occupy minimal column inches, airtime, or general intellectual space. They quietly absorb life's little injustices
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 2nd day

Williamson's fluency allowed me to keep going - Latham

Latham went to stumps on 121 off 256 balls - his strike rate a respectable 47 for the day - but had been much slower at the start of his knock
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 2nd day

Tom Latham, Kane Williamson grind Sri Lanka on batting day

Held back till the 16th over, the 21-year old dismissed Raval after New Zealand's solid pursuit of Sri Lanka's 283
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day

'Once a couple of guys got in, it was tough work' - Tim Southee

The fast bowler, who picked up his eighth five-for in Tests, also praised Niroshan Dickwella for playing a 'gem of an innings'
March 28, 2024
New Zealand's home summer 2018-19

The importance of Henry Nicholls

He is by no means the finished product but has shown what New Zealand can expect should they keep the faith
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day

Niroshan Dickwella leads Sri Lanka rearguard after Tim Southee's five-for

Sri Lanka prefer 3-1 combination in their bowling department as they look to begin series positively after a whitewash at home against England
March 15, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington

Fast bowlers give Sri Lanka hope against upbeat New Zealand

The hosts have already named their XI, with Neil Wagner returning to a bowling attack containing Ajaz Patel as its lone spinner
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington

Need our seamers to attack NZ batsmen - Chandimal

The Sri Lanka captain acknowledged that the team's best chance lies in going aggressively at New Zealand with the ball
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington

Bit of excitement for fast bowlers in familiar conditions - Southee

He did point out, though, that a green pitch does not necessarily mean the quicks will rule right through the Test
March 25, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day

New Zealand greater than the sum of their parts, again

Kane Williamson's batting was inarguably great, but the captain preferred to focus on the several contributions that made up the series victory
March 23, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi

Pakistan's misfortunes since MisYou's farewell

Williamson's 228 runs were the most by a New Zealand batsman in a Test against Pakistan
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd day, Abu Dhabi, 5th day

After 49 years, New Zealand conquer Pakistan away

The visitors smashed 81 in nine overs on the final morning before declaring on 353 for 7
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

The frictionless genius of Kane Williamson

Sharp, inconsistent turn, a significant first-innings deficit, a great leggie at his peak. How do you take those ingredients and turn them into a century of seeming inevitability?
March 22, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Kane Williamson ton, Henry Nicholls 90* put New Zealand in control

Earlier, Yasir Shah broke Clarrie Grimmett's 82-year-old record to become the fastest bowler to reach 200 Test wickets
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq tons headline see-saw day

New Zealand's first innings score of 274 is only 50 runs away
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi

Trent Boult and Tim Southee: The curious case of New Zealand's expendable titans

New Zealand's most prolific new-ball pairing kept their series hopes alive in Abu Dhabi. It might seem odd that it was their first joint outing of the tour
March 27, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day

Azhar Ali anchors Pakistan in reply to New Zealand's 274

Pakistan lost Mohammad Hafeez at the stroke of lunch after Bilal Asif grabbed the last three New Zealand wickets to finish with 5 for 65
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 1st day

Williamson, Watling hold off Pakistan's surge on even first day

New Zealand elected to bat in the Test series decider in Abu Dhabi, handing a debut to Will Somerville, while Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi made his Test debut, picked in place of Mohammad Abbas
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi

Starting well the key as series returns to Abu Dhabi for decider

The toss may again prove crucial, lending a distinct advantage to whoever bats first
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, 4th day, Dubai

Yasir's match figures second only to Imran

Only two other legspinners in Test history have better figures than Yasir
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Yasir Shah bags 14 as Pakistan wrap up innings win

New Zealand fought hard, adding 91 runs to the overnight score. But having conceded such a huge lead in the first innings, the feeling that are delaying the inevitable lingers
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, 3rd day, Dubai

'Everyone expects me to pick wickets in UAE' - Yasir

Forget being the world No. 1, being Pakistan's best will do for the 32-year old legspinner
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, 3rd day, Abu Dhabi

Yasir Shah joins Abdul Qadir in select club

All the records Yasir triggered during the course of his magical spell in Dubai
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Dubai, 3rd day

Yasir Shah's 10-wicket day leaves New Zealand with uphill battle

After an opening stand that had looked like frustrating Pakistan in the morning, the legspinner tore through New Zealand's middle order to turn the game on its head
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

There was no pressure of scoring a Test hundred - Babar Azam

For a man with a supposed inaptitude to Test cricket, Babar Azam does end up with an awful lot of big scores in the format
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

Pakistan declare at 418 after Haris marathon, Babar ton

Pakistan grew their advantage in a nearly chanceless session where Hairs Sohail and Babar Azam brought up their century stand
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day

Azhar and Sohail make 81 each on attritional first day

On a cool morning, Sarfraz Ahmed said the pitch was ripe for setting up the game with a handy first innings total, insisting the team had put the loss in Abu Dhabi behind them
March 28, 2024
New Zealand in UAE 2018-19

Will Abu Dhabi debacle haunt Pakistan in Dubai?

Pakistan and New Zealand meet in Dubai a few days after an astonishing implosion saw the visitors take a 1-0 lead in this three-match Test series
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Abu Dhabi win ranks as 'one of our best' - Williamson

Kane Williamson was delighted with the fighting spirit his charges showed as they snatched a dramatic four-run win in the first Test in Abu Dhabi against Pakistan
March 28, 2024
Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

Struggling Sarfraz laments "soft, cheap dismissals"

The Pakistan captain pointed to Babar Azam's run out as the turning point, while admitting to being disappointed with the shot he himself played to get out
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v England, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

The five narrowest Test wins

New Zealand's four-run victory over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi was the fifth closest win by runs in Test history
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

The fifth-narrowest win in Test cricket

New Zealand won by four runs, handing Pakistan their narrowest defeat in Test cricket
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

'Holy scccchmoly! What a Test match!'

A memorable finish in Abu Dhabi got many talking about the longest format on Twitter
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Debutant Ajaz Patel scripts stunning four-run win for New Zealand

The duo added 82 for the fourth wicket after the New Zealand spinners had reduced Pakistan to 48 for 3 in chase of 176
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Hasan Ali, Yasir Shah take five-fors as Pakistan rally

The fast bowler removed Raval and Taylor in one over to stall the visitors' progress in Abu Dhabi
March 29, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, Group A, Women's World T20, Providence

Sophie Devine pummels Ireland with 21-ball fifty

New Zealand restricted Ireland to 79 and chased down the target in under eight overs to as Group B came to a close
March 17, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day

Trent Boult and spinners lead New Zealand's fightback

Trent Boult bowled an excellent spell, but the two batsmen steadily chipped away at the deficit
March 28, 2024

'Oye Hoye'! Is that the most bizarre trophy in cricket?

It's not been a month since the 'biscuit' trophy, and we have another fascinating one for the Pakistan-New Zealand Tests. Where would you rank the Oye Hoye Cup when it comes to the most bizarre trophies in cricket?
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 1st day

Kane Williamson the lone bright spot in New Zealand wreckage

Pakistan stuck with Hasan Ali as the second seamer alongside Mohammad Abbas, while Imam-ul-Haq returned to partner Mohammad Hafeez at the top
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, Women's World T20, Group B

Spinners strangle Pakistan in big New Zealand win

Both teams had got off to strong starts with the bat, but New Zealand's spinners were the difference in a 54-run win
March 28, 2024
Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

Red-hot Mohammad Abbas Pakistan's trump card with Kane Williamson set to play

Pakistan will look to pick up where they left off against Australia last month, while New Zealand play their first Test match since March
March 28, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World T20, Group B, Guyana

Alyssa Healy and Megan Schutt put Australia into semi-finals

Suzie Bates briefly gave New Zealand hope in their chase, but defeat left them facing the exit
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Dubai

Rain ruins decider after Babar, Haris fire

Tom Latham stood in as New Zealand captain in the absence of Kane Williamson
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Dubai

Confident Pakistan well-placed for first series win against NZ in seven years

Aside from a Trent Boult spell and an indifferent slog-overs bowling performance in the first ODI, Pakistan have been on top of the visitors through the series
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, Women's World T20, Group B, Guyana

Harmanpreet Kaur's historic hundred blindsides New Zealand

Her 103 off 51 balls - the first century by an Indian woman in T20Is - consigned New Zealand to a 34-run loss in the World T20 opener
March 11, 2024
1st Match, Group B, Women's World T20 at Providence

Harmanpreet, the first Indian woman to hit a World T20 ton

India T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed 103 off 51 balls, becoming only the third woman to hit a century in the World T20
March 27, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi

Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar help Pakistan draw level

Pakistan forced to make one change, with Junaid Khan ruled out of the series due to a toe injury; Faheem Ashraf comes into the XI
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi

Pakistan need quick fix for batting woes

Pakistan have never beaten New Zealand in a bilateral ODI series in UAE, and they've got their backs to the wall again
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi

Trent Boult, the third New Zealander to take a hat-trick

The left-arm quick removed Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez in only his second over of the game in Abu Dhabi
March 24, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi

Trent Boult's hat-trick headlines New Zealand's emphatic win

Pakistan, who are looking to snap an 11-match losing streak against their opponents, brought back regular opener Imam-ul-Haq
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi

Can Pakistan rediscover ODI form against traditional whipping boys?

Pakistan have been dismal against the top ODI sides lately, but a 3-0 sweep in the T20Is, and a proud past ODI record against New Zealand should give them the ideal opportunity to set that right
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Dubai

New Zealand lose eight for 23 as Pakistan complete 3-0 sweep

New Zealand made three changes, with Mark Chapman, Seth Rance and Lockie Ferguson coming in for Adam Milne, Ajaz Patel and the injured Corey Anderson
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Dubai

New Zealand strive to halt Pakistan's dominant run

Pakistan will hope to extend their T20I winning run to nine in a row having already sealed an 11th consecutive series victory
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Dubai

Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Hafeez wrap up series for Pakistan

Kane Williamson has also made no changes to the side that lost to Pakistan off the last ball on Wednesday
March 26, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Dubai

Impressive New Zealand face a must-win game

They stretched Pakistan in the opening T20I but could not get over the line. Now Pakistan sniff an 11th straight T20I series victory
March 29, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi

Hafeez, Hasan star in thrilling Pakistan win

New Zealand hand debut to 30-year old left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel in their first international fixture in seven months
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi

Pakistan's T20I juggernaut awaits New Zealand's challenge

Sarfraz Ahmed and his men are chasing an 11th successive series win, but New Zealand have a squad that has done the rounds in T20 leagues and would fancy causing an upset
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 3rd women's T20I, Canberra

Perry, Molineux and Healy destroy New Zealand

Perry and Molineux took seven wickets between them to consign New Zealand to 103 all out, before Healy smashed a 44-ball 67 in an easy chase, as Australia swept the series 3-0
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd women's T20I, Brisbane

Healy and Villani make it 2-0 Australia

The pair struck fifties after Megan Schutt restricted New Zealand to a below-par total, sealing the T20I series with a game to play
March 29, 2024
Australia women v New Zealand women, 1st T20I, Sydney

Lanning, Haynes star as Australia take series lead against NZ

The captain and her understudy hit fifties to lead Australia's comeback after they were reduced to 4 for 45 in a chase of 163
March 29, 2024
England v New Zealand, Leicester

Sophie Devine delivers New Zealand consolation win after Leigh Kasperek takes five wickets

Leigh Kasperek takes five wickets to finish campaign on a high at Grace Road
March 26, 2024
England v New Zealand, Leicester

Live Report: England v New Zealand, 3rd Women's ODI

Follow the action with our live report on the third women's ODI between England and New Zealand at Leicester
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Derby

England seal series in style as New Zealand succumb to Sophie Ecclestone and Katie George

New Zealand were condemned to a 123-run defeat in the second ODI at Derby
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, Derby

Live Report: England v New Zealand, 2nd Women's ODI

Follow the action with our live report on the second women's ODI between England and New Zealand at Derby
March 27, 2024
England Women v New Zealand Women, 1st ODI, Headingley

England surge to victory as New Zealand collapse again

Amy Jones and Heather Knight hit half-centuries to set up England's innings and then Georgia Elwiss and Nat Sciver ran through New Zealand's top order
March 17, 2024
England v New Zealand, Headingley

Live Report: England v New Zealand, 1st Women's ODI

Follow the action with our live report on the first women's ODI between England and New Zealand at Headingley
March 27, 2024
England Women v NZ Women, Tri-series, Final, Chelmsford

England outclass New Zealand to take tri-series title

New Zealand made three changes, bolstering their bowling by bringing in Lea Tahuhu, Leigh Kasperek and allrounder Anna Peterson; England opted for an unchanged side
March 25, 2024
NZ v Eng, T20 Triangular, Bristol

England draw first blood against New Zealand in dress rehearsal for tri-series final

England's women struck an early psychological blow ahead of Sunday's tri-series final at Chelmsford, by easing to an seven-wicket victory
March 27, 2024
NZ v SA, T20 Triangular, Bristol

New Zealand reach tri-series final as Bates, Devine make light work of South Africa

New Zealand booked their place in Sunday's tri-series final, and brought England along with them in the process
March 28, 2024
SA v NZ, Eng v NZ, Bristol

Live Report: Women's T20 Triangular

Follow the action with our live report on the third double-header from Bristol in the Women's T20 Triangular
March 28, 2024
England v New Zealand, women's T20 tri-series, Taunton

Nat Sciver, Sophie Ecclestone star as England overwhelm New Zealand

Nat Sciver's 59 from 37 balls set the platform for England before a career-best 4 for 18 from Sophie Ecclestone helped seal a convincing win
March 19, 2024
Eng v NZ, Eng v SA, Taunton

Live Report: Women's T20 Triangular

Follow the action with our live report on the second double-header from Taunton in the Women's T20 Triangular
March 25, 2024
T20 Triangular, Taunton

England and New Zealand women re-write record books

The first day of the Women's T20 tri-series witnessed a slew of records being set.
March 28, 2024
SA v NZ, Women's T20 Triangular, Taunton

Blistering Suzie Bates sets up record-smashing victory for New Zealand

New Zealand's women picked up where they had left off in Ireland last week
March 28, 2024
Eng v SA v NZ, Taunton

Live Blog: Women's T20 Triangular

Our live report from Taunton for the opening rounds of the Women's T20 Triangular
March 28, 2024
Women's T20 Triangular

Suzie Bates: 'Amelia Kerr will break my record as leading run-scorer one day'

New Zealand's captain recently became her country's leading run-scorer. But a new star of women's cricket has just been born
March 27, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, 3rd women's ODI, Dublin

Kerr 232*, Kasperek 113, New Zealand 440 in another massive win

Seventeen-year-old Kerr racked up the highest score in women's ODIs to send Ireland women hurtling to a 305-run loss
March 27, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, 3rd women's ODI, Dublin

Amelia Kerr sends more records tumbling in Dublin

The 17-year old broke a 21-year-old record and is the youngest ever to score a double-century across formats in men's or women's internationals
March 29, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, 2nd women's ODI, Dublin

Devine's 59-ball century sets up crushing win

For the second time in three days, New Zealand women sunk Ireland under a barrage of runs, piling on 418, powered by a 59-ball century from Sophie Devine in the second ODI in Dublin
March 26, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, 1st women's ODI, Dublin

To score 491 is unbelievable - Bates

Centurions Suzie Bates and Maddy Green talk about their record-breaking scores, how they went about their knocks, and how the conditions helped them
March 27, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, 1st women's ODI, Dublin

Cara Murray's 2 for 119: the most expensive figures in all ODIs

Stats highlights from New Zealand women's record-breaking day in Dublin
March 27, 2024
Ireland v New Zealand, 1st women's ODI, Dublin

New Zealand make the highest ODI total of all time

New Zealand women amassed 490 for 4 - the highest total in all ODI cricket - to smash records and Ireland women at YMCA Cricket Club in Dublin
March 22, 2024
West Indies v World XI

McClenaghan, Ronchi complete World XI squad

The wicketkeeper-batsman makes a brief comeback to international cricket, having announced his retirement in June last year
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, 5th day, Christchurch

'The guys want more Test cricket' - Kane Williamson

On the day of a heroic draw, the big number that loomed was that New Zealand have played only four Tests this season, a reality that captain Williamson said was frustrating
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 5th day

Ish Sodhi survives tense finish to win series for New Zealand

Stuart Broad set the tempo by striking with each of his first two balls of the fifth and final morning, as England took four huge strides towards securing a series-squaring victory
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day

'Enough in pitch for us to get the wickets' - Bairstow

However, it could yet be that the elements play a deciding factor with light often fading quickly at the end of the day's play
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day

NZ start brightly as gloom dents England's victory hopes

Joe Root and Dawid Malan fell in quick succession after bringing up half-centuries, as England's serene morning of accumulation encountered a brief spell of turbulence
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day

New-ball nirvana: Anderson, Broad, Boult, Southee take all 20 wickets

For just the third time in Test history, the two new-ball bowlers on either side shared the first 20 wickets to fall
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day

Vince, Stoneman build strong England position

Stuart Broad finished with figures of 6 for 54, but a combative morning's batting allowed New Zealand's lower order to reduce their first-innings deficit to a manageable 29
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd test, Christchurch, 3rd day

Cook's leanest series stirs talk of future

Another cheap dismissal pushing at Trent Boult extended Alastair Cook's run of indifferent form - but it never pays to write off England's leading Test run-scorer
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 2nd day

De Grandhomme shows new restraint until late lapse

When Kane Williamson edged James Anderson down the leg side, New Zealand were in about as big a hole as they could have been
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch1, 2nd day

Full deliveries a reminder of what makes Broad effective

But there was still the feeling he bowled a little too short, especially with the first new ball when Trent Boult and Tim Southee had pitched theirs up with devastating effect
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch1, 2nd day

De Grandhomme, Watling battle after Broad new-ball blitz

Jonny Bairstow duly brought up his fifth Test century on the second morning at Hagley Oval, as England's last two wickets helped take their total on to 307
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch

Bairstow brilliance papers over England's cracks

England stumbled their way to a passable first-innings total thanks to Jonny Bairstow, but he must surely bat higher if the team is to stop their top-order rot
March 20, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch1, 1st day

Bairstow, Wood turn the tables as Southee's five powers NZ

While England are desperately trying to salvage a miserable run in Tests, New Zealand are eyeing a clean sweep that will take them closer to displacing Australia as the No. 3 Test team
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch

Moeen, Woakes dropped as England look to save face

While England are desperately trying to salvage a miserable run in Tests, New Zealand are eyeing a clean sweep that will take them closer to displacing Australia as the No. 3 Test team
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 5th day

Wagner gets the job done with heart and skill

It was just passion that Neil Wagner's face reflected as he celebrated the wicket of Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes on the last day. It came without a lot of the nonsense seen of late
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 5th day

Bairstow's moment of madness

Two long-hops, one legspinner, two pulls: how did Bairstow go against Todd Astle?
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 5th day

Wagner bounces England out as New Zealand win in final session

Ben Stokes faced 86 balls for his unbeaten 26, but New Zealand took three wickets in the first session of the final day
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 4th day

Root's pain runs through England

With three balls to go on the fourth day, Trent Boult was coming to the end of an exacting final burst with the pink ball under lights
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 4th day

Nicholls finding his feet in McCullum's old home

After his first nine Tests, Nicholls was averaging 24.23 and had not found a permanent position in the order, but after an up and down start, he has put together a run that could make him a long-term presence in the line-up
March 23, 2024
West Indies women tour of New Zealand 2018

Martin, bowlers inflict seven-wicket defeat on West Indies

New Zealand wrapped up the series 4-0 against the visitors in Hamilton
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 4th day

Boult leaves NZ with seven wickets to get on final day

In entirely different overhead conditions to the previous two days, Henry Nicholls displayed the same admirable patience and diligence to reach his second Test century, carrying New Zealand's lead to 289 at tea
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 3rd day

Rain frustrates New Zealand, gives England hope

Just 17 balls were possible on the third day at Eden Park as steady rain and a damp outfield forced the umpires to call play off at 6.45 pm, five hours after the first shower
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 2nd day

'If we don't have belief there's no point turning up' - Anderson

The two things England have most enjoyed in this Test match so far have been with neither bat or ball
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 2nd day

Clinical Williamson arrives at New Zealand's summit

As has been expected for a long time now, the New Zealand captain overtook Martin Crowe to become the top century-maker from his country. A just reward for an obsessive pursuit of his craft, even as Ross Taylor nips at this heels
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 2nd day

Rain ruins second day after Williamson's record century

New Zealand's best Test batsman Kane Williamson brightened up a gloomy afternoon in Auckland with his 18th Test hundred, passing Martin Crowe and Ross Taylor to become the country's leading century-maker
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 1st day

'Embarrassed' Bayliss points out England's technical failings

Wrecker-in-chief Trent Boult, meanwhile, especially pleased with inswinger that accounted for Ben Stokes during epic collapse
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 1st day

Swing special prolongs England's dire summer down under

England have had a tough time away from home in Test cricket of late. Following Boult and Southee's masterclass in swing bowling, there's little to indicate that Auckland will be any different
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 1st day

England's tenth wicket out-bats other nine

Craig Overton and James Anderson added 31 runs for the tenth wicket while the other nine aggregated 27
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 1st day

How England collapsed for 58

Ball-by-ball descriptions of England's dismissals as they slumped to their sixth-lowest Test total
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 1st day

Boult, Southee and Williamson bury England

Ben Stokes made his return to Tests, albeit largely as a specialist batsman amid concerns regarding his workload and fitness for the longer format
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

Stokes the key factor as Eden Park lights up

Ross Taylor has been passed fit while legspinner Todd Astle replaces the injured Mitchell Santner for New Zealand
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

What we have learnt from day-night Tests

What you need to do when you win the toss, and why black is better than green
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

Rain curtails Stokes comeback preparations

England's one floodlit training session was washed out on Wednesday, leaving Ben Stokes short of bowling practice ahead of the first Test
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd women's T20I, New Plymouth

Peterson's last over steals one-run win for New Zealand

West Indies needed five to win from the last over with six wickets in hand but offspinner Anna Peterson took two wickets and added a run-out on the penultimate ball to seal the win
March 29, 2024
New Zealand women v West Indies women, 2nd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Devine, Satterthwaite, Martin thrash West Indies

Sophie Devine's 3 for 12, Amy Satterthwaite's unbeaten 71, and Katey Martin's 65 gave New Zealand a 2-0 lead in the T20I series against West Indies in Mount Maunganui
March 28, 2024
New Zealand XI v England XI, tour match, Hamilton, 1st day

Test clues from England, but Stokes the key

England put in a more convincing bowling display with the red ball in Hamilton as wickets were shared around
March 18, 2024
New Zealand XI v England XI, Tour match, Hamilton

England lose 14 wickets in a day, but Livingstone shines

The second day of England's two days with the pink ball in Hamilton did not go that well for the batsmen. England lost 14 wickets in the day and were still unable to match the New Zealand XI total
March 22, 2024
Kagiso Rabada's ban

'There's a place for emotion on the field' - Anderson on Rabada

England paceman sympathises with Kagiso Rabada after his on-field aggression leads to two-Test ban
March 28, 2024
New Zealand XI v England, tour match, Hamilton, 1st day

Blundell and Jamieson give England the runaround

Ben Stokes' back will be the focus of attention over the next few days, while the exploits of the New Zealand XI lower order raised questions about the England attack
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st women's T20I, Mount Maunganui

NZ hold on for narrow win courtesy Kasperek's three-for

Spinner Leigh Kasperek's two scalps in the space of three balls in the 19th over, even as Stafanie Taylor was left stranded at her end, helped New Zealand prevail over West Indies by eight runs
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

'England's younger players need to be more vocal' - Anderson

England's senior bowler says he relishes the responsibility of being vice-captain, but wants whole team to chip in
March 28, 2024
NZ XI v England XI, Hamilton

Stokes to miss warm-up with back injury

Ben Stokes's hopes of making his return to Test cricket in the first Test against New Zealand at Auckland next week have received a set-back
March 21, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd women's ODI, Christchurch

Devine brutal as New Zealand whitewash West Indies

She hammered 73 off 58 balls and took 3 for 24 to wrap up the ODI series 3-0, and consolidate her team's position on top of the Women's Championship table
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 5th ODI, Christchurch

England get 'ruthless' at the right time

With little more than 12 months left for the 2019 World Cup, Jonny Bairstow and Eoin Morgan are seeing plenty of positives in the way England have performed in New Zealand
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v England, 5th ODI, Christchurch

Bairstow, bowlers lead England charge to series

Ross Taylor was unable to recover from his quad injury in time and has been replaced by Mark Chapman
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v England, 5th ODI, Christchurch

All eyes on Taylor ahead of series decider

New Zealand have won eight out of eight ODIs at Hagley Oval, while England are looking to make it six series wins in a row
March 20, 2024
New Zealand women v West Indies women, 2nd ODI, Lincoln

Bates, Devine give New Zealand 2-0 lead

The openers added 175 to steer the hosts through a breezy chase after a four-wicket haul from Leigh Kasperek had helped them bowl West Indies out for 194
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 4th ODI, Dunedin

Taylor puts birthday toast on hold in recovery bid

Ross Taylor will postpone his birthday celebrations as he races to be fit for the deciding ODI against England in Christchurch
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 4th ODI, Dunedin

Ross Taylor and New Zealand achieve chasing landmarks

Stats highlights from New Zealand's incredible run chase against England in Dunedin
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 4th ODI, Dunedin

Limping Taylor belts 181* in epic New Zealand win

The rain from yesterday had moved away and it was beautiful morning, although there could well be some early life for the seamers on a well-grassed surface
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 4th ODI, Dunedin

New Zealand hope to continue Dunedin dominance

In 2015, these two teams played out an epic 3-2 tussle - on that occasion England came back from 2-1 down to take the honours - and now New Zealand need to do the same
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 4th ODI, Dunedin

I didn't want the ball to come near me - Taylor

Ross Taylor has revealed he had not been able to pick up the swinging ball for "two or three years" before he had eye surgery 16 months ago
March 28, 2024
New Zealand women v West Indies Women, 1st ODI, Lincoln

Devine, Kasperek star in NZ's one-run win

New Zealand battled their own nerves, and a domineering onslaught from West Indies' Kyshona Knight, to claim a hard-earned victory in the first ODI in Lincoln
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 3rd ODI, Wellington

Morgan delight as England counter their weakness

Eoin Morgan thought the match had got away from England at Westpac Stadium when Kane Williamson and Mitchell Santner were together only for a bit of "luck" to turn it back their way
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v England, 3rd ODI, Wellington

Brilliant Williamson thwarted at the death by nerveless England

England will need to judge what a defendable total is at the Westpac after they were put into bat by the returning Kane Williamson
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 3rd ODI, Wellington

England look to end their Wellington woe

If there was any venue in the country where New Zealand could go to try and wrestle back to the advantage, it would probably be the Westpac
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

England's fielding masterclass

England put in an outstanding fielding display during the first half of the second ODI at Mount Maunganui
March 15, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Stokes stars in England's domineering win

Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second one-day international in Mount Maunganui due to a hamstring strain with Tim Southee taking over the captaincy
March 28, 2024
England in New Zealand 2017-18

Wood plays down ankle fears after 'grown-up' withdrawal

Fast bowler used his past injury worries to take the precautionary route and rule himself out of the opening ODI against New Zealand
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Williamson doubt as NZ seek to equal best run

England are searching for a way back into the series after their narrow defeat in Hamilton and may consider tweaking the bowling attack
March 21, 2024
New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

New Zealand confident depth can cover for Williamson

A side strain, a bad back and now a hamstring. It's been a summer of niggles for the New Zealand captain who may miss his home town ODI
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

Santner steps up to spark NZ celebrations

Mitchell Santner admitted he "didn't know what to do" after striking the winning blow in the first one-day international against England
March 20, 2024
England news

#Stokeswatch - How England's allrounder fared on his comeback

After a gap of five months, Ben Stokes resumed his England career against New Zealand at Hamilton. How did his first day back on the job pan out?
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

Santner finishes off thriller after Taylor's ton

Allrounder David Willey has been brought in to replace Mark Wood
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

A return to 50-over strengths after T20 troubles

The 50-over format has become England's calling card while New Zealand have a strong record at home but a slow pitch in Hamilton may challenge aggressive batting
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

Williamson confident of no T20 hangover

Until the second T20I against Pakistan at Eden Park, New Zealand's summer had gone without a blemish but since then they have won once in seven outings
March 24, 2024
NZ v Australia, tri-series final

Warner's captaincy credentials grow after series triumph

David Warner has an exceptional record as Steve Smith's stand-in, and now he's picked up a tri-series trophy as well.
March 27, 2024
NZ v Australia, tri-series final

Lynn set to miss PSL after suffering shoulder dislocation

Chris Lynn's run of injury misfortune continued during the tri-series final at Auckland, after he suffered a dislocated right shoulder while diving in the field
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Tri-Series final, Auckland

Australia cruise to tri-series title in low-scorer

Kane Williamson chose to try and set Australia a target they couldn't chase after winning the toss in the tri-series final at Eden Park
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Tri-Series final

Trans-Tasman rivals brace for final reckoning

Australia and New Zealand meet in the inaugural final of the Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series at Eden Park
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman Tri-series, final, Auckland

Warner targets 'obscure fields' for Eden Park's short boundaries

Australia's stand-in T20 captain is going to rely on enterprising leadership as an answer to Eden Park's short boundaries for the tri-series final against New Zealand on Wednesday
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Hamilton

England nick win but Munro's charge takes New Zealand into final

There will be a Trans-Tasman rematch in the tri-series final at Eden Park after the home side did enough to stay ahead of England on net run rate
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v England, Trans-Tasman T20, Hamilton

Shaken NZ battle England for final spot

Eoin Morgan is fit to return for England as they look to take advantage of New Zealand's record-breaking defeat in Auckland and steal a place in the final
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Auckland

Fan's catch earns him $50,000

There were a few catches put down during the record-breaking T20 at Eden Park, but one very valuable one was taken
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman Tri-series, Auckland

Records tumble after Auckland witnesses boundary barrage

New Zealand's best batting effort in T20Is, a Powerplay carnage, and Guptill ascends a new peak
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Auckland

Australia hammer record chase after Guptill's 49-ball ton

New Zealand chose to set a target at Eden Park after Kane Williamson won the toss in the re-run of the first-ever T20 international
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Auckland

NZ eye final berth, England need Aussie favour

The side with the most riding on this match is the one not playing: England's chances of squeezing into the final rest on Australia winning then beating the hosts in Hamilton on Sunday
March 27, 2024
New Zealand women news

NZ women call up uncapped Heffernan, Down

Natali Dodd and Hayley Jensen have returned to the T20I squad for the home series against West Indies while the legspinner Erin Bermingham, who has taken an indefinite break from cricket, was unavailable for selection
March 19, 2024
New Zealand v England, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Wellington

Williamson stars as New Zealand find lift-off

Eoin Morgan was again missing for England due to his groin strain but Kane Williamson was fit to lead New Zealand as the triangular series reached Wellington
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, Trans-Tasman Twenty20 tri-series, Wellington

'Definitely want to play all three forms' - Williamson

Kane Williamson, New Zealand's captain, has responded to criticism from Simon Doull about the team's T20 fortunes and reiterated that he wants to be involved in all formats
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v England, Trans-Tasman Twenty20 tri-series, Wellington

Injury cloud over Williamson as NZ look to break duck

The hosts have added Henry Nicholls to their squad as cover for their captain who is nursing a back niggle
March 27, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Trans-Tasman T20, Sydney

We weren't able to soak up early pressure - Taylor

New Zealand were too slow to adjust to the nature of the Sydney pitch according to Ross Taylor who thought a total of 140 would have given them a fighting chance
March 27, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Trans-Tasman T20, Sydney

Stanlake and Lynn leading opening-night rout of New Zealand

Australia have handed maiden T20 caps to D'Arcy Short and the wicketkeeper Alex Carey
March 27, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Trans-Tasman T20, Sydney

Australia attempt BBL reboot against New Zealand

New Zealand will arrive for their first T20 in Australia since 2009 looking to put one over on an inexperienced home line-up
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Pakistan clinch series 2-1, claim No. 1 spot on T20I rankings

Hasan Ali dropped out after he twisted his ankle playing football
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui

New Zealand, Pakistan battle to end series on a high

Pakistan have the opportunity to secure the world number one T20I ranking with victory in the decider against New Zealand
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Auckland

Fakhar, Babar fifties keep series alive

The visitors are trailing New Zealand 1-0 in the three-match contest, after having lost the ODIs 5-0
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Afghanistan, Under-19 World Cup, Christchurch

Spinners storm Afghanistan into semi-finals

Afghanistan sprung a surprise on New Zealand by handing them a massive 202-run drubbing in Christchurch
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Auckland

Ruthless New Zealand look to seal series win

New Zealand go into the second T20I looking to stretch their unbeaten run. Can Pakistan keep the series alive?
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Wellington

Munro, Southee and Rance dismantle Pakistan

Pakistan have gone with a young side that has no place for Ahmed Shehzad or Mohammad Hafeez
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Wellington

Pakistan hope change in format brings change in fortunes

They are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in T20Is, but New Zealand have a clear psychological edge going into Monday's game at the Westpac Stadium, having won 12 matches on the bounce against Pakistan across formats
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, Under-19 World Cup, Group A, Mount Maunganui

Rachin Ravindra helps NZ finish top of Group A

Rachin Ravindra's half-century and four-wicket haul vaulted New Zealand to the top of Group A, thereby setting up a quarter-final against Afghanistan in Christchurch
March 26, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Wellington

New Zealand overcome late surge to seal 5-0 sweep

In the final ODI of the series, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first, putting it down to playing on the same surface that the first ODI was played on
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, Wellington, 5th ODI

New Zealand eye whitewash against wilting Pakistan

Can Pakistan end the five-match ODI series with something positive to take into the T20s, or will a sizzling New Zealand hammer the final nail in the visitors' coffin?
March 25, 2024
Kenya v New Zealand, Under-19 World Cup, Group A, Christchurch

Jakob Bhula's 180 leads New Zealand to 436 and a crushing victory

New Zealand produced an immense performance against Kenya, their top three batsmen raining 14 sixes at Hagley Oval to rack up the highest total of this Under-19 World Cup
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Hamilton

De Grandhomme and Munro overcome Pakistan's fight

Colin de Grandhomme replaces Todd Astle for New Zealand, as Kane Williamson's men look to move closer to a series sweep
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Hamilton

Pakistan's bid to salvage pride against red-hot NZ

They have been outplayed over the first three ODIs on the tour, and now with the series gone, perhaps they might finally bat with a little more freedom
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, Under-19 World Cup 2018, Group A, Mount Maunganui

Allen, Ravindra lead NZ to eight-wicket win

Rachin Ravindra's 3 for 30 and Finn Allen's unbeaten 115 took New Zealand home with eight wickets and 63 to balls to spare
March 28, 2024
3rd ODI, Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Dunedin, Jan 13 2018

Boult's new high, and a top-order in shambles

The lowest total for a visiting side in New Zealand, Pakistan's losing streak, and other statistical highlights from the third ODI in Dunedin
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Dunedin

Boult takes five-for, Pakistan routed for 74 in huge loss

Zaman replaced Imam-ul-Haq as both captains indicated their inclination towards batting first in overcast conditions
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Dunedin

Embattled Pakistan in a fight to keep series alive

Pakistan have a tendency to perform at their best when expectations of them are lowest, but New Zealand are looking increasingly unstoppable and are gunning for their tenth successive win across formats
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Nelson

Guptill overcomes rain and Pakistan

New Zealand made no changes to the team that beat Pakistan in the first ODI
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Nelson

Pakistan look to seniors to break New Zealand's dominance

New Zealand looked formidable in the first ODI in Wellington, and Pakistan need to turn things around quickly to push out fears of their recent unbeaten run being a flash in the pan
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Wellington

Williamson makes ton as New Zealand go 1-0 up in the rain

Sarfraz Ahmed, the Pakistan captain, elected to bowl in windy conditions, on a Wellington pitch with a smattering of grass on it
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Wellington

In-form sides fight for attention

The neutral fan might find it difficult to look away from higher-profile matches in Australia and South Africa, but this New Zealand-Pakistan series, pitting two closely-matched and in-form ODI sides, promises to be a cracker
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd T20, Mount Maunganui

Munro steps up in 'mentor' McCullum's role

"He keeps telling me the same things as he did when I played under him - stand still, be aggressive, and just have some fun," Munro said after smashing his third T20I hundred
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Munro's third ton, New Zealand's highest score

The New Zealand batsman's three T20I centuries have come in his last ten innings
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Munro century headlines New Zealand's drubbing of WI

West Indies shored up their pace attack, handing a debut to Rayad Emrit and bringing Jerome Taylor in, with Sheldon Cottrell and Kesrick Williams missing out
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui

West Indies' last chance for a first win on tour

Unless West Indies win their final match of the tour in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday, they will return home empty-handed
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Rain ruins match after Munro's 66 off 23 balls

Rain arrived in Mount Maunganui shortly after West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite sent New Zealand in to bat in the first international match of 2018
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Gayle and WI need to break out of the funk

If West Indies concede the match, they will have to return home with nothing to show for their stay in New Zealand
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st T20I, Nelson

Glenn Phillips presents case for ODI call-up

The wicketkeeper batsman, filling in for Tom Latham, capped off an eventful year by taking three superb catches to add to a sparkling half-century
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st T20I, Nelson

Rookies Phillips, Rance star in dominating NZ win

West Indies picked one uncapped T20 player as well - batsman Shai Hope playing his first international in the format
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st T20I, Nelson

WI grapple with the loss of Pollard, Narine and Samuels

Both T20 heavyweights have pulled out due to personal reasons, leaving the world champions short on firepower as they face a New Zealand team in top form
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Christchurch

Taylor, Boult keep West Indies winless on tour

Visitors ring in three changes in a bid to prevent series whitewash, New Zealand bring in Santner for Bracewell
March 12, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Christchurch

Struggling West Indies seek year-end high

Time is running out for Jason Holder's team to identify combinations for the World Cup Qualifiers next year, even as Tom Latham's men seek to close out 2017 with a 3-0 sweep
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Christchurch

It's like I grow an extra limb when the ball swings - Boult

The New Zealand fast bowler, who took a career-best 7 for 34, said he was close to the form he showed in the 2015 World Cup
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Christchurch

Boult's seven-for seals New Zealand's series win

The visitors brought in Shai Hope and Sheldon Cottrell in a must-win game; New Zealand handed a chance to Neil Broom and Matt Henry
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Christchurch

Under-strength New Zealand still favourites

Kane Williamson and Tim Southee won't be playing in Christchurch but West Indies are still in for a fight to level the series
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st ODI, Whangarei

Bracewell, Astle put New Zealand 1-0 up

Doug Bracewell and ODI debutant Todd Astle were included in New Zealand's XI for the first ODI in Whangarei
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st ODI, Whangarei

West Indies bank on Gayle to break wretched run

West Indies will have to cope without Marlon Samuels, Alzarri Joseph, and Sunil Ambris, but they will be buoyed by the return of Chris Gayle and their captain Jason Holder, who had been suspended for the Hamilton Test
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 5th day

Williamson credits fast bowlers for series win

New Zealand's captain said he was pleased with his bowlers' performance on pitches that demanded patience off them
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 4th day

Wagner, Boult seal 2-0 sweep

New Zealand's pacers set the Hamilton Test on track for a day-four conclusion as West Indies slid to 106 for 5
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

Record-setting Taylor catches up with mentor Crowe

Ross Taylor became the joint-highest Test-hundred scorer for New Zealand on day three in Hamilton, something he never saw coming as a "white-ball player" growing up
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

Taylor's record-equalling ton puts NZ in sight of 2-0

Trent Boult struck off successive deliveries to finish with 4 for 73 as New Zealand established a 152-run advantage
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 2nd day

Boult backs five-day Tests, wants better pitches

On a day when he paired with Tim Southee to ensure New Zealand's domination, Trent Boult said better pitches would help solve the problem of making Test cricket appealing
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 2nd day

Southee, Boult put New Zealand in command

Trent Boult and Tim Southee walloped 61 together for the final wicket to propel New Zealand to 373, before Southee claimed the first wicket in West Indies' innings, in the nine overs before lunch
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 1st day

Gabriel, Cummins help West Indies rally after Raval 84

West Indies' stand-in captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bowl on a green Seddon Park pitch expected to offer pace, bounce and movement to the fast bowlers
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hamilton

New Zealand favourites as Southee set to return

With New Zealand having won the first Test by a big margin, and with Tim Southee set to return, West Indies are up against it to level the series
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Williamson pleased with bowlers' adaptability

On a track that wasn't offering as much assistance as expected, the New Zealand captain praised his bowlers' strategy to break West Indies' second-innings resistance
March 20, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, 4th Day, Wellington

New Zealand inflict another collapse to seal innings victory

West Indies were still 100 runs behind after New Zealand picked up three wickets in the opening session to dent the visitors' resistance
March 11, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day

West Indies show fight with Brathwaite, Hetmyer fifties

Tom Blundell became the first wicket-keeper batsman to hit a hundred on Test debut since 2007, helping New Zealand stretch their lead to 386 before declaring in Wellington
March 24, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 2nd day

De Grandhomme hits fastest maiden Test hundred

Colin de Grandhomme also blasted the second fastest Test century by a New Zealand batsman, with all of his runs coming in the third session in Wellington
March 17, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 2nd day

De Grandhomme's 71-ball maiden ton stretches lead past 300

Ross Taylor scored 54 off 74 balls on the second morning to carry New Zealand to 181 for 3, a lead of 47, at lunch at the Basin Reserve
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day

Wagner's skiddy bouncers are off-putting - Law

West Indies coach Stuart Law admitted that the peculiar nature of Neil Wagner's short ball shook up West Indies, but refused to use that as an excuse after their batting collapse
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day

Wagner's stellar run since 2016

Neil Wagner picked the fourth-best figures by a New Zealand bowler in Tests with his 7 for 39 against West Indies
March 13, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day

New Zealand in command after Wagner's seven-for

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson chose to bowl in the first home Test of the summer against West Indies on a sunny morning in Wellington
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington

Settled West Indies look to shake up depleted New Zealand

Having not played a Test since March this year, the hosts will have to shake off the rust and cope without BJ Watling and Tim Southee on what is expected to be a green track
March 29, 2024
New Zealand A v West Indians, Lincoln, 3rd day

West Indians stumble on final day of drawn tour game

They were dismissed for 186 in their second innings and then failed to dismiss Tom Latham and Jeet Raval, who are set to open for New Zealand in the first Test
March 23, 2024
New Zealand A v West Indians, Lincoln, 2nd day

Wickets for all as West Indians take large lead

After a satisfactory batting performance on the first day in Lincoln, the West Indians produced a solid bowling effort to dismiss New Zealand A for 237 on the second
March 29, 2024
New Zealand A v West Indians, Tour match, Lincoln, 1st day

Shai Hope, Ambris centuries help West Indians rally

Shai Hope hit form early on the tour with a steady 110, while Sunil Ambris pressed his case for a Test spot, smacking 153 off 145 balls
March 28, 2024
Pakistan women v New Zealand women, 4th T20I, Sharjah, November 14, 2017

New Zealand hand out thumping to complete 4-0 whitewash

Following a blitz that all but sealed the deal for New Zealand, Sophie Devine collected both the Player-of-the-Match and the Player-of-the-Series awards
March 23, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Women's T20I, Sharjah

Bates 65* leads New Zealand to series-clinching win

Hannah Rowe and Amelia Kerr run through Pakistan women to bowl them out for 84 in a chase of 127
March 24, 2024
Pakistan women v New Zealand won, 2nd T20I, Sharjah

Devine, Bates take NZ women 2-0 up

Dramatic New Zealand, who lose four wickets in five balls, stifle Pakistan to emerge comfortable winners
March 25, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Women's T20I

Devine, bowlers subdue Pakistan

Opener Sophie Devine struck 41 off 29 balls and followed it with the wicket of Ayesha Zafar to underpin New Zealand's 15-run victory in the first T20I in Sharjah
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Thiruvananthapuram

Chahal, Bumrah help India edge eight-over shootout

After a rain delay lasting two-and-a-half hours, the Greenfield International Stadium's first international game got underway as an eight-overs-a-side shootout
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Thiruvananthapuram

New Zealand seek to banish decider jitters

India may have to rethink their six-bowler plan, and perhaps also the role of MS Dhoni, while New Zealand will hope they can deal with the heat and humidity of Thiruvananthapuram
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Women's ODI, Sharjah

Sana Mir four-for leads Pakistan women to historic win

Bismah Maroof piloted a chase of 156 as Pakistan women wrapped up their first win against New Zealand women in 13 attempts
March 25, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot

Munro: first batsman to hit two T20I tons in a year

Virat Kohli became the first Indian to complete 7000 runs in T20s in addition to becoming the second-highest scorer in T20Is
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot

New Zealand level series with Munro's blistering 109*

New Zealand made another change with fast bowler Adam Milne replacing Tim Southee
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot

New Zealand need strong response to salvage series

The visitors need to bulk up their middle order and tighten fielding if they are to avoid losing their first T20I series to India in Rajkot
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot

The magic of Mitchell Santner

The 25-year old has been able to stifle batsmen even as dangerous as MS Dhoni, at a time when fingerspin is starting to lose ground in one-day cricket
March 19, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, ICC Women's Championship, Sharjah

New Zealand spinners, Devine rout Pakistan

Amelia Kerr took 3 for 35 to topple Pakistan over for just 147, a score they chased down with 26 overs and seven wickets in hand
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day

A bizarre day when things happen your way - Wagner

Neil Wagner said he had bowled a lot better on other days but Friday ended up beng his day in Wellington as he finished with a career-best 7 for 39
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi

Rohit, Dhawan break both records and New Zealand

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson chose to bowl with "quite a bit of dew around" at the Feroz Shah Kotla and India included Ashish Nehra for his final game, while Shreyas Iyer made his debut
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi

Top-ranked T20I team looks to spoil Nehra's farewell

New Zealand will look to extend their T20I dominance over India, who are yet to beat the visitors in the format after five completed attempts
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi

Munro brings out his T20 game with seniors' advice

Two innings into the opening slot, Munro didn't feel that good. He had just 38 runs from 52 balls over two ODIs. He then texted the man who had tweeted his support earlier
March 28, 2024
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, ICC Women's Championship, Sharjah

Pakistan lose 5 for 15 in thrilling eight-run loss

Sophie Devine's second ODI hundred, 103 off 119 balls, set New Zealand's defense up by carrying them to 240 before Pakistan's lower-order collapse
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur

'Our middle order batting the highlight' - Williamson

New Zealand captain pleased with fight shown despite losing a second successive ODI series decider in India
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit keep India's streak going

With an eye on the possibility of dew under lights, Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, chose to bowl first in the decisive third ODI at Green Park
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur

Who will blink first - India or New Zealand?

The two sides will square off in an ODI series decider for the second time in two years
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur

India brace for another Boult examination

With a strike rate that's up there with the very best in ODI history, the left-arm quick brings cutting edge to a New Zealand attack that otherwise relies on building pressure through dot balls. How India negotiate his spells could prove key to the way th
March 29, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune

How India got the better of Latham

Aakash Chopra also throws the spotlight on Colin de Grandhomme's intent against spin, and India's rolling No. 4 spot
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune

Bhuvneshwar's three-for helps India level series

The match is going ahead as scheduled, despite the controversy surrounding Pandurang Salgaoncar, the suspended Maharashtra Cricket Association curator, who was captured in a news channel sting operation allegedly promising to manipulate the Pune pitch
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune

Impeccably prepared NZ eye rare away series win

India have not lost successive home ODIs in a bilateral series since 2013, but will have to come up with an improved performance in Pune to force a decider
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune

Whatever the role, Latham fits like a glove

From not finding a spot in the Champions Trophy XI to being a middle order lynchpin in India, the New Zealand wicketkeeper's curve is on the rise
March 26, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai

Latham sweeps in to begin new role in style

New Zealand have brought a reshuffled batting order to India and at the first time of asking they produced a memorable chase to defy the Mumbai heat
March 23, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai

Taylor, Latham conjure biggest stand when chasing against India in India

New Zealand went against several recent trends to stop India in their tracks at the Wankhede
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai

Rohit's left-arm problem

Is Kedar Jadhav hampered by a short front-foot stride, is Virat Kohli a touch too inflexible with his bowling changes, and what makes Tom Latham so good against spin?
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai

Latham, Taylor trump Kohli's century as NZ go 1-0 up

In what was expected to be a return to the usual high-scoring India ODI gone missing for the last two years, India won the toss and decided to put the runs on the board
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai

India, NZ seek to plug middle-order holes

New Zealand have used 11 different players between No. 5 and 7 since the 2015 World Cup. India, in the same period, have tried just as many players at No. 4 alone
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai

Looking at Rahul, Rahane as opening options - Kohli

Both players have had stints in the middle order before, but India's team management does not want to resume those experiments
March 28, 2024
India Board President's XI v New Zealand, 2nd warm-up game, Mumbai

Taylor, Latham tons boost New Zealanders' prep

Mitchell Santner chipped in with three wickets as the visitors bowled the Board President's XI out for 310, securing a 33-run victory in Mumbai
March 28, 2024
Board President's XI v New Zealanders, Mumbai

Boult fires but New Zealand flounder in tour opener

KL Rahul's promotion up the order prompts questions over his role with India, but he delivers with half-century
March 26, 2024
India v New Zealand, Women's World Cup 2017, Derby

India's biggest win in the Women's World Cup

India thumped New Zealand by 186 runs to book a place in the tournament's semis for the fourth time
March 28, 2024
India v New Zealand, Women's World Cup 2017, Derby

Batting heroics, Gayakwad five-for seal India's semi-final berth

Mithali Raj and Veda Krishnamurthy powered India to 265 and their bowlers put in a clinical performance to take India into the semi-final
March 18, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017

India, New Zealand in knockout shootout

It's a clash between a side fighting demons from within against one that's under pressure to live up to their pre-tournament favourites tag
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Derby

Sciver and Beaumont fire England into semi-finals

Nat Sciver struck her second century of an increasingly formidable World Cup campaign, as England's women laid down another major statement of intent against New Zealand at Derby
March 27, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017

Semi-final berths up for grabs in triple-header

ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup Games to be played on July 12, 2017
March 23, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, Women's World Cup, Taunton

Rowe and Devine mow down Pakistan

March 28, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017

South Africa, India, New Zealand in race for semi-final spots

Three of the tournament's top five teams face off in Saturday's games at the Women's World Cup
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Taunton

Kasperek returns to shine against unfamiliar opponents

Leigh Kasperek last played an ODI in February 2016 and suffered multiple injuries after that but returned with figures of 10-6-17-3 when she got a chance to play West Indies on Thursday
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Taunton

Priest, bowlers brush aside West Indies

A dominating show from bowlers Lea Tahuhu and Leigh Kasperek, followed by a blitz from Rachel Priest saw New Zealand canter home against West Indies with 190 balls to spare
March 25, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, Women's World Cup 2017, Taunton

NZ eye second win against bottom-ranked West Indies

A loss for New Zealand would dent their chances of a straightforward entry into the semi-final, while a defeat for West Indies would further hurt their net run-rate, which is already down in the negative.
March 26, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Bristol

Go-to girl Perry continues her rise

From teenage fast bowler to middle-order rock, Ellyse Perry has evolved into a match-winning allrounder over her decade in the game
March 26, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Bristol

Jonassen, Perry star in Australia's third win

Ellyse Perry's 91-ball 71 formed the bedrock of Australia's 220 chase, which they saw off with five wickets in hand in the penultimate over
March 26, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Bristol

Huddleston, Bates star in crushing NZ win

Suzie Bates blasted her way to an eighth ODI ton to help New Zealand make light work of their 189 target after Holly Huddleston's third five-for paved way for a crushing win
March 29, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

New Zealand still trying to fill the shoes of 2015 World Cup heroes

Halfway between World Cups, New Zealand remain in search of an XI geared for 2019 that shores up holes left by 2015 linchpins Brendon McCullum, Daniel Vettori and Grant Elliott
March 15, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Bangladesh hold nerve to produce another statement win

Bangladesh returned to the scene of one of their finest hours, and the occasion brought out the best in two players who have been pivotal to their rise
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Bangladesh's biggest ODI partnership

Stats highlights from Bangladesh's victory over New Zealand in Cardiff
March 22, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Mahmudullah unveils another big-match classic

Walking in at 33 for 4 in a chase of 266, Mahmudullah harnessed all his skills of technique and temperament to compile his third ODI hundred and partner Shakib Al Hasan in Bangladesh's biggest, and greatest, partnership in the format
March 27, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

'World cricket clich

Twitter reactions to a famous Bangladesh victory in Cardiff that kept them alive in the Champions Trophy
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Record-breaking Shakib and Mahmudullah stun New Zealand

March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Winner stays in the race, loser goes home

The equation is simple ahead of the New Zealand-Bangladesh game: the winner will remain in contention for a semi-final spot, if England beat Australia or their match is washed out
March 22, 2024
New Zealand v Bangladesh, Group A, Cardiff

'Cannot focus only on Williamson' - Mashrafe

The Bangladesh captain accepted luck played a role in them earning one point against Australia but said that his players were excited at the prospect of having an outside chance of getting a semi-final spot
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Group A

Williamson carries New Zealand's fading hopes

Kane Williamson is the spine of New Zealand's batting, and the glue in the middle-order, but he can't always be the solution
March 25, 2024
England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Group A

Wood repays the faith as England bowlers make their stand

England's batsmen have hogged the limelight, but today it was the bowlers' turn, not least Mark Wood, whose solitary wicket may have sealed the win
March 24, 2024
England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2017, Cardiff

Buttler puts in a middle-order masterclass

Jos Buttler adjusted quickly and smartly to save England's innings from falling away
March 17, 2024
England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Group A

Resolute England march into semi-finals

"A little bit of weather around," said New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson. He could have been talking about the opening week of the Champions Trophy, but he was just talking about Cardiff
March 27, 2024
England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Group A

Advantage England as New Zealand face must-win match

When England and New Zealand last met in one-day cricket in 2015, the runs flowed in record-breaking fashion.Given fine weather, this could be a humdinger.
March 23, 2024
England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Group A

New Zealand face up to the beasts they unleashed

When England and New Zealand last met in one-day cricket in 2015, the runs flowed in record-breaking fashion.Given fine weather, this could be a humdinger.
March 13, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston

New Zealand's celebrations suffer a reality check

New Zealand dominated Australia with bat and ball, but they finished a washed-out game knowing that their hopes of qualification have been dented
March 18, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston

We would have preferred to be in New Zealand's position - Smith

Steven Smith admitted his Australia side "got away with one" after rain forced an abandonment in their ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand at Edgbaston
March 23, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston

Rain ruins New Zealand's prospects

New Zealand picked Luke Ronchi to keep wickets and open instead of Tom Latham. In a surprise move, Australia picked Moises Henriques ahead of Chris Lynn
March 26, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Edgbaston

Williamson sparkles in the gloom

Kane Williamson followed the decision to bat first by setting his team up for a challenging total in their tournament opener against Australia
March 28, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston

Trans-Tasman rivals prepare for battle on neutral ground

Australia and New Zealand have beaten each other at their respective homes recently, but the stakes are high in a compressed tournament
March 24, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2017, Edgbaston

NZ yet to plug McCullum-sized hole in top order

New Zealand are still trying to figure out their ideal top-order combination and, given the short duration of the Champions Trophy, they will have to find a solution quickly to stay relevant in the tournament
March 24, 2024
Plunket Shield 2016-17

Auckland's loss hands Canterbury third Shield

Canterbury clinched their third Plunket Shield title in four years despite suffering a seven-wicket loss to Wellington in Christchurch. The winners were decided after defending champions Auckland conceded a three-wicket defeat to Central Districts in Napi
March 28, 2024
County news

Kent in talks to sign Milne for Blast

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne is in discussions to play in this season's NatWest T20 Blast as an overseas player
March 25, 2024
New Zealand news

Williamson wins big at New Zealand Cricket awards

Kane Williamson was named New Zealand's Player of the year and was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for a second successive year
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Hamilton, 5th day

'New Zealand deserved to have a crack at us today' - du Plessis

Faf du Plessis said New Zealand were unfortunate that the final day's play was washed out, denying them a chance to level the Test series
March 28, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Hamilton, 4th day

South Africa look to du Plessis to repeat blockathon

South Africa assistant coach Adrian Birrell believes his side can still come away from the third Test with a draw
March 29, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Canberra

New Zealand face must-win after forgettable start

Martin Guptill's good form should work in the favour of the visitors as they face a must-win situation in Canberra
March 20, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016

Changing formats a challenge for modern batsmen - Kumble

India coach Anil Kumble spoke of the challenges faced by not just Indian batsmen, but any modern batsman batting out of his comfort zone, two days before the start of the first Test, in Kanpur
March 19, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016-17

Rib injury rules Neesham out of Kanpur Test

Allrounder Jimmy Neesham has been ruled out of the first Test against India in Kanpur due to a rib injury
March 26, 2024
New Zealand in India, 2016-17

Won't allow NZ spinners to dominate - Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane, the only centurion in India's last home series, has spoken of the need to bat better against the New Zealand spinners, who are a more formidable test than Simon Harmer, Imran Tahir and Dane Piedt
March 21, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016-17

Kanpur set to provide classic Indian Test track - Curator

The Kanpur pitch, for the first Test between India and New Zealand, is cracked and somewhat dry, but is expected to hold up well, according to head groundsman Shiv Kumar
March 27, 2024