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
Lockie Ferguson five-for, battling Jimmy Neesham-Devon Conway stand give New Zealand victory
Overcast skies in Auckland greet the teams
March 28, 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
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