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[ad_1] New Zealand has the lead but Australia marginally holds the upper-hand after an enthralling second day of the Trans-Tasman Trophy Test underway in Christchurch. The Kiwis did well to bowl Australia out for 256 after they started the day at 4-124, particularly as Nathan Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne had the upper hand early. Labuschagne … Read more
[ad_1] Australia holds the upper-hand in the second Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series underway in Christchurch but there is still work to be done to establish a dominant advantage after an eventful opening day at Hagley Oval in which 14 wickets fell. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Pat Cummins opted to send New … Read more
[ad_1] Australia is in a commanding position to claim the first Test of the series against New Zealand in Wellington despite enduring a testing second innings on an entertaining day of cricket. Nightwatchman Nathan Lyon got the tourists off to a strong start on Saturday when scoring 41, but that proved to the best performance … Read more
[ad_1] As New Zealand’s premier wicketkeeper during a groundbreaking period on the international scene, Ian Smith is understandably pretty decent with his hands. But the Kiwi, who celebrated his 67th birthday on the eve of New Zealand’s two Test series against Australia beginning in Wellington on Thursday, is renowned for another handy knack. The course … Read more
[ad_1] Next up, the T20 World Cup. Despite relentless rain in Auckland on Sunday afternoon, Australia toppled the Black Caps by 27 runs (DLS Method) to secure a 3-0 series whitewash in New Zealand. The T20 series not only served as an entree for next week’s Test campaign, but also gave both nations an opportunity … Read more
[ad_1] Australian captain Mitch Marsh hinted Steve Smith is “likely” to play in the second T20 in New Zealand on Friday after lauding Tim David as the sort of matchwinner few teams possess following his Wellington heroics. The T20 skipper also conceded that becoming the first international team to allow 200 runs for a four … Read more
[ad_1] The Gabba Test between Australia and the West Indies is in the balance after an inspired bowling spell from veteran seamer Kemar Roach and a batting rearguard from rival captain Pat Cummins. After the West Indies were bowled out for 311 on Friday afternoon, the hosts were reeling at 4-22 when Roach ripped through … Read more
[ad_1] Australia has defeated the West Indies by ten wickets in the series opener at Adelaide Oval to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy. Josh Hazlewood claimed a five-wicket haul, his 11th in Tests, as the West Indies were rolled for 120 on Friday morning, setting the hosts a 26-run target for victory. Despite a concussion … Read more
[ad_1] The Sydney Sixers have booked their spot in the Big Bash League Qualifier by toppling the Perth Scorchers in their backyard on Tuesday evening, courtesy of some late heroics from captain Moises Henriques. The veteran all-rounder, one of the club’s foundation players, plundered an unbeaten 47 from 20 balls to help the Sixers chase … Read more