NEW DELHI: New Zealand found themselves facing an uphill battle as they chased a challenging victory target set by Australia on the third day of the first Test at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Saturday. At the close of play, New Zealand stood at 111 for three, still 258 runs adrift of their target of 369.SCORECARD:…
New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson was run out for a duck in the most bizarre fashion on day two of the first Test against Australia in Wellington.Trying to get off the mark with a tight single after a gentle push towards mid-off, a mid-pitch collission with teammate Will Young saw Williamson stranded as Marnus Labuschagne…
NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and his wife have been blessed with a baby girl.Williamson shared the news on his Instagram account on Wednesday with a picture of himself holding the baby girl in his arms as his wife Sarah Raheem looks on adoringly.“And then there was 3. Welcome to the world…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand Cricket has announced its squad, featuring the return of experienced bowler Trent Boult for the upcoming Twenty20 international series against Australia. However, the hosts will have to navigate the series without the presence of key batsmen Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell.Boult, known for his prowess as a strike bowler, has been…
NEW DELHI: After registering a resounding 281-run win against South Africa, New Zealand’s star young batsman Rachin Ravindra lauded captain Kane Williamson in the opening Test at Bay Oval on Wednesday.Williamson, who notched up centuries in both innings of the Test match, scored 118 runs in the first innings and followed it up with an…
NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to claim the No.1 spot on the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowler rankings.The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a release that Bumrah rose to the top for the first time on the back of his tremendous match figures of 9/91 during his…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand surged to the summit of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a resounding 281-run triumph over South Africa on Wednesday. The victory, achieved in the first Test at Mount Maunganui, not only solidified New Zealand’s bid for a second WTC final appearance but also showcased their formidable cricketing credentials. The…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of skill and experience, New Zealand‘s seasoned batsman Kane Williamson outshone both Virat Kohli and legendary Australian cricketer Don Bradman in the Test hundreds list on Sunday.Williamson demonstrated his prowess, concluding the Day 1 of the first Test unbeaten with an impressive score of 112 (259) against South Africa…
NEW DELHI: Rachin Ravindra‘s maiden Test century and Kane Williamson‘s 30th century guided New Zealand to a commanding position on the opening day of the first Test against a depleted South Africa at Bay Oval. The Kiwis posted 258 for two with an unbroken stand of 219.Scorecard: New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st TestSouth Africa,…
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. | Photo Credit: AP Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side. Williamson returns to the Black Caps after a hamstring strain sidelined him during the recent home Twenty20…
