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Rachin Ravindra’s dream World Cup brings him another world record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rachin Ravindra's World Cup keeps getting better, as New Zealand's left-handed batter with Indian roots has now notched up most runs by a player making his debut in an ODI World Cup.The Kiwi, whose first name Rachin is coined from the names of Indian batting legends Rahul Dravid & Sachin Tendulkar, has already scored three centuries in this edition, which is also a record by a batter playing his first World Cup. Rachin's knock of 42 runs during New Zealand's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday took him to 565 runs to leave England's Jonny Bairstow (532 runs) behind. Bairstow had set that record on his World Cup debut in 2019. The New Zealander also has the best average among the top five batters with most runs on ODI World Cup debut. Here's the list:PL...
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Lock England dressing room, get them timed out: Wasim Akram’s hilarious take on Pakistan’s semi-final chances | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand have virtually knocked both Afghanistan and Pakistan out of the race to the ICC World Cup semi-finals, leaving the two teams only mathematically alive after Sri Lanka proved to be no match for the Kiwis in their last league fixture in Bengaluru on Thursday. New Zealand moved to 10 points with a five-wicket win over the Lankans, but more importantly boosted their net run rate (NRR) to the point that it's almost impossible for Pakistan and Afghanistan to catch up even if they also get to 10 points by winning their respective last round-robin matches.Pakistan are now left with an almost impossible task of beating England by a minimum 280 runs (the exact margin of runs to be re-calculated if Pakistan bat first) or chasing down whatever target they are given in under f...
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World Cup: Why India should be wary of the Kiwis, if they face them in the semis

Formalities are yet to be completed and it won’t be until Saturday evening that it would be set in stone that India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium. An unbeaten team so far, placed on top of the table, home advantage by their side…all of it would make India the undisputed favourites. But despite barely making it to the semi-final, New Zealand don’t resemble a side that has too many concerns bothering them. As has been the case in World Cups, New Zealand seem to be peaking again at the right time as the tournament enters the home run. This is a team that thrives on big stages and has a knack of seizing control of crucial moments, making a mockery of the term pressure. Despite three successive losses, they bounced back with roaring form with the bat,...
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How New Zealand clinically bolstered their semifinal prospects

Thursday was a momentous occasion for three teams involved in the semi-final race. One that was playing, New Zealand, and the two that were not, Pakistan and Afghanistan. By the end of the evening, New Zealand all but ended the race, and have one foot in the semi-final following a thumping five-wicket win over Sri Lanka. The massive win means Pakistan have to bat first and score 300 runs before dismissing England for 13 to reach the semi-final. Or if they bowl first, have to skittle out England for 50 runs and chase the target in 2.3 overs. Unless they achieve this outlandish equation, India will face New Zealand in the repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final, at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.. As Bengaluru woke up to steady rain in the morning, New Zealand’s hopes appeared bleak. ...
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World Cup, NZ vs SL highlights: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Trent Boult orchestrated a brilliant bowling performance, guiding New Zealand to a convincing five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday and positioning them on the cusp of the World Cup semi-finals.In pursuit of a modest 172 for victory, New Zealand, propelled by the opening partnership of Devon Conway (45) and Rachin Ravindra (42), comfortably reached the target with a staggering 160 balls to spare in Bengaluru.Currently holding the fourth position with 10 points, the Kiwis have a comfortable lead over Pakistan and Afghanistan, boasting a significantly superior net run-rate compared to their rivals.For Pakistan and Afghanistan to have any chance of reaching the final four, they would need unlikely victory margins in their upcoming matches against England and South Afric...
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Good news for Pakistan: Gloomy morning, rain forecast for New Zealand’s must-win game

New Zealand’s must-win match against Sri Lanka at Bengaluru is in the danger of being washed out as there is a 90 per cent chance of rain around the afternoon. There is a strong possibility that even the toss could be delayed at M Chinnaswamy Stadium but what would be a major concern for New Zealand, who are looking to seal their semi-final spot, is showers are predicted throughout the afternoon and evening. With 8 points from as many matches, New Zealand need to win on Friday. But just like their fixture against Pakistan last Saturday, which was a rain-curtailed one, the Kiwis would be hoping at least there is room for a 20-over contest should the rain stay away in the evening, were there is a 70 per cent chance of rain.Most Read 1 Aamir Khan charged Rs 25 lakh for a...
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score, World Cup 2023: Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway start the chase for NZL

Behind Rachin Ravindra’s World Cup success, a yearly India tour with the club side owned by his father New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023. As chants of “Rachiiiiin, Rachiiiin,” resounded around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, TA Balakrishna Adiga, a noted educationist from south Bangalore, was struggling to hold back his emotions with wife and daughter by the side. After all, his grandson Rachin Ravindra, playing only his first-ever World Cup, had managed to do what no New Zealander has ever done before – three centuries in a single edition. And as he walked back to a thunderous applause after making a 94-ball 108, which takes his tally in the tournament to 523 runs, equalling what Sachin Tendulkar made in the 1996 edition, Adiga was a proud thaatha in every true sense. Rachin...
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‘We will have to see if the Bangalore rain helps Pakistan again’: Irfan Pathan warns New Zealand before Sri Lanka battle in ODI World Cup

New Zealand go into their last, must-win fixture against Sri Lanka on the back of four successive defeats and with eight points in the kitty. They are now fourth on the table. Pakistan (+0.036) and Afghanistan (-0.338), who also have eight points apiece, can potentially reach 10 points with a win over England and South Africa in their final league match. In that context, the Kiwis (+0.398) have to win sufficiently big also to take care of the Net Run Rate. However, their match is also under rain threat, and the Kiwis will be well aware that a defeat or a washout can throw them out of the tournament. According to former India seamer Irfan Pathan, the Black Caps should qualify for the 2023 World Cup semi-finals ahead of Pakistan if rain doesn’t play spoilsport in their clash against Sri L...
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: NZ vs SL Bangalore Chinnaswamy Stadium Weather Live Updates

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 09, 2023, 12:49:32 ISTSL vs NZ World Cup 2023 Live Updates: New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early dominatio and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday. Ahead of their last league match which is under rain threat, New Zealand are hobbling on eight points, aware of the fact that a defeat or a washout can throw them out of the tournament. They are now fourth on the table. Pakistan (+0.036) and Afghanistan (-0.338), who also have eight points apiece, can also potentially reach 10 points with a win over England and South Africa in their respective final league match. In that context, the Kiwis (+0.398) have to win sufficiently...
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World Cup 2023 NZ vs SL | We can’t control the weather, our focus is on the cricket, says Kane Williamson

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, during training session ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The rain prediction for the crucial New Zealand-Sri Lanka match here on Thursday does not faze New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson.“We can’t control the weather. There may be a thought in the back of your mind, but at the end of the day, our focus is on the cricket,” Williamson said in a press conference here on Wednesday. Williamson described Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass knock against Afghanistan on Tuesday as an “incredibly special knock”. ALSO READ: Captain Williamson | Ever the selfless cricketer and team player“It was an incredibly special knock. Not just the runs, but the situation, as he ...
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New Zealand seek World Cup reboot, bowling mojo for must-win match against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's once-dominant campaign in the World Cup has hit a disheartening flatline, and they are in dire need of a reboot as they face a must-win match against Sri Lanka. After an early run of success, the Kiwis are now struggling with only eight points and a precarious position, aware that a defeat or washout could end their journey in the tournament.Currently in fourth place on the table, New Zealand faces stiff competition from Pakistan and Afghanistan, who also have eight points each.Pakistan and Afghanistan have the potential to reach 10 points with wins in their final league matches against England and South Africa, respectively. With that in mind, New Zealand has to secure a substantial victory to maintain their Net Run Rate advantage as well.While the situation is...
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming, World Cup 2023: When and where to watch NZ vs SL match live?

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand’s campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early dominatio and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka on Thursday. Ahead of their last league match which is under rain threat, New Zealand are hobbling on eight points, aware of the fact that a defeat or a washout can throw them out of the tournament. hey are now fourth on the table. Pakistan (+0.036) and Afghanistan (-0.338), who also have eight points apiece, can also potentially reach 10 points with a win over England and South Africa in their respective final league match. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, barring some isolated flashes, went through a zombified campaign in the...
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Bangalore Weather: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka World Cup Match Weather Forecast Updates | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Captain Kane Williamson of the New Zealand cricket team expressed concern about the unpredictable weather as they prepare for their final World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka in Chennai. With New Zealand currently holding the last available semi-final slot, their focus is on securing a victory to advance in the tournament. However, the weather forecast for the game day adds an element of uncertainty to the equation.New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistanare all tied on eight points after eight games in the World Cup, with New Zealand narrowly holding the advantage due to a superior net run rate.As they head into the crucial match against Sri Lanka, Williamson mentioned the weather conditions and how they can impact the game."We'll still have to very much see what the ...
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ICC World Cup: How Pakistan can qualify for the semi-finals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Riding on Fakhar Zaman's blistering century after New Zealand put up a mammoth 401/6 on the board in Bengaluru on Saturday, Pakistan beat the Kiwis in a rain-hit match to miraculously stay alive in the race to the semifinals of the ICC World Cup. Pakistan's 21-run (DLS) win was fashioned by opener Fakhar Zaman's blistering 126 not out off 81 balls and an unbroken partnership of 194 runs for the second wicket with skipper Babar Azam (66* off 63 balls). Pakistan reached 200/1 in 25.3 overs, after which relentless rain allowed no more play and Pakistan were declared winners as they were ahead of the par score at that stage according to the DLS method. New Zealand's 400-plus total was made possible by Rachin Ravindra's third century (108 off 94 balls) of the tournament. He added ...
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Watch: Adam Milne’s brute power that breaks Pathum Nissanka’s bat into two pieces | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand pacer Adam Milne ripped apart the Sri Lankan batting with his lethal bowling as he claimed a five-wicket haul to set up Kiwis' nine-wicket victory in the 2nd T20I in Dunedin on Wednesday.The right-arm bowler Milne was breathing fire with his unplayable deliveries but one incident that stole the limelight left everyone shell shocked. Milne's brute power was on display as he broke SL opener Pathum Nissanka's bat into two pieces.Nissanka went back in the crease to play the back of length delivery. Ball hit the top of the sticker and the bat's handle came off as Craig McMillan said on air 'disintegrated'.Milne had taken five wickets for just 26 runs in a man-of-the-match performance as Sri Lanka were skittled for just 141 runs. Tim Seifert (79 not out) then helped ste...
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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20, level series

Fast bowler Adam Milne took 5-26 as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 141 on Wednesday and went on to win the second Twenty20 cricket international by nine wickets. Milne became only the third New Zealander to claim a five-wicket haul in a T20 international after Tim Southee (5-18 vs. Pakistan) and Lockie Ferguson (5-21 vs West Indies), helping the Black Caps bowl out Sri Lanka in exactly 19 overs. Opener Tim Seifert then hit an unbeaten 79 from 43 balls as New Zealand reached 146-1 in 14.4 overs to win with 32 balls to spare, finishing off with consecutive sixes. Milne’s bag included the wickets of Kusal Perera (35) and Charith Asalanka (26,) who were half century-makers in the first T20 match between the teams on Sunday which Sri Lanka won in a Super Over. He also dimissed opener P...
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NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Adam Milne, Tim Seifert lead New Zealand’s big win over Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

Adam Milne's five-wicket haul and Tim Seifert's unbeaten 79 set up New Zealand's nine-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, with the match also earning female umpire Kim Cotton a place in history.Seifert smashed six sixes in his 43-ball blitz as New Zealand romped home with 5.2 overs to spare to level the three-match series and gain a psychological edge ahead of Saturday's decider in Queenstown.Auckland-born Cotton became the first female umpire to stand in a men's international match between two International Cricket Council full-member countries.Earlier, Milne claimed a career-best 5-26 to help bowl out Sri Lanka for 141 in 19 overs, which proved below-par at Dunedin's University Oval, which has relatively short boundaries.Sri Lanka lost t...
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1st T20I: Sri Lanka edge out New Zealand in ‘Super Over’ thriller | Cricket News – Times of India

In a thrilling finish to the first T20 international in Auckland on Sunday, Sri Lanka edged out hosts New Zealand in the Super Over after the two teams ended up with tied scores at the end of regulation period of the match. The win gave the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, after they were beaten in both Test and ODI series preceding the T20Is. Charith Asalanka hit a half-century before guiding Sri Lanka home in the tie-breaker.The tourists comfortably chased down the nine runs needed for victory in the Super Over as Asalanka smashed a six and a four off Adam Milne, after Maheesh Theekshana's tight bowling restricted New Zealand."It was very exciting," said Man-of-the-Match Asalanka. "Two teams playing very nicely, but today was our day."Sri Lanka had earlier posted a comma...