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9Mar By source belowNo Comments

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2nd Test: Tom Latham leads New Zealand fightback against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Opening batsman Tom Latham of New Zealand made a timely comeback to form, bringing the Black Caps back into the second Test match against Australia on Saturday. They overcame a 94-run deficit to lead by 40 at the end of play.One year after making his previous half-century against Sri Lanka at the same venue, Latham remained undefeated on 65 in New Zealand's second innings at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after being dropped by Alex Carey on 59.Latham and Kane Williamson put on a partnership of 105 for the second wicket after the early dismissal of Will Young for 1."We're in the positives," a relieved Williamson said, adding "there's still plenty of hard work to do but the wicket is good."There's a lot of time left in this game and from our perspective it's about getting a...

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New Zealand register maiden Test series win against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson's century on Friday at Seddon Park in Hamilton helped New Zealand win a Test series against South Africa for the first time. The team triumphed by seven wickets in the second Test.In the fourth innings of a close Test in Hamilton, Williamson's unbeaten 133 was the driving force behind their 269-3 victory, completing a 2-0 series victory against the undermanned tourists.The Black Caps had not beaten the Proteas in 17 previous Test series dating back to 1931, having lost 13 and drawn four.As New Zealand completed their target of 267 late on day four, Williamson, 33, was systematic during a 260-ball stay, putting on an uninterrupted stand of 152 with Will Young, who hit 60 not out.Williamson has now scored seven centuries in seven Test matches, including tw...

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3rd ODI: Bangladesh coast to historic win against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NAPIER: Bangladesh's pace attack shredded New Zealand's batting on a green Napier pitch to record a historic nine-wicket win in the third and final one-day international on Saturday.Having been well beaten in the first two matches to cede the series, Bangladesh produced a remarkable form reversal at McLean Park to dismiss the hosts for just 98 in 34.1 overs.The run chase was a procession, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring an unbeaten half-century as they coasted to 99-1 in 15.1 overs.It was Bangladesh's first ODI win over the Black Caps on New Zealand soil, having lost the 18 previous fixtures.Shanto's contribution began with him winning the toss and inserting the Black Caps on a green, bouncy surface which also offered sideways movement -- and his seamers responded.Three...

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15Dec By source belowNo Comments

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New Zealand to rest several veterans for ODI series against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Starting on Sunday, New Zealand will play a home one-day series against Bangladesh to test new talent while resting a few of its more seasoned players.The first of three ODIs between the teams will take place in Dunedin this coming weekend, after last week's drawn Test series in Bangladesh.Kane Williamson and Tim Southee, among other senior players, will get rest days.Seamer William O'Rourke, 22, and all-arounderJoshua Clarkson, 26, are both eligible to make their international debuts.Adithya Ashok, a 21-year-old leg-spinner who was born in India, was also called up to the team following his Twenty20 debut in August.New Zealand lost to hosts India in the semi-finals of the World Cup."With a few guys resting there are opportunities. We hope the new guys come in and show ...

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16Nov By source belowNo Comments

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World Cup semifinal, India vs New Zealand: Mohammed Shami wreaks havoc after batters’ heroics as India subdue Kiwis, make final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The campaign by certain section of former players to categorise ODI cricket as a dying format, especially in its 50-over avatar can be junked. When you have brand ambassadors like Virat Kohli acting as its custodians and thrillers like the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup, why fear?Kohli, whose first love is Test cricket, but whose game is modelled perfectly for ODIs, got to the coveted landmark of 50 ODI centuries to surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's mark of 49 against New Zealand at the Wankhede on Wednesday.Breaking: India enter World Cup 2023 final, beat New Zealand by 70 runsPowered by his 117 (113b, 9x4, 2x6) and a hurricane 70-ball 105 (4x4, 8x6) from Shreyas Iyer and a stylish 80 (66b, 8x4, 3x6) from a cramping Shubman Gill, the hosts reached a massive ...

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World Cup: Versatile KL Rahul, a vital cog in India’s campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] With the middle-order batter pulling off several rescue acts, the team seems to have hit the jackpot with the no. 5 slot in this World Cup...MUMBAI: 2/3 at Chepauk vs Australia. Chasing 200 with Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins sniffing blood. Need a rescue act? Enter KL Rahul. Three hours later, in the company of the peerless Virat Kohli, he switches into Test mode and steers India home.In Ahmedabad vs Pakistan, after Rohit Sharma's fireworks had reduced the chase of 192 to a formality, he stays on with Shreyas Iyer, patting back half volleys for an unattractive, unbeaten 19, to see him get to his first World Cup half century.In Pune vs Bangladesh, in pursuit of 257, Rahul walks in at 178 for 3 and after playing himself in, he first belts four boundaries to ensure t...

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World Cup, New Zealand vs Pakistan: Hobbling New Zealand take on desperate Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Rain threat looms over today's day gameBENGALURU: Three defeats do not a bad team make. This was the point skipper Tom Latham made after New Zealand's crushing 190-run loss to South Africa at the start of the week. While the Black Caps are not a "bad" side by any stretch of the imagination, they do find themselves in a curious position.Pre-tournament favourites and until recently, table toppers, New Zealand find themselves fighting for survival.Four consecutive wins - even against England, Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who bring up the bottom half of the table - were followed by three losses on the trot to India, Australia and South Africa.If that wasn't an insult to their prowess, they have injuries to contend with too. Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Ja...

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1Nov By source belowNo Comments

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World Cup, New Zealand vs South Africa: New Zealand look to make amends against South Africa – Times of India

[ad_1] Fighting New Zealand look to avenge close loss in Rugby World Cup final by beating South Africa in cricketPUNE: New Zealand and South Africa will be squaring up at the World Cup once again, this time on the cricket field.Three days after the Springboks edged the All Blacks in a thrilling final to win the Rugby World Cup, the Kiwis get a chance to make amends when they take on the Proteas, although in a league game, at the MCA stadiumhere on Wednesday.Things haven't really gone New Zealand's way on the cricket field as well in the past two games, whereas South Africa's batters have been in rousing form, their brief stutter while chasing a relatively modest target against Pakistan in their last game in Chennai notwithstanding.Nevertheless, Tom Latham's men remain one of the teams to...

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31Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Tom Latham counting on world-class bowling attack to tame in-form South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Stand-in New Zealand captain, Tom Latham, emphasised the importance of proactive decision-making from their world-class bowlers, stressing the significance of understanding the match-ups in preparation for their crucial World Cup clash against a formidable South African team in Pune.The upcoming match between South Africa and New Zealand, positioned at the second and third spots respectively, promises to be an intense battle, pitting two strong batting line-ups against each other.Set to take place at the MCA stadium, the clash is anticipated to showcase a contest between two high-caliber teams, with both aiming for victory in this significant fixture."Yeah, I think it's just recognising situations as best you can and trying to be proactive as much as we can as well from...

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28Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Not the easiest fielding grounds but boys threw themselves around: Pat Cummins | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand, set in a venue with a scrutinised outfield, Australian captain Pat Cummins had expressed a hope for caution among his teammates during fielding.However, as their rivals from across the Tasman Sea closed in on a challenging target of 389 in Dharamsala on Saturday, the Australian team, notably Marnus Labuschagne in the final over, displayed an extraordinary level of fielding commitment that seemed critical for their success.On that particular day, Cummins was more than content with his team's diving and committed efforts on the field. He acknowledged that without their exceptional fielding display, the Australians wouldn't have managed to secure a nail-biting victory by a margin of five runs, extending their winning stre...

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27Oct By source belowNo Comments

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World Cup: Australia back to their best, says New Zealand’s Tom Latham | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] New Zealand vice-captain Tom Latham anticipates that Australia will bring their A-game when the age-old rivals face off at the World Cup in Dharamshala this Saturday. This expectation remains unchanged, even though the five-time champions have had a sluggish beginning to their campaign. Currently, the Australian team holds the fourth position in the standings, securing six points from five matches, with three consecutive victories, including a convincing win over the Netherlands in their most recent outing.Cricket World Cup crisis for Team India: Hardik Pandya's injury casts doubt on his 2023 world cup journey"They're obviously playing some fantastic cricket at the moment," Latham told reporters on Friday."They didn't probably start as well as they would have liked, but I think th...

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27Oct By source belowNo Comments

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World Cup: Australia gear up for blockbuster clash with New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A resurgent Australia are poised to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare to take on arch-rivals New Zealand in a highly anticipated clash at the One-Day International Cricket World Cup. Australia's recent performances, including a record-breaking 309-run victory against the Netherlands, have signalled a return to form for the five-time champions, making them a formidable contender.After stumbling with defeats to India and South Africa at the start of the tournament, Australia have bounced back with three consecutive wins, aiming to secure a top-four position.Currently, they sit in fourth place, just one spot behind New Zealand, who also have five games under their belt.Despite New Zealand's impressive record in the competition, particularly in bilateral ODIs,...

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22Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Virat Kohli has a response to most plans, says New Zealand captain Tom Latham | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India batting star Virat Kohli scored 95, while Mohammed Shami picked five wickets as India cruised to a four-wicket win over New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.India bowled out New Zealand for 273, a total Rohit Sharma's men overhauled with 12 balls to spare to make it five in five in the ongoing World Cup.Chasing New Zealand's 273, an in-form Virat, who hit 103 not out in the previous victory over Bangladesh, put on key partnerships including a 78-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored the winning four in his unbeaten 39.Virat fell to Matt Henry in an attempt for the glory shot which would have given him another century.The Indian batting maestro leads the tournament batting charts with 340 runs.New Zealand capt...

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22Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Daryl Mitchell becomes first New Zealand batter to score a World Cup century against India in 48 years | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: New Zealand enjoy stellar success against India when it comes to ICC tournaments but they are devoid of a centurion in the World Cup for almost five decades before the clash in Dharamsala on Sunday.Daryl Mitchell ended that agonising wait of 48 years by becoming only the second batter to score a century against India in World Cup.Glenn Turnerwas the first Kiwi batter to have scored a hundred against India in the 1975 World Cup.He scored unbeaten 114 in Manchester.The right-handed Mitchell notched up his 5th ODI hundred and went on to register his highest ever ODI score of 130 to guide New Zealand to 273 in 50 overs.Mitchell, who survived dropped catches on 59 and 69, stood firm despite losing Rachin Ravindra and then skipper Tom Latham for five off Kuldeep Yadav, the le...

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22Oct By source belowNo Comments

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“Not a team that makes many mistakes”: Virat Kohli hails New Zealand ahead of Dharamsala clash | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's star batsman Virat Kohli lauded New Zealand's structure and consistency, attributing their success to these factors as they prepare for their upcoming clash in the ongoing World Cup.New Zealand have maintained a perfect record, facing strong opponents like England, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, India have also started the tournament flawlessly, but their unbeaten streak will be put to the test in their upcoming match against New Zealand.These two cricketing giants have met each other eight times in the ODI World Cup, with New Zealand emerging victorious in five of those encounters.Their recent performances in the mega tournament include reaching the finals of the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and defeating India in the World Test Championsh...

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22Oct By source belowNo Comments

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World Cup, India vs New Zealand: India aim to break New Zealand jinx | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Men in Blue haven't beaten Kiwis in a World Cup in any format since 2003DHARAMSHALA: Of all the World Cup contenders, New Zealand are the only team to have perfectly mastered the art of the cloak-and-dagger operation.The Kiwis don't look it, of course, but that's the point. They are the nice guys who can be threatening. Perhaps you wouldn't even mind a defeat to them. Their grandest performances can go under the radar, not by chance but by design, putting the onus of failure on the opposition.IND vs NZ: Team India will defeat New Zealand with collective efforts, predicts scientific astrologer Greenstone LoboThe New Zealand we know is a mask. It explains a lot of things, including how India's rabid cricket fan isn't really bothered by the fact that his team last won against the Kiw...

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21Oct By source belowNo Comments

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IND vs NZ, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's promising World Cup campaign faces a formidable challenge as they gear up for a high-stakes showdown with New Zealand, but this time without their pivotal all-rounder, Hardik Pandya. A freak ankle injury has ruled Pandya out of the upcoming blockbuster match against the Kiwis, a team aiming for their maiden World Cup triumph. India, on the other hand, are desperately seeking to break their longstanding trophy drought in ICC tournaments.Pandya's absence has disrupted the harmonious combination that led India to four consecutive convincing wins, causing some unease among their opponents and necessitating a reevaluation of their strategies. The Indian team, known for its dominance in the tournament thus far, will be stepping onto the field with the challenge of mai...

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21Oct By source belowNo Comments

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ODI World Cup: New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner to utilise IPL experience against India – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As New Zealand prepare to face India in a high-stakes World Cup match on Sunday, the Kiwi team is banking on the valuable experience of their star spinner, Mitchell Santner, who has honed his skills by playing for the Chennai Super Kings in various Indian conditions. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with New Zealand, historically India's nemesis in the World Cup, having lost only thrice across editions.Captain Tom Lathamhad high praise for Santner, who currently leads the bowling charts in the tournament with 11 wickets from four games.He expects Santner to play a pivotal role against India and highlighted the spinner's adaptability in Indian conditions.Latham explained, "He's been with the Chennai side (Chennai Super Kings) for a long time, so I think we...

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21Oct By source belowNo Comments

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New Zealand skipper Tom Latham praises India’s game, emphasises adaptability ahead of World Cup clash | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: New Zealand's stand-in captain, Tom Latham, shared his thoughts and team's approach on the upcoming encounter against India on Sunday. Both teams came into the contest undefeated in their four matches, adding to the excitement surrounding the match set in the picturesque Himalayan hill town of Dharamsala.New Zealand have historically held an edge over India in World Cup match-ups, boasting a 5-3 advantage and having eliminated India in the semi-finals of the last edition in 2019. However, Latham was quick to acknowledge India's prowess, stating, "They're a fantastic team. They've been playing some great cricket for a long period of time. We've had some great contests in ICC events, but also in bilateral series, whether that be home or away."Latham emphasised the importa...

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India have to be stopped in first powerplay: Mitchell Santner – Times of India

[ad_1] Kiwis wary of skipper Rohit Sharma's rapid startsCHENNAI: In a tournament where a few heavyweights have faltered against lower-ranked teams, New Zealand have done well to come out unscathed after four matches. While the Black Caps played the three lowest-ranked sides of the World Cup - No.14 the Netherlands, No.9 Afghanistan and No.8 Bangladesh - in their first four games, they took full advantage of the kind schedule to put one foot in the semifinals. They beat England in the first game.What lies ahead of New Zealand is a series of bigger tests, beginning with a mouth-watering round-robin clash against in-form hosts India in Dharamsala on Sunday.Since the HPCA Stadium pitches generally offer something for both bowlers and batters, the intense battle between the fiery Kiwi pace pa...

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