New Zealand edge South Africa in the first real nail-biter of this World Cup
Technically, South Africa are not out of the semi-final race yet; technically being the operative word here.
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“This is a big game for us…..they're all going to be big games” Quinton de Kock
South Africa’s attitude, rather than any change in tactics, will determine how well they do at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, according to Quinton de Kock.
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Black Caps preparing to renew old rivalry with South Africa
New Zealand and South Africa have a rich sporting rivalry, especially at major tournaments where the Black Caps hold the upper hand.
Disappointment for fans as India v New Zealand World Cup match rained off in Nottingham
This is the third time in four days that a World Cup match has been abandoned and both teams have had to share one point each.
Jimmy Neesham enjoys career-best day with the ball
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, who was left out of his country’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2015 squad and subsequently had to be persuaded not to retire...
New Zealand secure convincing 7 wicket win over Afghanistan in Taunton
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against Afghanistan at the County Ground, Taunton today in the ICC Cricket World Cup match.
Gulbadin Naib wants his team to play the ‘Afghan way’ against New Zealand
Gulbadin Naib is urging his Afghanistan players to ignore the stars in the New Zealand line-up and simply play cricket the ‘Afghan way’ when they go head to head in Taunton
Black Caps coach insists his top order have no fear of Afghan spin attack
New Zealand were sent into a spin by Bangladesh last time out but coach Gary Stead isn’t concerned about how his side will cope with another slow-bowling onslaught from Afghanistan.
Kiwis edge out Bangladesh in World Cup classic at the Oval
A World Cup fixture between Bangladesh and New Zealand provided great entertainment to a full capacity crowd at The Oval.
Colin Munro delighted to get over his lean patch in New Zealand’s World Cup win
Colin Munro knew he needed to make a mark early on at this year’s World Cup – and now the hard-hitting left hander insists New Zealand are ready to shine after a ‘perfect’ opening performance
New Zealand should be very proud of convincing first win against Sri Lanka - Daniel Vettori
Daniel Vettori reflects on New Zealand’s convincing first win, on their World Cup, against Sri Lanka in Cardiff.
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson backs up the talk with emphatic win over Sri Lanka
Kane Williamson gave the game away on Friday on the eve of New Zealand’s tournament opener, “Some people may be saying something about us, I'm not sure. But we're talking about us.”
New Zealand decimate Sri Lanka by 10 wickets on a green top at Cardiff
First, it was Pakistan who were dismissed cheaply, so much so that the match was over within 36 overs.
Kane Williamson says New Zealand will be adaptable at World Cup
Kane Williamson knows there is more than one way to win a match and the Kiwi skipper has forecast a return to the ‘scrappy’ one-day cricket of the past if they are to lift the World Cup in 2019.
West Indies crush New Zealand by 91 runs in their World Cup warm up Match at Bristol
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against the West Indies in their warm up match at the Bristol County Ground, Bristol today.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Warm Up Match - New Zealand beat India by 6 wickets
India won the toss and decided to bat against New Zealand in their ICC Cricket World Cup warm up match at the Kia Oval, London today.
ICC Cricket World Cup - New Zealand SWOT Analysis - Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat
Over the years, New Zealand have been the most understated team at almost every ICC event.
World Cup 2019 – New Zealand Squad Analysis
With the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup just about a month and a half away, New Zealand became the first team to announce their 15-member squad. While most of the squad was on expected lines
New Zealand have the ability to challenge the best teams at the World Cup - Colin Munro
The Pakistan Super League’s fourth edition concluded recently in Karachi but the side representing the city of more than 15 million, unfortunately did not qualify for the final and was knocked out in the first eliminator.
New Zealand v Bangladesh 3rd Test cancelled following mass shooting
The third Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh, which was scheduled to start at the Hagley Oval from March 16, has been cancelled after the mass shooting on Friday.
Wagner joins select group of New Zealand bowlers after Wellington Test
Neil Wagner has attained a career-best fifth position among bowlers in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
2nd Test New Zealand v Bangladesh Day – New Zealand win by an innings and 12 runs
Bangladesh were bowled out for 209 by New Zealand on the fifth day of the 2nd Test for 209, giving New Zealand a victory margin of an innings and 12 runs.
2nd Test New Zealand v Bangladesh Day 4 – New Zealand in control after Taylor 200
New Zealand are firmly in control of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh after the fourth’s day play
2nd Test New Zealand v Bangladesh Day 3 – Play finally gets underway
Play finally got underway as New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on the third day of the 2nd Test
Test cricket popularity strong as ever says MCC World Cricket committee
The MCC World Cricket committee has today announced a positive future for Test cricket after reviewing results from the MCC Test Cricket survey
2nd Test New Zealand v Bangladesh Day 2 - No play due to rain
There was no play again, at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, today ,on the second day of the 2nd Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
2nd Test New Zealand v Bangladesh Day 1 - No play due to rain
There was no play at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, today on the first day of the 2nd Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Kane Williamson closes in on Kohli at top of Test rankings
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reached a career-best 915 rating points after an unbeaten double-century in the first Test...
New Zealand v Bangladesh 1st Test Day 4 – New Zealand win by an innings and 52 runs
Despite brilliant hundreds and a record partnership between Mahmudullah 146 and Soumya Sarkar 149, Bangladesh lost
New Zealand v Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3 – New Zealand Record Total 715-6
New Zealand piled on the agony against Bangladesh on the third day of the 1st Test at Seddon Park....
New Zealand v Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2 – New Zealand pile on the runs
New Zealand piled on the runs against Bangladesh on the second day of 1st Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton today.
New Zealand v Bangladesh 1st Test – New Zealand bowl out Bangladesh for 234 on Day 1
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against Bangladesh on the first day of the 1st Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton today.
Southee blows away Bangladesh in 3rd ODI at Dunedin
Tim Southee ripped the heart out of the Bangladesh top order batsmen to give New Zealand another convincing ODI win
Mahmudullah, Boult Fined for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah and New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult have been fined 10 and 15 per cent of their match fees, respectively, for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents during the second ODI in Christchurch on Saturday.
Central Districts win Super Smash 2018/19 with 67 run victory over Northern Districts
Central Districts won the toss and decided to bat against Northern Districts at Seddon Park, Hamilton today in the Super Smash Final.
New Zealand cruise to 8 wicket win over Bangladesh in 2nd ODI – Guptill hits 118
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against Bangladesh at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch today in the 2nd ODI of the series.
Central Districts storm into the Final of the Super Smash beating Auckland by 44 runs
Auckland won the toss and decided to field against Central Districts at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland today in the Super Smash play-off.
New Zealand take first ODI against Bangladesh by 8 wickets
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first against hosts New Zealand at McLean Park, Napier today, in the 1st ODI of the Series.
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