Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne powers Sri Lanka to 6-wicket win against New Zealand in 1st Test
It is a huge win for Sri Lanka in terms of the Test Championship. This being only a two-match series, the Lions have bagged 60 valuable points.
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Openers Karunaratne and Thirimanne set up win for Sri Lanka in 1st Test against New Zealand
Sri Lanka now need 135 runs to go one up in the series and unless they implode, there is every chance of a Sri Lankan win before Tea on day 5, weather permitting.
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BJ Watling's dogged half-century keeps New Zealand in the match on Day 3 against Sri Lanka
When the game was finally called off due to bad light, New Zealand were at 195-7 and lead by 177 runs. A total of around 230 will challenge the Sri Lankan batsmen on a pitch that is still not too bad for batting.
Taylor and Dananjaya stand out on classic day of Test cricket in Galle
Both Taylor and Dananjaya channelized their frustration to dish out commendable performances on day 1.
Same yet different: How the ICC Test Championship will impact the longest format of the game
The ICC Test Championship's objective is to give context to Test matches. Interestingly, it's the biggest irony that the Test Championship is beginning with Ashes....
Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship - Mahela Jayawardene
Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship. Context is essential, to play for points as well as pride.
ODI rankings - Williamson, Stokes gain after unforgettable performances
England and New Zealand players have moved up in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after featuring in an exhilarating ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s on Sunday.
The Numbers Behind ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
The thrilling final throes of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 were all about emotions – each as raw as you’ll find.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 Team Announced
New Zealand’s captain and Player of the Tournament Kane Williamson has been named captain of an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 team that includes six players from Sunday’s dramatic final at Lord’s.
Williamson puts brave face on as New Zealand suffer narrow World Cup final defeat
Kane Williamson tried to smile through the pain though you could see this one would sting for some time.
Brilliant and brave Black Caps just the wrong side of glory
Kane Williamson was right but when you come out on the wrong side of a Cricket World Cup final like this, perhaps it isn’t.
Stokes and Archer star in Super Over as England lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time
England are the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champions for the first time after Jofra Archer held his nerve to help beat New Zealand in a nail-biting Super Over at Lord’s.
Williamson named Player of the Tournament after brilliantly leading New Zealand to the final
Kane Williamson’s record-breaking performances as New Zealand batsman and captain have seen him named Player of the Tournament...
England win the Cricket World Cup in the most dramatic finish in Cricket History
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat against England in the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final at Lord’s today.
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The six-week long 2019 World Cup comes to its conclusion with a showpiece final at Lord’s today between the host England and New Zealand.
New Zealand vs England – how do the two finalists match up
Whatever happens at Lord’s on Sunday there will be a new team lifting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy.
Kane Williamson will lead New Zealand out at the second successive World Cup final
Four years ago New Zealand were beaten by co-hosts Australia and this time face England at Lord’s
Cricket South Africa congratulates Marais Erasmus on his appointment to World Cup Final
CSA has congratulated its senior umpire, Marais Erasmus, on his appointment as one of the on-field match officials for the Final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup....
Winning the World Cup at Lord’s was the best experience I’ve had in cricket – Heather Knight
Winning the World Cup at Lord’s was the best experience I’ve had in cricket
How New Zealand and England have made it to the World Cup final
England and New Zealand have both had to ride out the storm to make this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final.
New Zealand and England the road that has taken them to the World Cup Final
It has been far from smooth sailing for either side, but in the end it is Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan’s side who have emerged on top, and deservedly so.
Gary Stead New Zealand's coach looking forward to Lord’s return for World Cup final..
Gary Stead once scrubbed the windows of the Lord’s pavilion - nearly three decades on he wouldn’t mind seeing some of his big-hitters breaking them.
New Zealand and England in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final
England beat rivals Australia by eight wickets at Edgbaston in semi-final 2, gaining revenge after their group stage defeat at Lord’s
Five talking points as Australia and England go for their place in the final
The oldest rivals in cricket will meet at Edgbaston in the second semi-final after the Black Caps got the better of India in the first.
Daniel Vettori - New Zealand’s victory over India is right up there with the very best
To bowl as outstandingly as they did in such a high-pressure game makes victory over India one of New Zealand’s best ever one-day performances.
Williamson hails New Zealand’s mental strength as they book their World Cup final place
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson looked remarkably calm for a man who had ridden an emotional rollercoaster.
Kohli admits New Zealand were too good with the new ball
A bad 40 minutes cost India a chance at playing in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final, according to captain Virat Kohli.
Henry Sends New Zealand to the World Cup Final as They Beat India
A stunning spell of a fast bowling from Matt Henry ripped through the Indian top order and set New Zealand on their way to a second successive ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final with an 18-run victory over India.
New Zealand move into World Cup Final after trumping India by 18 runs in roller-coaster
Emotions were on a high in both the Indian and New Zealand camps when the former needed 31 off 12 deliveries to win
India frontrunner against New Zealand as 1st semi-final slated to resume on Wednesday
India frontrunner against New Zealand as 1st semi-final slated to resume on Wednesday....
Five talking points as India and New Zealand go head-to-head for final place
It took until the final overs of the final group game but eventually confirmation came through that it would be India and New Zealand facing off in the first World Cup semi-final.
Kane Williamson Insists New Zealand Are Not Worried About Form Ahead of India
New Zealand arrive in the semi-finals as the unfancied outsiders of the quartet, but skipper Kane Williamson insists the slate has been wiped clean.
India vs New Zealand Head to Head | How They Match-up
India and New Zealand face off in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 – and it is a mouth-watering match-up long in the making.
Why New Zealand can't cross India hurdle with wobbly feet
With successive losses against Pakistan, Australia and England, New Zealand are in really bad shape
Numbers check on the four World Cup semi-finalists - India, Australia, England & New Zealand
And then there were four.....
England, Australia, India and New Zealand look ahead to World Cup Semis
After seven weeks, 45 matches and plenty of standout performances with both the bat and ball, the four semi-finalists for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 have been confirmed.
England storm into semi-finals with massive 119-run win over hapless New Zealand
Even if Pakistan succeed in winning their last match against Bangladesh, the net run rate has made it close to impossible for them to qualify...
Five talking points for England vs New Zealand as hosts look for home comforts but Southee and Co will have other ideas
Hosts England lock horns with New Zealand at the Riverside with both sides knowing that victory would secure their passage
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