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India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in Twenty20 opener
Talk of possible travel fatigue after only arriving in New Zealand three days ago, did not eventuate as Virat Kohli's men hauled in New Zealand's 203 for five with Rahul making 56 and Iyer unbeaten on 58.
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NZealand look to salvage pride in smoky Sydney
The issue of smoke is a difficult one for officials, who currently rely on a mix of air quality guidelines from the International Cricket Council, state governments and the Australian Institute of Sport.
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Australia beat New Zealand by 247 runs in second Test, win series
The Blacks Cap, chasing a massive 488 to win, were dismissed for 240 in the evening session of the fourth day with Lyon taking 4-81 and Blundell last man out for 121.
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Pattinson takes three as New Zealand collapse chasing 488
The Black Caps went to lunch at 38 for three with Tom Blundell, a makeshift opener called up for the axed Jeet Raval, on 22 and Henry Nicholls not out one.
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All Blacks' Barrett 'kicked out' of second Test at MCG
Victoria state police said two New Zealanders were removed from the stadium during day three of the second Test on Saturday and banned for 24 hours over their behaviour.
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New Zealand boosts Test security after Archer racially abused
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson described the taunt as "horrific", while NZC said the culprit would be reported to the police and barred from cricket grounds if he was identified from the venue's CCTV footage.
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New Zealand begin World Cup charge against Sri Lanka
The Black Caps reached the final four years ago for the first time after six semi-final defeats, only to be soundly beaten by Australia in Melbourne.
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Kohli sees positives in lower order despite NZ drubbing
All out for 179 in the 40th over, India were then unable to contain New Zealand’s batsmen and a 114-run stand from skipper Kane Williamson (67) and Ross Taylor (71) helped them to victory with nearly 13 overs to spare.
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England favourites as Cricket World Cup comes home
England, boasting a plethora of big-hitting white-ball specialists, are the top-ranked team in the 50-over game, while Virat Kohli's India are also packed with superstars who have honed their skills in the Indian Premier League.
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Smith hits 91 not out as Australia beat New Zealand
They were handed victory by five wickets courtesy of the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method after amassing 248 for five off 44 overs in reply to an under-strength New Zealand's 286 for nine from 50 overs.
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Smith's classy 89 not enough as N.Zealand win World Cup warm-up
The visitors chased down their 278 target with 10 balls to spare, inflicting the first one-day defeat on Australia in 10 games, although this was not counted as a full international.
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Blundell called from wilderness into NZ World Cup squad
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell was the surprise selection in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for cricket’s one-day World Cup later this year, despite never having played the format at international level.
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'Anybody can beat anybody': Test upsets keep Black Caps wary
The Black Caps made history this week when they were elevated to second in the ICC Test team rankings for the first time following South Africa's shock 2-0 defeat at home to Sri Lanka, the only time an Asian team has won a series in South Africa.
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Tons for Taylor, Nicholls as Black Caps sweep Sri Lanka ODI series
Taylor top-scored with 137, and Nicholls was unbeaten on 124 off just 80 balls, lifting the hosts to 364 for four after they lost the toss and were sent in to bat.
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Tons from Latham, Nicholls give New Zealand colossal lead
Centuries from Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls put New Zealand in line for a defining victory over Sri Lanka Friday in the second Test with a 659-run second innings lead and the tourists losing early wickets in their record chase.
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Brilliant Boult 'in the groove' as New Zealand take full control
At the close of the second day, New Zealand were 231 for two, holding a commanding 305-run lead in their second innings with eight wickets in hand.
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Rain, epic stand save Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test
The tourists were 287 for three in their second innings - still nine runs away from an innings defeat -- when the umpires called time with only 13 overs bowled on the final day.
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Mendis, Mathews defy NZ with epic stand to give Sri Lanka hope
Mendis was 116 not out at stumps on day four and Mathews 117, with their record-breaking unbroken 246-run partnership setting a Sri Lankan record against New Zealand.
