Head makes a mark on return in Dharamsala photo-finish

Travis Head's stunning comeback hundred trumped Rachin Ravindra's second century of the 2023 World Cup as New Zealand went down to their Trans-Tasman rivals by five runs in a nail-biting thriller in Dharamsala. Returning from a hand injury, Head (109) combined with David Warner (81) for a punishing 175-run opening stand and lower-order cameos further…

ByadminOctober 28, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 News ODI Series

World Cup Head to Head: India vs New Zealand

14th June, 1975: Glenn Turner leads New Zealand's cruise Abid Ali's individual efforts, both with bat and ball, helped India put up a challenge, but it wasn't enough as New Zealand completed a four-wicket win in Manchester. Batting first, India were reduced to 101/6, before Ali took charge with a knock of 70. He rallied…

ByadminOctober 22, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 News ODI Series

‘Why have spinners at all?’: Dravid disputes ‘average’ rating for Chennai, Ahmedabad pitches

Rahul Dravid 'respectfully disagreed' with the 'average' rating for pitches in Chennai and Ahmedabad that hosted India's games against Australia and Pakistan respectively in the ongoing 2023 World Cup. The India head coach reasoned that playing surfaces for ODI games must bring to light different skill sets as opposed to throwing up 350-scores every time.…

ByadminOctober 21, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 ODI Series

Sloppy Afghanistan suffer for elementary mistakes

After a near-perfect day against England, Afghanistan's World Cup campaign came crashing down through a massive 149-run defeat to New Zealand in Chennai on Wednesday (October 18). Chasing a competitive target of 289, the innings never took for Afghanistan batters were unable to cope with the new ball that moved around under lights. The spinners…

ByadminOctober 19, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 ODI Series

World Cup head to head: Afghanistan vs New Zealand

The first-ever encounter between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the World Cup level turned out to be a rather one-sided affair. Opting to bat first at the McLean Park, Afghanistan never really got going and quickly found themselves in the doldrums at 59 for 6. Half-centuries from Samiullah Shenwari (110-ball 54) and Najibullah Zadran (56-ball…

ByadminOctober 17, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 ODI Series Players

Shakib, Williamson to undergo scans on injuries

After Friday's game against New Zealand, Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan was taken for a scan. Shakib hurt his left quad during the game. His opposite number Kane Williamson will also undergo a scan - on Saturday - on his left thumb. "Shakib is having a scan as he hurt his left quad," a BCB…

ByadminOctober 14, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 ODI Series Players

A rare moment in the spotlight for Santner

A pointless philosophical answer would be 0 for 0, but for all practical purposes, the closest Netherlands came to being on level terms with New Zealand was around the end of the 47th over of the latter's innings. With Tom Latham and Mitchell Santner at the crease, and the scoreboard reading 272 for 6, it…

ByadminOctober 10, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 ODI Series

Collective batting effort takes New Zealand to a strong total

Put in to bat on a dry, sluggish surface in Hyderabad, New Zealand posted a healthy 320-plus score against Netherlands on Monday (October 9) thanks to contributions from their top five and a sizzling cameo at the end from Mitchell Santner. Netherlands were disciplined for a large part of the innings and went a notch…

ByadminOctober 10, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 News ODI Series

In-form New Zealand out to get Netherlands in Hyderabad

Four days in, it's safe to say that it's been a slow start to the World Cup. All the 10 participating teams have taken a shot at putting their skills on display, but not to much interest from the crowds. The attention instead has been hogged by issues surrounding cricket and not cricket itself. Less…

ByadminOctober 9, 20230Comments

Cricket CWC23 News ODI Series

Stats: Conway, Ravindra sizzle after England’s rare ODI feat

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra headlined New Zealand's dominant win over defending champions England in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 opener in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 5. Unlike the previous World Cup outing between England and New Zealand four years ago, which was determined by the "barest of margins", the 2023 edition opener…

ByadminOctober 5, 20230Comments

Sign Up to Our Newsletter