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NZ vs AUS 1st day 3 stumps: Australia remain firm as New Zealand fight back
The day three, on Saturday, of the ongoing first Test match between New Zealand and Australia at Basin Reserve belonged to New Zealand as they chase 369 target. New Zealand went three down, but in-form Rachin Ravindra stand guard with his impressive innings. Young Ravindra remains the huge hope for New Zealand for their victory against Australia who were wrapped up by New Zealand's part-time spinners for (179) in their second innings. Glenn Phillips returned with five scalps to bring New Zealand back into the game against their arch-rivals.
New Zealand, in their chase, plummeted to 59/3, but Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell forged an unbeaten 52-run partnership to raise the hopes for their side’s victory. Still, Australia remain the favourite to win the game with the likes of impeccable bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
Earlier, New Zealand roared back into the game on the back of Glenn Phillips’ brilliant spell, removing the big batters like Cameron Green, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey. Phillips claimed the figures of 5-45, registering the best figures by a New Zealand player against Australia. The day four will witness both teams in a hurdle to clinch the victory. New Zealand eye their first Test victory against Australia on home soil in nearly 30 years.
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England docked two points following slow over rate
England have been docked two World Test Championship points for their slow over rate during the third Test match against India at Lord’s, which England won by 22 runs to go 2-1 up in the five-match series. With the latest development, England have slipped from second to third in the World Test Championship standings, behind Australia and Sri Lanka. Additionally, England were also fined 10...
“If Virat Kohli had come out to bat…”: Former Indian player’s message to Gill following Lord’s defeat
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has said that Indian captain Shubman Gill appears to be trying to become a brand like Virat Kohli but also added that it’s not working for him. Manjrekar’s remarks come in the aftermath of India’s defeat in the third Test against England, where Gill struggled with ...
Ravi Shastri highlights turning point in India’s defeat at Lord’s
England sealed a decisive 22-run win over India in the third Test match at Lord’s to go 2-1 up in the five-match series. On day five (Monday), India’s pursuit of 193 looked lifeless after a horrible collapse of top-order batters made things messy for the visitors. However, Ravindra Jadeja kept putting life into the ...
ENG-W vs IND-W 1st ODI: All you need to know, head to head, likely XI
Shifting their attention to ODIs, England women and India women are preparing to meet in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday at The Rose Bowl. India Women head into ODIs brimming with momentum, having performed dominantly in the five-match T20I series. India edged England out 3-2 in a highly competitive five‑match T20I series, knocking down the...
“Real star”: Ex-Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Bumrah
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his exemplary performance in the third Test against England, calling him a “real star” despite India’s narrow 22-run defeat. The third Test, played at Lord’s, saw England claw their way back into the five-match series, now leading 2-1. Bumrah was a stando...
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