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Mark Chapman's Century Helps New Zealand End Pakistan Series 2-2

Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2. The 28-year-old smashed a 57-ball 104 in a rearguard action to lift New Zealand from a precarious 73-4 to chase down a stiff target of 194 with four balls to spare. "We are very happy with how we levelled the series tonight and finished the job," said Chapman. "It took a bit of adjusting in the first two games and it's great to see that it worked out well."

Anzac 'Ashes' trophy rediscovered after almost seven decades

SYDNEY : An "Ashes" trophy contested between Australia and New Zealand in the early years of international football in Australasia has been rediscovered in a suburban garage after going missing for almost seven decades, Football Australia (FA) said on Tuesday.

Chapman leads chase as NZ draw Pakistan T20 series

Mark Chapman continued his brilliant form with an unbeaten 104 off 57 balls as New Zealand chased down a target of 194 to beat Pakistan by six wickets in the fifth Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, coming from 2-0 down to draw the series 2-2.

Teen accused of murdering student Luke O'Connor reacted 'violently' to 'lighthearted' comment made by friend, jury hears

The man accused of fatally stabbing university student Luke O'Connor in Fallowfield reacted 'unpredictably and violently' to a 'lighthearted' comment made by Luke's friend asking if he could perform a 'kick flick' on his skateboard, a jury has heard.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium unveils Sachin Tendulkar Stand on India great’s 50th birthday

Sachin Tendulkar has been honoured at Sharjah Cricket Stadium where a stand has been named after the Indian batting great.

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Live Score Updates: Mohammad Rizwan Hits Half-century

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I LIVE Updates:Pakistan have lost three wickets in quick succession. Earlier,New Zealand won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Monday. For New Zealand, James Neesham and Blair Tickner came into the side at the expense of Cole McConchie and Matt Henry. Pakistan, who lead the series 2-1, also made two changes, bringing in pacer Ihsanullah and batter Mohammad Haris to replace Fakhar Zaman and Zaman Khan. (LIVE SCORECARD)

FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 women's World Cup

FIFA received four bids to host the 2027 women's World Cup, soccer's governing body said on Monday, with the hosts set to be appointed at its Congress in May next year.

Bairstow to return from injury for Yorkshire ahead of Ashes

Jonny Bairstow will make his comeback from a leg injury this week when he turns out for Yorkshire's second string against Nottinghamshire, as the England batsman looks to build up his fitness ahead of the Ashes series against Australia.

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Mark Chapman's Century Helps New Zealand End Pakistan Series 2-2

Anzac 'Ashes' trophy rediscovered after almost seven decades

Chapman leads chase as NZ draw Pakistan T20 series

Teen accused of murdering student Luke O'Connor reacted 'violently' to 'lighthearted' comment made by friend, jury hears

Sharjah Cricket Stadium unveils Sachin Tendulkar Stand on India great’s 50th birthday

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Live Score Updates: Mohammad Rizwan Hits Half-century

FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 women's World Cup

Bairstow to return from injury for Yorkshire ahead of Ashes