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New Zealand Sport News
2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004
England chased down 299 in little over two sessions on the final day to win the high-scoring 2nd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With several fine knocks on display, the one that stole the show was Jonny Bairstow's brutal 92-ball 136 in the fourth innings as England showed great intent to win a match that looked headed for a draw. The game saw a total of 249 boundaries hit, comprising 229 fours and 24 sixes. This is the most boundaries hit in a Test match, breaking the record set by the drawn Sydney Test between Australia and India in 2004, which is best remembered for Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241.
World Test Championship: England Lose Crucial Points For Slow Over-Rate After Scintillating Win Over New Zealand
England have been docked two World Test Championship points and fined 40 percent of their match fee due to a slow over-rate in their second Test win against New Zealand. Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanction after the home side were ruled to have been two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. International Cricket Council rules state that players are fined 20 percent of their match fee and the team loses a Test Championship point for every over they fail to bowl in the alloted time.
New Zealand need a better diet of competitive football-coach
DOHA : New Zealand need more competitive football at a higher level if they are to raise the profile of the game in the rugby-mad nation, coach Danny Hay said after his side were eliminated in their World Cup playoff.
Newcastle United's Chris Wood suffers World Cup heartache as Costa Rica defeat New Zealand
Newcastle United forward Chris Wood suffered World Cup heartache as his New Zealand side were beaten 1-0 by Costa Rica in their Qatar 2022 play-off in Doha yesterday evening.
2nd Test: England fined for slow over rate in win over New Zealand
England have been fined 40% of their match fee and docked two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over rate in their win over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge, the governing body ICC said on Wednesday. England chased 299 in 50 overs on the final day of the Test to win by five wickets and clinch the three-match series against the reigning world Test champions.
England fined for slow over rate in second test win over New Zealand
England have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and docked two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over rate in their win over New Zealand in the second test at Trent Bridge, the governing body ICC said on Wednesday.
Ireland to bring five uncapped players on New Zealand rugby tour
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for their three-test tour of New Zealand that will gauge both nations' progress ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.