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New Zealand vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI, Report: Tom Latham Stars As New Zealand Thrash Netherlands By 118 Runs

New Zealand on Saturday defeated Netherlands by 118 runs as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series here in Hamilton. Tom Latham was the architect of the victory. New Zealand were in dire straits against the sprightly opponents, reduced to 89/6 within 23 overs. However, Latham played the ultimate captain's knock, his 123-ball 140* reviving the hosts and eventually taking them to a mammoth 264/9. His knock - it was his career-best score in ODI cricket - was laced with 10 fours and five sixes. It was his birthday, and he couldn't have rung in his thirties any better.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Sends Travis Head Packing On First Ball Of 3rd ODI

After pulling off their highest successful ODI run-chase in the second match against Australia, Pakistan are off to a flying start in the series decider at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After electing to bowl, Pakistan bowlers struck early to dismiss both Australia openers cheaply. While Haris Rauf ensured that Aaron Finch's nightmare run continued in the ongoing series, Shaheen Afridi bamboozled the in-form Travis Head on the very first ball of the match.

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Score: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Australia In Series Decider

PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the third and final ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will look to get the right combination, and take the three-match series. Pakistan pulled off a historic chase after tracking down a total of 349, their highest run chase in ODIs. With the series on the line, Pakistan captain Babar Azam stepped up, and Imam-ul-Haq also scored his second century in as many games to take his country home. Australia had comfortably won the first ODI, but will have to work a lot in their bowling department. Matt Renshaw is available for selection after completing his isolation period. A win would help both teams move up in the ICC Super League tables. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina recall ODI World Cup win

Tendulkar and Suresh Raina on Saturday went down memory lane as they celebrated 11 years of India's second ODI World Cup win. In 2011 on April 2, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in the final to lift their second ODI World Cup. "How the dream started and how it was accomplished!" legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar tweeted.

Experience winning World Cup can lift England, says Knight

England Captain Heather Knight is hoping the experience gained from winning the Women's World Cup in 2017 can help her team defeat favourites Australia for this year's title in Christchurch on Sunday.

Watch: Babar Azam Hilariously Celebrates Century While Still On 99 Not Out In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI

Not many people knew exactly what had transpired on the third ball of the 41st over at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore when Babar Azam celebrated his ton in fine style against Australia. Normally, when a player scores a hundred, the home crowd erupt in jubilation and sing songs of praise for the player. However, nothing of that sort was on display despite the home team captain jumping in the air and fist pumping to celebrate his 15th ton. Well, the catch was that Babar was still on 99 not out when he punched the air in delight after he completed running two runs. The hilarious incident was even acknowledged by the players on the field who were left in splits, something which even put a smile on Babar's face later.

Pakistan's Shadab Khan signs for Yorkshire as Gary Ballance takes a break

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has signed to play for Yorkshire in the Twenty20 Blast, the English county announced Friday. The 23-year-old leg-spinner will be available for the club's first five and last six fixtures of the domestic T20 competition. Shadab has represented Pakistan in all three international formats, including 64 Twenty20s where he has taken 73 wickets and boasts a batting strike-rate of 136.81. Subject to obtaining international clearance, he will now join Pakistan team-mate Haris Rauf at Yorkshire, with the fast bowler available for the first five matches of the Blast. "Shadab Khan is someone who can bat at the top, bat in the middle order and hits the ball a long way," said Darren Gough, Yorkshire's interim managing director of cricket. "He is also an unbelievable spinner," the former England fast bowler added.

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Simon Harmer Marks South Africa Return After 6 Years With 4-Wicket Test Haul

Off-spinner Simon Harmer ended an absence of more than six years by taking four wickets and putting South Africa in charge on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday. Bangladesh were 98 for four at the close in reply to South Africa's 367 all out. Harmer took four for 42 in 20 overs. Harmer, 32, had not played in a Test match since November 2015. He signed a Kolpak contract with English county Essex in 2017, making him ineligible to play for South Africa before the system came to an end in 2020.

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New Zealand vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI, Report: Tom Latham Stars As New Zealand Thrash Netherlands By 118 Runs

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Sends Travis Head Packing On First Ball Of 3rd ODI

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Score: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Australia In Series Decider

Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina recall ODI World Cup win

Experience winning World Cup can lift England, says Knight

Watch: Babar Azam Hilariously Celebrates Century While Still On 99 Not Out In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI

Pakistan's Shadab Khan signs for Yorkshire as Gary Ballance takes a break

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Simon Harmer Marks South Africa Return After 6 Years With 4-Wicket Test Haul