Black Caps eye first-ever Test series win over SA, reclaiming world No 1 spot
New Zealand go into the second Test against South Africa on Friday on the cusp of clinching the series and reclaiming the mantle of number one in the world.
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On this day in 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became first batter to score double century in ODIs
Sachin Tendulkar became the "first man on the planet" to score a double century in one-day internationals. Tendulkar achieved the feat against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior. He played an unbeaten knock of 200 off just 147 balls with the help of 25 fours and 3 sixes.
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Cricket-South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand test
(Reuters) - South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the second and final test against New Zealand with a back strain, the team said on Thursday.
Watch: How Sachin Tendulkar Became First Cricketer To Score Double Century In ODIs On This Day In 2010
It was on this day, 12 years ago, when Sachin Tendulkar became the "first man on the planet" to score a double century in ODIs. The Master Blaster achieved the feat against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior. He played an unbeaten knock of 200 off just 147 balls with the help of 25 fours and 3 sixes.
South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi ruled out of 2nd Test against New Zealand
South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the second and final Test against New Zealand with a back strain, the team said on Thursday. The 25-year-old missed the first Test, which saw South Africa thrashed by an innings and 276 runs in Christchurch over the weekend.
Proteas bowler Ngidi out of second NZ Test
South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the second and final Test against New Zealand with a back strain.
South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand test
South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the second and final test against New Zealand with a back strain, the team said on Thursday.