Double tons for Williamson, Nicholls as New Zealand strangle Sri Lanka in second Test
New Zealand declared their first innings at 580-4 late on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.
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India Or Australia - Who'll Win World Test Championship Final? Ex England Captain's Bold Take
Former England captain Paul Collingwood, who is currently playing in Legends League Cricket league in Doha, said that India have a very strong side and the team can easily "dominate" Australia in ICC World Test Championship final in June. India secured their place in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval after a thrilling last-ball win by New Zealand ended Sri Lanka's push for a top-two finish. India lost the inaugural World Test Championship final to New Zealand in 2021, as Kane Williamson's side chased down the target of 139 in Southampton. The WTC final will be played from June 7. Collingwood said that India have a very good chance this time in the WTC final.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Kane Williamson Double Ton, Henry Nicholls Century Boost Hosts
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Updates: Kane Williamson scored a double ton to put New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Courtesy, Williamson's 215 and Henry Nicholls' ton the hosts are cruising towards a huge total. The duo put up a mammoth 363-run stand. Sri Lanka bowled with more control than the first day, which was shortened by rain and bad light, and blighted by strong winds. But they rarely looked threatening. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Ireland Host India In Three-Match T20I Series In August
Ireland to host Team India for a three-match T20I series set to be played in Malahide between August 18-23, before visiting England for a three-match ODI tour from September 20 to 26. Cricket Ireland on Friday announced a bumper international schedule for 2023, with the home white-ball series against Bangladesh and India lined up. Ireland begin their busy schedule with a multi-format tour of Bangladesh between March 18 to April 8, consisting of three ODIs, three T20Is and a one-off Test match. They'll then tour the sub-continent, with two-Test series against Sri Lanka slotted between April 16 and 28.
Can India Win World Test Championship Final Against Australia? Sachin Tendulkar Has A Clear Answer
India qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 at home and the Rohit Sharma-led side will be facing Australia once again in the summit clash at the Oval in June. The qualification went down to the wire as India were held to a draw in the final game of the four-match series and New Zealand defeated the other contender – Sri Lanka – by 2 wickets. The Indian cricketers will now be busy with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and several experts have expressed their doubt on how they would be able to re-adapt to Test cricket. India legend Sachin Tendulkar believes that the team has a decent chance of winning the title but also pointed out that a lot will depend on team selection and how the players can adapt to the conditions during the match.
Ireland to host India in T20I series this summer
Ireland will host India in a three-match T20I series in Malahide this August.
Conway Hits 78 As New Zealand Dig In On Opening Day Against Sri Lanka
Devon Conway's blistering 78 helped hosts New Zealand race to 155-2 against Sri Lanka at the end of a rain-delayed opening day of the second Test on Friday in Wellington. Conway fell short of a hundred as he was caught and bowled by Dhananjaya de Silva, who dived low to his right to get both hands on a superb catch, to end a thrilling 108-ball knock. First-Test hero Kane Williamson was unbeaten on 26 alongside Henry Nicholls on 18 when bad light stopped play at the Basin Reserve after Sri Lanka won the toss and put New Zealand in to bat in blustery conditions.
Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy day one against Sri Lanka
Devon Conway struck a brisk half-century to put New Zealand on top at 155 for two when play was abandoned due to bad light on a blustery, rain-hit opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Friday.