Skipper Azam steers Pakistan to T20 tri-series win over New Zealand
Captain Babar Azam's half-century inspired Pakistan to their second win in the T20 international tri-series in Christchurch on Saturday, coasting past New Zealand by six wickets.
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Skipper Babar Azam steers Pakistan to T20I tri-series win over New Zealand
Azam rode his luck in reaching 79 off 53 balls as his team took command of the series following their opening 21-run win over Bangladesh on Friday. All three sides are using the week-long tournament at Hagley Oval to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia. New Zealand's 147-8 after winning the toss looked inadequate and Azam's knock took away any prospect of victory, steering the tourists to 149-4 with 10 balls to spare.
Jimmy Neesham Declines New Zealand Central Contract Due To "Pre-Arranged Agreements With Domestic Leagues"
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Friday confirmed that all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has declined a central contract on the "basis of pre-arranged agreements he had already struck with overseas domestic leagues." However, the body confirmed that Neesham will still be considered for BLACKCAPS selection when available. The all-rounder also took to Instagram to give his clarification saying, this was a "difficult decision", but it was not feasible for him to go back on his word.
Williamson back for New Zealand's white ball tour of West Indies
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been named in his first white ball squad since the T20 World Cup as the Black Caps ramp up their preparations for the global tournament with their first tour of the Caribbean in eight years.
Watch: Tom Latham's Six Breaks Glass Window During New Zealand's Third ODI vs Ireland
New Zealand on Friday defeated Ireland by a narrow margin in the third and final ODI to whitewash the series 3-0. The match in Dublin was an action-packed affair as it held its suspense till the final ball. A total of 719 runs were scored in the game but only one run made the difference between the two sides by the end of the complete 100 overs. From Curtis Campher's stunning run-out to Blair Tickner's thrilling last over finish, the match had a lot of entertainment for the fans.
Watch: Curtis Campher Runs Out Will Young With A Terrific Throw During Ireland's 3rd ODI vs New Zealand
New Zealand on Friday defeated Ireland in a last-ball thriller in the third ODI at The Village, Dublin. With the win, the Blackcaps whitewashed the hosts 3-0 in the series. The last match that went down the wire saw New Zealand winning it by a margin of one run. Though Ireland eventually lost the match, they put up an amazing fight in chase of a 361-run target set by the guests. They almost won the match, needing 10 runs off the final over but New Zealand's Blair Tickner held his nerves well to bag the match for his side.
Ireland vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Report: New Zealand Beat Ireland By One Run In Last-Ball Thriller, Win Series 3-0
New Zealand survived a record-breaking Ireland charge led by centuries from Paul Stirling and Harry Tector for a dramatic one-run victory in Friday's third one-day international in Dublin. "It was an amazing game," said Andy Balbirnie the Ireland captain. "A bitter pill to swallow, but it was great." The Black Caps looked on course for a convincing win after Martin Guptill's century laid the foundations for a total of 360 for six from 50 overs. Stirling and Tector made the tourists sweat with some superb stroke-play in a tense finish.
Ireland vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Ireland fall one run short chasing 360 as New Zealand sweep series 3-0
Ireland charge led by centuries from Paul Stirling and Harry Tector for a dramatic one-run victory in Friday's third one-day international in Dublin. "It was an amazing game," said Andy Balbirnie the Ireland captain. "A bitter pill to swallow, but it was great." The Black Caps looked on course for a convincing win after Martin Guptill's century laid the foundations for a total of 360 for six from 50 overs.