Australia ride Green energy to pip New Zealand
Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.
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Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Bowl
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns. Australia had last won the series against Zimbabwe 2-1, but it is important to remember that the side suffered a seven-wicket loss in the third and final ODI. On the other hand, New Zealand are coming off a successful tour of the West Indies where they won both ODI and T20I series. It would be interesting to see what team combination both teams go in with. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli now has highest fifty-plus scores in T20I history
Virat Kohli now has the most fifty-plus scores in the history of T20I cricket. The star Indian batter accomplished this feat during his side's high-octane Super Four clash against Pakistan on Sunday. Kohli struck a delightful 60 runs off 44 balls. His knock was decorated with four boundaries and a six. This was his 32nd half-century in T20Is. But he was run out on the fourth ball of the final over.
Virat Kohli On Top Of Elite T20I Batting List After 4th Fifty vs Pakistan
Virat Kohli now has the most fifty-plus scores in the history of T20I cricket. The star Indian batter accomplished this feat during his side's high-octane Super Four clash against Pakistan on Sunday. Kohli struck a delightful 60 runs off 44 balls. His knock was decorated with four boundaries and a six. This was his 32nd half-century in T20Is. But he was run out on the fourth ball of the final over. Compatriot Rohit Sharma has been knocked down to second number after this superb innings by Virat, as he has 31 fifty-plus scores, including four centuries.
Australia's Mitchell Starc Becomes Fastest Bowler To Achieve This Feat In ODIs
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc on Saturday became the fastest bowler to complete 200 wickets in ODIs. He achieved the feat in the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe, which Australia ended up losing by three wickets. In the game, the left-arm seamer took just one wicket. He ended up dismissing Ryan Burl in the 37th over of the innings and with this, he completed a total of 200 wickets in ODIs.
David Warner's Reply To Troll On Virat Kohli's Instagram Post Wins Hearts
Virat Kohli on Friday took to Instagram to share a picture of his wife and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, with an adorable caption. He indicated that she was his world with the use of emojis. Australia batter David Warner was among those to comment on the post, writing "lucky man". While many fans praised Warner for his sweet comment, there were others who tried to troll him. However, when Warner did respond to one user, he did not lose his cool, but instead simply explained exactly what he meant by his comment, earning more praise from fans.
Ryan Burl picks up five wickets as Zimbabwe shock Australia
TOWNSVILLE, Australia :Leg-spinner Ryan Burl picked up 5-10 in just three overs on Saturday as Zimbabwe stunned Australia in the third one-day international in Townsville, registering an exciting three-wicket victory and denying the hosts a series clean-sweep.
3rd ODI: Ryan Burl picks up five wickets as Zimbabwe shock Australia
Sent in to bat, to the crowd's short-lived delight, Australia slumped to 141 all out in 31 overs with a counter-attacking 94 from 96 balls by David Warner the only major contribution. Australia's bowlers tried admirably to defend the low total, but visiting captain Regis Chakabva (37 off 72 balls) ensured his side secured an unlikely upset, only their third ODI win against the home side, reaching 142-7 in 39 overs.