Black Caps name Williamson, Ravindra for Proteas Tests
Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side.
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Pakistan Snatch 42-Run Win Over New Zealand In Fifth T20
Pakistan's spinners ran through New Zealand to pick up a consolation 42-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday and avoid a series clean sweep. The tourists lost the five-match series 4-1 but it ended on a positive note as they dismissed the Black Caps for a paltry 92 in defence of 134-8. Part-time offspinner Iftikhar Ahmed produced career-best figures of 3-24 as a weakened New Zealand batting lineup struggled against the turning ball and were skittled for their eighth-lowest T20 total.
Mitchell rested, Ravindra back for final T20 v Pakistan
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell will skip the final T20 International against Pakistan with fellow all-rounder Rachin Ravindra replacing him in the squad for Sunday's match in Christchurch, the home side said.
New Zealand's Conway misses T20 win v Pakistan due to COVID
:New Zealand opener Devon Conway missed the fourth T20 International against Pakistan in Christchurch on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19.
New Zealand's Conway misses T20 match v Pakistan due to COVID
New Zealand opener Devon Conway was ruled out of the fourth T20 International against Pakistan hours before the match in Christchurch on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Injured Kane Williamson Set To Miss Remainder Of Pakistan Series
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who suffered a hamstring injury in the second T20 against Pakistan, is unlikely to take any further part in the series, coach Gary Stead said Monday. Williamson was already set to miss the third game on Wednesday, and with the first Test against South Africa less than three weeks away, Stead said his star batsman would probably sit out the final two games as well.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Score: New Zealand Lose 1 Wicket After Flying Start vs Pakistan
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Updates: New Zealand have lost their first wicket in the form of Devon Conway for 20. Currently, Finn Allen and Kane Williamson are standing unbeaten at the crease for one-down New Zealand. On the other hand, Pakistan are aiming for some more wickets, in order to bounce back in the game. Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday in Hamilton. The Blackcaps have taken 1-0 lead in the series after claiming a 46-run win in the first match on Friday. (Live Scorecard)
Will Young Replaces Josh Clarkson In New Zealand Squad For 3rd T20I Against Pakistan
Josh Clarkson was omitted from the New Zealand squad for the third T20I against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury. The batter, uncapped at T20I level, was originally supposed to replace New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for the third T20I. The third T20I of the series will take place on January 17. Williamson will miss the third T20I of the series to manage the knee issue that has affected him for most of the last 12 months, before returning for the final two games. Now in Clarkson's stead, Will Young has been added to the Black Caps' squad.