Phillps, Ferguson star as New Zealand beat Ireland in first T20
Glenn Phillips' quick-fire 69 and four wickets from Lockie Ferguson inspired New Zealand's 31-run win over Ireland in their opening Twenty20 international on Monday.
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Ireland suffer 31 run defeat in T20 against New Zealand
Ireland have been defeated by New Zealand by 31 runs in their opening T20 international in Belfast.
Watch: Simi Singh Survives As Umpire Overturns Decision In A Bizarre Incident During Ireland vs New Zealand 2nd ODI
New Zealand defeated Ireland by three wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday. During the game, a bizarre incident caught everyone's attention as umpire Paul Reynolds was forced to reverse his decision after ruling a batter out. New Zealand seamer Blair Tickner trapped Ireland all-rounder Simi Singh outside off stump. It was a short ball from Tickner that found the edge of Singh's willow and went directly into the hands of wicketkeeper Tom Latham. Umpire Reynolds raised his finger but the decision was changed later on as Tickner had dropped his towel during his run-up to deliver the ball.
Ireland vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand Win Toss, Opt To Bat
IRE vs NZ, 3rd ODI Live Updates: New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bat against Ireland in the third and final ODI at the Village, Dublin on Thursday. New Zealand have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after having won the first two ODIs. Both matches have been close encounters and Ireland have come to registering a victory. Both sides would be hoping to put on a spectacle for the fans in the final ODI. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Yorkshire beat Surrey in thriller to reach Vitality Blast Finals Day
Jordan Thompson held his nerve to defend five runs off the final over and send Yorkshire through to Vitality Blast Finals Day with a dramatic one-run win against Surrey at the Kia Oval.
New Zealand Spinner Mitchell Santner Tests Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Ireland Tour
New Zealand have suffered a blow ahead of their white-ball tour of Ireland with news that veteran all-rounder Mitchell Santner has tested COVID-19 positive. New Zealand were due to fly out of home on Sunday, but Santner - who was to lead the Kiwis during the T20I part of the series - will stay at home ahead of three T20I and three ODIS against Ireland later this month.
Cricket-New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour
(Reuters) - New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.
New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour
New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.