Cricket-England, New Zealand post contrasting wins ahead of T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - England and New Zealand picked up contrasting victories against Australia and Bangladesh respectively on Wednesday to continue their buildup to the T20 World Cup.
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SA-born duo shine as New Zealand reach T20 tri-series final
Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway struck half-centuries as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 48 runs in Christchurch on Wednesday to book their place in the Twenty20 tri-series final.
Watch: Fan Gets Huge Ovation For Brilliant Catch During New Zealand vs Bangladesh T20I
New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh are currently squaring off in a tri-series, ahead of the T20 World Cup. On Wednesday, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 48 runs at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. One of the loudest cheers during the match, however, was reserved for a spectator after he took a brilliant catch in the stands. The incident happened in the 16th over of the New Zealand innings when Glenn Phillips struck Shakib Al Hasan for a six on the third delivery.
Glenn Phillips shines as New Zealand reach T20 tri-series final
Bangladesh by 48 runs in Christchurch on Wednesday to book their place in the Twenty20 tri-series final. The hosts now face Pakistan on Friday, also in Christchurch, in the final of a series which is a tune-up for this month's T20 World Cup in Australia. AS IT HAPPENEDFresh from dispatching Pakistan in a nine-wicket victory on Tuesday, New Zealand put in another strong batting display to set Bangladesh a target of 208, but the visitors only managed 160-7.
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 4th Match, T20I Tri-Series Live Score: Ish Sodhi Removes Haider Ali As Pakistan Lose Fifth Wicket
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 4th Match, T20I Tri-Series Live Updates: Pakistan are five wickets down against New Zealand in the fourth match of the ongoing tri-series in Christchurch. Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell struck twice each inside the first 10 overs, putting New Zealand in control of the proceedings. After electing to bat, Pakistan lost the wicket of in-form Mohmmad Rizwan early. Shan Masood too departed after a brief stand with captain Babar Azam. Both teams had met last week when Pakistan registered a comprehensive win. The ongoing T20I series also features Bangladesh. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Devon Conway Guides New Zealand To T20I Tri-Series Win Over Bangladesh
Devon Conway showed why he will be New Zealand's key batter at the T20 World Cup by top-scoring in an eight-wicket tri-series win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Sunday. Conway batted with control for his unbeaten 70 off 51 balls as the Black Caps chased down 137-8 at Hagley Oval with 13 balls to spare. South African-born Conway continued a bright run of form that has seen him tally 294 runs in his last seven T20I innings, at an average just under 60.
T20I Tri-Series: Devon Conway guides New Zealand to eight-wicket win over Bangladesh
Conway batted with control for his unbeaten 70 off 51 balls as the Black Caps chased down 137-8 at Hagley Oval with 13 balls to spare. South African-born Conway continued a bright run of form that has seen him tally 294 runs in his last seven T20I innings, at an average just under 60. The left-handed opener's career average has now climbed above 50, a rarity in the shortened international format.
Conway guides New Zealand to T20 tri-series win over Bangladesh
Devon Conway showed why he will be New Zealand's key batter at the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring in an eight-wicket tri-series win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Sunday.