Heavy rain washes out India vs New Zealand one day international
The second one day international between India and New Zealand on Sunday was called off due to heavy rain with the Kiwi home side retaining their 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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New Zealand's Guptill dropped for India white-ball series
Martin Guptill's chances of playing a fourth 50-over World Cup have dimmed, with the opener dropped from New Zealand's white-ball squad to play India.
"Learning Never Stops": Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan Give Advice To Bangladesh Player. Watch
The Pakistan Cricket Board shared a heartwarming video on social media in which the country's cricket team skipper Babar Azam and his fellow opener Mohammad Rizwan could be seen giving some advice to Bangladesh batter Litton Das. While Babar advised the Bangladeshi player to ignore the outside noise while playing for the country, Rizwan told him the importance of hard work. Meanwhile, Litton could be seen listening to the two Pakistan openers carefully during the chat. "Learning Never Stops," wrote PCB while sharing the video on Instagram.
Watch: Pakistan's Iftikhar Ahmed Smashes Match-Winning Six In Last Over Of Tri-Series Final vs New Zealand
Pakistan defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the T20I tri-series final match at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday. Chasing a target of 164 runs in 20 overs, Pakistan needed two runs to win off the final four balls. This is when Iftikhar Ahmed went across the stumps and smashed Blair Tickner for a six over the deep square leg to seal the game for Pakistan. The fielder at the boundary put a good effort yet failed to stop the six.
Pakistan beat hosts New Zealand to win tri-series and send T20 World Cup warning
Pakistan to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Friday to win the tri-series Twenty20 final in Christchurch with three balls to spare. It was a good sign for Pakistan going into the World Cup in Australia, with an opener against arch-rivals India on October 23. After the hosts finished on 163-7 at Hagley Oval, spinner Michael Bracewell checked Pakistan's early momentum in the tourists' reply, before Nawaz stepped up with his decisive 38 off 22 balls. Haider Ali also made a useful 31 off 15 balls. Having also steered Pakistan out of trouble in Thursday's dead-rubber win over Bangladesh, Nawaz produced another stellar innings before Iftikhar Ahmed sealed victory with a six in the final over.
Pakistan beat New Zealand in tri-series final to send T20 World Cup warning
All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz helped Pakistan to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Friday to win the tri-series Twenty20 final in Christchurch with three balls to spare.
T20 Tri-Series: Pakistan Defeat New Zealand By 5 Wickets To Send World Cup Message
All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz helped Pakistan to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Friday to win the tri-series Twenty20 final in Christchurch with three balls to spare. It was a good sign for Pakistan going into the World Cup in Australia, with an opener against arch-rivals India on October 23. After the hosts finished on 163-7 at Hagley Oval, spinner Michael Bracewell checked Pakistan's early momentum in their reply, before Nawaz stepped up with his decisive 38 off 22 balls.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 6th Match, T20 Tri-Series Live Updates: Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Strike As Bangladesh Go Two Down Early
Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 6th Match, T20 Tri-Series Live: Pakistan would like to give a better account of themselves when they face Bangladesh in Christchurch on Thursday. In the Babar Azam-led team's previous match on Tuesday against New Zealand, Finn Allen and Devon Conway hit 62 and 49 respectively as the Kiwis won by nine wickets. Earlier, Tim Southee, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner returned with two wickets each as New Zealand restricted Pakistan to 130/7 in 20 overs. For Pakistan, Iftikhar Ahmed top-scored with 27 runs. (LIVE SCORECARD)