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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the second match of the three-nation ODI tournament in Lahore on Monday.
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Santner named New Zealand's white ball captain
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was named as the successor to Kane Williamson as New Zealand captain in one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket on Wednesday.
Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain
Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down. Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 T20Is, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 28. The 32-year-old has previously led New Zealand in 28 white ball matches, some on a stand-in basis after Williamson relinquished the role following the T20 World Cup in June. Santner described the full-time appointment as a "huge honour".
NZ bid farewell to Southee with big consolation win over England
:New Zealand beat England by 423 runs on Tuesday to send Tim Southee out a winner on his home ground in his final test and claim a consolation victory as one-sided as their losses in the first two matches of the series.
3rd Test: New Zealand Crush England To Send Tim Southee Out On A High
New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. The hosts sealed a dominant performance in Hamilton by claiming seven wickets in 41.2 overs on day four as England crumbled for 234. It was New Zealand's equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. Playing on his home ground at Seddon Park, seamer Southee finished with 2-34 in his 107th and final Test, ending the career of one of New Zealand's finest players.
New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates
New Zealand vs England, 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates: New Zealand aim to walk further close to their consolation win against England. The side has already lost the three-match series, but hold a strong position in the final game. On the other hand, England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. The home side skittled England for 143 before reaching 136 for 3 by stumps in their second innings in Hamilton, enjoying easily their best day of a series in which they had been outplayed until now. Kane Williamson was at the crease on 50 and Rachin Ravindra two. (Live Scorecard)
New Zealand Power To 340-Run Lead In Third Test As England Crumble
England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. The home side skittled England for 143 before reaching 136-3 by stumps in their second innings in Hamilton, enjoying easily their best day of a series in which they had been outplayed until now. Kane Williamson was at the crease on 50 and Rachin Ravindra two. Williamson put on 89 for the second wicket with Will Young (60) following the departure of captain Tom Latham for 19.
New Zealand take charge as England wilt in Hamilton heat
:Kane Williamson scored a 38th half-century as New Zealand took charge on the second day of the third test by dismissing England for 143 and making 136 for three at Sunday's close of play for an overall lead of 340.