1st Test: Blundell leads New Zealand fightback against England
The tourists held a 98-run lead with eight second-innings wickets in hand and still three days to play in a fast-moving day-night Test at the Bay Oval.
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Women's T20 World Cup: India will need to up their game against England
A win against world number two England on Friday will take the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side effectively into the knock-out stage, to be competed among top two teams from Group 1 and 2.The Indians beat arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets before notching a more convincing six-wicket win against West Indies earlier this week.While the twin wins put India in a strong position to qualify for the semifinals, it was hard-hitting teenager Richa Ghosh's brilliance which pulled the 'Women in Blue' over the line on both occasions.
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings: Colin Munro, Azam Khan power Islamabad to 4-wicket win in Pakistan Super League
Munro’s 58 off 28 balls that featured four sixes and five boundaries was well-supported by Azam Khan’s 44 as Islamabad romped to 178-6 for a four-wicket win in their opening game with 10 balls to spare.Karachi made four changes to their playing XI after losing the opening game to Peshawar Zalmi by two runs. But they couldn’t capitalize on Haider Ali’s brilliant 59 and were restricted at 173-7.They missed left-arm fast bowler Mir Hamza, who was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his hand during the first game, but his replacement James Fuller conceded 37 off his three overs.
S Club 7 is coming to Manchester on their anticipated reunion tour - here’s how to get tickets
On the Manchester music scene this week, do we have some treats for you!
Ihsanullah: Pakistan's latest pace sensation to emerge from PSL
They say Pakistan has a never-ending supply of fast bowlers. And judging by the talent they throw up every edition of the Pakistan Super League, that belief is well-placed.
India vs Australia: Aussies go into Delhi Test with just one pacer, but Steve O'Keefe remains bullish the visitors can bounce back
LIVE SCORE: 2nd Test, Day 1Australia lost the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series by an innings and 132 runs on a turning track, which prompted Cummins to go with just one quick and three spinners -- Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy and debutant Matthew Kuhnemann -- in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.This is the first time in more than five years that Australia are playing three regular spinners, with the previous occasion being the2017 Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram, where the visitors went in with three tweakers -- Lyon, Ashton Agar and O'Keefe.
New Zealand bowled out for 306, trail England by 19 runs
New Zealand were bowled out for 306 in reply to England's declared first innings total of 325 for nine after the dinner break on day two of the first test on Friday.
Blundell stands firm with half-century, New Zealand 238-8
:Tom Blundell scored a defiant half-century and frustrated England for an entire session as New Zealand reached 238 for eight at the dinner break on day two of the first pink ball test on Friday.