Cricket-New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa
By Ian Ransom
Bowling Sport News
New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa
New Zealand will look to complete a maiden test series win over South Africa and savour rare air at the top of the world rankings with victory over the ailing tourists in the second and final match starting on Friday in Christchurch.
Proteas captain Dean Elgar says Aiden Markram needs to perform after ’tough conversations’
Johannesburg - There will be changes to the South African team for the second Test against New Zealand that begins at midnight on Thursday, with the batting unit a central focus for the national selectors.
Women's World Cup: Teams can fulfil fixtures with nine players
Teams at the Women's World Cup will be able to fulfil their fixtures with only nine fit players if their squad is hit by Covid-19.
Black Caps eye first-ever Test series win over SA, reclaiming world No 1 spot
New Zealand go into the second Test against South Africa on Friday on the cusp of clinching the series and reclaiming the mantle of number one in the world.
5th ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur gets much needed runs as India women win to avoid whitewash against New Zealand
women's cricket team finally managed to beat New Zealand in the series-ending fifth ODI for a consolatory six-wicket win here on Thursday. The Indian bowlers, who under-performed prior to the game, finally got their act together to limit New Zealand to 251 for nine in 50 overs. India chased the down the target in 46 overs courtesy Harmanpreet's 63 off 66 balls and Smriti Mandhana's 71 off 84 balls. Skipper Mithali Raj remained unbeaten on 57 off 66 balls. Having lost the one off T20 and first four ODIs, India badly needed a win to gain some momentum going into the ODI World Cup next month. The spinners, who struggled to provide the breakthroughs, shared seven wickets among themselves on Thursday.
Cricket-South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand test
(Reuters) - South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the second and final test against New Zealand with a back strain, the team said on Thursday.
South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi ruled out of 2nd Test against New Zealand
South Africa paceman Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the second and final Test against New Zealand with a back strain, the team said on Thursday. The 25-year-old missed the first Test, which saw South Africa thrashed by an innings and 276 runs in Christchurch over the weekend.