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With Thumping 267-Run Win, England Taste Test Triumph In New Zealand First Time In 15 Years

England completed a resounding 267-run win over the Black Caps in the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, powering to their first win in New Zealand for 15 years. The tourists snared the required five wickets in the opening session of day four, dismissing the Black Caps for 126 after they had resumed at 63-5. Pace bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson both finished with four second innings wickets as England took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Pacers Stuart Broad, James Anderson power England to 267-run win over New Zealand in first Test

The victory was England's first in New Zealand in 15 years (since 2008) and 10th in 11 matches since former Kiwi skipper Brendon "Baz" McCullum and Christchurch-born Ben Stokes took over as coach and captain.Unable to recover from Stuart Broad's fiery spell with the pink ball on Saturday evening, The Black Caps, resuming at 63 for 5 skittled out for 126 in the morning session on the fourth day. Pacers Broad and James Anderson both finished with four second innings wickets as England took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner power Australia into Women's T20 World Cup semis

With the comfortable win, Australia made it a perfect four wins from their four group games to cruise into the semifinals of the cricketing extravaganza. Chasing a par 125, Australia reached their target with 21 balls to spare with McGrath hitting a powerpacked 33-ball 57. Australia were put under pressure by South Africans in the chase early as at one stage they were in trouble at 40 for three but McGrath and Gardner (28 not out off 29) went for their shots in a fourth-wicket partnership of 81 to secure victory for the champions.

South Africa vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup: Tahlia McGrath And Ashleigh Gardner Take Australia Into Semi-finals

Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner took Australia into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday with aggressive batting to defeat South Africa by six wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Chasing 125 to win, Australia were in trouble at 40 for three but McGrath and Gardner went for their shots in a fourth-wicket partnership of 81 to secure victory for the defending champions with 21 balls to spare.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India Look To Make Early Inroads Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India would hoping to make early inroads on Day 3 of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while Australia would be eager to extend their lead. Australia raced to 61 for one at stumps on Day 2 after Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Usman Khawaja for six after a reverse sweep flew straight to leg slip. They led India by 62 runs.

Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Live, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Bengal Still 61 Runs Shy

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 4 Live Updates: Saurashtra are in control of the proceedings with Bengal struggling at 169 for four in their second innings, heading into Day 4, of the Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens. Earlier, Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya grabbed two wickets each to leave Bengal reeling. The hosts are 61 runs behind with skipper Manoj Tiwary batting on 57. On Day 3, Bengal's pace-heavy attack looked ineffective in the morning as Saurashtra, continuing from where they had left on Friday evening -- 317/5 -- added 87 more runs to take their score past 400. Though overnight batters Arpit Vasavada (81) and Chirag Jani (60) perished quickly, tail-enders Prerak Mankad (33) and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (29) gave Saurashtra the winning edge. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Virat Kohli's Amusing Reaction As Food Arrives. Ex India Star Calls It "Stress Eating"

Virat Kohli looked very assured at the crease on Day 2 of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. That was until Kohli (44 off 84 balls) was given LBW off Matthew Kuhnemann in a decision that raised eyebrows. Even Kohli was not happy and was seen fuming in the dressing room. Kohli's wicket fell when India were in a tricky spot in the first innings against Australia. Later, Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel stitched a 100-plus stand to revive India's chances. After the dismissal, Kohli could be seen indulging in an intense discussion with coach Rahul Dravid when a man arrived with food. Kohli looked really happy after that.

India vs Australia: "No Doubt Virat Kohli Would Be...": Nathan Lyon Reacts On Contentious LBW Call

Virat Kohli was a frustrated man on Saturday. The former India captain was going great on the second day of the second Test against Australia in Delhi, until a contentious LBW call had him walking back to the pavilion. The former India captain looked solid while wickets kept on falling at the other end, but against Test debutant Matthew Kuhnemann's left-arm spin, Kohli was given out. The bone of contention was whether the ball had hit the bat first or the pads. The on-field umpire gave him out and Kohli went for a DRS.

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With Thumping 267-Run Win, England Taste Test Triumph In New Zealand First Time In 15 Years

Pacers Stuart Broad, James Anderson power England to 267-run win over New Zealand in first Test

Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner power Australia into Women's T20 World Cup semis

South Africa vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup: Tahlia McGrath And Ashleigh Gardner Take Australia Into Semi-finals

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India Look To Make Early Inroads Against Australia

Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Live, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Bengal Still 61 Runs Shy

Watch: Virat Kohli's Amusing Reaction As Food Arrives. Ex India Star Calls It "Stress Eating"

India vs Australia: "No Doubt Virat Kohli Would Be...": Nathan Lyon Reacts On Contentious LBW Call