Lanning fires in final World Cup warm-up
Meg Lanning has found touch ahead of the World Cup, scoring a run-a-ball 87 as Australia reached a monster 321 in a warm-up clash against hosts New Zealand.
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South Africa edge towards Test win vs NZ
Paceman Lutho Sipamla denied Devon Conway his fourth Test century and broke a stubborn New Zealand partnership as South Africa moved within five wickets of a series-levelling victory on day five of the second Test in Christchurch.
Threat against Ashton Agar investigated
An online threat directed to the wife of Australian allrounder Ashton Agar has been investigated by government security agencies.
Gurbaz leads Afghanistan to Bangladesh win
Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a brilliant 106 not out as Afghanistan avoided a clean sweep by sealing a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh in the third one-day international.
England news: Dan Lawrence given chance to stake claim in West Indies
Dan Lawrence is in pole position to bat at four in England’s first Test against the West Indies after being selected there for the tourists’ only warm-up in Antigua this week.
Ton-up Verreynne hails former coach Ashwell Prince: 'He's had a massive impact on me'
It has taken Kyle Verreynne a little while to get going in Proteas Test colours, but those who have been following his career at domestic level will not be surprised that he has now arrived on the international stage.
The best is yet to come, says Rocks captain Pieter Malan after CSA T20 Challenge triumph
Cape Town — The Rocks have painted the South African cricket landscape pink and purple again after their T20 Challenge triumph in Gqeberha, but captain Pieter Malan believes the best is yet to come.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates
NZ vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Chasing a target of 426, New Zealand find themselves in a spot of bother against South Africa in the second Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The Kiwis are 94/4, still needing 332 runs to win on Day 5. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Mahara took two wickets each ahead of the close of the day's play. Devon Conway is batting on 60 and has given the hosts a glimmer of hope. Having already lost the first Test, South Africa, on the other hand, will look to skittle out the hosts and level the two-match series at 1-1. Earlier, South Africa eventually declared their innings at 354/9 after Kyle Verreynne 136-run knock. Earlier, Sarel Erwee scored a fine 108 as South Africa went on to post a total of 364. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out of a total of 293, as the visitors took a 71-run lead in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)