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[ad_1] New Zealand's left-arm pacer Trent Boult became the first Kiwi bowler to claim 50 wickets in the ICC World Cup 2023 following his economical spell against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis became his 50th victim in the ODI World Cup, that too in just 28 innings. Only Australia's Mitchell Starc (19) and former Sri Lanka speedster Lasith Malinga (25) have managed to claim 50 wickets in fewer innings than him. Boult's 50th wicket also made him just the sixth bowler to do so in the ODI World Cup. Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath is the leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup with 71 scalps to his name. He also became the third Blackcaps bowler to have more than 600 wickets in international cricket. New Zealand's star-studded pace bowling attack set the tone of the game picking up early wickets restricting Sri Lanka's hopes of putting up a massive score. [ad_2] Source link https://worldne

[ad_1] Pakistan men's chief selector, Wahab Riaz, has announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting from January 12 in Auckland. While speaking in press conference in Lahore, Wahab gave an update on the fitness status of Pakistan pacers. “Mohammad Hasnain and Naseem Shah has recovered. Naseem is undergoing rehab at the NCA. We don't want to put too much load on him. Hopefully by the PSL, he will be fit to turn out for Islamabad United. Mohammad Hasnain has also just regained fitness, and we've called him to the academy to assess him,” Wahab said.  However, Wahab Riaz expressed less optimistic news regarding Ihsanullah's recovery, stating that additional time is needed before he can regain full fitness. There is uncertainty about his availability for the upcoming PSL matches. “Unfortunately, Ihsanullah will take some more time to regain fitness - we're not sure if he'll be able to play this PSL,” he added. A

[ad_1] New Zealand's left-handed opener and one of their most important players Devon Conway revealed his side's game plan ahead of the much-awaited ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final against India which will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on November 15. Conway, who has amassed 359 runs at a 44.87 average in the mega event so far, admitted the brilliance of the Indian team as they are the only side to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament without tasting a defeat. "We all know how good India are. They are carrying a lot of momentum (and) they have a strong squad," Conway shared his thoughts in a video shared by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). "But we are looking forward to that challenge. It is exciting for us to play against the host nation in the semifinal. We know they are going to be a threat, but we are looking forward to that challenge," he added. Conway added that his side would rely on their experience of playing a match of such

[ad_1] Dominant Pakistan put on an all-round show to storm past New Zealand in the third PAK vs NZ ODI to win the five-match series 3-0 with two games to spare. The third PAK vs NZ ODI of the five-match series was played at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Wednesday. New Zealand captain Tom Latham opted to bowl first after the coin flipped in his favour. Pakistan, in response, put up a decent total on the scoreboard at the back of brilliant half-centuries by Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam. Imam-ul-Haq smashed seven boundaries and a six on his way to top score for Pakistan with a 107-ball 90. Babar Azam, on the other hand, was also impressive with the bat as he notched up 54 runs in 62 balls, laced up with three boundaries and a six. The target set by the green shirts turned out to be too much for New Zealand as they succumbed to their third straight defeat in the ongoing five-match series despite a brilliant start by their openers – Will Young and Tom Blundell. Blundell rem

[ad_1] Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month's ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery. The 33-year-old tore the cruciate ligament in his right knee playing for Indian Premier League side Gujarat Titans in April, which looked to have scuppered his chances of making the showpiece tournament. However, intense rehab work has meant a speedy recovery. New Zealand is set to play their first warm-up match against Pakistan on Friday. "It's [about] working through those warm-up games to get as much out of it as I can - personally and as a team - without sort of bothering too much," Williamson said on Wednesday before Kiwis departure for India.  "There is a strong desire to basically be involved in those as much as I can; we've got two of them before our first competition game. And basically, it's just wanting to progres

[ad_1] New Zealand restricted England to 282-9 after winning the toss and deciding to bowl first against the defending champions in the opening match of ICC World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad. New Zealand rested regular captain Kane Williamson (knee) and fast bowler Tim Southee (thumb) to give them more time to recover from surgery. Lockie Ferguson also missed out with a minor injury. "We're going to have a bowl, it looks a reasonably good surface but hopefully later on when he get a chance with the bat, it gets better," Latham said. England captain Jos Buttler said England too would have preferred to bowl first in the match. "We're very proud to be world champions and what we achieved four years ago but this is something new," Buttler said. "We're not defending anything, we're here to attack and win it again." England are without Ben Stokes, who is nursing a minor hip injury, with Harry Brook replacing him at number four. Teams:

[ad_1] Pakistan’s women’s cricket team etched their names in the history books with a sensational first-ever victory over New Zealand in the inaugural match of a riveting three-game T20 International (T20I) series. The clash unfolded in University of Otago Oval sports ground at Logan Park, Dunedin, New Zealand, where the Pakistani squad outshone their New Zealand counterparts, securing a memorable seven-wicket triumph. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, New Zealand’s women’s team set a target of 127 runs, losing six wickets in the process during the allotted 20 overs. However, Pakistan’s determined players showcased their prowess, successfully chasing down the target with three wickets to spare in just 18.2 overs. In a pivotal role for Pakistan, opener Shawaal Zulfiqar played a crucial innings, contributing 41 runs to the team’s total. Adding to the stellar performance, Fatima Sana emerged as the star of the match, claiming an impressive three wickets while concedin

[ad_1] Pakistan captain Babar Azam opted to bat first after winning the toss against New Zealand in the first Test of two-match series here at National Bank Cricket Ground. Pakistan's former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned to the playing XI after almost four years. The Champions Trophy 2017 winning captain last featured in a Test against South Africa in January 2019. Left-arm pacer Mir Hamza also made his comeback in the playing XI after he last played his only Test against Australia in 2018. Playing XIs Pakistan: Babar Azam (C), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Wasim Jr, Mir Hamza, Nauman Ali New Zealand: Tom Latham, David Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/stports/pakitan-bat-first-in-karachi-test-against-new-zealand-such-tv/?feed_id=275886&

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team made history on Thursday by becoming the third team to complete 500 One Day International (ODI) wins, after India and Australia. This remarkable feat was achieved after their five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI, played at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan's journey to this milestone has been a long and illustrious one. They played their first ODI in 1973 against New Zealand, and since then, they have come a long way. With legendary players like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Waqar Younis, Pakistan has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. Pakistan reached this milestone in their 949 th ODI. The Men in Green have won 92 ODIs against Sri Lanka, 73 vs India, 63 vs West Indies, 57 vs New Zealand, 54 vs Zimbabwe, 34 vs Australia, and 32 each against England and Bangladesh. In 978 ODIs, the Australian team has emerged victorious in 594 of them, while the Indian team has won 539 in 1029 ODIs. This victory not

[ad_1] Pakistan and New Zealand are set to face each other in their upcoming match of ICC World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. However, the match is at risk due to anticipated rain.  The match is set to start at 10 am, with rain expected to intermittently affect the game from 11 am onwards. In this crucial clash, New Zealand, currently in fourth place with eight points, will be chasing a spot in the semifinals. They are up against Pakistan, who are in fifth place with six points.  Pakistan is entering the game with the momentum of breaking a four-match losing streak, while New Zealand is facing the challenge of a three-match losing streak. Bengaluru, known for its high-scoring games, is the venue for this encounter. However, recent rain in the area has raised questions about how the weather and pitch conditions will affect the New Zealand and Pakistan clash.   Here's a look at the Bengaluru weather forecast for November 4: There's a