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Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Steve Smith Shows Great Game Awareness, Slogs Jimmy Neesham Knowing Delivery Would Be No-Ball. Watch | Cricket News
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Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Steve Smith Shows Great Game Awareness, Slogs Jimmy Neesham Knowing Delivery Would Be No-Ball. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Steve Smith reminded the umpires about the number of fielders outside the circle.© TwitterAustralia star batter Steve Smith scored his first ODI century in nearly two years, helping Australia post a total of 267 for five in 50 overs against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at the Cazaly Cricket Stadium in Cairns. Smith registered his 12th ODI ton, crafting a brilliant 105 off 131 balls. The former Australia captain's game awareness was also on display. In the 38th over, Smith hit Jimmy Neesham for a six over the square leg boundary.It was given a no-ball after Smith reminded the umpires about the number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle.The video was shared by cricket.com.au on their official Twitter handle.Steve Smith launching a filthy slog over the fence because he k...
Australia vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson-Led New Zealand Gives Aaron Finch Guard Of Honour In His Final ODI. Watch | Cricket News
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Australia vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson-Led New Zealand Gives Aaron Finch Guard Of Honour In His Final ODI. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Aaron Finch walked out to bat one final time in ODIs on Sunday© AFPBefore the first ball of the third and final ODI between Australia and New Zealand was bowled on Sunday, the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis decided to give Australia skipper Aaron Finch a "guard of honour" as the right-handed batter walked out to bat in his final ODI for the last time. On Saturday, Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the 50-over format after the match against New Zealand.Seeing the gesture of New Zealand, Finch walked towards Williamson to shake his hand. The video of the incident was shared by official Twitter handle of cricket.com.au."Classy stuff from the Black Caps as Aaron Finch makes his way to the middle," wrote cricket.com.au on Twitter.Classy stuff from the Black Caps as Aaron Fi...
Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand Opt To Bowl In Aaron Finch’s Final ODI | Cricket News
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Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand Opt To Bowl In Aaron Finch’s Final ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] AUS vs NZ, 3rd ODI Live: All eyes on Aaron Finch as he plays final ODI© AFPAustralia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand won the toss and opted to field against Australia in the third and final ODI on Sunday. Australia will look to register a series sweep over New Zealand when they take the field for the third and final ODI. On Saturday, skipper Aaron Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the format after the final ODI against New Zealand so Australia would look to send him out on a high. Australia already have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after having won the first two ODIs. Finch has himself had a series to forget as he was dismissed cheaply so he would look to go out on a high. (LIVE SCORECARD)Playing XIsAustralia: Aaron Finch (c), Jos...
Australia vs New Zealand: Marcus Stoinis, David Warner Out Of 3rd ODI  | Cricket News
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Australia vs New Zealand: Marcus Stoinis, David Warner Out Of 3rd ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Marcus Stoinis© AFPInjured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was Saturday ruled out of Australia's final one-day international against New Zealand, while David Warner was released from the squad to rest. Stoinis lasted just six balls with the bat and bowled only three overs in the second ODI in Cairns on Thursday that Australia won by 113 runs. With the three-match series wrapped up and Sunday's final game a dead rubber, he will go for treatment on a low-level side strain."Stoinis will undergo treatment in rehabilitation in Perth leading into the tour of India," a three-game T20 series later this month, Cricket Australia said.Pace bowler Nathan Ellis, who has played three ODIs, was drafted in as a replacement.Opener Warner was given time off "considering a heavy workload ov...
2022 T20 World Cup: India To Play Warm-Up Matches vs Australia, New Zealand At Gabba | Cricket News
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2022 T20 World Cup: India To Play Warm-Up Matches vs Australia, New Zealand At Gabba | Cricket News

[ad_1] The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed the official warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 with matches to be played across Brisbane and Melbourne. Team India will play warm up fixtures against Australia and New Zealand on October 17 and 19 at the Gabba, Brisbane. First Round teams will commence their preparations in Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval from October 10-13."Teams starting in the Super 12 stage will play all warm-up fixtures over two match days in Brisbane on October 17 and 19. These matches will be played at The Gabba and Allan Border Field," stated an official release.The first warm-up fixture will feature two-time champions West Indies against United Arab Emirate...
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Mitchell Starc Strikes Early, Martin Guptill Falls | Cricket News
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Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Mitchell Starc Strikes Early, Martin Guptill Falls | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live: Australia look for a winning start© AFPAustralia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia got off to an ideal start as Mitchell Starc dismissed Martin Guptill in the fifth over of the innings after skipper Aaron Finch opted to bowl first New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns. Australia had last won the series against Zimbabwe 2-1, but it is important to remember that the side suffered a seven-wicket loss in the third and final ODI. On the other hand, New Zealand are coming off a successful tour of the West Indies where they won both ODI and T20I series. It would be interesting to see what team combination both teams go in with. (LIVE SCORECARD)New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin G...
Australia vs New Zealand: Aaron Finch Under Microscope As Tough ODI Series Looms  | Cricket News
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Australia vs New Zealand: Aaron Finch Under Microscope As Tough ODI Series Looms | Cricket News

[ad_1] Under-pressure Aaron Finch insisted Monday he was still "a pretty good" player after a horror run with the bat as Australia's limited overs captain bids to find form against New Zealand this week. The 35-year-old opener managed just 15, one and five in Australia's 2-1 ODI series win against Zimbabwe last week, following two consecutive ducks in the final two games of their recent series in Sri Lanka.With the T20 World Cup on home soil in October fast approaching, his position is under increasing scrutiny.Finch has three matches against the world's top ODI side in the Queensland city of Cairns, starting Tuesday, to stop the rot and silence the critics."You're always looking to improve and being able to train consistently and keep tinkering with my game to get better is the most imp...
Australia vs Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva Star As Zimbabwe Defeat Australia In 3rd ODI | Cricket News
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva Star As Zimbabwe Defeat Australia In 3rd ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Zimbabwe stunned a nearly full-strength Australia by three wickets on Saturday to claim a historic victory in the third one-day international in Townsville. After leg-spinner Ryan Burl (5-10) played a starring role in dismissing the hosts for a lowly 141, Zimbabwe overcame a wobbly chase to beat the cricket powerhouse for the first time in Australia when they hauled in the target in the 39th over, triggering scenes of celebration.It was a consolation victory for Zimbabwe to conclude the three-match series."We showed a whole lot of fight... it was a testament to the work the boys put in," said Zimbabwe skipper Regis Chakabva, who top-scored with a composed 37 not out.The tourists started the chase impressively, with Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Tadiwanashe Marumani posting a 38-run op...
Tim David Named In Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad, David Warner Rested For Series vs India | Cricket News
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Tim David Named In Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad, David Warner Rested For Series vs India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. All-rounder Tim David has been named in the squad while Aaron Finch will lead the side as Australia look to defend their T20 World Cup title on home turf. Last year, the side won the tournament after defeating New Zealand in the summit clash. Australia will travel to India for three T20 Internationals in September before returning home to play the West Indies, England, and India leading into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup which opens against New Zealand at the SCG on October 22.The same squad will be representing Australia in the T20I series against India, barring just one change. "David Warner will miss the Indian tour as part of a managed period of preparation for a full summer ...