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Central Stags vs Northern Districts, Ford Trophy: Preview, Pitch And Weather Report, Fantasy Predictions | Cricket News
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Central Stags vs Northern Districts, Ford Trophy: Preview, Pitch And Weather Report, Fantasy Predictions | Cricket News

[ad_1] Central Stags will lock horns with Northern Districts in the opening match of the Ford Trophy 2023-24 on November 25 at Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand. The fixture is scheduled to commence at 3:00 AM IST.Defending champions Central Stags will look to replicate their form from the previous edition in their quest to clinch two successive trophies. They defeated Canterbury Kings comfortably by six wickets in the 2022-23 final to bag their seventh crown in the tournament's history. On the other hand, Northern Districts failed to qualify for the knockouts last time out after finishing fourth in the standings.CS vs ND pitch reportThe pitch at the Saxton Oval, Nelson is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer.It will allow for good stroke play and th...
“Is It Shahid Afridi?”: Twitter In Awe Of Shaheen Afridi’s Explosive Batting | Cricket News
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“Is It Shahid Afridi?”: Twitter In Awe Of Shaheen Afridi’s Explosive Batting | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shaheen Afridi in action for Pakistan against New Zealand© TwitterShaheen Afridi may be well known for his brilliant bowling performances but it was his batting prowess that was in full display during the fourth ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand on Friday. The left-hander thrashed Blair Tickner for 22 runs in the final over of the Pakistan innings and ended his innings on 23 off just 7 deliveries. Shaheen started the over with a six off the second ball and followed it up with a power boundary through the cover region. The next ball again went long as he heaved it over long-on and although the next one was a duck, the final ball travelled into the stands behind mid-wicket.Cracking Six from Shaheen Afridi and what a way to Finish the innings#BabarAzam #PAKvsNZ #PakvsNZ pic.twitte...
Bails Dislodged But Sri Lanka Star Still Not Given Out vs New Zealand. Find Out Why | Cricket News
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Bails Dislodged But Sri Lanka Star Still Not Given Out vs New Zealand. Find Out Why | Cricket News

[ad_1] Blair Tickner dislodges the bails during New Zealand vs Sri Lanka first ODI.© TwitterThe first ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Saturday witnessed a bizarre moment. The match at Eden Park, Auckland was won by New Zealand by a big margin but not before it saw a controversial decision being given by the umpire. On the fourth ball of the 18th over of Sri Lanka's innings, Chamika Karunaratne hit a Blair Tickner delivery towards mid-wicket region and tried to go for  a double. Given a second run was not possible, Karunaratne tried to return to the non-striker's end but he failed to get there in time.Ticker dislodged the bails but the bails didn't light up and to everyone's surprise, Karunaratne was given not out by the umpire.It was later revealed that the bails didn't light up...
Blair Tickner, Daryl Mitchell Lead New Zealand Fightback Against Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Blair Tickner, Daryl Mitchell Lead New Zealand Fightback Against Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] A stubborn century from Daryl Mitchell, a blazing 72 from Matt Henry and three wickets to Blair Tickner swung the momentum New Zealand's way in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Sri Lanka had claimed the initiative on the first two days of the Christchurch Test but were 83 for three in their second innings at stumps on day three, a lead of 65 runs. Angelo Mathews was not out 20, with Prabath Jayasuriya also at the crease on two. New Zealand had recovered from 151 for five to be all out for 373, an 18-run lead, after a dogged 102 from Mitchell. Henry's swashbuckling performance included 58 runs from boundaries.Tickner claimed the wickets of captain Dimuth Karunaratne for 17, Oshada Fernando for 28 and Kusal Mendis for 14 in the 38 overs before stumps to finish with thre...
New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] 1st Test, Day 3 Live: England look to extend lead against New Zealand at Bay Oval.© AFPNZ vs ENG, 1st Test Live Updates: England look to extend their 98-run lead over New Zealand on Day 3 of the 1st Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The visitors lost openers Ben Duckett, for 25, and Zak Crawley, for 28, in reaching 79-2 off 16 overs at stumps on Day 2. Earlier, Tom Blundell's career-best 138 steered his side to 306 and just 19 runs short of England's 325-9 declared. Blundell shared a 75-run partnership with opener Devon Conway (77) but just as valuable were late stands with tailenders Kuggeleijn and Blair Tickner -- both on Test debut -- of 53 and 59 respectively. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of Day 3 of the 1st Test between New Zealand and England from Bay Ova...
New Zealand Pacer Adam Milne Withdraws From India Series, Blair Tickner Called In As Replacement | Cricket News
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New Zealand Pacer Adam Milne Withdraws From India Series, Blair Tickner Called In As Replacement | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand pacer Adam Milne has been withdrawn from the white-ball squads for the upcoming tours to Pakistan and India due to concerns about his preparation. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) made the announcement on Monday. The right-arm pace bowler finished the recent home series against India with a tight hamstring and subsequently had his return delayed for the Wellington Firebirds, missing two Ford Trophy matches in December. Despite playing the first two games of the Super Smash season for the Firebirds, the prospect of six ODIs in 16 days across Pakistan and India was considered too big of a risk.A decision was therefore made, by mutual agreement, to replace Milne with Central Stags pace bowler Blair Tickner, who is already in Pakistan with the Test team.New Zealand selector Gavin...