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Michael Bracewell Back From Injury To Captain New Zealand On Pakistan Tour | Cricket News
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Michael Bracewell Back From Injury To Captain New Zealand On Pakistan Tour | Cricket News

[ad_1] Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on their Twenty20 tour of Pakistan this month, with a host of top names missing because they are playing in the Indian Premier League. Pakistan host New Zealand for five Twenty20 internationals, starting in Rawalpindi on April 18, as both teams warm up for June's T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. All-rounder Bracewell was named captain Wednesday on his return from more than a year out with a ruptured Achilles and broken finger in the absence of regular skipper Kane Williamson, who is playing for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.The 33-year-old said that being informed he would captain New Zealand had capped a "golden three days" last month when he also took eight wickets for his club Wellington and had a ...
New Zealand Star’s Cheeky ‘Pre-Series Deal’ Revelation After Smashing Haris Rauf For 28 Runs | Cricket News
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New Zealand Star’s Cheeky ‘Pre-Series Deal’ Revelation After Smashing Haris Rauf For 28 Runs | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand opening batter Finn Allen entered the record books on Wednesday following his 62-ball 137 against Pakistan in the third T20I in Dunedin. Allen now holds the record for the highest T20I score by a New Zealander, surpassing Brendon McCullum's previous best of 123. He also equalled Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai for carting most sixes in a T20I, 16 to be precise. In the sixth over, he hit Rauf for 27 runs, including three sixes and two fours. Speaking during the mid-innings break, Allen revealed that he had cracked a deal with Rauf ahead of the series. Allen revealed tha...
Babar Azam’s “Concerned” Reaction Viral After His Six Injures Fan In 3rd T20I vs New Zealand. Watch | Cricket News
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Babar Azam’s “Concerned” Reaction Viral After His Six Injures Fan In 3rd T20I vs New Zealand. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan batter Babar Azam scored his third half-century in as many games but couldn't take his team to a win in the third T20I as New Zealand sealed the five-match series after a thumping win in Dunedin. In a must-win game, Babar hit 58 off 37 balls but did not get any helping hand from his teammates as New Zealand won the game by 45 runs. The former Pakistan captain struck eight fours and a solitary six, which injured a fan. The incident happened on the fourth ball of the 13th over of Pakistan's chase when Matt Henry was bowling. Henry bowled a short-pitched delivery to Babar, w...
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Finn Allen’s Record 137 Gives New Zealand Series-Clinching Win vs Pakistan | Cricket News
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NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Finn Allen’s Record 137 Gives New Zealand Series-Clinching Win vs Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand sealed their T20 series against Pakistan with two games to spare Wednesday on the back of a record 137 off 62 balls by opener Finn Allen at University Oval in Dunedin. The Black Caps, sent in to bat in game three of the five-match series, won by 45 runs after posting a colossal 224 for seven and restricting Pakistan to 179 for seven. It followed their victories by 46 and 21 runs respectively in the first two matches. The swashbuckling Allen, following on from his 74 off 21 balls in game two, frequently belted the ball out of the ground as he smashed 16 sixes and five fo...
6,4,4,4, 6 – Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch | Cricket News
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6,4,4,4, 6 – Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand opener Finn Allen had gone berserk against Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi during the first T20I match at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday. After taking a wicket in his first over, Shaheen returned for his second with great energy but Allen through his sensational batting got better of the left-arm pacer. He trashed him for 24 runs in the third over of the New Zealand innings. It all started with a six over deep mid-wicket off a slower first ball. Allen then smashed three fours in a row before hitting a six over long-on. The final delivery was a dot ball but the damage was a...
Straight From Helmet Cam! Shaheen Afridi’s Ferocious Bouncer Meets Outrageous Shot. Watch | Cricket News
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Straight From Helmet Cam! Shaheen Afridi’s Ferocious Bouncer Meets Outrageous Shot. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shaheen Afridi is playing for Welsh Fire in the ongoing season of The Hundred.© TwitterPakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the most lethal bowlers in world cricket currently. When bowling in full tilt, he is arguably the best new ball bowler, across formats. However, for the past 12 months or so, the left-arm pacer has been batting with a knee injury that saw him miss out on a number of tours. But, Shaheen seemed to have finally recovered from his knee issue, which is a positive sign for Pakistan ahead of their participation in the Asia Cup, as well as the World Cup.With Pakistan set to take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, Shaheen is charging his batteries in the UK, playing for Welsh Fire in the ongoing season of The Hundred.So far, he has picked six wickets in fi...
Brainfade Moment In MLC As RCB Star Gets Run Out In Bizarre Manner. Watch | Cricket News
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Brainfade Moment In MLC As RCB Star Gets Run Out In Bizarre Manner. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Finn Allen's bizarre run out in MLC has become the talk of the town.© TwitterIt all happened in the Major League Cricket (MLC) on Sunday as San Francisco Unicorns' batter Finn Allen's bizarre run out became the talk of the town during the match against Seattle Orcas. The incident happened in the fourth over when Cameron Gannon bowled a delivery to Allen who tapped it towards short mid-wicket to steal a quick single. However, Allen took a casual stroll and Shehan Jayasuriya was alert to the situation as he picked up the ball and affected the run out, and caught the batter napping.Allen was in a state of disbelief after his brainfade moment cost him his wicket. Notably, he was batting on 29 off just nine deliveries.WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?Was this the only way Finn Allen could get out t...
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023: Who Will Fill Four Overseas Slots For Injury-Hit RCB? | Cricket News
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023: Who Will Fill Four Overseas Slots For Injury-Hit RCB? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to maintain their recent dominance over Mumbai Indians when the two teams clash in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Having recorded three consecutive wins against Mumbai Indians, RCB would want to make a winning start in front of their own fans. However, the Faf du Plessis-led side will be without the services of star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and pacer Josh Hazleood. It will be interesting to see who will fill the four overseas spots for them.Here's what we thing could be RCB's playing XI vs Mumbai Indians:At the top of the order, Finn Allen is likely to open the batting alongside captain Faf, who was the top-scorer last year with 468 runs in 16 matches. Allen will hope t...