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Rain Likely To Play Spoilsport In Pakistan, New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News
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Rain Likely To Play Spoilsport In Pakistan, New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rain is likely to play spoilsport in the five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand, according to Geo News. The five-match series will kick off on April 18 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and all matches will be held in Rawalpindi. According to Geo News, the city is expected to witness rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, which will last throughout the week. On Sunday, the New Zealand team arrived in Islamabad ahead of the five-match series.Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, which will be played in June this year, the Kiwis and the Men in Green will look to fine-tune their squad and assess the players who could feature in the 15-player squad for the marquee event.With the majority of players involved in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, New Zealand have name...
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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 ...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: List Of Injured Players Who Will Miss Out On Marquee Event | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: List Of Injured Players Who Will Miss Out On Marquee Event | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 2023 Cricket World Cup begins on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with last edition's finalists -- England and New Zealand -- going head to head in the opening fixture. Fortunately for New Zealand, skipper Kane Williamson was declared fit to feature in the tournament and was selected in the 15-man roster, although he would not be available for the opener against England. But, there were many players who weren't lucky enough to regain full fitness in time to be selected in their respective teams for the World Cup.The likes of Rishabh Pant, Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah, Anrih Nortje, Tim Southee, etc. would've arguably gotten the nod for the showpiece event. But, their fitness came in their way of World Cup selection.1. Rishabh Pant (India):Since his near-fa...
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Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles | Cricket News
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Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles | Cricket News

[ad_1] All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of this year's ODI World Cup in India after rupturing his Achilles tendon, dealing New Zealand yet another blow ahead of the marquee event. The big-hitting off-spinner has been sidelined for six-eight weeks after suffering the injury on his right leg on June 9 while playing for Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast. Bracewell is scheduled to undergo surgery in the UK on Thursday after which he will start a lengthy rehab that will keep him away from the ODI World Cup, starting in India from October 5."Michael's a great team man and has had a fantastic 15 months for New Zealand since his international debut. We've seen his exceptional skills in all three facets of the game and he was shaping as an important player for us at t...
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“My Role In RCB Is Two-Fold”: RCB Skipper Faf Du Plessis Ahead Of GT Clash | Cricket News
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“My Role In RCB Is Two-Fold”: RCB Skipper Faf Du Plessis Ahead Of GT Clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Faf Du Plessis has said that his role in the side is two-fold, sharing his experiences as a senior batter with youngsters and being a father figure to the side, especially its young players, as a captain. With 702 runs and eight half-centuries in 13 matches, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis is leading the side by example and is at the top of the batting charts. The aggressive approach of the captain has set the tone for the young RCB side which is knocking on the doors of playoffs.Du Plessis, who joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2022, has been embracing his multifaceted role as both a mentor and a leader for the team this season. In addition to showcasing his exemplary batting skills with an impressive strike of 153.95. In the latest ...
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IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis Show Keep RCB In Play-Off Hunt | Cricket News
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IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis Show Keep RCB In Play-Off Hunt | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli conjured up a magical hundred to steal the thunder from Heinrich Klaasen's maiden IPL ton as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed in contention for a play-off berth with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Klaasen displayed his big-hitting prowess, slamming six sixes and eight fours during his scintillating 51-ball 104-run knock to lift SRH to 186 for five from 28 for 2 in the fifth over.But Kohli (100) had other plans as he and du Plessis (71) helped RCB chase down the target with their magnificent ball-striking on way to a 172-run opening stand, the highest partnership of the season, as they romped home with four balls to spare.Following the victory, RCB climbed to the fourth spot due to their better net run rate although they are tie...
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New Zealand’s Matt Henry Derails Pakistan Innings With Hat-Trick In 1st T20I. Watch | Cricket News
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New Zealand’s Matt Henry Derails Pakistan Innings With Hat-Trick In 1st T20I. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Matt Henry finished with 3/32, his career-best figure in T20Is.© TwitterMatt Henry picked up a hat-trick spread across two overs in the first T20I against Pakistan in Lahore to join an elite group of New Zealand bowlers. Henry had derailed Pakistan's innings in the 13th over with the wickets of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed off back-to-back deliveries. Shadab was caught out by Latham off the penultimate ball of the over and Itikhar fell the next ball, edging again to the wicketkeeper. Henry returned in the 19th over to dismiss Shaheen Afridi off the first ball, caught brilliantly near the ropes by Daryl Mitchell off the first ball in the over.Shadab KhanIftikhar AhmedShaheen AfridiA hat-trick for Matt Henry in the first T20I at the GSL. #PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/h...
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023: Who Will Replace Reece Topley? | Cricket News
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023: Who Will Replace Reece Topley? | Cricket News

[ad_1] All is well in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp after the Faf du Plessis-led side thrashed Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Virat Kohli and Faf dazzled with the bat as RCB made a mockey out of MI's 171-run total. While Kohli hit an unbeaten 83 to take his team across the finishing line, du Plessis quickfire 73 set the tone for a convincing chase. However, whatever happens at the Chinnaswamy, stays at the Chinnaswamy as RCB's focus now shifts towards the Eden Gardens as they face a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders side on Thursday.Here's what we think could be RCB playing XI against KKR:Kohli and du Plessis will open the proceedings with the bat once again. The dynamic duo's form will be crucial throughou...
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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
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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...
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] NZ vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live: New Zealand are close to sweeping the series.© AFPNew Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Hosts New Zealand near a series sweep as Sri Lanka find themselves in a state of bother in the ongoing second Test. On Sunday, New Zealand maintained their dominance over the guests, enforcing a follow-on and setting up the likelihood of a series clean sweep with two days to play. The tourists reached 113 for 2 in their second innings at stumps on day three but still trailed by 303 runs at Wellington's Basin Reserve. They need a massive turnaround to avoid defeat after being skittled out for 164 in their first innings in response to the Black Caps' 580 for 4 declared. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Score Updates of Day 4 of the second Test be...
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