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New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates© AFPNew Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Overnight batters Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan Lyon will aim to take Australian innings forward when they resume at 124 for 4 on Saturday. A five-wicket haul by paceman Josh Hazlewood ensured Australia had the upper hand on a wicket-laden opening day of the second Test. Fourteen wickets fell on Day 1 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Manus Labuschagne was unbeaten on 45, including eight fours, with night-watchman Nathan Lyon on one. (Live Scorecard)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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1st Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra Holds Fort For New Zealand After Australia Make Early Inroads | Cricket News
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1st Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra Holds Fort For New Zealand After Australia Make Early Inroads | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian spinner Nathan Lyon described unbeaten New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra as a budding "superstar" on Saturday but says the tourists are still well placed to win the first Test in Wellington. Ravindra struck an eye-catching 56 not out as the home side reached 111-3 at stumps on day three, having stumbled early in their pursuit of a lofty 369 to win the opening match of the two-Test series. Daryl Mitchell was on 12, with the pair having put on 52 in 20.3 overs together to give New Zealand a glimmer of hope in difficult batting conditions.Lyon took 2-27 -- aided by some brilliant catching from Steve Smith -- to give him six wickets for the match.Lyon shapes as a key figure in preventing New Zealand from scoring the remaining 258 runs they need on a Basin Reserve pitch ta...
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Nathan Lyon Scripts Unique Batting Record In 1st Test vs New Zealand | Cricket News
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Nathan Lyon Scripts Unique Batting Record In 1st Test vs New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian spin veteran Nathan Lyon made a unique batting record during the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington, becoming the player with the most Test runs without scoring a single half-century. During the day two of the match, Lyon came out as a nightwatchman following the dismissals of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne and made 41 in 46 balls, with six fours. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 89. Now in 128 Tests and 162 innings, Lyon has made 1,501 runs at an average of 12.72. His best score is 47.Next up is West Indies pacer Kemar Roach, who has scored 1,174 runs in 81 Tests at an average of 11.50, with the best score of 41.At number three is Pakistani pace legend Waqar Younis, who has scored 1,010 runs in 87 Tests at an average of 10.20, with the best sco...
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Australia Take Charge Of First Test After New Zealand Collapse | Cricket News
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Australia Take Charge Of First Test After New Zealand Collapse | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia seized control of the opening Test on Friday after a miserable day for hosts New Zealand left them 217 runs adrift in Wellington and with a mountain to climb to stay in the match. The visitors finished on 13-2 in their second innings with nightwatchman Nathan Lyon not out six and opener Usman Khawaja on five after Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne departed cheaply. Tim Southee bowled Smith with his third ball, then had the out-of-form Labuschagne caught behind by Tom Blundell.However, Southee dropped Lyon in the slips late on from Matt Henry to cap a frustrating day for New Zealand at Basin Reserve.Cameron Green earlier smashed an unbeaten 174 as Australia raced to an imposing first-innings 383, before bowling out New Zealand for 179.Australia struck early, dismissing T...
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Mitchell Marsh, Ashleigh Gardner Bag Top Honours At Australian Cricket Awards. See Pics | Cricket News
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Mitchell Marsh, Ashleigh Gardner Bag Top Honours At Australian Cricket Awards. See Pics | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was named the Allan Border Medalist at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards on Wednesday while Ashleigh Gardner bagged the Belinda Clark Award. Marsh made a return to the Test format in the Ashes 2023 at Headingley and scored a run-a-ball 118. The right-handed batter went on to score 441 runs with an average of 49 during last year's ODI World Cup, which also included a 177* against Bangladesh. "I'm a bit fat at times and I love a beer but you see the best in me always and you've changed my life. For your support and your leadership, Patty, playin...
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‘Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar And…’: Nathan Lyon Picks Best Cricketers He Has Played Against | Cricket News
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‘Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar And…’: Nathan Lyon Picks Best Cricketers He Has Played Against | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian cricket team spinner Nathan Lyon named Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and AB De Villers as the three best players that he has played against during his career. Lyon has been a stellar performer for Australia and he recently completed the sensational feat of taking 500 wickets in Test cricket. Ahead of the third Test match against Pakistan, Lyon was asked by Sydney Cricket Ground's social media handle to name the three best batters he played against and he had a very clear answer. “The best player I have played against, that's a very hard question. I have played against some of the greats of the game. I will give you three (names), they will be Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers,” Lyon said.https://t.co/iyYV9Ry4I8 pic.twitter.com/Pr1YO3zHz4— ^ (@Justinew_) J...
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From Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI Ton To Glenn Maxwell’s Great Wankhede Heist, A Look At Top Cricketing Moments Of 2023 | Cricket News
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From Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI Ton To Glenn Maxwell’s Great Wankhede Heist, A Look At Top Cricketing Moments Of 2023 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket is a game of moments. More than the sounds of the bat and ball, the mini physical, statistical, mental and status-based match-ups and moments that come during a game define the sport and capture the excitement, joy, heartbreak, ecstasy, and sadness it brings. All it takes is a single moment to win a game, to capture a World Cup, to become an unlikely hero and to break a million of hearts.With each stroke and swing of cricketing equipment, cricket transports millions from the monotony of daily life to ecstasy, from wanting more to appreciating simple joys and things of life, from sitting inside their living rooms to getting resolute about doing something big for themselves and their country.2023 was no different as years-old records were shattered, and some upset wins were ...
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2nd Test Day 3: Mitchell Marsh’s 96 Leads Australia Fightback After Pakistan Blitz | Cricket News
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2nd Test Day 3: Mitchell Marsh’s 96 Leads Australia Fightback After Pakistan Blitz | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan. The hosts were reeling at 16-4 after dismissing Pakistan for 264 in reply to their first innings 318 in Melbourne. But Marsh and Smith put their heads down to compile what could be a match-saving 153-run partnership. At stumps on day three, the hosts were 187-6 with Smith out for 50, off 176 balls, in the last over of the day, leaving Alex Carey unbeaten on 16. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mir Hamza both took three wickets. It could have been a different story but Abdullah Shafique spilled a regulation catch in the slips when Marsh was on 20. Marsh eventually fell four runs short of a des...
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“Blown Away In Just…”: Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After “Disappointing” Loss To Australia | Cricket News
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“Blown Away In Just…”: Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After “Disappointing” Loss To Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc (left) reacts after taking the wicket of Abdullah Shafique on Day 4 of first Test.© AFPFormer Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lashed out at the team post their 360-run loss to Australia in the first Test of the three-match series. Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth. Pakistan's second innings was summed up in 30.2 overs with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both claiming three wickets each. Meanwhile, Lyon picked two to rise to 501 Test wickets.Unhappy with the result, Ramiz Raja blasted Shan Masood and Co. while praising their opponent."Intent and technique were both missing from Pak's 'resistance menu'. Blown away in just 31overs in the second k...
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Steve Smith’s Celebration After Catching Stray Trash On Field Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News
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Steve Smith’s Celebration After Catching Stray Trash On Field Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] It was a great outing for Australia in the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth on Sunday as the Pat Cummins-led side marched on to a 360-run comprehensive victory. Nathan Lyon picked up his 500th Test wicket as the Australian bowlers made light work of the Pakistan batters and the visitors were bundled out for just 89. It was a clinical showing from the Australian cricketers but there was one light moment that left all of them in splits. A piece of trash entered the field and Australian fielders found it very difficult to catch it due to the wind. Steve Smith finally ended up catching it and his celebration has gone viral on social media.Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the ...
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