Play abandoned in Aus vs NZ opener
Rain abandoned play in Edgbaston, in a repeat of the 2013 Champions Trophy clash between New Zealand and Australia.
Rain abandoned play in Edgbaston, in a repeat of the 2013 Champions Trophy clash between New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand have named Corey Anderson, Mitchell McClenaghan and Adam Milne in their Champions Trophy squad.
Heavy overnight rain forced day five of the third Test off, allowing the Proteas to win the series 1-0, and move up to No 2 in the world.
Proteas assistant coach Adrian Birrell believes they can show the fighting spirit that has seen them draw Test matches against the odds in recent times.
South Africa were 80-5 and trailed by 95 runs at stumps on day four of the series-deciding Test in Hamilton.
Colin de Grandhomme blasted 57 as New Zealand finished their first innings with a 175-run lead at tea on day four in Hamilton.
Kane Williamson finished on 176 as New Zealand crept to an 83-run lead at lunch on day four in Hamilton.
New Zealand have to show more urgency on day four if they’re to avoid drawing the third Test and losing the series.
South Africa still have a bit of work to do before they can crack open the beers to celebrate a Test series victory in New Zealand. The Proteas are 1-0 up in the three-match series and with two days to go in Hamilton, a draw seems the most obvious result. The bookies agree, with 4-10 being offered for that eventuality,… Read more →
Kane Williamson’s 148 took New Zealand to 321-4 by stumps on day three, but three late wickets have brought the Proteas back.
Morné Morkel gave South Africans something to shout about when he claimed his 250th Test wicket at Seddon Park.
Kane Williamson became the fastest New Zealander to 5 000 Test runs, as his solid partnership with Jeet Raval got the Black Caps to 209-1 by tea.
Both openers scored half-centuries, as New Zealand worked their way to 132-1 by lunch on day three at Seddon Park.
The Proteas need to get the openers out in the morning session to put pressure on the rest of New Zealand’s top order.
New Zealand were 67-0 and trailed by 247 runs at stumps on day two in Hamilton.