Williamson pleased after all-round show against 'world-class' India

Mar 02, 2020, at 08:24 pm

Christchurch/UNI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was immensely satisfiedwith his team's 2-0 win in the Test series against World No.1 India, and attributed the success to the vital batting contributions as much as his bowlers' execution.

1st Test: India ready to face Kiwi challenge in Wellington

Feb 20, 2020, at 07:35 pm

Wellington/UNI: India will face their toughest challenge of the World Test Championship till date as they face hosts New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series at the Basin Reserve, here on Friday.

Indian women's hockey end tour on a high; beat hosts New Zealand 3-0

Feb 05, 2020, at 08:05 pm

Auckland/UNI: A determined Indian Women's Hockey Team beat hosts New Zealand 3-0 to end their New Zealand Tour on a high.

Skipper Virat Kohli praises bowlers after win against New Zealand in second ODI

Jan 26, 2019, at 04:36 pm

Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday praised the bowlers for their performance in the second ODI match of the series where the visitors defeated the home side New Zealand by 90 runs.

New Zealand regains No.1 T20I rankings

Jan 04, 2018, at 12:33 am

Dubai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Its 2-0 victory over West Indies in the three-match series takes it atop the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Team Rankings.

India crusies past New Zealand to reach semi-finals

Jul 16, 2017, at 04:44 am

London, July 15 (IBNS): India sealed the one remaining ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 semi-final spot in style as a majestic century from captain Mithali Raj and five wickets from Rajeshwari Gayakwad secured a huge 186-run victory over New Zealand in Derby.

India beat NZ by 45 runs via D/L method

May 29, 2017, at 03:50 am

London, May 28 (IBNS): In the crucial warm-up match before the ICC Champions Trophy, India defeated New Zealand by 45 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method here on Sunday.

Klaasen earns call up to Proteas Test Squad

Feb 25, 2017, at 01:17 am

Durban, Feb 24 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday named two uncapped players, Heinrich Klaasen and Theunis de Bruyn, in the Standard Bank Proteas Test squad for the three-match series against New Zealand starting next month.

New Zealand T20,ODI squads for series against SA announced

Feb 12, 2017, at 11:05 pm

Wellington, Feb 12 (IBNS): New Zealand Cricket has announced two squads for the ODI and T20 series against South Africa.

Bangladesh wicket-keeper Imrul Kayes sets new record

Jan 15, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Wellington, Jan 15 (IBNS): Bangladeshi cricketer Imrul Kayes has set record on Sunday as he became the first substitute wicketkeeper to take five wickets in Test matches.

BCB announces 15-member squad for first Test against New Zealand

Jan 06, 2017, at 09:16 pm

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS): Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced the 15-member squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington starting Jan 12.

Tom Bruce included in NZ T20 squad for series against Bangladesh

Dec 26, 2016, at 10:52 pm

Wellington, Dec 26 (IBNS): Tom Bruce has been named in the 14- member New Zealand squad which will play against Bangladesh in ANZ Twenty20 series.

New Zealand and Australia will host England in a Twenty20 Tri-series next summer.

Dec 13, 2016, at 09:58 pm

Dubai, Dec 13 (IBNS): To be staged at the completion of the Ashes, each side will play each other twice in the round-robin stage, before the final is played at Eden Park on 21 February.

Cricket Australia announces 2017-18 Men’s International schedule

Dec 13, 2016, at 09:57 pm

Dubai, Dec 13 (IBNS): Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday (December 13) confirmed the 2017-18 Men’s Ashes Test schedule, along with the five England One-Day Internationals scheduled for January, immediately following the Test Series.

Fourth Match: New Zealand beat India, level series

Oct 27, 2016, at 05:27 am

Ranchi, Oct 26 (IBNS): New Zealand bounced back in the five- match series strongly by beating the home side by 19 runs in the fourth match here on Wednesday.

India restrict New Zealand at 260/7

Oct 26, 2016, at 10:43 pm

Ranchi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Amit Mishra strike late as he picked up two wickets at crucial junctures in the innings as New Zealand posted 260 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the crucial fourth ODI match of the series against India on Wednesday.

Paytm ODI Trophy: India retain same team for last two ODIs

Oct 24, 2016, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI on Monday decided to retain the same 14-member squad for the remaining two matches of the five-match Paytm ODI Trophy against New Zealand.

Virat's masterclass steer India home against NZ

Oct 24, 2016, at 03:24 am

Mohali, Oct 23 (IBNS): Chasing 286 runs to win the third ODI and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, the Indian team rode on the back of Virat Kohli's masterful innings of 154 runs to defeat New Zealand by seven wickets, here on Sunday.

Kohli smashes 154 no,India defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets

Oct 24, 2016, at 02:53 am

Mohali, Oct 23 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli smashed his 26th ODI century as he remained unbeaten at 154 runs to help his side beat New Zealand by seven wickets here on Sunday.

MS Dhoni completes 9000 runs in ODIs

Oct 24, 2016, at 01:53 am

Mohali, Oct 23 (IBNS): India's limited over's skipper MS Dhoni shined with his willow on Sunday as he completed 9000 runs in One-day Internationals during the third ODI against New Zealand.

Third ODI: Neesham's 57 help New Zealand post 285 against India

Oct 23, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Mohali, Oct 23 (IBNS): Heroic knocks by James Neesham (57) and Matt Henry (39*) helped New Zealand post a competitive 285 for the loss off all wickets in the crucial third Test against India here on Sunday.

NZ set India a target of 243 runs

Oct 20, 2016, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Asked to bat first, the New Zealand batsmen put up 242 runs for the loss of nine wickets here on Thursday against India.

Suresh Raina to miss Delhi ODI, requires more time to recover

Oct 19, 2016, at 12:46 am

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): The BCCI Medical team on Tuesday confirmed that Suresh Raina, who is recovering from a bout of viral fever and had missed the Dharamsala ODI, is ruled out of the second ODI of the Paytm ODI Trophy against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli calls India's victory against NZ a 'great win'

Oct 17, 2016, at 10:48 pm

Dharamsala, Oct 17 (IBNS): Happy after clinching the first ODI match of the series against New Zealand on Sunday, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday called it a 'great win'.

First ODI: India defeat New Zealand by 6 wickets, take 1-0 lead

Oct 17, 2016, at 01:52 am

Dharamsala, Oct 16 (IBNS): Riding on the back of Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock of 85 runs, India chased down the target of 191 runs with six wickets to spare against New Zealand in the first ODI, here on Sunday.

Southee's rearguard help Kiwis post 190

Oct 16, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Dharamsala, Oct 16 (IBNS): Following a precarious start by the Black Caps batsmen, where they lost half their side for less that 50 runs on the board, Tim Southee played a breezy innings of 55 runs to save his team the blushes here on Sunday, the first ODI between India and New Zealand.

Ind-NZ: Gambhir departs for 50, India extend lead to 385 runs

Oct 11, 2016, at 05:36 pm

Indore, Oct 11 (IBNS): Riding on Gautam Gambhir and Cheteshwar Pujara's respective half-centuries, India extended their lead to 385 runs against New Zealand here on Tuesday, day four of the third and final Test match of the series.

Ind-NZ: India bowl out Kiwis for 299, extend lead to 276 runs

Oct 10, 2016, at 10:42 pm

Indore, Oct 10 (IBNS): Bowling out New Zealand for 299 runs, the Indian batsmen played out the designated six overs, scoring 18 runs to extend their lead to 276 runs, here on Monday, day three of the third and final Test match of the series.

Ind-NZ: Ashwin's 4 leave Kiwis reeling

Oct 10, 2016, at 09:05 pm

Indore, Oct 10 (IBNS): A resilient opening stand by the Kiwis was followed by a slump as the visitors lost five wickets in the ensuing session here on Monday, day three of the third Test match between Indian and New Zealand.

Ind-NZ: Latham departs post 100-run stand

Oct 10, 2016, at 05:42 pm

Indore, Oct 10 (IBNS): Battered in the first two Test matches, the Kiwi opening pair of Tom Latham and Martin Guptill put up a resilient 118-run partnership before the former was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin here on Monday, day three of the third and final Test match of the series between India and New Zealand.