Bangladesh v New Zealand: Taijul’s 10-wicket haul helps hosts to victory
Taijul Islam (right) took 11 wickets in a Test against Zimbabwe in 2018 First Test, Sylhet Bangladesh 310 & 338: Najmul 105; Patel 4-148 New Zealand 317 & 181: Mitchell 58; Taijul 6-75 Bangladesh won by 150 runs Full scorecard Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam’s 10-wicket match haul took Bangladesh to their first home Test victory […]
Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand: Irish held in friendly as James McClean retires
McClean was embraced by Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, who may have taken charge for the final time The Republic of Ireland failed to end a disappointing year on a high as they were held by New Zealand on a night when James McClean brought down the curtain on his international career. Adam Idah’s […]
Cricket World Cup 2023: India beat New Zealand to reach final after Virat Kohli’s record century
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Mumbai: India 397-4 (50 overs): Kohli 117 (113), Iyer 105 (70); Southee 3-100 New Zealand 327 (48.5 overs): Mitchell 134 (119); Shami 7-57 India won by 70 runs Scorecard. India reached the World Cup final by holding off New Zealand on a memorable night in Mumbai that included Virat Kohli’s […]
Cricket World Cup 2023: India-New Zealand semi-final pitch switched
The pitch was previously used for England’s match against South Africa and India’s win over Sri Lanka India and New Zealand’s World Cup semi-final will be played on a used pitch after a change by local officials. Wednesday’s match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was due to be played on a new surface but has […]
Cricket World Cup 2023: India meet New Zealand with weight of history on their shoulders
India captain Rohit Sharma grew up in Mumbai and plays his home games in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Date: Wednesday, 15 November Time: 08:30 GMT Coverage: Live Test Match Special radio and text commentary on every match on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sport website, […]
Wales’ rugby exports buck trend by travelling to New Zealand
Rhys Patchell and Leigh Halfpenny were part of the Scarlets squad reached the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals in 2018 Wales has been used to seeing plenty of New Zealand rugby imports arriving over the years. All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu signed for Cardiff Blues for a season in 2005-06, while the likes of Justin Marshall, […]
Cricket World Cup 2023: Fakhar Zaman century leads Pakistan to crucial win over New Zealand
New Zealand 401-6 (50 overs): Ravindra 108 (94), Williamson 95 (79); Wasim 3-60 Pakistan 200-1 (25.3 overs): Fakhar 126* (81), Babar 66* (63); Southee 1-27 Pakistan won by 21 runs (DLS) Scorecard.Table. An astonishing batting display kept Pakistan’s World Cup semi-final hopes alive in a rain-affected encounter against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Set 402 to […]
WXV1: England 33-12 New Zealand – Red Roses avenge World Cup final loss to clinch inaugural title
Wins over Australia, Canada and New Zealand confirmed England as the first winners of WXV1 England: (19) 33 Tries: Matthews, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Talling, Aldcroft; Cons: Aitchison 4 New Zealand: (7) 12 Tries: Simon, Vahaakolo; Con: Holmes England became the inaugural WXV1 champions with a 33-12 win over world champions New Zealand in Auckland. The Red […]
England v New Zealand: Marlie Packer braced for tough Black Ferns test
The Red Roses have not lost since a defeat by New Zealand in the World Cup final last November Venue: Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland Dates: Saturday, 4 November Kick-off: 06:00 GMT Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app England captain Marlie Packer says beating New Zealand in their own backyard is […]
New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Sam Cane red card in Rugby World Cup final will live with him ‘forever’
Sam Cane was only the fourth All Black to captain his nation in a World Cup final New Zealand captain Sam Cane said his red card in the Rugby World Cup final defeat by South Africa was something he would have to “live with forever”. Cane’s high tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 27th minute […]