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The umpires at the match, held at Hagley Oval, reported Nicholls for potentially breaching Rule 3.1, article 1.15 of the Code on the third day of the game.

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls (R) and Will Young (L) walk from the field after their win during the 1st cricket ODI match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at University Oval in Dunedin on March 20, 2021.

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Amidst New Zealand's World Cup campaign, star batter faces ball-tampering charges

New Zealand decimated Sri Lanka by five wickets in their World Cup clash at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru to set up a possible semifinal clash against India.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson leads their side off as rain delays play during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty Images)

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'Playing home team will be...': Kane Williamson wary of India's threat ahead of their likely World Cup 2023's semifinal

Trent Boult was adjudged the Player of the Match for his dazzling three-fer to help New Zealand annihilate Sri Lanka by five wickets in their World Cup clash on November 9.

New Zealand's star pacer Trent Boult (left) and India's batting maestros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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'Time will tell...': Trent Boult warns Rohit Sharma & Co ahead of possible New Zealand vs India semifinal clash

Kane Williamson-led New Zealand are highly likely to go up against India in the World Cup 2023 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 15.

Trent Boult celebrates a wicket with his teammates against Sri Lanka (Getty Images)

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New Zealand's dominating win almost ends Pakistan's semifinal chances, knocks Sri Lanka out of Champions Trophy 2025 

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson did not hold back when Angelo Mathews walked out to bat at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium after the timed out controversy.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson teases Angelo Mathews during their last league clash of World Cup 2023 (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Kane Williamson pokes fun at Angelo Mathews asking him he has checked the helmet strap, watch video

New Zealand's pace maestro Trent Boult was on a roll against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup clash as he went on to bust Wasim Akram's sensational record.

Trent Boult (left) and Daryl Mitchell unsuccessfully appeals for the LBW of Maheesh Theekshana during New Zealand vs Sri Lanka's World Cup clash at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 09, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty)

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NZ vs SL: Trent Boult shatters Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath's sensational World Cup record with stunning spell vs Sri Lanka

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Bengaluru hopes for no rain as New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in a virtual Q/F| Sports Today

After starting their campaign with four consecutive wins, the Blackcaps stuttered after suffering a loss against India. Since that loss, the Kiwis have not been able to return to winning ways.&nbsp;

Kane Williamson (L) and Kusal Mendis (R). 

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NZ vs SL: Kane Williamson elects to field in high-stakes game, both teams make one change each in playing XI

New Zealand's bowling department has struggled throughout much of the World Cup, and Kane Williamson is hopeful that the return of Lockie Ferguson will inject some much-needed energy into the team.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in the file photo. (Getty)

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‘He balances out our attack nicely and…’: Kane Williamson hopes for NZ’s star pacer's return in crunch clash against Sri Lanka

With India, South Africa, and Australia firmly holding the top three spots, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are battling for the fourth slot in the race for World Cup 2023's semifinals.

India skipper Rohit Sharma shakes hands with Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: How Pakistan's chances to face Team India in World Cup semifinals are higher than New Zealand?

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India tour of Australia, 2025

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England tour of Australia, 2025/26

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