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Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023

Bangladesh had won the first match by five wickets, while the second match was washed out after 11 overs, making the third match a decider and a must-win for New Zealand.

The T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh ended 1-1.

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NZ vs BAN: New Zealand rally around captain Mitchell Santner's stifling spell to beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in 3rd T20I

NZ vs BAN 2nd T20I: The second T20I of the three-T20I series was abandoned due to rain after 11 overs were bowled in New Zealand's innings.

Tim Seifert falls after he was hit on the helmet during the second T20I (Screengrab: X)

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Watch: Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam refuses to run out non-striker Tim Seifert after Daryl Mitchell's shot struck him on helmet

New Zealand's batting lineup struggled throughout the game. Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman made brief contributions, but the team continually lost wickets at crucial junctures.&nbsp;

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NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh's historic run continues as Shanto's men secure first-ever T20I win in New Zealand in resounding fashion

Despite losing the three-match series 2-1, Bangladesh's victory in the final ODI against New Zealand provided them with a significant morale boost.&nbsp;

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (R) walks from the field after being caught as Bangladesh players celebrates.

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NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh salvage pride in stunning style, bowl out New Zealand for 98 runs to win 3rd ODI by 9 wickets with 209 balls to spare

Kane Williamson, who was initially slated to lead the Kiwis in the T20I series, made a return to competitive cricket in the World Cup after dealing with injury issues for about seven months.&nbsp;

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New Zealand make two big changes for T20I series against Bangladesh, Williamson and Jamieson withdrawn; replacement announced

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Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and put Delhi Capitals to bat first in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium

KKR won the toss and chose to bowl first against DC

Here are the playing XI of both the sides:

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane (L) and DC skipper Axar Patel in frame. (Screenshot)

IPL 2026: KKR elect to bowl against DC, Axar makes 2 changes; know playing XIs

The IPL 2026 playoff race is heating up as only six teams remain in contention for a crucial top-two finish ahead of the league stage finale.

IPL 2026 season has almost reached the business end, with the playoff race now heating up rapidly. 

Only six of the ten team still remain mathematically alive in the race for those coveted top-two positions.

IPL 2026 playoff race explained: Teams still in contention for top-two finish and qualification scenarios

IPL 2026 playoff race explained: Teams still in contention for top-two finish

Zaheer Khan revealed a plan for Kolkata Knight Riders' revival in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 amidst team's inconsistent show

Zaheer Khan feels KKR can still revive their campaign in the IPL 2026

KKR are currently placed at the 8th spot in the points table

Kolkata Knight Riders' players celebrate with each other in this frame. (X)

'Their success is directly linked with...': Zaheer Khan's revival plan for KKR

Nicholas Pooran grabbing Krunal Pandya by the collar after LSG’s win over RCB sparked buzz online, before the duo clarified it was only friendly banter between former teammates.


Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya clear air after viral collar-grab moment.

LSG snap six-match losing streak to keep IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive.

Krunal Pandya and Nicjholas Pooran in this frame. (Screengrab)

WATCH: Nicholas Pooran grabs Krunal Pandya by collar during heated post-match ex

Following the painful defeat to LSG, Virat Kohli took charge in the dressing room to rally his teammates. He encouraged his RCB teammates with a solid pep talk and told them to keep their heads held high and shift their focus toward playing with freedom and enjoyment throughout the final stretch of the season

Virat Kohli delivered a solid dressing room pep talk after RCB went down to LSG

RCB suffered a 9-run defeat at the hands of LSG

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Watch: Kohli's dressing room pep talk goes viral after RCB's 9-run loss to LSG

England's pacer Mahika Gaur has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand with fractured foot. England and New Zealand will play a three-match series

England's Mahika Gaur will miss the ODI series against New Zealand

Mahika Gaur sustained a foot injury during a training session

England's star pacer Mahika Gaur in this frame. (Getty)

Mahika ruled out of ODI series against New Zealand due to fractured foot

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The India Basketball League (IBL) continues to gain momentum ahead of its 2027 launch, with NBA legends backing the project and praising India’s basketball potential.

IBL has received a significant boost ahead of its official launch.

NBA stars backing the ambitious project aimed at transforming basketball in India.

India Basketball League (IBL) gains major momentum ahead of launch with support pouring in from NBA stars

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India Basketball League (IBL) gains momentum before launch with support from NBA

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed a historic century on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan on May 8

Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a historic century on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan

With this Shanto became the first Bangladeshi captain to crack a ton against Pakistan in Tests

Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto in this frame. (Getty)

Najmul Hossain cracks historic ton in 1st Test vs Pakistan, becomes 1st Banglade

Rohit Sharma’s latest teaser on Sony platforms has sparked excitement among fans as the former Indian skipper gears up for a much-awaited entertainment debut.

Rohit Sharma is all set to step into the entertainment world as a brand-new teaser released by Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV has sparked massive curiosity.

The teaser hints at Rohit's much-anticipated entertainment debut.

Rohit Sharma sparks buzz with entertainment debut as new teaser on Sony platform leaves fans guessing