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New Zealand T20I Tri-Series 2022

In a major scare for Pakistan, their designated finisher Asif Ali got injured during the Tri-series final against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

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Pakistan's explosive middle-order batter injures knee ahead of T20 World Cup 2022 encounter against India

Babar Azam-led Pakistan thumped New Zealand by five wickets in the final of Tri-Nation series. Mohammad Nawaz struck an unbeaten 38 off 22 to help Pakistan chase down 164 with three balls remaining. Rauf bowled a sensational spell of 2/22 but what caught everyone's eyes was when his delivery on the fourth ball of the sixth over blew Glenn Phillips' bat into smithereens. The 143kmph delivery resulted in major chunk of Phillips' bat being flown as it hit the bottom edge and the ball thudded into the base of his bat.

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Watch: Haris Rauf's lethal delivery blows Glenn Phillips' bat into smithereens during Pakistan-NZ match

Two days remain before the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup gets underway in Australia and Pakistan, a team that is considered one of the favourites to clinch the coveted title, has secured a confidence-boosting tri-series win ahead of the multi-national tournament.

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Pakistan's middle order to the rescue as Babar Azam's men defeat New Zealand by five wickets to lift the tri-series trophy

Pakistan's mediocre middle-order was exposed again ahead of T20 World Cup 2022.

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Not a single six in the innings as Pakistan's middle-order fails another Test in 9-wicket loss to New Zealand

Led by skipper Kane Williamson alongside opener Devon Conway, who shared an 85-run partnership for the second wicket, New Zealand secured an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in Hagley Oval on Sunday at the New Zealand Twenty20 Tri-Series.

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Kane Williamson, Devon Conway guide Kiwis to win over Bangladesh, book tri-series final clash with Pakistan

Led by their skipper Babar Azam, Pakistan on Saturday, October 8, defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the second match of the tri-series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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Babar Azam, Haris Rauf condemn New Zealand to defeat and seal spot in final of tri-series

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IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals have lost two consecutive games after dominating the run chase. They are placed eighth on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals released Jos Buttler before IPL 2025 mega auction.

Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag were retained for Rs 14 crore each.

Buttler was roped in by Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.

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IPL 2025: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings were outplayed by Mumbai Indians as the visitors suffered a nine-wicket defeat.

MS Dhoni registered a single-digit score.

17-year-old Ayush Mhatre contributed with a cameo.

CSK may look to make a few changes in the lineup in upcoming matches.

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction: An in-form Jos Buttler will look to register another big score at the Eden Gardens.

KKR will look to get rid of GT's top-order early.

GT are over-dependent on their top order.

KKR may look to make a few changes to their batting order.

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KKR vs GT Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans' chance to hunt down low-on confidence Kolkata Knight Riders, check head-to-head and other details

KKR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Gujarat Titans are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination but Shubman Gill's reluctance to use Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore may lead to a change.

Shubman Gill may not use Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore as KKR have plenty left-handed batters in the side.

Ishant Sharma is likely to retain his place after an economical spell vs DC.

The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be a batters' paradise.

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IPL 2025, MI vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings suffered their sixth defeat of the season. Their net run rate took a hit as well with Mumbai Indians chasing 177 down in the 16th over.

CSK have lost 6 out of 8 games this season.

CSK are at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table.

CSK's net run rate is worse than SRH in the ongoing season.

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Jason Gillespie expressed disappointment as he accused PCB of not paying him in full for the head coach role. He hopes that it gets sorted out soon.

Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan Test team's head coach in December 2024.

Gillespie stepped down from the role within a few months.

Gillespie claimed he was blindsided when high-performance coach Tim Nielsen was fired.

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34 players have made it to the list of centrally contracted players announced by the BCCI on April 21, over a month after India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.

Shreyas Iyer has got a Grade B contract.

Ishan Kishan has got a Grade C contract.

Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have Grade A+ contracts.

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BCCI announces central contract for 34 players including few new faces, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan make a comeback 

Bangladesh and Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2022

Bangladesh and Pakistan tour of New Zealand

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