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New Zealand tour of Ireland 2022

After producing a nerve-wracking ODI series, the T20I series between New Zealand and Ireland has been one-sided so far.

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With hat-trick in his first ever over in T20I cricket, New Zealand all-rounder creates world record

Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson paired up to put up a show as they handed New Zealand their fourth consecution victory against Ireland to kick off the T20I series in style with a comprehensive win by 31 runs.

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NZ vs IRE, 1st T20: Phillips, Ferguson's synergy helps Kiwis remain unbeaten on Ireland tour

The Irish cricket team almost caused a major upset as they came close to chasing down the 360 runs set by New Zealand in a batting fest in Malahide, Ireland, on Friday, July 15.

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IRE vs NZ: Tector, Stirling star as Ireland suffer heartbreak in thrilling 360 run-chase, Kiwis scrape to 1-run victory

Tom Latham-led New Zealand handed Ireland their back-to-back defeat in the second One Day International match on Tuesday (July 12) to seal the three-match series 2-0.

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Bracewell's all-round heroics hand Ireland 3-wicket defeat, NZ seal ODI series

Michael Bracewell did the unthinkable and whacked 24 off the last over including a winning six off the penultimate delivery as New Zealand rode on his centurion knock to beat Ireland by one wicket with one ball to spare in the ODI series opener on Monday (July 11).

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Bracewell-starrer New Zealand script record with 24 runs off last over to edge Ireland by 1 wicket

Ireland’s Harry Tector made headlines after an unbeaten half-century against India in the first rain-curtailed T20I last month.

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Highlighted by Hardik Pandya as IPL material, Irish batter Harry Tector slams maiden ODI century against New Zealand

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Following Golden State Warriors' eventual exit, Charles Barkley did not refrain from taking a brutal shot at the ageing trio of the team.

The Golden State Warriors lost the Game 5 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

With the loss, Warriors' campaign has come to an end.

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'They got three old guys': Charles Barkley Takes a Brutal Shot at Warriors' Ageing Superstars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green After Playoff Defeat to the Timberwolves

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Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr in the frame.

New Zealand tour of Ireland, 2022