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New Zealand face West Indies in the decisive second Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington, with the series level at 0-0 after a gritty draw in Christchurch where Justin Greaves‘ unbeaten 202 anchored the visitors’ rearguard. Tom Latham‘s Black Caps, hit by injuries to Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner, bring back Glenn Phillips while relying on Kane Williamson‘s …

The dust has barely settled on the thrilling, draw-saving performance by the West Indies in the first Test, but New Zealand have already been forced to make significant and immediate adjustments. Heading into the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the Blackcaps’ bowling cartel and wicketkeeping unit are grappling with multiple injuries, leading to the call-up of two …

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith delivered the most explosive moment of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba on Day 4, engaging in a heated mid-pitch confrontation during Australia’s chase of 65-run target. The fiery exchange revived a rivalry that has simmered since Archer’s iconic hostile spell at Lord’s in 2019, adding fresh drama to a match Australia ultimately won by …

Steve Smith delivered one of the defining moments of the Ashes 2025-26 with a sensational one-handed catch at second slip on day four of the second Test at the Gabba, a grab that shifted momentum decisively in Australia’s favour. With England grinding their way to 230/6, leading by 47 and threatening to stretch the game deep, Smith’s reflex brilliance ended …

On Day 3 of the second Ashes Test, Australia inched ever closer to a commanding victory, leaving England on the brink of defeat. The Brisbane Cricket Ground witnessed a stark contrast between the two teams as Australia’s bowlers ran riot in England’s second innings, reducing them to 134/6 at the close of play. England now trail by 43 runs, with …

Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach carved their names into Test cricket history after producing a record-breaking, unbeaten seventh-wicket stand to rescue West Indies in the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The duo added 180 unbroken runs in the fourth innings – the highest seventh-wicket partnership ever recorded in a Test run chase – to deny the …

The first Test between New Zealand and the West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch ended in a historic draw, with West Indies successfully saving the match despite chasing down a colossal target of 531. West Indies were on the brink of defeat after being bowled out for just 167 in their first innings and reduced to 72/4 in the …

On Day 2 of the second Test in Brisbane, Australia extended their advantage with a commanding 378/6 at stumps, leading England by 44 runs. Despite a strong recovery effort by Joe Root in England’s innings, the hosts capitalized on a sluggish English fielding performance and executed their batting plans with great precision. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Australia found …

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed profound frustration after being left out of the playing XI for the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba, the second day-night Test in a row he has missed. Despite holding an excellent pink-ball record of 43 wickets at 25.62, selectors opted for an all-pace attack, bringing in Michael Neser. The decision, which marks …

Australia and England clashed fiercely in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane’s Gabba on December 4, 2025, with the pink-ball day-night format amplifying the drama under the floodlights. England, trailing 1-0 after the Perth opener, posted 334 in their first innings, anchored by Joe Root‘s unbeaten 138—his maiden Test century in Australia and 40th overall—following a collapse to 5/2 early …