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Why did Rachin Ravindra leave KKR camp before end of IPL 2026 season?
Cricket | May 23, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTRachin Ravindra left the KKR camp before the end of IPL 2026 after failing to get game time. The New Zealand all-rounder returned home for a short break and training period before joining the national squad for the Ireland and England Test tour.
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Ireland announce Test squad vs New Zealand, Paul Stirling, key pacers ruled out
Cricket | May 22, 2026, 09:30 PM ISTIreland named four uncapped players in their squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand in Belfast. Andrew Balbirnie will captain the side, while Paul Stirling and pacer Barry McCarthy are among several key players ruled out through injury.
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Former New Zealand cricketer handed two-year suspension after second cocaine test
Cricket | Apr 24, 2026, 06:52 PM ISTFormer New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year ban from county cricket after testing positive for cocaine for a second time. The suspension, backdated to November 2024, will run until November 2027, with results during that period disqualified.
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Bangladesh announce squad for first two T20Is against New Zealand, drops first-team pacers
Cricket | Apr 21, 2026, 11:10 PM ISTBangladesh rested Mustafizur, Taskin and Nahid for the first two T20Is vs New Zealand, bringing in Ripon Mondol and debutant Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. The squad remains largely unchanged, with focus on testing bench strength ahead of a busy schedule.
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Connor Esterhuizen produces stunning knock as South Africa seal T20I series vs New Zealand
Cricket | Mar 25, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTConnor Esterhuizen’s explosive 75 powered South Africa to a 33-run win over New Zealand in Christchurch, sealing a 3-2 T20I series victory. The Proteas clinched their first away series under Shukri Conrad with a strong all-round performance.
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Kiwi pacers dominate after Devon Conway show as New Zealand script comeback in T20I series vs SA
Cricket | Mar 17, 2026, 04:02 PM ISTNew Zealand levelled the T20I series with a 68-run win in Hamilton as Devon Conway anchored the innings with a crucial fifty before late hitting boosted the total to 175 runs. Pacers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson ripped through South Africa in the second innings, claiming three wickets each.
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Finn Allen blasts fastest century in T20 World Cup history, New Zealand qualify for T20 WC final
Cricket | Mar 04, 2026, 10:41 PM ISTNew Zealand opener Finn Allen created history, having scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. He reached his ton in just 33 balls, as New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 final.
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Why is Ish Sodhi not playing for New Zealand vs South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final?
Cricket | Mar 04, 2026, 07:12 PM ISTNew Zealand have benched star spinner Ish Sodhi in their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Captain Mitchell Santner explained the reason after opting to bowl first in the middle. South Africa made three changes.
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ENG vs NZ pitch report: How will surface at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo play in T20 World Cup?
Cricket | Feb 27, 2026, 10:24 AM ISTEngland face New Zealand in a crucial Super Eights T20 clash. A win secure the semi-finals for the Kiwis, as England have already progressed. The Harry Brook-led side aims to top Group B, while New Zealand look to advance with a win but even a defeat by a small margin could do the trick.
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Which teams will qualify if all Super Eights Group B matches in Sri Lanka are called off due to rain
Cricket | Feb 21, 2026, 11:02 PM ISTIf all Super Eights Group B matches in Sri Lanka are washed out, the ICC rankings will decide the semi-finalists. With wins, NRR and head-to-head is expected to be invalid, England and New Zealand would qualify ahead of Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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SA outclass NZ, become first team to qualify for Super 8 after Markram, Jansen show
Cricket | Feb 14, 2026, 10:59 PM ISTAiden Markram’s unbeaten 86 and Marco Jansen’s four-wicket haul powered South Africa past New Zealand in Ahmedabad, chasing 176 with ease. The victory made the Proteas the first team to qualify for the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand announce replacement
Cricket | Feb 11, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTNew Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 after reinjuring his left calf. NZC confirmed the setback, with Cole McConchie named as a travelling reserve ahead of the South Africa game.
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New Zealand break massive T20I record, pick comfortable win vs Afghanistan in run-fest clash
Cricket | Feb 08, 2026, 08:37 PM ISTNew Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their T20 World Cup opener in Chennai. Tim Seifert scored a half-century, while Glenn Phillips scored 42. With that, the BlackCaps chased 183 runs with 13 balls remaining. They now set the record of highest-successful chase against Afghanistan.
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NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: New Zealand beat Afghanistan in crucial clash
Cricket | Feb 09, 2026, 09:21 PM ISTNZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: New Zealand chased down 183 against Afghanistan in their crucial T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Kiwis have registered their highest-ever chase in T20 World Cups.
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NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup live streaming details: When and where to watch match on TV, online in India
Cricket | Feb 08, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTNZ vs AFG T20 World Cup live streaming details: New Zealand face Afghanistan in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 match in Chennai. The two teams find themselves in a group of death, which also features South Africa. Here are the live streaming details of the NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 match.
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NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 pitch report: How will surface at Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai play?
Cricket | Feb 07, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTNew Zealand will take on Afghanistan in their opening game of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Both teams would hope to begin the campaign with a win. Read Chepauk's pitch report ahead of the blockbuster clash.
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New Zealand and Australia welcome New Year 2026 with fireworks: 5 stunning photos
Lifestyle | Dec 31, 2025, 09:10 PM ISTNew Zealand and Australia step into 2026 with fireworks, quiet excitement and familiar rituals. As the first regions to welcome the New Year, the celebrations blend spectacle with calm moments of reflection, setting the tone before the rest of the world joins in.
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New Zealand rings in New Year 2026 with spectacular fireworks from Auckland’s Sky Tower | Watch
Lifestyle | Dec 31, 2025, 11:01 PM ISTNew Zealand becomes the first country to welcome the New Year 2026 as spectacular fireworks light up Auckland’s Sky Tower. Watch the stunning visuals and highlights of the celebrations.
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New Zealand all-rounder, who played only 28 Tests in 14 years, announces retirement from cricket
Cricket | Dec 29, 2025, 10:48 AM ISTNew Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracwell announced his retirement today from all forms of the game due to a persistent rib injury that kept him out of action for Central Districts this season. Bracewell played 28 Tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is in a career that spanned 14 years.
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'More jobs, higher income': New Zealand PM lauds India FTA despite his foreign minister's objection
World | Dec 27, 2025, 11:22 AM ISTNew Zealand Christopher Luxon affirmed that the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement aligned with his government’s broader agenda, stating, "Fixing the basics. building the future."