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The one-stop destination for the exclusive coverage on the India vs New Zealand three-match Test series that includes all the breaking news, live match scores, schedule and World Test Championship standings is OneTurf news. Moreover, there are some interesting match videos available on all the IND vs NZ Test matches taking place in Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai respectively.

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Cricket fever is once again gripping the nation as the 2023 Cricket World Cup reaches its climax. With nail-biting encounters and unforgettable moments, the semi-finals promise to be a spectacle that no cricket enthusiast would want to miss. If you're in Mumbai, there's no better place to catch the action live than at Loco Loca Bistro in Andheri.

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India vs New Zealand Live, 3rd ODI: Finn Allen Falls For 57; New Zealand One Down In Chase Of 220 vs India | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand Live, 3rd ODI: Finn Allen Falls For 57; New Zealand One Down In Chase Of 220 vs India | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand: India aim to level three-match series© AFP India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates:Finn Allen fell for 57 but New Zealand are well in control in their chase of 220 runs against India in the final ODI of the three-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Wednesday. Devon Conway is also playing well. Earlier, Washington Sundar hit his maiden ODI fifty but the…

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New Zealand vs India: New Zealand vs India, 2022/23 Live Cricket Score, Live Score Of Today's Match on NDTV Sports

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[ad_1] Hanuma Vihari vs Australia (PC: Hanuma Vihari/X) What was the most standout quality, which helped India win the 2020-21 series that Australia looked like running away with after the first Test? Other than everything else — courage to bounce back, belief in own abilities to attack the opposition, finding the right men for the right moments and a touch of luck — the fightback from 36 all out was also characterised by a steady show of grit. It’s difficult to point at an individual and say that he was the prime inspirational figure. A lot of them contributed and these efforts were not always numerically eye-catching. There were no centuries before or after one by Ajinkya Rahane in the second Test. Mohammed Siraj in the last Test recorded the lone five-wicket haul. Yet, India kept finding something from here, there and everywhere. The least spectacular of these priceless contributions came from Hanuma Vihari. Batting with a torn hamstring, which ruled out running between the wickets, he survived the entire last session with a bruised Ravichandran Ashwin after India had lost five wickets, to save the third Test. It was possibly the gutsiest passage of play seen from Indians in a marquee match overseas. Both missed the last Test, but handed their team a lifeline to win the series. Vihari’s scores in that series before the unbeaten 23 off 161 balls were 16, 8, 21 and 4. But that period of stonewalling against a formidable attack made sure that he will be remembered when people talk about India’s Test heroics in Australia. Even on the previous tour in 2017-18, the middle-order bat was sent out to open in Melbourne and drew the praise of coach Ravi Shastri despite making eight, for sticking around for 66 deliveries. India won that Test. The reason to mention Vihari is the fact that India on this upcoming series in Australia will miss someone like him or Cheteshwar Pujara. In a team of dashers, these two brought balance. They demonstrated the importance of respecting the bowlers and situations. Their methods were different, but no less effective. They helped India save sessions and eventually draw or win matches. These old virtues have no room in the Indian cricket system at the moment. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Hanuma Vihari in Tests for India (PC: Hanuma Vihari/X) This is not to advocate the inclusion of Pujara or Vihari. Both have not been in the scheme of things and Vihari doesn’t have scores worthy of a recall. He was not part of the Duleep Trophy, where the selectors put together four teams. There is no ground to bring him back, despite his decent-enough figures from 16 Tests, 13 of them abroad. This is just to highlight his silent and unattractive utility that the current crop of India’s Test cricketers lacks. This team lives by the sword. That means there are occasions when they die by it too. This tendency failed spectacularly in the New Zealand series where the Indians showed no signs of having a rethink on the ‘high-risk, high-reward’ policy Gautam Gambhir had spoken about. Nobody looked ready to battle for multiple sessions either, like the chief coach had also mentioned. Captain Rohit Sharma was a prime example of following this formula and failing. There was no Plan B. It’s a thin line between aggression and arrogance. There is nothing wrong with positive approach, because that is the only option for players and teams. Overdoing it looks good when it comes off and totally different when it doesn’t. This becomes glaring if players and teams start doing it blindly instead of opting for caution when the chips are down. This is what this Indian team is not doing. A continuous urge to dominate is leaving too many doors ajar. So far, the team management has made no visible effort to address this. This is where they will miss the likes of Vihari and Pujara. Ability to absorb without throwing the counterpunch at inappropriate moments is what this lot doesn’t possess. It could be a precious shortcoming under pressure.

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[ad_1] Hanuma Vihari vs Australia (PC: Hanuma Vihari/X) What was the most standout quality, which helped India win the 2020-21 series that Australia looked like running away with after the first Test? Other than everything else — courage to bounce back, belief in own abilities to attack the opposition, finding the right men for the right moments and a touch of luck — the fightback from 36 all out was also characterised by a steady show of grit. It’s difficult to point at an individual and say that he was the prime inspirational figure. A lot of them contributed and these efforts were not always numerically eye-catching. There were no centuries before or after one by Ajinkya Rahane in the second Test. Mohammed Siraj in the last Test recorded the lone five-wicket haul. Yet, India kept finding something from here, there and everywhere. The least spectacular of these priceless contributions came from Hanuma Vihari. Batting with a torn hamstring, which ruled out running between the wickets, he survived the entire last session with a bruised Ravichandran Ashwin after India had lost five wickets, to save the third Test. It was possibly the gutsiest passage of play seen from Indians in a marquee match overseas. Both missed the last Test, but handed their team a lifeline to win the series. Vihari’s scores in that series before the unbeaten 23 off 161 balls were 16, 8, 21 and 4. But that period of stonewalling against a formidable attack made sure that he will be remembered when people talk about India’s Test heroics in Australia. Even on the previous tour in 2017-18, the middle-order bat was sent out to open in Melbourne and drew the praise of coach Ravi Shastri despite making eight, for sticking around for 66 deliveries. India won that Test. The reason to mention Vihari is the fact that India on this upcoming series in Australia will miss someone like him or Cheteshwar Pujara. In a team of dashers, these two brought balance. They demonstrated the importance of respecting the bowlers and situations. Their methods were different, but no less effective. They helped India save sessions and eventually draw or win matches. These old virtues have no room in the Indian cricket system at the moment. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Hanuma Vihari in Tests for India (PC: Hanuma Vihari/X) This is not to advocate the inclusion of Pujara or Vihari. Both have not been in the scheme of things and Vihari doesn’t have scores worthy of a recall. He was not part of the Duleep Trophy, where the selectors put together four teams. There is no ground to bring him back, despite his decent-enough figures from 16 Tests, 13 of them abroad. This is just to highlight his silent and unattractive utility that the current crop of India’s Test cricketers lacks. This team lives by the sword. That means there are occasions when they die by it too. This tendency failed spectacularly in the New Zealand series where the Indians showed no signs of having a rethink on the ‘high-risk, high-reward’ policy Gautam Gambhir had spoken about. Nobody looked ready to battle for multiple sessions either, like the chief coach had also mentioned. Captain Rohit Sharma was a prime example of following this formula and failing. There was no Plan B. It’s a thin line between aggression and arrogance. There is nothing wrong with positive approach, because that is the only option for players and teams. Overdoing it looks good when it comes off and totally different when it doesn’t. This becomes glaring if players and teams start doing it blindly instead of opting for caution when the chips are down. This is what this Indian team is not doing. A continuous urge to dominate is leaving too many doors ajar. So far, the team management has made no visible effort to address this. This is where they will miss the likes of Vihari and Pujara. Ability to absorb without throwing the counterpunch at inappropriate moments is what this lot doesn’t possess. It could be a precious shortcoming under pressure.

Also Read: Don’t judge Rohit Sharma based on what Gavaskar or Dhoni did The post Why flamboyant India will miss the guts of Vihari in Australia appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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India vs New Zealand Live Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 3: Rishbah Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Look To Pull Off Miracle For 5-Down India

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates© AFP India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: Ajaz Patel has provided New Zealand with a big wicket as he dismissed Sarfaraz Khan for 1. Rishabh Pant has now been joined by Ravindra Jadeja as five-down India eye a stable partnership in the chase of 147 against New Zealand. On the other hand, the Kiwi bowlers are aiming for some quick…

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: IND plays for pride against upbeat NZ; Toss at 9am; Bumrah likely to be rested

However, on the eve of the final Test against New Zealand, head coach Gambhir had a different take on the issue. “I’m not going to sugarcoat this. Obviously, it’s hurting, and it’s good that it’s hurting because it should hurt,” Gambhir said.  “Because every time you lose a game – be it at home or be it away from home – it should hurt, and that hurt will make us better. Sometimes people say that…

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After 150 vs New Zealand, More Good News For Sarfaraz Khan. Images Says It All

India vs New Zealand: With his team in precarious situation, Sarfaraz Khan stepped up and scored his first Test ton

Sarafaraz Khan was in his elements during the first India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru. With his team in precarious situation, Sarfaraz stepped up and scored his first Test ton. With every match, the Mumbai batter is growing in confidence. After his latest century, it is expected that he will get a longer rope in the playing XI. Though India lost the match, there was some good news for the Khan household as Sarfaraz welcomed his baby boy. Meanwhile, expressing his delight after scoring his maiden Test century against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India's right-hand batter, Sarfaraz Khan, said he felt like he was 'flying' in the sky. He also recalled how star batter and former RCB teammate Virat Kohli motivated him to back his skills and play his shots freely. "It felt very good. When I was celebrating my century it felt like the grass was blue, not green. It felt like I was in the sky. I was so happy. My dream was to score a hundred for India, and it came true," Sarfaraz Khan said in the video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). "I have watched Virat Kohli since childhood and I always wanted to play with him. That dream came true in RCB, but to play with him in the Indian team, that was special. He kept saying that 'back your shots, play freely' and he gave me a lot of confidence. When someone like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma pat your back and say that you have done well, it is obviously a proud moment," the Mumbai-born cricketer added. Coming to the fourth day of the match, India, who were going great guns in their second innings and were 407-3 at one point, lost seven wickets in less than 60 runs. The dismal performance in the first innings, when they could score only 46 runs, continues to haunt them. Sarfaraz Khan continued his good form and notched up 150. Rishab Pant also made a valuable contribution of 99. News is originally taken from: https://bit.ly/4f7CWsY

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IND vs NZ Highlights, Day 4 Stumps, 1st Test: Rain stops play; New Zealand needs 107 runs to win after India all out for 462

Home Cricket IND vs NZ Live Score: Catch all the scores and match updates from Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand taking place in Bengaluru on Saturday. Updated : Oct 19, 2024 17:11 IST Follow India vs New Zealand 1st Test live. | Photo Credit: Team Sportstar Follow India vs New Zealand 1st Test live. | Photo Credit: Team Sportstar elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day…

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India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 4: 300 Up For India, Sarfaraz Khan-Rishabh Pant Continue To Thrash NZ

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Scorecard: Sarfaraz Khan reached his maiden Test hundred in just 110 balls.

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Score Updates: Sarfaraz Khan eyes a ton.

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Scorecard: Sarfaraz Khan played high-risk shots to reach his first Test century on Day against New Zealand. He has been joined by Rishabh Pant in the middle as Indian cricket team starts their charge towards negating the New Zealand lead. India added 49 runs in the first 10 overs of Day 4, cutting New Zealand's lead significantly. see more:

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India vs Bangladesh T20 Series: Records Were Meant to Be Broken!

The India vs Bangladesh T20 rivalry has always kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats! But this time, things went to a whole new level. The recent series was absolutely epic, with Sanju Samson leading the way in smashing records for Indian cricket.

India’s T20 Dominance 🔥

India has been a beast in T20 International cricket, blending experienced legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with rising stars like Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson. In their recent series against Bangladesh, India didn’t just win—they crushed it, setting one of the highest T20I team scores ever!

Ranked among the top teams in the ICC T20 rankings, India’s performance against Bangladesh shows why they’re a powerhouse in world cricket. They batted like there was no tomorrow, with Samson playing a key role in achieving India’s highest-ever T20I total. 🏏💥

Want more details? Check out this article for a deep dive into India's T20 journey!

Sanju Samson’s Explosive Knock 💣

One of the major highlights of this series? Sanju Samson! He finally lived up to his massive potential by smashing a century in just 40 balls—making it the second-fastest by an Indian in T20 Internationals. His innings was filled with non-stop boundaries and towering sixes. 🙌

Thanks to him, India posted a jaw-dropping total of 297/6, which is now the second-highest team total in T20 International history!

Curious about Sanju Samson? Read his full profile here.

The Biggest T20 Scores

India’s 297/6 against Bangladesh is a monster total, and it’s now the highest score ever made by a full-member nation in T20 Internationals. Not far from the world record held by Nepal (314/3 against Mongolia), India’s score shows their unbeatable batting depth.

Other crazy-high T20 scores include:

Nepal 314/3 vs Mongolia (Asian Games 2023)

Australia 263/3 vs Sri Lanka (Pallekele 2016)

England 241/3 vs New Zealand (Napier 2019)

Love cricket stats? Check out more T20 records here.

Bangladesh’s Struggles 😓

While Bangladesh has shown flashes of brilliance in T20 cricket, they’ve struggled to consistently challenge teams like India. Despite good performances from Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh couldn’t put together a team effort strong enough to tackle India’s dominance.

Their bowling lineup, featuring Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, couldn’t hold off India’s aggressive batting, leaving Bangladesh with a lot to work on before their next big encounter.

Check out Bangladesh’s full T20 journey here.

What’s Next for This Rivalry?

The India vs Bangladesh T20 rivalry just keeps heating up. With India dominating this series, Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back in future matches. They’ve got a young and talented squad, so who knows what’s in store?

For India, it’s clear they’re still one of the top teams in the world. With a talent pool this deep, and Sanju Samson now stepping up, India is a team that no one can take lightly!

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India vs New Zealand Highlights, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India lost the opening match by 58 runs against New Zealand

India vs New Zealand Highlights, IND vs NZ Women’s T20 World Cup Match Today: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine scored a power-packed half-century and then the bowlers complemented her well as a dominant New Zealand handed India a 58-run defeat in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai on Friday. Opting to bat, Sophie Devine scored an unbeaten 57 off 36 balls to power New Zealand to a challenging 160 for 4. In response, the Indian team delivered a lackluster performance, throwing away their wickets meekly to be bowled out for 102 in 19 overs. For India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (15) was the top-scorer. For New Zealand, Rosemary Mair (4/19) was the destroyer-in-chief. Lea Tahuhu (3/15) also chipped away with three wickets. Earlier, openers Suzie Bates (27) and Georgia Plimmer (34) gave the Kiwis a flying start, before Arundhati Reddy broke the 67-run stand. Indian bowlers made a comeback striking a couple of times before Devine produced a quality knock to give New Zealand the final flourish.

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T20 World Cup: SA face WI in potential quarter-final; draw to play a big role in India vs NZ.

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[ad_1] India against New Zealand in the 2nd Test (PC: BCCI) Atreyo Mukhopadhyay in Pune Indians live in hope. Whatever the odds, they think that the cricket team can surmount them. Even after Rohit Sharma’s boys got bowled out for 46 in the first innings of the first Test, fans believed something was possible. It’s no different in the second Test. Despite New Zealand taking a lead of 301 runs with five wickets standing, the Blue Army thinks this can be overturned. For hope, a lot of people are looking back to the India-England Test in Chennai in 2008. Trailing by 75 runs in the first innings and being set a target of 387 in the fourth essay, the hosts scripted one of the most remarkable Test wins of that decade. Against New Zealand in the second Test, India might have to chase something like that to square the series. So, if Chennai was possible, why not Pune? Nothing logically wrong with this thought, but practically, it looks like a distant dream. Yes, India did make 462 in the second innings in Bengaluru after 46 all out. They still lost the match. And, this Indian batting line-up is not what that team of 2008 was made of. To think that they will chase down 300-plus on a turning track is a bit too much. Gautam Gambhir had played a part in that memorable chase by making 66 and sharing an opening stand of 117 with Virender Sehwag, who was named Player of the Match for scoring a 68-ball 83. Sachin Tendulkar cracked an unbeaten 103 and Yuvraj Singh remained not out on 85. Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and MS Dhoni were the other members of that batting line-up. With due respect to the current set of players, they are not what that team was. That was the golden generation of India’s batting. This one is good, but there is a gulf in temperament between this bunch and that one. It’s not anybody’s fault. Cricket has changed and so has the thought pattern of the batters. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Team India vs New Zealand in the 2nd Test (PC: BCCI/X) Gambhir, the coach now, is at best a passive link between these two generations. He can only watch and not bat for 11 hours to save a Test, like he did in New Zealand in 2008. He has said that this team can make 400-plus in a day and also bat for two days to draw a game if need be. It sounds great, but there is no reason to believe that players of today’s age can do that. Take for example the Indian first innings in the ongoing Test. Although not spiteful, the pitch assisted spin. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill made a decent start on Day 2 before calamity hit India. Some of the shots were inexplicable. Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan all displayed imprudence in execution. That was unbecoming of Test-class batters. They believe in a high-risk and high-reward principle. When it comes off, it looks fantastic. But because the risk element is so high, the probability of this philosophy paying dividends is exponentially less. Miracles may happen. Can one depend on miracles? That explains why the task confronting the Indians at the moment is so daunting and almost impossible. This is why it seems that making a match of this one is beyond India’s reach. The ball is stopping, gripping and turning. The odd one has kept low. Under the circumstances, Chennai 2008 is unlikely. This is more like Pune 2017, when Australia inflicted a heavy defeat on the hosts on a turning track after making 260 in the first innings. This time, New Zealand’s first-innings total was 259. The difference is, India had won that series in 2017 by a margin of 2-1. This time, another New Zealand win will result in India’s first home series loss after 2012. It will end a run of 18 consecutive series wins. More importantly, it will serve as a wake-up call just before a marquee five-Test tour of Australia coming up soon after this one. Also Read: Shall India fall back on Pujara for Australia series? The post Why Chennai 2008 is unlikely in Pune 2024 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.