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Neesham, Grandhomme help New Zealand post 237
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) — Despite losing five wickets for 83 runs, New Zealand posted 237 for six in 50 overs against Pakistan at Birmingham on Wednesday riding on a 132-run stand in the sixth wicket by James Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme.
New Zealand gets chance to follow Australia into semifinals
London, June 26 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand has the chance to follow Australia into the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup if it beats Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
New Zealand bat first against Pakistan
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) — New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Wednesday in their seventh match of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup.
India best catching side of this World Cup, Pakistan worst
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) - A dropped catch is often the difference between lifting the World Cup and going home empty-handed, a fact which has not been lost on Virat Kohli’s India. The Men in Blue have dropped just one catch in the tournament so far, and hung on to 14 — the best among all teams.
Pakistan fight for survival
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) - Pakistan continue their battle of survival when they face an unstoppable New Zealand in a must-win ICC Men Cricket World Cup 2019 clash in Birmingham on Wednesday.
England still favourites to win World Cup, says Australia’s Jason Behrendorff
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) - Jason Behrendorff had only ever visited England on holiday before the World Cup and the hosts would rather it had stayed that way after the Australian’s five-wicket haul at Lord’s on Tuesday, reporst The Indian Express.
New Zealanders eye another Cricket World Cup semifinal
Birmingham, June 25 (AP/UNB) — The New Zealanders are doing it again.
Optional for others, no choice for Virat Kohli at World Cup
Manchester, June 25 (AP/UNB) — Even with practice deemed optional, it wasn't an option for Virat Kohli to skip it.
Australia in World Cup semis after crushing England
London, June 25 (AP/UNB) — Australia smothered top-ranked England by 64 runs at Lord's on Tuesday and ratcheted up the pressure on the home side to join the defending champion in the Cricket World Cup semifinals.
ICC WC: Mahmudullah uncertain for India clash
Dhaka, June 25 (UNB)— Bangladesh stalwart Mahmudullah Riyad is uncertain to take part in their vital match against India in Edgbaston on July 2 as the all-rounder sustained a calf muscle injury on Monday during the match against Afghanistan.