DTVHINDINZ vs AUS: Steve Smith made this special record in the Wellington test match, leaving Mark Waugh behind.
The first match of the ongoing two-match Test series between New Zealand and Australia is being played in Wellington. Steve Smith (Image Credit- cricket.com.au) The first match of the ongoing two-match Test series between New Zealand and Australia is being played at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Let us tell you that in this match, former Australian cricket team captain and veteran batsman Steve Smith has made a special record in his name. Steve Smith made this special record in his name Let us tell you that Steve Smith has taken a total of two catches in this match, and after this he has reached the second position in terms of taking the most catches in Test cricket for Australia. Smith has left behind former Australian legend Mark Waugh. In the match, he took brilliant catches of Will Young and Kane Williamson. With these two catches, Steve Smith has completed 182 catches in 108 Test matches. After making this amazing record, he has left Mark Waugh (181 catches) behind in terms of taking most catches in Test cricket for Australia. So, the name of former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is present at number one in this list. It is noteworthy that Ponting holds the record of taking 196 catches in 168 matches of Test cricket. Looking at Smith’s Test cricket, it seems that he will make this record of Ricky Ponting in his name this year. Top 5 players who took most catches in test cricket from Australia Ricky Ponting 196 catches (168 test matches) Steve Smith 182* catches (108 Test matches) Mark Waugh 181 catches (128 test matches) Mark Taylor 157 catches (104 test matches) Allan Border 156 catches (156 test matches) On the other hand, if we tell you the condition of this match, at the end of the third day, New Zealand has scored 111 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in the second innings after 41 overs. Kiwi team still needs 258 runs to win. Currently, Daryl Mitchell is present at the crease with 12* and Rachin Ravindra with 56*.
NZ vs AUS 2024: Usman Khawaja forced to remove banned sticker from his bat on the third day of Wellington Test
New Zealand was given a target of 369 runs to win the first Test against Australia. Usman Khawaja. (Image Source: X) Australia’s tour of New Zealand 2024, NZ vs AUS: Australia’s experienced opening batsman Usman Khawaja (usman khawaja) was forced to remove the pigeon logo from his bat on the third day of the first Test being played against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The incident occurred in the 19th over of the second innings of the Australian cricket team, when Usman Khawaja asked for a new bat as his bat was broken. After which Australia’s 12th player Matthew Renshaw came out of the dugout with some bats, and Khawaja chose one bat. Usman Khawaja forced to remove pigeon sticker from his bat But the bat the Australian opener chose had a pigeon logo on it, and he had to remove it. Usman Khawaja immediately removed the human rights sticker of a dove holding an olive branch. In fact, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had rejected Khawaja’s request to display the human rights logo of a dove holding an olive branch during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan last year. As a result, even before getting involved in any controversy, Usman Khawaja removed that sticker in Wellington, the pictures and videos of which are going viral on social media. The 37-year-old batsman wanted to put up this sticker to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. See that viral picture here: Usman Khawaja was forced to remove a dove sticker from his bat on day three of the Wellington Test. #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/qiveyDmNOd — Ops Sports (@SportsFunFan) March 2, 2024 Usman Khawaja was forced to remove a dove sticker from his bat on day three of the Wellington Test. #NZVAUS pic.twitter.com/yE5Y8FlWFk — Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) March 2, 2024 Meanwhile, Glenn Phillips dismissed Khawaja for 28 runs in the morning session on the third day in Wellington. Australia were all out for 164 runs in their second innings, and New Zealand were set a target of 369 runs to win. Let us tell you, Khawaja was earlier also stopped from wearing shoes displaying the messages “All lives are equal” and “Freedom is a human right”. The Australia batsman was also reprimanded for using the black stripe during the match.
NZ vs AUS 2024: Tim Southee takes a simple catch of Nathan Lyon on the last ball of the second day of the Wellington Test.
New Zealand and Australia are currently facing each other in the first match of the two-match Test series. Tim Southee. (Image Source: Getty Images) Australia’s tour of New Zealand 2024, NZ vs AUS: New Zealand and Australia are currently facing each other in the first match of the two-match Test series. This New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test match is being played at Basin Reserve, Wellington. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first and made a great start. However, the Australian cricket team posted 383 runs in the first innings thanks to Cameron Green’s unbeaten inning of 174 runs. The Kangaroos then got off to an even better start with the ball, as the New Zealand cricket team managed only 179 runs in its first innings, with Glenn Phillips (71) and Matt Henry (42) being the top scorers for the hosts. . Tim Southee made a huge mistake Meanwhile, the Australian cricket team had a bad day with the bat on the second day of the Wellington Test as they lost two wickets for just four runs. Well, New Zealand would have got the third wicket too, if their captain and senior fast bowler Tim Southee had not dropped the catch of Nathan Lyon on the last ball before stumps in Wellington. After the wickets of Steve Smith (0) and Marnus Labuschagne (2), veteran spinner Nathan Lyon came to bat, and it was here that the Kiwis had a chance to get the third wicket by the end of the second day of the first Test, which they lost due to Tim Southee. Gave. Matt Henry bowled the ball on a perfect length outside the off-stump. After which Nathan Lyon helplessly hung up his bat. The ball took a thick outside edge and went towards third slip. Tim Southee, posted at third slip, could not take advantage of the opportunity, and dropped the ball in his hand in excitement. After which the entire Kiwi camp was left in regret, and Australia ended the second day’s play with a lead of 217 runs. Here’s how Tim Southee dropped the catch of Nathan Lyon: Tim Southee drops an easy catch of Nathan Lyon.#AUSvNZ #AUSvsNZpic.twitter.com/C4hqxTRVf0 — Abdullah Neaz (@Neaz__Abdullah) March 1, 2024
NZ vs AUS: ‘We were just thinking about the game’ Josh Hazlewood on record partnership with Cameron Green
Hazlewood and Green have made a partnership of 116 runs for the 10th wicket. Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green (Image Credit- Twitter The first match of the currently ongoing two-match Test series between New Zealand and Australia is being played at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Let us tell you that in this match, a record partnership was seen between Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. It is noteworthy that in the match, both the players added 116 runs for the 10th wicket, which is the fourth highest partnership made for this wicket in the history of Australia’s Test cricket. Both batted for about 30 overs. While Green remained unbeaten after scoring 174* runs, Hejluvad was out after scoring 22 runs. Thanks to this brilliant partnership of Green and Hazlewood, Australia was able to reach the figure of 383 runs in the first innings. On the other hand, now Josh Hazlewood has given a big statement regarding his partnership with Cameron Green. Hazlewood says that he was only thinking about the game at that time. Josh Hazlewood gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the end of the second day’s play of the first Test match between New Zealand vs Australia, Hazlewood told the journalists – We were basically thinking about the match only. Given the position we were in in the match, Greeny (Cameron Green) was thinking of scoring four or five runs per over. And could target any one bowler. Hazlewood further said- During the match, these are the small things that you constantly talk about. Suddenly we get a partnership of 50 runs and then 100 runs, after that we are close to 400 runs. When you bat, things just move. It’s good to bat with Greenie. On the other hand, if we tell you the condition of this match, at the end of the second day of the match, Australia has scored 13 runs at the loss of 2 wickets after 8 overs in the second innings. So in response to Australia’s first innings score of 383 runs, New Zealand’s first innings was reduced to just 179 runs.
NZ vs AUS: Despite retirement, Neil Wagner was seen fielding, video won over cricket fans
Basin Reserve echoed with thunderous applause as Neil Wagner entered the field Neil Wagner New Zealand’s experienced fast bowler neil wagner (Neil Wagner) recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. He will say goodbye to Test cricket after the series against Australia. He also cried bitterly while announcing his retirement in the press conference, the video of which went viral on social media. Now, despite retirement, he was seen fielding in the field. In fact, on the first day of the first Test match being played between Australia and New Zealand in Wellington, the veteran bowler entered the field as a substitute fielder. During this, the audience welcomed him warmly with thunderous applause. Wagner entered the field during the 69th over. Let us tell you that Neil Wagner was included in the team for the series against Australia, but it was told that he will not be in the playing eleven. After this he announced his retirement. Wagner is still part of the team for the first Test match. In such a situation, during the 69th over on the first day of the Wellington Test, he came to the field to field as a substitute fielder. Kiwi fans got excited after seeing him in the field and Basin Reserve echoed with thunderous applause. Fans were showering their love on him with cutouts and banners. Watch video here pic.twitter.com/HrjVRXFuYG — Grahman (@Grahman326048) February 29, 2024 Neil Wagner represented the Kiwi team in 64 test matches and took a total of 260 wickets. This also includes 5 wicket hauls 9 times. 7 wickets for 39 runs are his best bowling figures. Talking about the first Test, on the first day New Zealand restricted Australia to 279/9 at stumps. Matt Henry led the bowling attack and took four wickets. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is present at the crease after scoring 103 runs. He completed his second Test century by hitting three fours in the last over of the day.
NZ vs AUS, 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Know which team has the upper hand and who can win today’s match
The third match of the three-match T20 series between Australia and New Zealand will be played on 25 February. The second match of the series was played yesterday (23 February) at the Regional Stadium in Wellington. In this one-sided match, Australia won by 72 runs. With this victory, the Kangaroo team is now 2-0 ahead in the series. Now the Kangaroo team would like to clean sweep the series against New Zealand by winning the third match. The Kiwi team would like to end the series on a good note by winning this match. Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland The pitch will provide good pace and bounce in the beginning of the match, but will slow down as the match progresses. Batsmen may face problems against both spinners and fast bowlers. Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. Probable Best batsman of the Match New Zealand’s young batsman Rachin Ravindra can prove to be the best batsman in this match. He performed brilliantly with the bat in the first match played in Wellington and scored a half-century. But he could not do anything special in the second match. In such a situation, he will once again try to perform brilliantly with the bat in the upcoming match. Probable Best Bowler of the Match Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner took two wickets in the first T20 match. However, in that match he also gave away 42 runs in four overs. In the second match also, he took two wickets for 35 runs. In such a situation, he would like to perform well with the ball in the coming matches also. Who will win the match (Today’s Match Prediction) Australia will win today’s match
AUS vs IND test series can be played at these famous places in Australia
India and Australia will face each other in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. India vs Australia (Image Source: Getty Images/Twitter) India’s tour of Australia 2024-25, AUS vs IND: India and Australia will face each other in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. According to the Future Tour Program (FTP), the Indian cricket team will play an exciting five-match Test series against the Australia cricket team in the upcoming 2024-25 cricket season. Earlier, the traditional four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy was played between the two teams, but now the fans are going to get a chance to enjoy the competition between these two giants in five Test matches. Meanwhile, the host venues for India’s upcoming Test tour of Australia have been announced, but these possible venues are subject to change. Possible venues announced for AUS vs IND test series On this Australia tour, Team India also includes a day-night test and a four-day test. The Australia vs India Test series is likely to begin with the first Test in Perth, followed by an exciting day-night encounter in the second match at the Adelaide Oval. The third Test match can be played at The Gabba in Brisbane, where India won against Australia after 32 years thanks to Rishabh Pant’s memorable 89* during the 2020-21 tour and it was a historic upset. The fourth Test match of this much-awaited Test series will grace the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and set the stage for an intense contest. Will the Indian flag wave in Australia once again? The fifth and final Test match of this tour of India is going to be held at the prestigious Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Let us tell you, India vs Australia Test series will play an important role in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. India’s previous wins on Australian soil, the last two Test series wins in the 2018/19 and 2020/21 seasons, have further added to the excitement of the upcoming Test series.
NZ vs AUS: Before the first T20 match, the video of this funny moment of Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis went viral.
The incident took place during the first T20 match played between New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I (Image Credit- Twitter Australia cricket team is currently on New Zealand tour for three-match T20 and 2-match Test series. So yesterday, on 21st February, the first match of the T20 series was played between the two teams. Let us tell you that before this match, when both the teams go on the field for the national anthem, then the Australian players take the hands of small children with them and go with them on the field for the national anthem. However, by the time Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis arrive, the number of young kids is gone. After this, both the players hold hands and go towards the field. On the other hand, the video of this incident goes viral on social media within no time. Watch the viral video of this funny incident pic.twitter.com/8NDFmI6agH — Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) February 22, 2024 Status of New Zealand vs Australia first T20 match So if we give you information about this match, Australia team has won the match by 6 wickets. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first and the entire team scored 215 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Devon Conway (63) and Rachin Ravindra (68) played half-century innings for the Kiwi team. So Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 19* and Mark Chapman scored 18*. On the other hand, if we talk about Australia’s bowling, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh got one wicket each. After this, when Australia set out to chase the strong target of 216 runs given by New Zealand, it achieved it in a thrilling manner by hitting a four on the last ball of the innings, losing 4 wickets. Australia all-rounder and captain Mitchell Marsh played a brilliant inning of 72* runs, for which he was awarded the Player of the Match award. After this, the quick inning of 31* runs scored by Tim David in 10 balls also decided the direction of the match.
NZ vs AUS: Australia got a big blow..! Aaron Hardie ruled out of T20 series against New Zealand
The three-match T20 series between New Zealand and Australia will be played from February 21. Aaron Hardie (Photo Source: X/Twitter) NZ vs AUS, Aaron Hardie: Australian cricket team is ready to tour New Zealand. Where first a three-match T20 series will be played between the two teams. Then a two-match test series will be played. The first match of the T20 series will be played on February 21, but a few days before the match, the Australian cricket team has suffered a big setback. All-rounder Aaron Hardie has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Let us tell you that Aaron Hardy was not initially a part of the T20 squad for the New Zealand tour. But due to the back injury of Marcus Stoinis, he got a place in the team, but now he himself is out of the squad due to injury. Aaron Hardie has a calf injury Aaron Hardie is seen playing for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield. He suffered a calf injury on the second day while bowling in the match against Tasmania. Initial scans have shown that the injury is not too deep and he needs to be careful. Due to which Aaron Hardie had to be ruled out of the T20 series against New Zealand. Talking about Aaron Hardie’s injury, Western Australia coach Adam Voges told ESPN Cricinfo, ‘He has a calf injury, he needs to be a little careful. If needed tomorrow he will bat. Hopefully nothing serious happens. Spencer Johnson chosen replacement Australia Cricket Board has selected Spencer Johnson as replacement after Aaron Hardie was out of the squad. Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in the T20 series against New Zealand. Matthew Wade is a part of the squad, but due to the birth of his first child, he will not be a part of the first match. Will join the team for the second and third matches. Australia’s squad for T20 series against New Zealand- Mitchell Marsh (captain), Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
AUS vs WI 2024: David Warner proved to have the biggest heart in his last match on Australian soil.
David Warner will bring an end to his international career with the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. David Warner and Young fan. (Image Source: X) West Indies’ tour of Australia 2024, AUS vs WI: Australia’s legendary opening batsman David Warner (david warner) As powerful a player as he is on the field, he is an equally kind-hearted person outside the 22 yards. David Warner not only performed brilliantly in the recent Australia vs West Indies T20I series, but also won the hearts of cricket fans once again with his heart-touching gestures. Aggressive Australian batsmen often do something for the fans that they make everyone their own, and one such scene was seen during the third and final T20I match played in Perth on 13 February. David Warner has gone ahead in kindness Let us tell you, West Indies won this match by 37 runs and prevented the Australian cricket team from making a clean sweep, who won the T20I series by a margin of 2-1, and Warner (173 runs) was awarded the Player of the Year for his consistent performance. The series award was given. Meanwhile, we hear about other teammates being gifted awards, but David Warner took it to the next level beyond everyone’s imagination. In fact, the veteran Australian batsman gifted his Player of the Series award to a young fan who was cheering for him in the stands. This was his last international match and award on home soil, yet the kind-hearted Warner never thought twice about giving the young fan something to cherish for a lifetime, and pictures of the moment went viral across social media. And everyone is praising the legendary batsman. See that viral picture here – We hear about gifting awards to other teammates but David Warner takes it to the next level by gifting his Player of the Series to a fan.#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/4vgVKivaoq — Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) February 13, 2024 David Warner with Fans #CricketAustralia #AUSvsWI #AUSvWI #Cricket #DavidWarner #MitchellMarsh #Australia pic.twitter.com/jP0pAROX78 — Hammad Kurar (@Hammad_Kurar) February 14, 2024 Let us tell you, after playing his last Test innings at SCG last month, David Warner gifted his batting gloves and Australian helmet to the young fans. Warner played his last international match in Australia, and the veteran, who has retired from Test and ODI cricket, will bring his international career to a close with the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
