Williamson struck 22 boundaries during his career-best knock of 161
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New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson scored a career-best 161 to put the Blackcaps in firm control against the West Indies on a rain-curtailed fourth day in Barbados.
Saha demolished Hyderabad’s bowling attack
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The Kings XI Punjab made a mockery of the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s score of 205 as they chased it down with eight balls to spare.
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Netherlands defied the odds to qualify for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20
The Netherlands achieved the impossible today as they chased down a target of 190 inside of 14 overs to not only beat Ireland by six wickets, but to also qualify for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20.
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Khan and ul-Haq both scored half-centuries
Pakistan batsman Younis Khan and captain Misbah-ul-Haq both scored half-centuries to keep the team afloat on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dubai.
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Jayawardene scored his 32nd Test century
Sri Lanka veteran batsman Mahela Jayawardene smashed a magnificent century and opening batsman Kaushal Silva remained unbeaten on 95 as the Lankan Lions continued to torment Pakistan on the second day of the second Test in Dubai.
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“I have no particular liking for an opening partner but to be honest, it’s easier batting with Mahela”
Sri Lanka opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has admitted that “it’s easier for me to bat with Mahela because he’s a very experienced cricketer”.
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The three-match ODI series ended as a 1-1 draw
Sri Lanka escaped with a 36-run win against New Zealand in the third ODI in Dambulla due to heavy rain and bad light.
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Shami’s bowling figures were the best by an Indian pace bowler on debut since 1932
India pace bowler Mohammed Shami took four wickets on his Test debut as the West Indies were skittled out for a disappointing 234 on the first day of the first Test in Kolkata.
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Faulkner smashed 30 runs off an Ishant Sharma over to turn the tables on India
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s brilliant century counted for nothing at all as Australia batsman Adam Voges and all-rounder James Faulkner inspired the baggy greens to a sensational comeback in the third ODI in Mohali.
