Santner and Kuggeleijn combined to take eight wickets
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Niall O’Brien’s maiden ODI hundred was not enough to lead Ireland to victory over New Zealand as Mitchell Santner’s five-wicket haul saw the Black Caps walk away with a 51-run win.
“I’m really excited to see what he’s got. We’ve missed him”
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South Africa have confirmed that pace bowler Morne Morkel will play in his first Test match since January 2016.
“Jimmy has impressed so far this summer and we’ve seen improvement in his game”
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New Zealand have drafted all-rounder James Neesham and veteran spinner Jeetan Patel into their squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on March 8 in Dunedin.
Boult was named Man of the Match for his career-best figures of 6-33
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Trent Boult claimed a career-best six wickets, while Ross Taylor made a record-equalling hundred as New Zealand beat Australia by 24 runs in Hamilton to regain the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Stoinis’ maiden ODI century was not enough to lead Australia to victory
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Marcus Stoinis gave it everything he had to try and lead Australia to, what would have been, an incredible come-from-behind win, but in the end, his career-best knock of 146 not out went in vain as New Zealand managed to escape with a six-run win in the first ODI in Auckland.
Al Hasan ended the day with figures of 3-32 off seven overs
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New Zealand looked to be cruising for most of the second day in Christchurch, but Bangladesh clawed their way back into contention with a few quick wickets before rain halted their charge.
New Zealand ripped through Bangladesh’s top order towards the end of the fourth day
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Bangladesh found themselves in the lead going into the second innings, but they were unable to take full advantage of it as New Zealand fought back with three quick wickets to set up an intriguing final day in Wellington.
