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Finch scored his second ODI century
It seems England just can’t catch a break at the moment as they failed to win the first ODI after being whitewashed 5-0 in the recently concluded Ashes series.
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20: McCullum brothers help New Zealand draw first blood
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McCullum hammered four sixes during his unbeaten knock of 60
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum smashed a magnificent half-century to help the Black Caps draw first blood against the West Indies in the first Twenty20 International in Auckland.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2: Jayawardene and Silva continue to torment Pakistan
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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.
Australia vs England 5th Test Day 3: Australia complete series whitewash
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Australia regained the Ashes for the first time in five years
Australia completed their 5-0 whitewashing of England with a convincing 281-run win on the third day of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground to regain the Ashes for the first time in five years.
Sri Lanka’s tour of Ireland could limit players’ time in IPL
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“This is a strong start to the year and, win or lose, another chance to demonstrate that we belong at this level”
Sri Lanka’s tour of Ireland, which is scheduled to consist of two ODIs, could limit the amount of time their players have in the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially since the national team will be heading to England straight after for a series that will include two Tests, five ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International.
South Africa vs India 2nd Test Day 3: Kallis and de Villiers keep South Africa in control
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Kallis scored a half-century in his final Test match
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis and wicketkeeper-batsman AB de Villiers both scored half-centuries to keep the Proteas in control against India on the third day of the second Test in Durban.
Australia vs England 4th Test Day 3: Lyon’s five-for cuts England down to their knees
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Lyon claimed his fourth five-wicket haul
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon cut England down to their knees on the third day of the fourth Test in Melbourne after taking an exceptional five-wicket haul.
BBL 2013/14 Match 5: Renegades fall short in low-scoring thriller
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Arafat picked up three key wickets
The Perth Scorchers emerged victorious in their thrilling low-scoring encounter against the Melbourne Renegades at the WACA.
New Zealand vs West Indies 1st ODI: Sammy’s scintillating innings saves West Indies
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Sammy’s blazing knock of 43 helped the West Indies salvage a two-wicket win
West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy smashed a trailblazing 43 to save his side from being humiliated in their chase of 157 during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Hafeez demolishes Sri Lanka to give Pakistan 2-1 lead
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Hafeez recorded a career-best score and took two wickets
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez smashed a sparkling century and took two wickets as he led his side to a crushing 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the third ODI in Sharjah.