Mayank Yadav Strikes Early as India Bowls First Against New Zealand in 4th T20I
With the series already secured, India aims to continue their dominance in the five-match series at Eden Park, Auckland.
The story
At Eden Park, Auckland, India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth T20I against New Zealand. Young pacer Mayank Yadav made an immediate impact, picking up two early wickets, including Daryl Mitchell for 24. Despite the early breakthroughs, New Zealand managed to recover to 67/2 at the end of the powerplay, with Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen at the crease.
Elsewhere, Day 3 of the decisive third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands concluded with South Africa holding a narrow lead. Australia, resuming on 330/4, were bowled out for 429, securing a 100-run first-innings advantage. In their second innings, South Africa reached 140/4 at stumps, leading by 40 runs. Nathan Lyon delivered a crucial blow by dismissing captain Temba Bavuma for 35 late in the day.
In the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, England secured a 55-run consolation victory over Sri Lanka in Lahore. Ben Duckett was the star with a commanding 167 runs off 132 balls, helping England post a formidable 386/5. Despite Pavan Rathnayake's impressive 118, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 331, with Liam Dawson taking 4/49.
Afghanistan clinched their T20I series against Zimbabwe with a 19-run win in the second T20I in Sharjah. Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive 116 off 50 balls powered Afghanistan to 221/7. Zimbabwe's chase, despite a century from Sikandar Raza, fell short at 202/5.
In Dhaka, Day 3 of the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies saw Bangladesh take a 27-run first-innings lead. West Indies were bowled out for 245, with Nayeem Hasan becoming the fastest Bangladeshi spinner to reach 50 Test wickets. Justin Greaves contributed 46 for the West Indies.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka vs England | ODI | England won by 55 runs | Ben Duckett 167 (132) |
| Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe | T20I | Afghanistan won by 19 runs | Azmatullah Omarzai 116 (50) |
Series in play
India tour of New Zealand. India leads 3-0 in the five-match T20I series, 4th T20I is ongoing.
Australia tour of South Africa. 3rd Test, Day 3 Stumps. South Africa leads by 40 runs. Series tied 1-1.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE. Afghanistan leads 2-0 in the three-match T20I series (series clinched).
West Indies tour of Bangladesh. 1st Test, Day 3 Stumps. Bangladesh leads by 27 runs.
Ireland tour of Namibia. 4th ODI is ongoing. Namibia leads 2-1 in the five-match series.
What we'll be watching
- South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test: Day 4 resumes October 30 at Newlands.
- New Zealand vs India, 5th T20I: November 1 at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
- Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I: November 1 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- Namibia vs Ireland, 5th ODI: November 1 at Namibia Cricket Ground.
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