Resilient New Zealand hang on for a draw in Kanpur Test

New Zealand have pulled off the great escape in the opening Test match in Kanpur as the Kiwis bat out the entire fifth day to survive with just one wicket remaining in a thrilling contest between bat and ball. Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel were the last men standing for the Kiwis, with the pair […]

Iyer, Saha half-centuries put India in commanding position on Day 4

Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer (65) and Wriddhiman Saha (61*) put India in the driver’s seat at the close of play on Day 4 of the opening Test in Kanpur against New Zealand. Crucial contributions from the lower-order helped the Men in Blue set the Kiwis a target of 284 in the fourth innings, and the […]

New Zealand openers fight back after Iyer century on Day Two

After a tricky opening day for the visitors, New Zealand fought back hard on Day 2 of the first Test in Kanpur. Tim Southee dragged the Kiwis back into the game with a five-wicket haul of the highest quality before the openers – Will Young (75*) and Tom Latham (50*) – remained resolute throughout the […]

Iyer, Jadeja give India the edge on Day 1 against New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer scored a half-century on his Test debut in Kanpur to give India a promising start in the 1st Test against New Zealand, with the Men in Blue finishing the day at 258 for 4. Shubman Gill started the innings with a brisk half-century before Shreyas Iyer shared a 113-run stand alongside Ravindra Jadeja […]