Pakistan kick-started their World Twenty20 campaign with an impressive 16-run victory over Australia in Dhaka. Umar Akmal’s 94 off 54 balls provided the foundation as Pakistan posted 191 for five and then reduced Australia to eight for two in the first over of their reply. But Glenn Maxwell hit a stunning 74 from 33 deliveries …
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By Matthew Sherry The fourth one-day international was in the balance after Aaron Finch’s 108 gave Australia a chance of chasing 317. The home side – already holding an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series – began their pursuit impressively as Finch mixed good running with thoughtful attacks. He reached a stunning centuy and although …
By Rob Barnett Australia took control of the Sydney Test, dismissing England for 155 in reply to 326 on day two. The tourists made a disastrous start to the day, shipping four wickets in the first hour. Resuming on eight for one, they lost captain Alastair Cook to the second delivery, plumb lbw to Ryan …
By Rob Barnett Half-centuries from Brad Haddin and Steven Smith, the latter’s unbeaten, undermined England capitalising on winning their first toss of the series. Alastair Cook finally called correctly and saw his decision to bowl first in overcast conditions justified as Australia were reduced to 97 for five on an unusually green-tinged pitch for the …
By Matthew Sherry Australia claimed a 4-0 lead in the Ashes as Chris Rogers’ second Test hundred helped secure a comprehensive eight-wicket win at the MCG. Having resumed on 30 without loss chasing 231, the hosts were aided by some disappointing England fielding as two early chances went down. However, a moment of cheer came …