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T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.

Can Sri Lanka Overcome Spin Woes Against New Zealand in Colombo?

Can Sri Lanka Overcome Spin Woes Against New Zealand in Colombo?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sri Lanka must improve their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo, with both teams chasing their first win.

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Rediff.com3 days ago

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Samra, 19, is the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup, during the match against New Zealand on Tuesday.

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.

T20WC: Kiwis out to tighten grip atop Group D vs UAE

T20WC: Kiwis out to tighten grip atop Group D vs UAE

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

New Zealand aims to solidify their Group D lead with a victory against the United Arab Emirates in their T20 World Cup match, following a win against Afghanistan. The Kiwis will look for strong performances from Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra, while the UAE seeks to gain experience against a top team.

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.

Speed over spin! Santner's Kiwi masterplan for T20 World Cup

Speed over spin! Santner's Kiwi masterplan for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner emphasizes the importance of pace variety in his team's bowling attack for the T20 World Cup, highlighting the different strengths of bowlers like Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy.

New Zealand eye all-round sharpness against tricky Afghanistan

New Zealand eye all-round sharpness against tricky Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

New Zealand aims to regain their form against a formidable Afghanistan in their opening Group D match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Key players and strategies are under scrutiny as both teams seek a strong start in the tournament.

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in T20 World Cup game in Ahmedabad.

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league.

In-form Kiwi pacer Jacob Duffy to make T20 World Cup bow

In-form Kiwi pacer Jacob Duffy to make T20 World Cup bow

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy is set to make his Twenty20 World Cup debut next month after being picked in the 15-member squad led by Mitchell Santner.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

Neesham vows NZ won't repeat T20 World Cup mistakes

Neesham vows NZ won't repeat T20 World Cup mistakes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'We've rectified that and we've got a good series against a strong team getting into the World Cup.'

Kiwis thump Pakistan by 8 wickets, seal series 4-1

Kiwis thump Pakistan by 8 wickets, seal series 4-1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

New Zealand thumped Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth and final match of the T20I series at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday.

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

New Zealand secured a one-day international series win over Bangladesh this week with a match to spare and the dead rubber will be played on Saturday.

Head hammers hundred as Australia down NZ in thriller

Head hammers hundred as Australia down NZ in thriller

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The 2019 runners-up looked out of the contest after Ravindra fell in the 41st over but James Neesham injected fresh drama with a never-say-die 58 but it was not enough in the end.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Ferguson walked off the game against Australia last Saturday after experiencing a niggle

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.

Confident England eye fiery start against injury-hit NZ

Confident England eye fiery start against injury-hit NZ

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

England are an ageing side alright, but few will dare to bet against Jos Buttler's men successfully defending their World Cup title in a few weeks time.

Why Hardik did not complete his over against Rajasthan Royals

Why Hardik did not complete his over against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Hardik Pandya, who scored 87 not out off 52 balls, in the IPL match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, allayed fears over his fitness at the post-match presentation, saying 'it was just cramps, nothing serious'.

'Dharamsala not easiest of fielding grounds, but...'

'Dharamsala not easiest of fielding grounds, but...'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

On the eve of their World Cup match against New Zealand, at a venue whose outfield is in focus, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed hope that his teammates would be cautious while fielding.

New Zealand's T20 World Cup Records

New Zealand's T20 World Cup Records

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

New Zealand have a team capable of winning the T20 World Cup.

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Having already played their opening encounters in the ongoing cricket World Cup, it is time for New Zealand and the Netherlands to venture deep into the tournament as they face each other in Hyderabad on Monday.

Turning Point: Rajasthan's Royal batting flops!

Turning Point: Rajasthan's Royal batting flops!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Rajasthan Royals' batting flopped big time in a must-win match as they suffered an eight-wicket thrashing from Mumbai Indians in the IPL match in Sharjah on Tuesday.

'Job finished? I don't think so', says New Zealand's Neesham

'Job finished? I don't think so', says New Zealand's Neesham

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

As New Zealand celebrated wildly upon beating England in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, all-rounder James Neesham gave a quiet reminder of the side's determination to erase past heartbreaks by winning the decider.

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Paceman Josh Little picked up Ireland's second hat-trick in T20 internationals when he grabbed a trio of New Zealand victims at the T20 World Cup on Friday.

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

South Africa's bowlers chipped away at the wickets to stay on course for a huge victory against New Zealand.

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

IPL PIX: Mumbai humble Royals to stay in play-off race

IPL PIX: Mumbai humble Royals to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 37 World Cup 2023 games.

Seat broken by Maxwell's six to be auctioned for charity

Seat broken by Maxwell's six to be auctioned for charity

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The seat will be put up for auction. After the game, Maxwell signed the seat so it can be auctioned off for charity.