New Zealand wrapped up the 2nd test-winning by 8 wickets on the morning of the 3rd day. New Zealand put the finishing touches after an excellent 2nd day in which they took an 85 run lead and restricted England to 122/9 as they looked to win their first series in England for the first time since 1999.  On day 2 New Zealand resumed on 229/3 and went on to add a further 159 runs to be bowled out for 388 and also securing an 85 run first-innings lead. They then came out and bowled exceptionally well to restrict England to 122/9 by the end of the day's play. Matt Henry, Neil Wagner and Ajaz Patel went on to run through England batting order as Henry and Wagner both got 3 wickets each and Patel got 2. Boult got 1 to end the day that was fully controlled by New Zealand as they looked certain to wrap up things the next moring and win the series. Day 3 first ball of the morning Boult had Stone caught Blundell to leave New Zealand requiring just 38 to win the match. New Zealand came o...

  Rabada 10th 5 wicket haul lead Proteas to an Innings and 63 runs win over the West Indies in the 1st test to take a 1-0 lead in the 2 match series. Roston Chase was the only West Indies batsman to show some resistance with 62 of 156, this would be the only substantial contribution by a West Indies batsman in this match.  The Proteas bowlers continued from where they left off the previous day as they troubled the batsman regularly with bounce pace and seam movement. Rabada got the first wicket of the day that of Blackwood for 13 of 45 he was caught by Van der Dussen. Next was Holder to go for 4 of 15 bowled by Maharaj and soon after Chase was also bowled by Maharaj for 62 0f 156. From there it was all over for West Indies as Rabada got Cornwall for 0 of 4 he was caught by Van der Dussen and then De Silva was out for 9 of 51 bowled by Rabada and The last wicket to fall was Seales for 3 of 9 he was caught Mulder bowled Nortje. The Scorecard at the End of the Match was Looking l...

  Proteas to full control of the first test match against West Indies as they took a formidable lead on the back of a brilliant century from De Kock and then some excellent bowling from Rabada and Nortje.  Proteas scored 322 to take a lead of 225 and then reduced West Indies to 82-4 in their 2nd innings to as before the close of play on day 2. The Proteas look set to win this match by an innings as the West Indies batsman continued to struggle to tackle the Proteas formidable bowling attack.  Quinton de Kock scored an excellent 141 of 170 deliveries as he pushed the advantage more in the Proteas favour after it looked like they would struggle to cross 250 at one stage.  Rabada and Nortje then took 2 wickets each when the Proteas Came out to Bowl to further strengthen Proteas hold on this match.  Proteas will be happy with their batting performance all though a few top-order batsmen will want to cash in the next opportunity they get. It does not look like they wi...

  Day 2 of the 2nd test went to New Zealand as they took the edge after bowling England out they put in a good batting performance and also look set to take the lead tomorrow if they continue to bat with the positive approach they up until now. England were bowled out for 303 earlier in the day and then New Zealand batted out the rest of the day to end on 229/3. At this point in the match, I feel New Zealand are a bit in front as they look to go for the win. England on the other hand are looking like they are just continuing from where they left off in the last match and trying to secure another draw. They r inexperienced and missing a few key players and I don't think they've got their combinations quite right in this series.  This morning England resumed on 258/7 with Lawrence on 67 and Wood on 16. The Day started well for England as they got to 288 without losing a wicket before they lose 3 for 15 runs to end their innings.  They lost the wickets of Wood for 41 of 80 h...

Day 1 of the 1st test between West Indies and Proteas was dominated by the Proteas as they bundled the West Indies for 97 and went on to take a lead of 31 runs to end the day. Proteas have taken control of this test match although West Indies did have a slight fight back towards the end of the day. The match is still in favour of the Proteas after their bowlers performed exceptionally well.   West Indies will be disappointed with their batting performance after winning the toss and electing to bat first. they were decimated by some excellent bowling from Nortje and Ngidi.  The Proteas will be looking to Van de Dussen and De Kock to extend their first innings lead and put themselves in a commanding position to win the first test by an innings. The first session was won by the Proteas as West Indies went to Lunch on 48/4 as Nortje picked up 3 wickets and Rabada 1. After Lunch Ngidi went on to take 5 wickets and Nortje add 1 more to his telly as they bowled West Indies out f...

  After Day 1 the 2nd test between England and New Zealand is balanced as stumps were called England were 258/7. It is hard to tell who is in control but a good passage of play for either side could move the game in their team's favour.  England had a good start as they played out the first session and went to lunch on 67/0 and it looked like England were setting themselves up for a huge first innings score. New Zealand had different plans as after lunch they picked up 2 wickets and then a further 2 again in the middle session as they put England in a spot of bother. During this session, England managed to score 85/4 as they went to tea on 152/4.  During the session, they lost the wickets of Sibley for 35 of 84 he was caught Blundell bowled Henry and they also lost Crawley for 0 of  4 he was caught Mitchell bowled Wagner, they also got Root for 4 of 7 he was out caught Blundell bowled Henry. Next was Pope to go as he made 19 of 49 and was caught Blundell bowled Patel...

 Tomorrow is the start of the 1st test between West Indies and Proteas at Gros Islet St Lucia Daren Sammy National cricket stadium. Both teams are starting a new era to their cricket history as both have new captains.  There will be a few test caps handed out on both sides ahead of the first test. Conditions have been said to be in favour of seamers so could see both teams go in with 4 seamers. West Indies could give a debut to Jayden Seals who has played just 1 first-class match and the main reason for his debut is an injury to Gabriel. Also, there will be a return for Shai Hope and Kieran Powell to the team.  West Indies Probable XI: 1. Kraig Brathwaite(C), 2. Kieran Powell, 3 Shai Hope, 4. Kyle Mayers, 5. Jermaine Blackwood, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Joshua da Silva, 8. Rakeem Cornwall, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Kemar Roach, 11, Jayden Seales  Proteas will have Keegan Petersen making his Debut in the middle order and he will take the place left vacant by Faf Du Plessis. Wi...