New Zealand have taken a 2-0 lead in the 5-match one-day series against Sri Lanka, with a 10-wicket win in the second game in Christchurch. Chasing a modest victory target of 118, the Black Caps took just 8.2 overs to wrap up the game. Martin Guptill was declared ‘man of the match’ for hitting 93 off 30 deliveries. His half-century came off 17 balls, which is the second-fastest in One Day International history, and a New Zealand record.
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India-South Africa T20 game called off due to fog
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Khawaja defies the obituaries with half-century in third Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday to steady Australia on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.
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