Kohli hit eight fours and a six to shepherd India's innings to 306-6 in 49 overs in reply to the Black Caps' 300-8 (50 overs).
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Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending an 18-year career that saw him become one of New Zealand's most reliable allrounders.
December 29, 2025
The seam bowler took five wickets on the final day at Bay Oval to go with his four in the first innings, but the prolific Devon Conway was the man of the match.
December 22, 2025
New Zealand's best batter is likely playing in his final home Test but won't be drawn on the likelihood of a potential retirement from the Black Caps.
The Black Caps pair became the first openers in first class cricket to score centuries in both innings of a match.
December 21, 2025
Devon Conway scored his second test double century more than four years after his first.
December 19, 2025
He was the second chief executive of a major sporting organisation to resign in as many days after Jennie Wyllie stepped down as Netball NZ boss.
The New Zealand openers were in full control at the start of the third Test against the West Indies.
December 18, 2025
England's cricket head coach and former Black Caps captain says his side has handled the 'banter' well in Australia after going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
December 15, 2025
Ajaz Patel has not played a home Test since 2020 but could be selected in New Zealand's XI as a spin option for the third Test against the Windies.
Quick bowler Blair Tickner potentially dislocated a shoulder when fielding near the boundary on the first day of the second Test against the Windies.
December 10, 2025
Cantabrian will replace the injured Tom Blundell for the second Test against the West Indies that starts tomorrow in Wellington.
December 9, 2025
Kristian Clarke of the Northern Districts becomes the latest uncapped player to join the squad after Canterbury's Michael Rae was called up yesterday.
December 8, 2025
Windies eschew spin to focus on pace with the New Zealand pitches expected to deliver for the quicks.
November 22, 2025
Henry Nicholls will remain with the Black Caps for the rest of the series.
New Zealand
November 18, 2025
The 35-year-old will also sit out the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, choosing instead to focus on the Black Caps’ three-Test campaign in December.
November 2, 2025
Captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt lay the foundation for the 65-run victory at Hagley Oval.
October 21, 2025
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Ravindra suffered a facial injury after colliding with the boundary fence while attempting to take a catch during a fielding drill.
October 1, 2025
A training mishap has also hit the tourists ahead of the trans-Tasman series beginning at Bay Oval tomorrow.
September 30, 2025
Stead is to take on a high performance coaching role, after stepping down as Black Caps head coach in June.
September 26, 2025
Will O'Rourke is out with a stress fracture in his back, with Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen also sidelined.
August 26, 2025
The NZ men will play Australia, England, the West Indies and South Africa, while the White Ferns will host Zimbabwe and South Africa.
June 25, 2025
A new era of Black Caps is upon us and here’s a newsflash: It will be much like the past one.
June 6, 2025
"I just can’t wait to get started. It’s exciting, it’s challenging, and the opportunity is enormous for everyone," the new coach said.
