The New Zealand middle-order's ability to mount a strong response when faced with the guile and variety in Pakistan's spin unit will be the deciding factor when the two sides face each other in the opening Super 8 Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

Chasing 174, New Zealand rode on Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips' stand that came off just 73 balls, overhauling the target in 15.1 overs.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma scored 84 off 35 balls with the help of five fours and eight sixes. India eventually won the game by 48 runs.

The calendar year of 2025 saw several memorable performances from the cricketing world, from young, rising stars and veterans alike.

Big centuries by Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra put New Zealand firmly in control of the first Test against the West Indies with a lead of 481 at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Thursday.

New Zealand vs England: The first T20I between New Zealand and England had to be abandoned after just one innings.

Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson are the players who form the 'Fab 4' - a quartet of cricketers dominating the sport for years.

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This is Rachin Ravindra's second facial injury in 2025. Earlier this year, in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy, he was struck on the forehead while attempting a catch under floodlights.

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a "ruthless" batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.