India suffered a shock 47-run defeat to New Zealand in their World T20 opener. Fielding first on a slow pitch, the hosts restricted the Black Caps to 126 for 7. However, they were then bowled out for just 79, with captain MS Dhoni scoring 30 of those runs. Mitchell Santner took 4 for 11 for New Zealand, after Corey Anderson top-scored with 34 in their innings.
Zimbabwe hold Angola at Cup of Nations
Angola and Zimbabwe each earned their first point at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw on Friday but the result leaves both facing early elimination.
Ex-players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test
As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers who questioned whether the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground offered a fair contest.
Cameroon strike early to secure win over Gabon
Cameroon has put aside recent woes to open their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory over neighbours Gabon on Wednesday as Karl Etta Eyong’s early goal secured a much-needed win.
Dubai Capitals sail to playoffs after a six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz
Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox have registered fifties to help defending champions Dubai Capitals sail into the play-offs with a strong six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.
Stoppage-time comeback gives Burkina Faso victory in opener
Two goals deep in second-half stoppage time saw Burkina Faso snatch a 2-1 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in the opening Group E match at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday.
