Live Cricket Blog: Kiwis fight back in Abu Dhabi

Waseem Ahmed 20:20 17/11/2018
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  • Welcome to Saturday’s live cricket blog.

    The Sport360 team is in place bringing you the latest news from around the world as we follow and build up to some big matches.

    Sri Lanka v England is on the docket today, while Pakistan v New Zealand is live too.

    7:30 pm – South Africa win one-off T20

    South Africa defeated Australia by 21 runs in a rain-affected Twenty20 international in Carrara.

    The weather almost prevented any play but, after a delay of more than two hours, a game of 10 overs a side was possible.

    For more, click here.

    7:00 pm – Kiwis hit back

    Trent Boult (c)  picked up four wickets in Abu Dhabi.

    Trent Boult (c) picked up four wickets in Abu Dhabi.

    New Zealand hit back on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

    After being bowled out for 153, the tourists restricted Pakistan to 227 in their first innings despite 62 from Babar Azam.

    New Zealand then dug in to reach 56 for one when bad light stopped play.

    More here.

    11:14am – Jack Leach puts England in commanding position

    Jack Leach

    Jack Leach struck three times with the new ball as England positioned themselves for a series-clinching victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

    The tourists set a winning target of 301 after being bowled out for 346 on the fourth morning, Ben Foakes finishing 65 not out after he and James Anderson added a further 22 for the final wicket.

    Read the full story here.

    10:55am – Haris Sohail looks to pile on the runs against sorry Blackcaps

    Sohail struck twice with the ball on the first day.

    Sohail struck twice with the ball on the first day.

    A big second day lies ahead for Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.

    Follow the action with our live ball-by-ball coverage right here.

    10:36am – Jack Leach rips through hosts as they chase big total

    Sri Lanka v England: Second Test - Day Three

    Do not miss any of the action from Sri Lanka v England by following our live ball-by-ball coverage from Kandy below, here.

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