Australian Cricket Team: News

Ben Sears shines on Test debut, claims four-fer vs Australia

Albeit in a losing cause, debutant New Zealand pacer Ben Sears bowled a fine spell in the fourth innings of the second and final Test against Australia in Christchurch.

WTC table: Australia rise to 2nd place, NZ slip down

Australia have displaced New Zealand at the second position in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings following their 2-0 Test series triumphs over the Kiwis.

11 Mar 2024

Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh surpasses 2,000 Test runs with 80 vs NZ

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh showcased nerves of steel against New Zealand in the fourth innings of the second and final Test in Christchurch.

11 Mar 2024

Alex Carey

Christchurch Test: Alex Carey accomplishes this feat with match-winning 98*

Alex Carey played a once-in-a-lifetime knock as Australia stunned New Zealand in the second and final Test in Christchurch to clinch the series 2-0.

Marsh, Carey shine as Australia stun NZ in Christchurch Test

Stunning knocks from Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh powered Australia to an emphatic three-wicket win in the second and final Test against hosts New Zealand in Christchurch.

Christchurch Test, Day 3: NZ's remarkable comeback leaves Australia reeling

New Zealand are all over Australia in the ongoing second and final Test in Christchurch.

10 Mar 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham registers his highest Test score against Australia

Veteran opener Tom Latham scored an important 73 for New Zealand in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Australia in Christchurch.

10 Mar 2024

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins rattles NZ with four-fer in Christchurch Test: Stats

Australian skipper Pat Cummins claimed a brilliant four-wicket haul as New Zealand were folded for 372 in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test in Christchurch.

10 Mar 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell smokes his maiden Test fifty versus Australia: Stats

Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell scored a gritty half-century in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Australia in Christchurch.

Rachin Ravindra hammers his second Test fifty against Australia

New Zealand's batting sensation Rachin Ravindra has played yet another innings of character.

WTC table: India beat England 4-1, consolidate top position

India have consolidated their top position in the ICC World Test Championship standings following their innings triumph over England in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

09 Mar 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham surpasses 10,000 international runs for New Zealand: Stats

New Zealand batter Tom Latham accomplished a major milestone on Day 2 of the 2nd Test versus Australia at the Hagley Oval.

09 Mar 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 34th Test fifty: Key stats

Playing his 100th Test, New Zealand batter Kane Williamson scored a fighting 51 in his side's second innings versus Australia on Day 2.

09 Mar 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne scores 90 in his 50th Test: Key stats

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne scored a fine 90 in his side's first innings against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

2nd Test: Henry, Latham, Williamson lead NZ's fightback against Australia

New Zealand have made a solid comeback against Australia in the ongoing second and final Test in Christchurch.

Matt Henry rattles Australia with Test seven-fer, joins elite list

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry claimed a brilliant seven-wicket haul as Australia were folded for 256 in their first innings of the ongoing second and final Test in Christchurch.

2nd Test: Australia dominate NZ; Day 1 records 14 wickets

Australia continue to dominate New Zealand in the ongoing Test series as they dismissed the hosts for 162 on Day 1 of the ongoing second and final match in Christchurch.

08 Mar 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood accomplishes this WTC feat with fifer versus NZ

A remarkable five-wicket haul from Josh Hazlewood meant New Zealand were folded for just 162 after being put on to bat first in the second and final Test in Christchurch.

08 Mar 2024

Tim Southee

New Zealand's Tim Southee features in his 100th Test: Stats

New Zealand skipper Tim Southee is set to feature in his 100th Test match.

08 Mar 2024

Kane Williamson

New Zealand's Kane Williamson plays his 100th Test: Key stats

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson is featuring in his 100th Test match.

2nd Test: Can New Zealand earn redemption against confident Australia?

In a bid to avoid another Test series defeat against Australia, New Zealand will take them on in the second and final Test in Christchurch.

06 Mar 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood headline the ICC Test Rankings

Australian cricket team bowlers Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood grabbed headlines in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

05 Mar 2024

Pat Cummins

How has Pat Cummins fared as Australia's captain? Key stats 

Australia's World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins is set to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Who is New Zealand pacer Ben Sears? Decoding his stats

New Zealand pacer Ben Sears is set to make his Test debut in the second game against Australia in Christchurch, starting March 8.

03 Mar 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes second-highest wicket-taker in fourth innings (Tests): Stats

Nathan Lyon starred for Australia with a 10-wicket match haul in the opening Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

03 Mar 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood surpasses 100 WTC wickets: Decoding his stats

Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has completed 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hammers his maiden Test fifty: Stats

Albeit in a losing cause, Rachin Ravindra scored a fighting half-century in the fourth innings of the Test series opener against Australia.

03 Mar 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon claims match 10-fer versus NZ, attains these feats

Nathan Lyon delivered a stellar spell as Australia tamed New Zealand by 172 runs in the opening Test in Wellington.

WTC table: India go atop following Australia's triumph over NZ

India have gone atop the ICC World Test Championship standings following Australia's 172-run triumph over hosts New Zealand in the opening Test in Wellington.

1st Test: Lyon, Green power Australia to triumph over NZ

Australia have thrashed hosts New Zealand by 172 runs in the opening Test in Wellington to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

02 Mar 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham has struggled against Nathan Lyon in Tests: Stats

Tom Latham's misery against Nathan Lyon continues as the former fell to the veteran off-spinner for the fifth time in Tests.

02 Mar 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell races past 1,500 runs in Test cricket: Stats

Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has completed 1,500 runs in Test cricket.

1st Test: Phillips, Ravindra lead New Zealand's fightback against Australia

Though New Zealand have made a comeback of sorts in the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington, Australia still have an upper hand.

02 Mar 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 1,500 Test runs, accomplishes this unique milestone

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has accomplished a unique milestone but this time with the bat.

02 Mar 2024

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips shines versus Australia, claims maiden Test fifer

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has taken his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

01 Mar 2024

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips hammers his second Test fifty versus Australia

New Zealand had a hard day at the office on Day 2 of the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington.

01 Mar 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon claims four-fer against NZ, goes past Walsh's tally

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon dented New Zealand with a remarkable four-wicket haul in the second innings of the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington.

1st Test: Green's career-best 174*, Lyon's four-fer dent NZ further

Australia are all over New Zealand in the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington.

Matt Henry shines versus Australia, claims second Test fifer

Matt Henry claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul as Australia posted 383 while batting first in the ongoing Test series opener against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

01 Mar 2024

Cameron Green

Cameron Green scripts history en route to 174* versus NZ

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green showcased remarkable grit and character en route to a magnificent 174* in the ongoing Test series opener against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

1st Test: Ton-up Green rescues Australia against New Zealand

Several Australian batters were guilty of throwing away starts on Day 1 of the ongoing opening Test against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

29 Feb 2024

Cameron Green

Australia's Cameron Green clocks his second Test century: Stats

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has brought up his second hundred in Test cricket.

NZ eye first Test win over Australia since December 2011

After a one-sided T20I series, New Zealand and Australia are set to clash in the two-match Test series, starting February 29.

28 Feb 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith averages over 58 against New Zealand in Tests

Australia are all set to lock horns against New Zealand in a two-match Test series, starting February 29.

New Zealand vs Australia, Test series: Here's the statistical preview

Following a 3-0 drubbing in T20Is, New Zealand will only aim for redemption when they host their neighbors, Australia, for a two-match Test series, starting February 29.

27 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India have won their last 17 home Test series: Stats 

India beat England in the 4th Test (Ranchi) to gain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the the five-match series.

25 Feb 2024

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips becomes fifth NZ batter to accomplish this feat

Albeit in a losing cause, New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips played a fine knock against Australia in the third and final T20I in Auckland.

25 Feb 2024

Glenn Phillips

Australia beat NZ in rain-curtailed 3rd T20I, register 3-0 sweep

Australia registered a 3-0 clean sweep over hosts New Zealand following a 27-run triumph (DLS method) in the third and final T20I in Auckland.

23 Feb 2024

Adam Zampa

2nd T20I: Adam Zampa delivers match-winning 4/34 versus New Zealand

Australia's star spinner Adam Zampa delivered a match-winning performance against New Zealand in the second T20I.