Newton peak: Cricket News & Match Updates

The T20Is:  New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips called the close, high-scoring first T20I against India a "fantastic" match, which is "great for cricket" as Hagley Oval in Christchurch saw a run-feast, where India chased down a record 226 with four wickets in hand.

Speaking ahead of the second T20I between New Zealand and India at the same venue on Saturday, the New Zealand batter referenced that close games are great and that they help the crowd to return to the stadiums and watch cricket. "Yeah, it's fantastic, great for cricket (on close first game). To be able to have a game like that, going 220, playing 220, I think it's great for this crowd. It brings people back, and that's great for the game," he told broadcasters ahead of the second match.   Read More...