Neil Wagner

New Zealand Become Only 2nd Team To Win Test Match By 1 Run, Beat England In Wellington

Tim Southee’s New Zealand team became just the fourth side in the history of Test cricket to win a Test match after following on. India were the last team to win after following on in 2001.

Feb 28, 2023, 08:50 AM IST

World Test Championship Final: India vs New Zealand - Number's Game

An upbeat New Zealand will take on an undercooked India aiming to become Test cricket's first official world champions when they clash in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) Final in Southampton from Friday (June 18). The one-off match at the Ageas Bowl marks the culmination of a two-year cycle of the WTC, which was launched in 2019 to create Test cricket's own pinnacle event. Through these collection of pictures we look at some of the WTC stats of top stars who will be involved in the final. 

Jun 16, 2021, 14:35 PM IST

WTC final is like World Cup final for me, says THIS New Zealand player

India and New Zealand will face each other in the final of the World Test Championship in England.

May 30, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

India will not be as effective as Neil Wagner in bowling bouncers: Matthew Wade

India's formidable pace attack will not be as effective as New Zealand speedster Neil Wagner in bowling bouncers during their upcoming tour of Australia, feels wicketkeeper Matthew Wade.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:06 PM IST

2nd Test: Didn't even realise when I took catch to dismiss Neil Wagner, says Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja's stunning catch was the highlight on day two of the second Test here at the Hagley Oval on Sunday as India bowled New Zealand out for 235 in their first innings.

Mar 01, 2020, 13:14 PM IST

New Zealand's Neil Wagner says India batsmen will face more pace, bounce and chin music in 2nd Test at Christchurch

New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner on Wednesday (February 26, 2020) reaffirmed his team's intention to test the Indian batsmen with a liberal dose of "chin music" in the second Test at the seamer-friendly Hagley Oval. Wagner had opted out of the first Test to be with his wife for the birth of their first child, daughter Olivia.

Feb 26, 2020, 13:25 PM IST

New Zealand name Matt Henry as Neil Wagner's cover for first India Test

New Zealand cricket team's official Twitter handle BlackCaps gave the information of Matt Henry getting the call for the Test series against India. Wagner will remain with Lana in Tauranga, while the rest of the team moved to Wellington for the first Test of the two-match series against India.

Feb 19, 2020, 14:41 PM IST

Perth Test: Marnus Labuschagne hits ton as Australia reach 248/4 at stumps on Day 1

Labuschagne and Smith shared a 132-run stand for the third wicket after the Aussies were reduced to 75/2. 

Dec 12, 2019, 21:59 PM IST

Jeet Raval brings maiden ton as New Zealand take control 1st Test against Bangladesh

Raval had scored seven half-centuries and begun to face questions as to when he would pass three figures, answered the doubters with successive boundaries off Ebadat Hossain about 15 minutes before lunch.

Mar 01, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

BJ Watling achieves milestone after Tamim Iqbal hundred in Hamilton Test

Watling, moved one behind Adam Parore's national record of most dismissals by a wicket-keeper as the hosts bowled Bangladesh out for 234 early in the final session.

Feb 28, 2019, 12:21 PM IST

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Tim Southee hails green grass of home but remains cautious

New Zealand open their domestic test season against Sri Lanka on Saturday and were greeted by a verdant strip at the country`s most historic ground, where sides that win the toss tend to try and exploit the seamer-friendly conditions.

Dec 13, 2018, 13:27 PM IST

1st Test: Spinners dominate as New Zealand register nervy 4-run win against Pakistan

Indian-origin spinner Ajaz Patel was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand picking a five-wicket haul with fellow spinner Ish Sodhi and fast bowler Neil Wagner recording two wickets apiece. 

Nov 19, 2018, 16:05 PM IST

'Unique' Neil Wagner wreaks havoc, says New Zealand coach Mike Hesson

Wagner took nine wickets in New Zealand`s innings win in the first Test at Wellington, including a career-best seven for 39 in the West Indies first knock.

Dec 13, 2017, 15:31 PM IST

New Zealand thrash West Indies by 240 runs to sweep Test series 2-0

The Kiwis bowled out the visitors before tea on the fourth day to win the second and final Test of the series in Hamilton.

Dec 12, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test: New Zealand humiliate West Indies and lead 1-0, on Day 4

The visitors were dismissed for 319 in their second innings after they had conceded a 386-run first innings deficit to the hosts at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Dec 04, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test: Rollicking de Grandhomme ton leaves Windies reeling on Day 2

De Grandhomme was out for 105 after a rollicking innings that included three sixes and 11 fours.

Dec 02, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test: Niel Wagner's 'horrible' seven-wicket haul floors Windies on Day 1

Tom Latham was the first New Zealand wicket to fall for 37 and Williamson went cheaply for one before Raval and Taylor cautiously added 17 in 8.3 overs through to stumps.

Dec 01, 2017, 17:32 PM IST

New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test: DRS bungle aids Proteas on rain-hit Day 1

At stumps, the Proteas' captain had advanced to 33, Temba Bavuma was on 13 and South Africa were 123 for four.

Mar 25, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

New Zealand recall Jeetan Patel, Jimmy Neesham for first Test vs South Africa

Throwing his weight behind Jeetan Patel's inclusion, selector Gavin Larsen said Patel provided the balance the team needed along side Mitchell Santner, the left-arm spin option.

Mar 03, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

New Zealand vs South Africa: Jimmy Neesham, Jeetan Patel recalled in squad for Proteas Tests

Reflecting on Patel`s inclusion, national selector Gavin Larsen said the former brings a huge amount of experience to the team and gives the side the required balance.

Mar 03, 2017, 09:29 AM IST