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- Preview: West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI Basseterre 2012
- England vs South Africa Cricket Schedule 2012
- India vs Sri Lanka schedule 2012
- Bopara replaces Bairstow for first test against South Africa
| Preview: West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI Basseterre 2012 Posted: 15 Jul 2012 01:35 PM PDT
Despite skipper Ross Taylor's scintillating comeback ton in the third ODI, New Zealand suffered defeat by 24 runs and gave an easy chance to the hosts to take an unassailable 3-1 lead. West Indies will aim to carry same momentum in fifth and final match at the same venue. On the other hand, New Zealand, who lost another series after the Twenty20 contest in Florida against the same opponent, will hope only to retain some pride on Sunday.
The Kiwis will be anxious over the Chris Gayle threat. With 215 runs in the series at an average of 71.66, including a century in the second ODI, the Jamaican is topping the run chart. With Gayle continuing his IPL form and Dwayne Smith and the all-round pair of Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard in the middle order, West Indies have a strong batting lineup. Pollard anchored the Windies win on Saturday, smashing 56 off 70 balls with the help of five fours and a six. The West Indies bowling department isn't bad either. Tino Best had a strong outing in St Kitts, taking 4 for 46 including two of the top four New Zealand batsmen to set West Indies on the road to a series win. Best will be accompanied by Andre Russell, skipper Darren Sammy, and Sunil Narine who scalped two wickets in the last match. With seven scalps, Narine is on top of the wicket-takers chart. New Zealand have been failing consistently to stand up to the West Indies bowling attack. Taylor, who made a strong comeback after shoulder injury, played a spectacular knock but also oversaw another defeat. New Zealand have struggled to get a good start throughout the tournament. The openers have not lived up to the teams' expectations. The top order has to come good against West Indies on Sunday. On the bowling front, New Zealand have a well balanced bowling attack with the likes of decent quick bowlers in Jacob Oram, Tim Southee and Doug Bracewell and a canny spinner in Nathan McCullum. Southee and Oram were superb in the last encounter – each took three wickets – but the duo will have to come up with more if New Zealand have a chance of preventing a 4-1 defeat. Probable XIs: New Zealand: 1 Rob Nicol, 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Brendon McCullum (wk), 4 Kane Williamson, 5 Ross Taylor (capt), 6 Tom Latham, 7 Jacob Oram, 8 Tim Southee, 9 Nathan McCullum, 10 Doug Bracewell, 11 Trent Boult  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| England vs South Africa Cricket Schedule 2012 Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:10 PM PDT
South Africa vs England Cricket Schedule. South Africa tour of England 2012 Cricket Fixtures. England vs South Africa match schedule 2012. South Africa to play 3 Test, 5 ODI and 3 T20 matches in England starting 19 July, 2012 in England. South Africa in England full series schedule is available below.
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| India vs Sri Lanka schedule 2012 Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:03 PM PDT
India vs Sri Lanka cricket schedule 2012. India tour of Sri Lanka 2012 match schedule. India to play 5 ODI and one T20 international match against Sri Lanka starting July 21, 2012 in Sri Lanka. Check out the India vs Sri Lanka 2012 Cricket Fixtures online. India Sri Lanka Cricket Schedule.
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| Bopara replaces Bairstow for first test against South Africa Posted: 15 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT
Inexperienced Bairstow struggled at number six in the three-Test home series victory against West Indies in May and June with the short ball especially causing him problems. Bopara, who can also bowl medium pace, has rarely looked convincing during his 12 Test appearances but shone with the bat in the recent limited overs matches against West Indies and Australia.
The rest of the squad for the Oval Test in London is as expected with fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad recalled having been rested for the final rain-hit Test against West Indies. “Ravi Bopara has worked hard to regain his place in the Test squad following some injury concerns earlier in the season and is the only player included who is yet to play a Test match this summer,” England selector Geoff Miller said in a statement on Sunday. “We know we will need to play excellent cricket to win this three-match series and the squad will be determined to start with a strong performance this week during the first Test and set the tone for the rest of the series.” England, the top-ranked Test side, will be surpassed by South Africa if the Proteas win the series.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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