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In a stunning upset, New Zealand defeated India by 10 wickets in the first Test in Bengaluru, marking their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years. The Kiwis' historic win was fueled by a dominant bowling performance that dismissed India for a paltry 46 in the first innings, their lowest team total at home.New Zealand capitalized on their advantage, piling up 402 in their first innings to take a massive 356-run lead. India responded with a spirited second innings, overhauling the deficit, but faltered in the final session on the fourth day.The Kiwis then chased down a below-par 107 in the morning session on the final day, securing their first Test win in India since 1988. The match witnessed several notable records being broken:* New Zealand's only third Test win in India, after 36 years.* India's second home Test loss in the same year in the last 20 years.* New Zealand's first successful chase of a 100-plus target in India in 24 years.* Rishabh Pant's unfortunate dismissal on 99, making him the third Indian batter to be dismissed most times in the 90s in Tests.* India's lowest team total at home, with 46 all out.* The Indian team becoming the first to hit over 100 sixes in a calendar year.* Virat Kohli reaching the 9,000-run mark in Tests, becoming the fourth Indian to do so.* The 356-run lead taken by New Zealand, the fifth biggest ever by a visiting team in India.* The 137-run partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee, the second highest for the 8th wicket or lower on Indian soil.The victory was a testament to New Zealand's resilience and determination, while India will be looking to bounce back in the remaining two Tests of the series.

The 2024 T20 World Cup has witnessed a remarkable journey for the United States, who have made their maiden appearance at the showpiece event. Their fairytale run began with an emphatic seven-wicket win over Canada, but it was their stunning Super Over victory against Pakistan that sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.USA's triumph over Pakistan is considered one of the biggest upsets in cricket history. After tying the match in regulation time, the Americans held their nerve in the Super Over, led by the heroics of Saurabh Netravalkar. Netravalkar conceded only nine runs and dismissed Iftikhar Ahmed, securing a famous victory for his team.As USA prepares to face inaugural T20 World Cup champions India, they will be buoyed by the performances of their top players. Aaron Jones has been in scintillating form, scoring an unbeaten 94 against Canada and playing a crucial role in the Super Over against Pakistan. Saurabh Netravalkar has emerged as a reliable bowler, while Andries Gous has contributed valuable runs at the top of the order.Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson brings international experience to the USA team. Although his contributions have been limited so far, he is expected to play a more significant role against India. Captain Monank Patel has also shown his batting prowess, scoring a half-century against Pakistan.India, who have also remained unbeaten in the tournament, will need to be wary of the threat posed by USA. The Americans have shown that they are capable of upsetting even the most formidable opponents. With a strong batting lineup and a reliable bowling attack, USA will be confident of giving India a run for their money.

Nepal's captain, Rohit Paudel, is brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup clash against Sri Lanka on June 11. The recent string of upsets and close finishes in the tournament has instilled a belief in the Associate team that they can overcome the pressure-ridden Sri Lankans.Paudel's optimism stems from the impressive performances of other Associate teams, such as USA's victory over Pakistan and Canada's triumph against Ireland. He also points to the low-scoring nature of the tournament so far, which he believes favors Nepal's chances."We want to go tomorrow and showcase our talent in front of the world," Paudel declared. "We believe that we are going to win tomorrow."Sri Lanka, on the other hand, finds themselves on the brink of elimination after losing their first two matches. Paudel believes that this pressure will work to Nepal's advantage."The team believes, and more than us, as a team, the pressure is on the Test-playing nation," Paudel said. "We will utilize the pressure, create the pressure and we want to win the game tomorrow."Nepal will be boosted by the addition of star legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane for their last two league games, but he will miss the Sri Lanka clash due to visa issues. Despite this setback, Paudel remains confident in his team's ability to pull off an upset."We are very confident for tomorrow," Paudel asserted. "If we do the basic things right, I think we are ahead."

Vanuatu, a small island nation with a population of just over 300,000, has stunned the cricketing world by defeating Zimbabwe, ranked 12th in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi.Vanuatu's spinners, Vanessa Vira and Nasimana Navaika, wreaked havoc on Zimbabwe's batting lineup, sharing seven wickets between them. Vira dismissed Modester Mupachikwa in the second over, while Andrew bowled Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano and captain Mary-Anne Musonda in quick succession. Navaika then took four wickets in 10 balls, leaving Zimbabwe reeling at 55 for 8 after 11 overs.In response, Vanuatu lost their openers early but captain Selina Solman and Navaika steadied the ship with a 19-run stand. Navaika was eventually dismissed by Audrey Mazvishaya, but Vanuatu held on to secure a historic six-wicket victory with 21 balls to spare.This victory is a testament to the rise of Vanuatu cricket. In the last seven months, they have defeated regional rivals Papua New Guinea and earned a morale-boosting victory over a much stronger Zimbabwe side. Their success is a result of hard work, determination, and the support of their passionate fans.