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Martin Guptill’s fifth straight fifty versus Zimbabwe eased New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory at Eden Park, Auckland, in the first of two Twenty20 internationals. He struck 91 not out from 54 balls.
Shahid Afridi and Younus Khan put their vast experience to good use as Pakistan warmed up for their four ODIs against England with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Australia held off a spirited late rally from Angelo Mathews to secure a dramatic five-run triumph over Sri Lanka in the third match of the Commonwealth Bank one-day international tri-series in Perth.
Brendon McCullum’s pulsating century epitomised another New Zealand demolition of Zimbabwe, who were whitewashed 3-0 in the one-day series. The stand-in skipper hit 119 of his side's 373 for eight.
Scotland head coach Peter Steindl has agreed a three-year contract extension. Steindl has been in charge since 2008 and his new deal will take him to December 2014. "I am delighted," he said.
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