A stunning all-round performance from Josh Clarkson has lifted the Central Stags to Ford Trophy glory — and enhanced his case for higher honours.

An understrength Black Caps side have blitzed Sri Lanka at Eden Park tonight to earn a record win and take a 1-0 lead in their ODI series.

A perfect over in cricket is almost unheard of - a holy grail bowlers don’t even think about searching for, it’s so unlikely to happen.

Melie Kerr and Daryl Mitchell have been recognised as the country’s outstanding women’s and men’s cricketers of the year, winning the inaugural Debbie Hockley Medal and the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at tonight’s New Zealand Cricket Awards ceremony in Auckland.

The Black Caps have broken down Sri Lanka to clinch a third straight test win, this victory as dominant as the previous two were dramatic.

Six months ago, it was reasonable to wonder when Kane Williamson would rediscover his best with the bat.

If his courageous efforts on the pitch against Sri Lanka weren’t enough, Black Caps bowler Neil Wagner has delivered another ardent reminder that he is far from finished.

The Black Caps have somehow achieved an astonishing victory in the final moments of a test — again.

The Black Caps have somehow achieved an astonishing victory in the final moments of a test — again.

Indian cricket fans have expressed their gratitude and relief after their side was guaranteed a spot in the World Test Championship final by New Zealand’s stunning final-ball victory over Sri Lanka.

The Black Caps have edged ahead in the first test against Sri Lanka thanks to their efforts of their bowlers — and not just with the ball.

New Zealand will again require a significant revival to avoid another home defeat, helpless to prevent Sri Lanka from taking command of the first test.

Day two report, by Kris Shannon:

New Zealand will again require a significant revival to avoid another home defeat, helpless to prevent Sri Lanka from taking command of the first test.

Tim Southee moved into second on New Zealand’s test wicket-taking list but that was a rare highlight for his side at Hagley Oval today.