This tournament of 20-over contests is tailormade for momentum.

There's rarely room for recovery from a poor start. No second chances. Nothing wrong with that.

Black Caps wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is expecting spin to come to the fore once more against Bangladesh tomorrow night.

Bangladesh have missed the chance to hand hosts India a second defeat of the World T20 with one of the biggest chokes in the tournament's history.

What price New Zealand winning two world cricket titles on the same day next week?

Black Caps seamer Tim Southee interviews his teammates in the changing room after the side’s victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Twenty20 this morning.

The breakdown of money to go to teams at the world T20 means New Zealand stand to trouser more than $US3 million, if they go on to win the final.

Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson answer three key questions following the Black Caps' third straight win.

Auckland can all but wrap up the Plunket Shield if they beat Wellington outright in their penultimate-round match starting at the Basin Reserve

Usman Khawaja has all but ended Aaron Finch's hopes of taking part in cricket's World T20, top-scoring for Australia again.

New Zealand are the first team to qualify for the semi-finals at the World T20 in India, but where they play that match is still up for debate.

New Zealand have made it three wins from three matches at the world T20 championship with a 22-run victory over Pakistan in Mohali today.

Plane carrying Australia's World T20 squad forced to circle Chandigarh airport after bomb threats made to other flights.

Live updates of the World Twenty20 clash between the Black Caps and Pakistan.

Kev and The Godfather are recovering from a late Friday night watching the Black Caps degrade Steve Smith's Australians at the home of the Dalai Lama. They celebrate the life and times of Test player #140, Gareth Hopkins, and his wife's love of kiwifruit.

Usman Khawaja and Adam Zampa have delivered Australia a three-wicket victory in their must-win World Twenty20 clash with Bangladesh.

White Ferns take leaf out of the Black Caps' approach against India and pulled off a crushing six wicket win over Australia at Twenty20 World Cup.

There's no secret recipe which has made Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson among the most successful T20 opening combinations in cricket.

That is a tribute to Williamson sponging information off McCullum in recent years, especially once he became the obvious heir apparent.

The Black Caps have a sound foundation in place for tournament success in India, but the schedule remains riddled with challenges.

Live updates of the World Twenty20 clash between India and Pakistan.