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Black Caps smash T20 record
New Zealand poleaxed Pakistan by 10 wickets and bagged a world record partnership into the bargain in levelling their three-game T20 series.

Why Modi dropped case against Cairns
Indian billionaire's lawyer says a lack of fresh evidence stopped multi-million-dollar civil claim against former cricketer.

As it happened: Black Caps v Pakistan
Rolling coverage of the second T20 clash New Zealand and Pakistan at Seddon Park.

Eden Park moaners should get in line
A 45-minute wait for a beer? That's nothing, writes Chris Rattue.

Cricket: Kiwi side not a big priority for bash league
The prospects of a New Zealand team entering Australia's Big Bash League are still a long way off, according to Cricket Australia's Mike McKenna.

45-min beer queues, $8.50 hot dogs
Eden Park's new boss acknowledges mistakes were made by the organisers of Friday night's T20 clash between New Zealand and Pakistan.

Cricket: Munro breaks free at 3
Colin Munro has become a one-man T20 wrecking crew, writes Andrew Alderson.

Andrew Alderson: Chris Cairns could be back on the airwaves
So where might Cairns' future employment come from? From the outside looking in, he has three obvious options, writes Andrew Alderson.

Cricket: Pink ball verdict comes to light
The Plunket Shield is NZ's premier domestic competition. It should be treated as such, writes David Leggat.

Pakistan draw first blood
Pakistan started their New Zealand tour with an exciting 16-run win in the first of three T20 internationals.

As it happened: Black Caps v Pakistan
Relive all the action from the opening Twenty20 clash between the Black Caps and Pakistan at Eden Park.

Quest for top spot begins tonight
The winner of the Black Caps' clash with Pakistan keeps alive the chance of rising to No 1 in the T20 game.

Eden Park abuse 'worst in the world'
Former England cricket captain Mike Atherton not a fan of Kiwi fans.

Cricket: Fierce pace will trouble batsmen, Riaz warns
Pace is ace as far as Pakistani left arm quick Wahab Riaz is concerned.

Scant evidence of Sri Lankan parties
The Sri Lankan cricketers have been accused of "scandalous behaviour" on their just-completed tour of New Zealand.

Hayne teaching Chris Gayle manners
NRL star and NFL convert Jarryd Hayne is backing Chris Gayle, posting a photo with the West Indian cricketer saying he's teaching him manners.