Martin Guptill was the unlikely world record chasing hero at Hagley Oval. Then again in modern Big-Bat cricket, anything is possible, writes Chris Rattue.

Kane Williamson lofted himself into cricketing folklore to beat Australia at Eden Park.

Cricket's sledging wars are back on with feisty Australian opener David Warner losing out to the West Indies in Melbourne.

Martin Guptill insists he had no idea how well he was travelling on his way to his whirlwind half century.

Australia is in the box seat to wrap up the Boxing Day Test tomorrow after another dominant batting display.

Martin Guptill set a New Zealand record for the fastest ODI 50 as the hosts thumped Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to go 2-0 up in the five-game rubber at Hagley Oval today.

New Zealand are in line for a coveted Boxing Day match against Australia on their next test trip across the Tasman.

Martin Guptill has made the fastest half-century by a New Zealander in one-day internationals, posting it in 17 balls.

Pakistan's bowling attack for their tour to New Zealand has taken another hit with spinner Yasir Shah suspended.

Sri Lanka need to smarten their act up, starting today, or this ODI cricket series risks becoming a fizzer as a contest.

Bill Lawry, the patron saint of stonewall defence, was profuse about David Warner's batting pyrotechnics, writes Wynne Gray.

Andrew Alderson highlights his cricket wishlist for next year, featuring record chases, the DRS and flame-throwers.

New Zealand thumped Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the opening ODI of a five-game series at Hagley Oval.

Kiwi cricket fans could one day have a rooting interest in the Big Bash League if Dan Vettori gets his way.

The boss is soon to depart and there's a vacancy to be filled.

George Worker's first taste of international cricket was an eye opener but gave him the self-belief he can foot it on the big stage.

Boxing Day means one thing besides shopping for bargains. It means cricket.

ND allrounder is keen to focus on 'special experience' as New Zealand aim to start one-day series with victory in Christchurch today.

The world's best test batsman is in doubt for the start of New Zealand's limited-overs campaign against Sri Lanka.