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Cricket: Police commend crowd behaviour
The crowd behaviour at the England v Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup game in Wellington yesterday has been commended.

Is a re-match on the cards?
The Black Caps and Australia are a chance to meet at Eden Park once again at the Cricket World Cup - in the semifinals.

A nation celebrates THAT six
Kane Williamson enters New Zealand cricket folklore after hitting a six to win a heart-stopping Word Cup match at Eden Park.

Chris Rattue at the Cricket World Cup: Brendon McCullum has proved himself his way
Brendon McCullum's late-career surge has been so extraordinary that he now stands alongside Sir Richard Hadlee for his impact on cricket in this country, writes Chris Rattue.

Mark Greatbatch at the Cricket World Cup: Performance shows Daniel Vettori at top of his game
The quality of swing bowling has been the outstanding feature of this World Cup. And the best examples of that so far came at Eden Park on Saturday, writes Mark Greatbach.

Sun pulls crowds for chocker weekend
Tens of thousands took advantage of the sun during another event-filled Auckland weekend.

Fine form spurs rush for tickets
The Black Caps' pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales, and some seats are still available for New Zealand's next outing.

CWC: Starc reminder about left swingers
The Eden Park thriller on Saturday saw two world-class southpaw seamers producing high art with the ball.

Cricket: England slump to third loss
England face a near do-or-die Pool A clash with Bangladesh in eight days to secure their spot in the quarter-finals at the Cricket World Cup.

What the win means for NZ
The unbeaten Black Caps are now favourites to win the World Cup, but there is still a very long way to go. So what's next and who could NZ face in the quarterfinals?

How bad is McCullum's arm?
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has allayed any concerns about captain Brendon McCullum’s fitness.

Choker taunt before big six
Glenn Maxwell may regret this taunt. The Australian made the choker sign to the crowd at Eden Park as New Zealand looked ready to throw it all away.

Eoin Morgan off song
The Telegraph asks why England cricket captain Eoin Morgan won't sing 'God Save the Queen'.

Here's how Aussie media reacted
"Mitchell Starc nearly steals show!" After the Black Caps' thrilling win over Australia at Eden Park, the Aussie pundits had a lot to say.

Cricket: Lion of Lahore inspires Pakistan squad
The spirit of 1992 is driving Pakistan ahead of today's must-win clash with Zimbabwe at the Gabba.

Win brings nation to its feet
Thousands in living rooms and bars across NZ tuned into the heart-stopping Cricket World Cup action from Eden Park.

Cricket: Trying to catch $1m
With the Black Caps now assured of making the Cricket World Cup quarter-finals, those who snare one-handed stunners are guaranteed a share of a $350k jackpot.

Mark Richardson: Kane Williamson, you are a freak
Kane Williamson, surely, is not human. His brain, surely, does not work like the rest of us, writes Mark Richardson.

Cricket: Boult performance one for the ages
Trent Boult delivered a swing bowling master-class yesterday with career-best figures of five for 27 from 10 overs against Australia in just his 20th one-day international.

Cricket World Cup: England exorcising demons
If England's Cup campaign fizzles, they can look back on their eight-wicket mauling at the hands of NZ as the place it began to unravel after losing their opening game to Oz.

Cricket: Vettori masterclass underpins epic victory
Australia were blown away spectacularly, even after having hit the ground running. Nine wickets for 26 in 9.1 overs. And you thought England's capitulation was a one-off.

McCullum expected fit for next pool game
Brendon McCullum is expected to be fit to lead New Zealand against Afghanistan next weekend, after a scare during his hectic half century at Eden Park yesterday.

Well-behaved crowds at Eden Park
Police have praised cricket fans for their good behaviour during and immediately after this evening’s nail-biting victory over Australia at Eden Park.

McCullum bruised but OK
Brendon McCullum is expected to be fit to lead NZ against Afghanistan next weekend, after a scare during his hectic half century.

Williamson creates folklore
Kane Williamson lofted himself into cricketing folklore at Eden Park after hitting the winning runs against Australia.

Black Caps v Australia - as it happened
The Black Caps beat Australia by one wicket in a Cricket World Cup thriller at Eden Park.