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The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.
The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan
43.2
FOUR! Irfan Khan Niazi to Mark Chapman. Length ball, wide down leg side backing away pulling, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
43.1
Irfan Khan Niazi to Mark Chapman. Full toss, down leg side backing away Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Shafique.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
42.6
Salman Ali Agha to Mark Chapman. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
42.5
FOUR! Salman Ali Agha to Mark Chapman. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
42.4
SIX! Salman Ali Agha to Mark Chapman. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
42.3
Salman Ali Agha to Muhammad Abbas. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
42.2
Salman Ali Agha to Mark Chapman. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
42.1
SIX! Salman Ali Agha to Mark Chapman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
41.6
Wide Irfan Khan Niazi to Mark Chapman. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
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