New Zealand have retained the same 12 man squad for the second test against Australia starting in Wellington this Friday.

Another crushing victory for the home side South Africa, as Zimbabwe finish the 2-Test series beaten, bruised and 2-0 in defeat.

Shane Warne took 5/39 as New Zealand crumbled for 131 on the fourth morning of the First Test, as Australia completed a 9-wicket win.

An inspired batting effort by wicket keeper/batsman Kamran Akmal and all rounder Abdul Razzaq saved Pakistan from facing certain defeat

The hosts enjoyed a decent day of batting to reach 380/6 at the close, although with some competition from their African counterparts.

An Australian fight back lead by Simon Katich and Adam Gilchrist, who both scored centuries, has left no side with the match advantage.

Pakistan lead by only 53 runs with four second innings wicket in hand at close on the penultimate day of the first Test at Mohali.

New Zealand retained control of the First Test against Australia, scoring 433 in their first innings despite Glenn McGrath’s 6-115.

Virender Sehwag’s ninth Test century was the cornerstone as India’s batting impressed, whilst Pakistan’s bowling didn’t, on Day Three.

Hamish Marshall’s unbeaten maiden century has given New Zealand the upper hand after day 1 of the Test V Australia in Christchurch.