New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Wellington
New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Wellington
27-Mar-2004
Gibbs and Rudolph lead the way
A strong performance with both bat and ball put South Africa in a commanding position after two days of the Wellington Test
27-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh
Sinclair and Cairns pull it back for New Zealand
A late fightback by Chris Cairns and Brendon McCullum ensured that New Zealand and South Africa shared the honours after the first day of the final Test at Wellington
25-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh
Escape to victory
Amid the euphoria of Pakistan's dramatic victory over New Zealand at Welllington there is an Inzy in the ointment, says Kamran Abbasi
30-Dec-2003•The Wisden Verdict on Inzamam's captaincy by Kamran Abbasi
Pakistan clinch series with seven-wicket win
Pakistan needed just 3.5 overs to score the 28 runs they needed to win the Test and wrap up the series 1-0
30-Dec-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Lynn McConnell
Scorching spell by Shoaib leaves Pakistan on the brink
Pakistan needed only 28 more to complete an amazing victory, after Shoaib Akhtar swung the match around with a scorching spell to dismiss New Zealand for 103
29-Dec-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Lynn McConnell
Butler's six-for puts New Zealand on top
Ian Butler's 6 for 46 bundled Pakistan out for 196, giving New Zealand a first-innings lead of 170
28-Dec-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Lynn McConnell
Oram leads New Zealand fightback
Jacob Oram scored 97 to lift New Zealand to 366, and then took one wicket as Pakistan finished the second day on 52 for 2
26-Dec-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Lynn McConnell
Another baptism by pace
Will he or won't he
25-Dec-2003•Lynn McConnell
Richardson leads the fightback after Shoaib burst
New Zealand struggled to 151 for 5 on the first day of the second Test
25-Dec-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Lynn McConnell
Wellington's Basin Reserve tells its story in new book
The Basin - An illustrated history of the Basin Reserve by Don Neely and Joseph Romanos
07-May-2003•Lynn McConnell
Yohanann in the frame for the Hamilton Test
WELLINGTON, Dec 15 AP - Despite two glaring batting collapses, India coach John Wright is expecting changes in the bowling attack ahead the second Test against New Zealand
15-Dec-2002•Ihithisham Kamardeen
Basin Reserve to host New Zealand's 300th Test
New Zealand's most successful Test venue, Wellington's Basin Reserve, is to be ground where its 300th Test match is to be played, starting tomorrow in the first Test of the National Bank Series against India
11-Dec-2002•Lynn McConnell
Something for everyone in Test pitch in Wellington
Basin Reserve groundsman Trevor Jackson believes both teams will find something to enjoy on the pitch to be used in the National Bank Series match between New Zealand and India starting on Thursday
10-Dec-2002•Lynn McConnell
Basin upgrade promised while NZC take more control of venues
A short-term agreement to improve facilities at the Basin Reserve will see Test cricket retained at the ground this coming summer, with a longer term undertaking made by Wellington Stadium officials for a more substantial upgrade having been accepted
09-Jul-2002•Lynn McConnell
Wellington's Basin Reserve looks good for upgrade
The Basin Reserve's future as a Test venue looks assured
24-May-2002•Lynn McConnell
Wellington Trust given May 31 deadline for Basin upgrade
Wellington's Stadium Trustees have been given a deadline of May 31 to provide assurances to the board of New Zealand Cricket that the Basin Reserve will receive a substantial upgrade before next summer
08-Apr-2002•Lynn McConnell
Marcus looking to win the series at Wellington.
Marcus Trescothick has made his intentions clear ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand which starts in Wellington tomorrow
20-Mar-2002•Richard Walsh
The Basin Reserve at 'peace' with itself
The Basin Reserve may become a mecca for ufologists
13-Dec-2001•Steve McMorran
Fireworks and congestion the bane of turf managers
Even a decade ago, cricket groundsmen would have laughed at the idea that knowledge of fireworks, logo painting and the chemical deterrence of dew would be an essential part of their craft
05-Jul-2001•Peter Hoare