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BJ Watling leads the way as New Zealand stretch lead to 177

Lasith Embuldeniya struck vital blows for Sri Lanka before the wicketkeeper-batsman rallied with the lower order

16-Aug-2019•The Report by Deivarayan Muthu

Shoulder injury puts Kane Williamson in doubt for third Test

Wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling, who hurt his hamstring while warming up on the fifth morning, will also be monitored ahead of the Christchurch Test

12-Mar-2019•Mohammad Isam in Wellington

Williamson, Watling hold off Pakistan's surge on even first day

Yasir Shah led the way once again, but the captain's 89 and Watling's resilient 42* have kept New Zealand fighting in the third Test

03-Dec-2018•The Report by Danyal Rasool

Abu Dhabi win ranks as 'one of our best' - Williamson

Kane Williamson was delighted with the fighting spirit his charges showed as they snatched a dramatic four-run win in the first Test in Abu Dhabi against Pakistan

19-Nov-2018•Danyal Rasool

De Grandhomme shows new restraint until late lapse

When Kane Williamson edged James Anderson down the leg side, New Zealand were in about as big a hole as they could have been

31-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Christchruch

Watling aware challengers are breathing down his neck

It's been a long time between outings for New Zealand's Test specialists. It's been even longer for wicketkeeper BJ Watling

19-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Santner faces long period out due to knee surgery

Spinning allrounder omitted from day-night Test squad, but BJ Watling set to return as first-choice keeper

13-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Hamilton

Watling not fit to keep in first Test against West Indies

Tom Blundell is in line for a Test debut after BJ Watling was unable to prove his fitness to keep wicket in the opening match of New Zealand's season

23-Nov-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Watling doubt for opening Test against West Indies

The wicketkeeper is struggling with a hip problem which could mean a Test debut for Tom Blundell in Wellington

14-Nov-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Honours even after Williamson's hundred

Kane Williamson's 16th Test century headlined New Zealand's reply to South Africa's 308 on a hard-fought third day in Dunedin, which also saw a bizarre stoppage in play due to a fire alarm

10-Mar-2017•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

Canterbury go top after Bowes' 149 secures final-session win

A round-up from the latest Plunket Shield round as the tournament resumes

28-Feb-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Wagner on track for first Test against South Africa

New Zealand have been boosted by Neil Wagner's progress after he suffered a fractured finger earlier this month

25-Feb-2017•Andrew McGlashan

Watling advised three weeks' rest for sprained knee

The New Zealand wicketkeeper is expected to be available for the home Tests against South Africa, which begin from March 8

26-Jan-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Papps, Blundell flatten Northen Districts in 176 chase

Blistering half-centuries from Michael Papps and Tom Blundell helped Wellington chase down a 176-run target with an over and nine wickets to spare against Northern Districts

30-Dec-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Taylor, Tickner star in Auckland demolition

A round-up of the Super Smash games held on December 29, 2016

29-Dec-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hilfenhaus five-for too good for Otago

A Round up of the Super Smash matches held on December 23, 2016

23-Dec-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

New Zealand take charge of Test with 412-run lead

Ross Taylor and BJ Watling took 299 and 172 deliveries respectively to rack up 173* and 107 - their second hundreds against Zimbabwe - and build an advantage New Zealand may have considered unassailable

30-Jul-2016•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Central Districts upset champions Auckland by four wickets

A round-up of the last round of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on April 2, 2016

02-Apr-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Lehmann 'rocket' helped Pattinson bounce back - Voges

James Pattinson copped a "rocket" from coach Darren Lehmann for his costly no-ball transgression on the first day in Christchurch, but bounced back to snare three important wickets on day three

22-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Christchurch

Munro, Watling return to ODI squad

Colin Munro has been named in New Zealand's squad for the ODI series against Pakistan

23-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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