A six by Nathan McCullum off the penultimate delivery gave NZ a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 world championship opener.

Scott Styris says the Black Caps could struggle with the bat in the Twenty20 world championships, starting tomorrow.

NZ produced a stunning performance with the ball to claim an unlikely seven-run victory against the West Indies today.

New Zealand have beaten Ireland by 40 runs in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up match at Providence Stadium.

A decision will be made by the end of the week on whether all of NZ's "fragile five" will be fit for the Twenty20 world champs.

Claims that IPL players were pressured to play after bombs exploded outside an Indian stadium are being investigated.

The battered and bruised Black Caps have received some consolation from none other than Ricky Ponting.

Big-hitting Jesse Ryder returns to the Black Caps after missing the summer's domestic internationals.

The final day of the second test between NZ and Australia is underway. Follow the action live.

The search for a NZ cricket pace spearhead will continue over winter, with their most senior quick's international future under a cloud.

The Black Caps face a tough day at the office when they resume batting tomorrow on 185/5, 294 runs short of the target set by Australia.

NZ are facing a substantial challenge to avoid defeat in the second test against Australia after a trying third day.

Australia reached 333 for four in their second innings at stumps on day three, an overall lead of exactly 300.

Ross Taylor scored the fastest century in NZ test history, but had to watch as his teammates threw away their wickets, writes Dylan Cleaver.