Jayden Lennox claims maiden five-fer to help New Zealand level series New Zealand’s spin quartet delivered a dominant performance in the second One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies, securing a five-wicket victory in Guyana and evening the three-match series. Jayden Lennox, making his ODI debut, claimed a career-best five-wicket haul of 5 for 19, while Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell each took two wickets to dismantle the West Indies batting lineup. The visitors’ spinners accounted for nine of the 10 wickets as the West Indies were bowled out for a meager 138 in 36 overs. New Zealand chased the target with ease, finishing at 141/5 in 32.4 overs, with Tom Latham and Will Young anchoring the innings. The West Indies innings began with a promising 63-run partnership between John Campbell (43) and Ackeem Auguste (18), but the spinners quickly shifted the momentum. Auguste was dismissed for 18 after edging a Michael Bracewell delivery to point, while Campbell was bowled by Santner for 43 after a late attempt to pull an arm ball. Lennox then struck in quick succession, removing Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford, before Santner bowled Keacy Carty to leave the West Indies at 108 for 5. The spinners continued to dominate, with Lennox bowling Gudakesh Motie and Matthew Forde, and Santner dismissing Amir Jangoo lbw. Alzarri Joseph was run out, and Vitel Lawes was lbw to Lennox, sealing the West Indies’ innings. New Zealand’s chase was marked by a steady start from Will Young, who scored 28 off 31 balls with five fours. However, Joseph trapped Young in front, and Mark Chapman was run out without scoring. Henry Nicholls steadied the innings with a 42-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell, capitalizing on boundary opportunities and maintaining strike rotation.#new_zealand #west_indies #mitchell_santner #michael_bracewell #jayden_lennox
Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars: A Dominant Victory in Pakistan Super League 2026 Peshawar Zalmi delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs in Match 19 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, showcasing their resilience and firepower on April 11, 2026. The match, held at a packed stadium, saw Zalmi dominate both batting and bowling departments, leaving Qalandars reeling after a disastrous batting display. Zalmi’s innings was built on a solid foundation, with opener Mohammad Haris scoring 18 off two overs before being dismissed by Mohammad Naeem. However, the real turning point came when Babar Azam, the PSL’s most consistent performer, was dismissed for 12 in the 15th over by Michael Bracewell. This wicket triggered a collapse, as Zalmi’s bowlers, led by Sufiyan Muqeem and Mustafizur Rahman, dismantled Qalandars’ batting lineup. By the end of their innings, Qalandars were all out for 127, with 10 wickets lost in 19 overs. Lahore Qalandars struggled to find momentum from the outset, with their top-order failing to capitalize on early opportunities. Fakhar Zaman, who scored 20 off 17 balls, was the only notable contributor, but his dismissal in the 15th over by Michael Bracewell marked the beginning of their downfall. The team’s middle order folded under pressure, with key players like Asif Ali, Haseebullah Khan, and Dunith Wellalage falling to Zalmi’s bowlers. By the 19th over, Qalandars were at 127/10, with only Sikandar Raza and Abdullah Shafique managing to score, but their efforts were in vain. Zalmi’s batting innings was a masterclass in precision and power. The team reached 168/7 in 19.3 overs, with Aamer Jamal and Farhan Yousaf scoring crucial runs.#babar_azam #lahore_qalandars #peshawar_zalmi #mohammad_naeem #michael_bracewell
