Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 90-81
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 90 to 81.
1 year ago
Ben Stokes: 'England lost to New Zealand, but Test cricket won'
Ben Stokes suggests that Test cricket was the winner as England dramatically lost by one run in the second of their two-match series in Wellington.
2 years ago
England lose epic second Test to New Zealand by one run
England dramatically lost the second Test to New Zealand in Wellington by one run, subsequently resulting in the two-match series ending in a draw.
2 years ago
England complete dominant first Test win over New Zealand
England require less than a session on day four to complete a dominant victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Mount Maunganui.
2 years ago
Kane Williamson rallies as New Zealand earn first-innings lead over India
A reserve day has been activated, giving some hope of a positive conclusion to the old format's inaugural showpiece.
4 years ago
Kyle Jamieson insists he is just 'riding the coat-tails' of NZ greats
Kyle Jamieson claimed five for 31 as the Black Caps bowled out India for 217 on day three.
4 years ago
Kyle Jamieson takes five wickets as New Zealand dominate India
The 6fit 8in paceman finished with sensational figures of five for 31.
4 years ago
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson doubtful for second England Test
Trent Boult is expected to play after his belated arrival in the country.
4 years ago
England reach 56 for two chasing 273 on final day of first Test
The Lord's encounter looks to be heading for a draw.
4 years ago
New Zealand on top against England despite Rory Burns century
Tim Southee's six wickets gave the tourists the upper hand.
4 years ago
Neil Wagner: 'New Zealand will not treat England Test as a warm-up'
The Kiwis are due to take on Joe Root's side in a two-match series at Lord's and Edgbaston.
4 years ago
Joe Root calls for "one big last push" as England chase unlikely victory
The England captain hit a double century to put his side in charge, but Tuesday's forecast could harm their hopes of levelling the series.
5 years ago
Root reaches double century as England stage fightback in Hamilton
Root's innings saw him enter the list of top ten England Test run scorers.
5 years ago
Defiant Joe Root hits century on day three of second Test
The Yorkshireman was in a defiant mood on the third day of the second Test.
5 years ago
Burns, Root confidently steady ship for England
England are playing New Zealand at Hamilton.
5 years ago
Late wickets take shine off England performance on day two in Hamilton
The Black Caps lost their last five wickets for 60, but Sibley and Denly were dismissed before stumps.
5 years ago
Tense opening day sees England reach 241-4 against NZ
The two-Test series began in tense style, with three men making fifties against tight bowling.
5 years ago
New Zealand hold nerve for second Test draw against England
New Zealand hold on to earn a second Test draw against England in Christchurch, extending the tourists' winless run overseas to 13 matches.
7 years ago
New Zealand secure victory over England in first Test
New Zealand bowl England out for 320 to take victory in the first Test against their visitors by an innings and 49 runs.
7 years ago
New Zealand wrap up series whitewash against West Indies
New Zealand wrap up a 2-0 series whitewash over West Indies courtesy of a 240-run victory at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
7 years ago
Quinton De Kock impresses for South Africa on day two of third Test against New Zealand
South Africa reach 314 all out on day two of the third Test against New Zealand, who end the day on 67 without loss.
8 years ago
Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma rescue South Africa in New Zealand
A 160-run partnership between Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma helps turn South Africa's fortunes around in the second Test with New Zealand in Wellington.
8 years ago
Dean Elgar helps South Africa stretch lead against New Zealand
Dean Elgar helps to stretch South Africa's lead against New Zealand as the opener impresses on day four of the first Test in Dunedin.
8 years ago
New Zealand, South Africa Test match finely poised
The first Test match between New Zealand and South Africa is finely poised after three days with South Africa currently holding a five-run advantage in Dunedin.
8 years ago
Dean Elgar hits century as day one against New Zealand belongs to South Africa
Dean Elgar scores an unbeaten 128 to help South Africa close day one of the first Test against New Zealand on 229-4 in Dunedin.
8 years ago
New Zealand in control against Pakistan in second Test
New Zealand end the second day of the second Test with a lead of 195 runs after restricting Pakistan to 76-5 in Hamilton.
8 years ago
Late New Zealand flurry leaves Pakistan on ropes
Pakistan lose four batsmen in five overs in the final session of the third day in Christchurch as momentum swings back in New Zealand's favour.
8 years ago
India recover after losing early wickets in second Test against New Zealand
India recover after losing early wickets to post 239-7 against New Zealand on day one of the second Test against New Zealand.
9 years ago
Disciplined bowling display puts New Zealand on top against South Africa
New Zealand take control against South Africa on the first day of the first Test at Kingsmead, thanks to a display of inspired bowling from the tourists.
9 years ago
Australia take four New Zealand wickets after first-innings 505 on day three
New Zealand trail Australia by 14 runs after the tourists scored a first-innings total of 505 before taking four wickets.
9 years ago
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 122 runs to win first Test in Dunedin
New Zealand take a 1-0 lead in their Test series against Sri Lanka by winning the opener in Dunedin by 122 runs.
9 years ago
New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka in Dunedin
New Zealand take command of the first Test against Sri Lanka with a strong display on day three of their match to edge 308 runs ahead of the tourists in Dunedin.
9 years ago
New Zealand post 409 runs but lose eight wickets on day one against Sri Lanka
New Zealand post 409 runs, but they lose eight wickets to Sri Lanka on day one of the first Test in Dunedin.
9 years ago
Sri Lanka to follow on after being bowled out for 138 against New Zealand
Sri Lanka are bowled out for just 138 runs in their first innings against New Zealand and are asked to follow on in the first Test at Chirstchurch.
10 years ago
Sri Lanka wobbled by Trent Boult strikes
Trent Boult takes 3-11 in a devastating new-ball spell to help New Zealand (441 all out) to reduce Sri Lanka to 38-3 at lunch on day two of the first Test in Christchurch.
10 years ago
West Indies struggling against New Zealand on day three
New Zealand reduce West Indies to 240-5 at lunch on day three of the deciding third Test between the teams in Bridgetown.
11 years ago
West Indies progress hit by rain
West Indies reach 169-2 on day two of the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, before rain halted play after lunch in Barbados.
11 years ago
India extend lead to 109
Ajinkya Rahane records his half-century as India extend their lead to 109 in the second Test in Wellington.
11 years ago
New Zealand beat India with a day to spare
New Zealand beat India by 40 runs in the first Test at Eden Park.
11 years ago
India 320 runs short of target
India finish day three of the first Test needing 320 more runs to beat New Zealand at Eden Park.
11 years ago
