Adrian Seconi

WE want to see Suzie dance. And not just down the wicket. We want to see Suzie Bates bust out some moves like a video that went viral following the White Ferns' shock 2024 T20 World Cup victory. That spontaneous moment was hard-earned. The Otago great and former White Ferns captain had spent nearly two decades battling for a world title. The emotion of finally reaching the stars moved her in ways that might not get her signed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet any time soon.

By Adrian Seconi of Finntastic. Black Caps opener Finn Allen thumped 137 from 62 balls to help the home side post a formidable total of 224 for seven against Pakistan this afternoon. The Universal Oval's dimensions proved little hurdle for the opener. He flayed a T20 international record equalling 16 sixes. Read that again. Sixteen sixes. Finn Allen continues doing Finn Allen things in Dunedin and brings up the hundred partnership with Tim Seifert (23*).