Punjab Kings season deserves more than a timid exit. But Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult have a habit of ending fairy tales early.
Russell was back to his best when he blazed his way to a 23-ball 42 to set up Kolkata Knight Riders five wicket win over Punjab Kings in their previous IPL match.
New Zealand bowled out India for just 92 runs in 30.5 overs in what was the lowest ODI total posted at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Virat Kohli was named the International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards.
Stokes, who was expected to be hot property in what is going to be his first season in the IPL was bought for a whopping Rs 14.5 crore by Rising Pune Supergiants. This makes him the second most expensive player ever to have been bought in an IPL auction after Yuvraj Singh.
Here's a quick guide to the semi-finals. The winners advance to the final on Sunday, March 29 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Australia lost eight wickets for a mere 26 runs before a last-wicket stand of 45 between Brad Haddin (43) and Pat Cummins (7 not out) lent some respectability to the scorecard.