Australia will face West Indies in an ODI tri-series final after South Africa meekly surrendered to the hosts by 100 runs in Barbados.

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West Indies have won the World T20 final in stunning fashion with four straight sixes in the final over to beat England.

T20 cricket has always been tagged with the "hit and giggle" put-down. Now, though, the Black Caps have reinvigorated my interest in the game.

The West Indies have stunned hosts India to book a spot in the World Twenty20 final after India twice took wickets on no-ball deliveries.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was full of praise for the Black Caps ahead of their semifinal showdown.

New Zealand's terrific work in pool play at the World T20 is reflected in the latest ranking lists from the ICC.

Cricket Australia officials have met with their Victorian counterparts after the Bushrangers were hit with a five-run penalty for ball tampering on Sunday.

Black Caps wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is expecting spin to come to the fore once more against Bangladesh tomorrow night.

Bangladesh have missed the chance to hand hosts India a second defeat of the World T20 with one of the biggest chokes in the tournament's history. Source: ICC

The breakdown of money to go to teams at the world T20 means New Zealand stand to trouser more than $US3 million, if they go on to win the final.

In a fairytale-like venue at the foot of the Himalaya, New Zealand delivered a magical performance to triumph by eight runs over Australia at the World T20.

The Black Caps have posted 142/8 after winning the toss and deciding to bat first against Australia.

Bad weather is forecast, and long-sleeved sweaters should be de rigueur by the mid-afternoon start as NZ prepare to play Australia in Dharamsala.

The incentive is obvious; beat Australia in Dharamsala tonight and New Zealand are within grasping distance of securing a spot in the world T20 semifinals.

Nigel Llong and Richard Illingworth, umpires whose controversial decisions went against the Black Caps in recent months, will umpire NZ's next World T20 match.

Chris Gayle has single handedly beaten England at the Twenty20 World Cup in Mumbai.

Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson discuss NZ's shock 47-run victory over world No.1 India at the World T20.

Ish Sodhi could be New Zealand Cricket's most important development project this year.

India's master ready to cut loose and NZ batsman have already shown fragility against spin in the middle order.

All you need to know about the T20 Cricket world cup including how the T20 works and who the Herald on Sunday think will win.

Chris Gayle's support of International Women's Day backfired on the West Indian cricket star.

The team are currently in Mumbai and play their first warm-up for the ICC World Twenty20 against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Kane Williamson's batting prowess was recognised at the New Zealand Cricket awards function tonight.

NZME will be providing regular updates from the New Zealand Cricket awards at the Viaduct Events Centre.

Australian batsman David Warner was left angered after days of "derogatory and vulgar" abuse from Kiwi crowds.