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.

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

Members of the Australian team are reportedly fuming at the treatment they have received from Kiwi crowds over the course of the summer.

Departing skipper Brendon McCullum has acknowledged bowlers coming through the ranks will be pushing Tim Southee.

Behind the scenes video of Brendon McCullum sharing a moment with his Black Caps side in the sheds after his international career ended today.

The controversy sparked by Josh Hazlewood shouldn't obscure a dire performance from New Zealand, writes Chris Rattue.

Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood's behaviour has turned septic before lunch on the fourth day of the second test against New Zealand.

Brendon McCullum's approach to his career is not to be copied, writes Chris Rattue. There will only ever be one Baz.

Steve Smith sent a scare through the Australian camp when struck on the back of the helmet by a bouncer.

Leave them wanting more; Brendon McCullum followed the old show business axiom to a tee with one of his most sensational performances at Hagley Oval.

New Zealand's eyes are facing the front, not reflecting on the Basin Reserve shocker, according to swing bowler Trent Boult.