Conway guides New Zealand to T20 tri-series win over Bangladesh
The Hindu
South African-born Conway continued a bright run of form that has seen him tally 294 runs in his last seven T20I innings, at an average just under 60
Devon Conway showed why he will be New Zealand's key batter at the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring in an eight-wicket tri-series win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Sunday.
Conway batted with control for his unbeaten 70 off 51 balls as the Black Caps chased down 137-8 at Hagley Oval with 13 balls to spare.
South African-born Conway continued a bright run of form that has seen him tally 294 runs in his last seven T20I innings, at an average just under 60.
The left-handed opener's career average has now climbed above 50, a rarity in the shortened international format.
He put on 85 for the second wicket alongside captain Kane Williamson (30) before Glenn Phillips' quickfire 23 not out off nine balls rounded out New Zealand's first win of the tournament.
Pakistan lead after the first round of matches, having beaten New Zealand by six wickets and Bangladesh by 21 runs.
All three sides are using the week-long series to fine-tune for the World Cup in Australia this month.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.