New Zealand won the toss and chosen to bowl Wednesday in the fifth and deciding Twenty20 against South Africa at Hagley Oval. After a run of low-scoring matches, the series is level at 2-2. Both teams named unchanged lineups for the first time this series.
Eddie Howe retains the full support of Newcastle’s decision-makers and will play a key role in a summer rebuild. Liam Rosenior’s position as Chelsea head coach is currently viewed as being secure even if the club miss out on qualifying for the Champions League. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali would prefer a return to Italy amid interest from Manchester United in a summer move.
Joel Embiid is listed as questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls. He has missed 13 games with an oblique strain. Quentin Grimes is also listed as questionable.
Dan Ballard will miss Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy because of a hamstring injury. The Sunderland defender was forced off during his side’s Premier League defeat by Brighton on 14 March. Tom Atcheson has been called up from the Under-21s as his replacement.
Connor Esterhuizen’s maiden half-century guided South Africa to a 19-run victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I. The win levels the series at 2-2. The series will be decided in Christchurch.
The Denver Nuggets are set to face the Phoenix Suns. Jamal Murray and Devin Booker, two of the NBA’s top scorers, will be taking to the court on March 24, 2026.
Jamal Murray is having a career year, earning his first All-Star selection. His performance is validating the Nuggets’ decision to offer him a max contract extension. Some questioned whether Murray was worth the investment, but he’s proving to be the wingman Nikola Jokic needs.
New Zealand’s women have clinched their T20I series against South Africa. A six-wicket win for the Kiwis, with nine deliveries unspent, secured the honours in the five-match rubber. The final game is now irrelevant.
The Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres are set to begin a three-game series. This Interleague matchup will open the 2026 season for both teams. Tarik Skubal is slated to start for the Tigers, while Nick Pivetta gets the nod for the Padres.
All-Star point guard Tyrese Maxey is still out with a little finger sprain. Joel Embiid is listed as questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers are fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
