Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan’s steadfast resistance was followed by a collapse in Pakistan’s first innings, thanks to impressive bowling from Jomel Warrican and Sinclair. However, the West Indian batters failed to provide support, as Pakistan’s spinners, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, tore through the batting lineup, claiming seven wickets by the middle of the […]
On the second morning, Pakistan’s overnight batters, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, resumed their cautious approach against the West Indies spinners after a delayed start. The pair successfully kept the bowlers at bay for the first hour, but Shakeel was dismissed soon after the drinks break, triggering a flurry of wickets, including the run-out of […]
Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan continued their solid batting display before West Indies tightened their game in the second half of the first session, dismissing them for 230. In response, the West Indies could only muster 137, with contributions mainly coming from the lower order. Pakistan then took a 93-run lead, bolstered by a strong […]
The Hurricanes’ decision to field first in a virtual quarter-final didn’t bring the desired results, despite Nathan McSweeney’s early departure. Usman Khawaja’s brisk 9-ball 23 set the tone for Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw, whose 69-run partnership laid a strong foundation for a total of 201 runs in 20 overs. In response, Caleb Jewell and […]
After winning the toss and choosing to field, Marcus Bean made an early impact, dismissing Nathan McSweeney in his opening over. Despite this, Usman Khawaja contributed a quickfire 23 runs, followed by Marnus Labuschagne’s highest-ever BBL score of 77 and Matt Renshaw’s rapid 40 from just 25 balls. Labuschagne was the standout performer, taking control […]
Bellerive Oval played host to a highly anticipated top-of-the-table Big Bash League clash on Friday, as the Sydney Thunder faced the Hobart Hurricanes. With a win nearly guaranteeing a playoff spot for either team, the match was crucial. The Hurricanes won the toss and chose to chase, with the dynamic opening pair of captain David […]
Asked to bat first, Ben Duckett gave Melbourne Stars a flying start, smashing a boundary and a six off Akeal Hosein’s first over. However, Jack Edwards quickly swung the momentum in the Sydney Sixers’ favor, dismissing Sam Harper after a brief six-ball stay. Sean Abbott then struck a double blow, removing Duckett on the penultimate […]
On Day 3 of the New Year’s Test, Pakistan faced an uphill battle after collapsing to 194 all out in response to South Africa’s mammoth first-innings total of 615, powered by Ryan Rickelton’s double century and centuries from Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreyne. The Proteas seemed to have the match firmly in their grasp, but […]
Australia faced early setbacks as Labuschagne, Konstas, and Head fell to India’s pacers, allowing the visitors to dominate the session. Despite a gritty partnership between Beau Webster and Steve Smith, India regained control by dismissing Smith before lunch and eventually bowling Australia out for 181, securing a slim 4-run lead by Tea. In India’s second […]
Australia lost Marnus Labuschagne early on day two, with Bumrah claiming his wicket. Sam Konstas’ innings ended at 23 when Siraj had him caught by Jaiswal, and Travis Head soon followed. A brief partnership between Steven Smith and debutant Beau Webster was broken when Prasidh dismissed Smith just before lunch. However, India’s concerns grew when […]