England bravely faced a daunting new ball onslaught of extravagant swing and seam bowling, reaching Lunch at a relatively comfortable 100/2, with Zak Crawley impressing with an unbeaten half-century. Crawley survived a couple of close calls, notably against Kuldeep Yadav, but eventually fell victim to the wrist-spinner shortly after the break. However, a questionable decision […]
England endured a challenging first hour of play against the new ball on the inaugural day of the fifth Test in chilly Dharamsala. However, they managed to establish their fifth half-century partnership for the first wicket in the series before Ben Duckett fell prey to Kuldeep Yadav. Despite the daunting seam and swing movement during […]
In the second T20I match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Bangladesh showcased resilience to even the series after a closely contested first match. The game followed its usual trajectory in the first innings, with Sri Lanka posting a total of 165 runs. However, a significant moment unfolded during the […]
Lahore Qalandars secured their first win of the PSL 2024 season in their eighth match, showcasing remarkable resilience in defending a modest total of 162/7. Islamabad United suffered a collapse in the middle order, failing to surpass 30 runs, with their innings crumbling to 38/6. Only a late onslaught by Naseem Shah salvaged some pride […]
Islamabad United dominated the match against the already eliminated Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, restricting their opponents to 30/3 by the seventh over. With Lahore’s batting lineup struggling, skipper Shaheen Afridi made a bold move, promoting himself to number five. This decision proved fruitful as Shaheen, known for his prowess with the ball, showcased […]
Karachi Kings effortlessly secured a dominant victory against the formidable Quetta Gladiators in Rawalpindi, comfortably chasing down the modest target of 119 with 27 balls to spare, thus keeping their playoff aspirations alive. Interestingly, the match witnessed an unexpected interruption when a recreational kite soared into the playing area, momentarily diverting the attention of both […]
In Multan, the Quetta Gladiators faltered under the pressure of the Karachi Kings, losing wickets rapidly and ending their first innings with a disappointing total of 118. The downfall was largely due to a combination of poor shot selection and disciplined bowling from Hasan Ali, Blessing Muzarabani, and Zahid Mahmood. However, Sarfaraz Ahmed’s dismissal stood […]
Karachi Kings asserted their dominance over Quetta Gladiators during the midway point of the latter’s batting innings, securing three quick wickets to leave them struggling at 81/4. Hasan Ali played a pivotal role, conceding just four runs in his initial two overs and taking two wickets, disrupting a 47-run partnership between Saud Shakeel and Khawaja […]
In pursuit of 205 runs, the Multan Sultans launched a strong opening, cruising to 34/0 in four overs led by the dynamic duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks. However, the tide turned when Mehran Mumtaz struck with a brilliant breakthrough, sending Hendricks back to the pavilion during the powerplay. With the score at 40/1 […]
In pursuit of a challenging target of 205 runs, Multan Sultans faced early setbacks as Reeza Hendricks departed during the powerplay. Yet, the Sultans’ middle order exhibited resilience, forging stable partnerships. Despite the setback, Zalmi’s bowlers staged a strong comeback, dismissing Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, and Dawid Malan. All eyes turned to Iftikhar Ahmad to […]