The Peshawar batting started off strongly, led by Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, propelling their team to 29/0 in just three overs. However, their momentum was halted when Quetta managed to take crucial wickets of Mohammad Haris and Haseebullah Khan. Despite this setback, Babar continued to shine, reaching a fifty off 29 balls. But his […]
England infused a burst of energy into what had been a rather one-sided fifth Test match, particularly following the Lunch break on Day 2. Their efforts were highlighted by the swift dismissals of the centurions, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, in successive overs. Yet, this fleeting success did little to ease England’s woes as the […]
India took control of the game on Day 2 in Dharamsala, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill dominating the English bowlers to reach their centuries before lunch and surpass England’s total of 218 with nine wickets in hand. As desperation set in for the visitors, skipper Ben Stokes recognized that their only chance of a […]
Seeking redemption from their previous loss against Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, opted to field first upon winning the toss in Rawalpindi. After limiting the Karachi Kings to 150 runs in the initial innings, Islamabad’s opening pair faced a shaky start with early wickets falling within the powerplay. As Shadab Khan and Agha […]
Batting first in Rawalpindi, the Karachi Kings amassed 150 runs in their initial innings, propelled by spirited efforts from Kieron Pollard and the top-order batsmen. Defending this challenging total, the Kings’ bowlers exploited consistent swing, with Mir Hamza reaping the rewards by dismissing Colin Munro in spectacular fashion. In the fifth over, Hamza delivered a […]
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett struggled to find their footing against the impressive swing and seam bowling of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj during the initial hour of play in Dharamsala. Bumrah’s brilliance was particularly evident as he repeatedly troubled Crawley, questioning how he managed to stay at the crease. However, when the spinners took […]
India displayed their formidable prowess on the opening day in Dharamsala, swiftly dismissing England for a meager 218 on what appeared to be a track favoring batsmen. Central to this success was Rohit Sharma’s astute captaincy, marked by his proactive approach and adept management of the bowling resources. Notably, Rohit’s decision to entrust Kuldeep Yadav, […]
India positioned themselves for another triumph to conclude the five-match Test series against England in Dharamsala, dismissing the visitors for a mere 218 runs before skipper Rohit Sharma took charge against the new ball. Displaying his trademark elegance, Sharma showcased an array of backfoot punches, straight drives, and hooks against Mark Wood. However, his innings […]
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 […]