Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe
1 week, 2 days ago

Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe

India TV News  

Afghanistan have shattered an all-time record of Pakistan during their drawn game against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. They have now shattered a historic record in Test cricket for taking the fewest number of Test matches to score 600 runs in the format. This was Afghanistan's 10th Test match, far fewer than Pakistan's previous record of getting to 600-plus score in 19 Tests. Fewest matches taken to score 600-plus runs in Test cricket: 1 - Afghanistan: 10 Test matches 2 - Pakistan: 19 Test matches 3 - West Indies: 27 Test matches 4 - Sri Lanka: 75 Test matches 5 - Bangladesh: 76 Test matches Hashmatullah Shahidi's 246 is now the highest score by an Afghanistan batter in Test cricket. Zimbabwe's Playing XI: Joylord Gumbie, Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Dion Myers, Brandon Mavuta, Brian Bennett, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu Afghanistan's Playing XI: Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, AM Ghazanfar, Afsar Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan

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Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands
2 days, 16 hours ago

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands

India TV News  

Pakistan have shattered Australia's 123-year-old after their marathon outing in the second innings of the second Test at Newlands against South Africa. Pakistan have registered the record for the most runs by a visiting team in South Africa after being asked to follow on. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South …

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
2 days, 16 hours ago

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe

Al Jazeera  

Rashid Khan takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw. Afghanistan needed only 15 balls on the final day of their second Test against Zimbabwe to wrap up a 72-run victory and take the two-match series, with star leg spinner Rashid Khan bagging seven wickets …

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
2 days, 16 hours ago

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep

Al Jazeera  

South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the cricket series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town. South Africa have wrapped up a 2-0 cricket series win over Pakistan after easing to a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Cape Town despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. Masood will rue the fact his side …

Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan
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4 days ago

Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan The experienced 31-year-old put on 132 for the seventh wicket with debutant Ismat Alam to turn a worrying overnight situation into a potential …

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
4 days, 16 hours ago

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test

India Today  

Afghanistan staged a remarkable recovery on Day 3 of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare, thanks to a gritty 139 from Rahmat Shah and a resilient unbeaten 64 by debutant Ismat Alam. The duo’s partnership of 132 for the seventh wicket steered Afghanistan into a position of strength, with the visitors effectively 205 for 7 before rain forced an …

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan
5 days, 16 hours ago

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe edged ahead on a thrilling second day of the Test match against Afghanistan in Bulawayo, with the help of valuable contributions from Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Sean Williams. Afghanistan finish on 46/3, trailing by 40 runs#ZIMvAFG #VisitZimbabwe 📝https://t.co/HdHfDCXyud pic.twitter.com/Q1BW9u2Irt — Zimbabwe Cricket January 3, 2025 Sean Williams, despite nursing a back injury, contributed a gritty 49, adding crucial …

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw
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1 week, 1 day ago

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw

The Hindu  

Afghanistan amassed its highest score of 699 on Monday before the first test against Zimbabwe ended in a draw at the end of the final day at the Queens Sports Club. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, batting for a third successive day, scored 246 to reclaim the record test score for an Afghani batsman after Rahmat Shah was dismissed for 234 late …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test, Day 5 Highlights: Zimbabwe and Afghanistan play out tame draw
1 week, 2 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test, Day 5 Highlights: Zimbabwe and Afghanistan play out tame draw

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights from day five of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club Ground in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. ZIM vs AFG - 1st Test Scorecard Day 4 report Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day on Sunday. More rain is predicted for …

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test
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1 week, 3 days ago

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test

Hindustan Times  

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday. Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test He and double centurion Rahmat Shah put on 364 for the third wicket before the latter was out having made a …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: Afghanistan 515/3 at Stumps on rain-marred day; Shahidi 179 not out
1 week, 3 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: Afghanistan 515/3 at Stumps on rain-marred day; Shahidi 179 not out

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS from day four of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club Ground in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. ZIM vs AFG - 1st Test Scorecard Day 3 report Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run stand on the third day of the first …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3
1 week, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run stand on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday. RELATED: Rahmat Shah registers highest individual score by Afghanistan batter in Test history Rahmat bettered the previous best Afghan individual score of 200 not out by Shahidi against Zimbabwe …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

After a gap of 733 days, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam ended the drought and scored a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion. Babar's struggles with bat: The former Pakistan skipper's last half-century in Test cricket came in December 2022, and ever since, he has struggled to score runs for his …

Double centurion Shah inspires Afghanistan fightback in Zimbabwe
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1 week, 4 days ago

Double centurion Shah inspires Afghanistan fightback in Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run stand on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday. Double centurion Shah inspires Afghanistan fightback in Zimbabwe Captain Shahidi finished a punishing, wicket-less day for the six-man Zimbabwe attack on 141 for his second Test century. Zimbabwe, seeking …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: Afghanistan 425/2 at Stumps; Rahmat Shah smashes record double ton
1 week, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: Afghanistan 425/2 at Stumps; Rahmat Shah smashes record double ton

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of day three of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club Ground in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. MATCH REPORT: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3 ZIM vs AFG - 1st Test Scorecard Day 2 Report Three Zimbabwe centurions unsettle Afghanistan on second day of first Test …

Rahmat Shah's record 231* leads Afghanistan's fightback after ZIM's record total
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rahmat Shah's record 231* leads Afghanistan's fightback after ZIM's record total

India Today  

Afghanistan ended Day 3 of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in a commanding position, reaching 425/2 at the close of play. This was due to a superb, unbeaten 361-run partnership between Rahmat Shah, who stayed unbeaten at 231*, and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 141*, as Afghanistan fought back from a significant first-innings deficit. Rahmat …

Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil
1 week, 4 days ago

Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil

Hindustan Times  

Zimbabwe and their veteran batter Sean Williams created Test records on Friday against Afghanistan, who trailed by 491 runs after the second day of the first Test in Bulawayo. Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil Resuming on 363 for four, the home side were all out for 586 at Queens Sports Club in the southern city. Zimbabwe …

Three Zimbabwe centurions unsettle Afghanistan on day two of first Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Three Zimbabwe centurions unsettle Afghanistan on day two of first Test

The Hindu  

Captain Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett both scored centuries on Friday as Zimbabwe amassed a massive 586 runs on the second day of the first Test against Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club. Afghanistan was 95 for two wickets in reply at stumps, trailing by 491, before bad light brought play to an early close. READ: SA vs PAK: Corbin …

Zimbabwe continue domination vs AFG after registering their highest-ever Test total
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1 week, 5 days ago

Zimbabwe continue domination vs AFG after registering their highest-ever Test total

India Today  

Zimbabwe dominated the second day of the Boxing Day Test in Bulawayo, amassing their highest-ever Test total of 586. Starting the day at 386/3, Zimbabwe carried their momentum forward as Ervine reached his third Test century. 👍@RahmatShah_08 and the skipper @Hashmat_50 were in the middle to take Afghanistan to 95/2, trailing behind by 491 runs before the bad light brought …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty

Live Mint  

Fans fumed at Babar Azam on social media after the former Pakistan captain departed for just four off 11 balls in the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. For the record, it was Babar's 19th Test innings without a single half-century. Regarded as one of the best batters in cricket at the moment, …

SA vs PAK: How have Pakistan performed in Boxing Day Tests in South Africa?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs PAK: How have Pakistan performed in Boxing Day Tests in South Africa?

India Today  

After winning the ODI series 3-0, Pakistan are all set to take part in the two-match Test series against South Africa. Pakistan do not have a great record in Tests on South African soil, having won two matches, losing as many as 12, while one Test back in 1998 in Johannesburg was drawn. Pakistan’s poor record in Boxing Day Tests …

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Ghazanfar shines as Afghanistan wins by eight wickets, clinches series 2-0
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Ghazanfar shines as Afghanistan wins by eight wickets, clinches series 2-0

The Hindu  

Teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar took 5-33 as Afghanistan defeated host Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third and final one-day international on Saturday to claim the series 2-0 after the opening game was washed out by rain. After electing to field first, Afghanistan took advantage of Zimbabwe’s brittle batting line-up to bowl the home side out for 127 in 30.1 …

Afghanistan clinch series win vs Zimbabwe with 8-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Afghanistan clinch series win vs Zimbabwe with 8-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI

India Today  

Afghanistan sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0 against Zimbabwe with back-to-back resounding victories after the first game was washed out. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Updates Afghanistan win yet another series 𝐀𝐠ðÆ𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇ðÄ 𝐒ðÄ𝐑𝐈ðÄ𝐒 𝟐-𝟎 🙌#AfghanAtalan have put on a remarkable all-round performance to win the third & final ODI by 8 wickets and secure a 2-0 series …

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second ODI against Zimbabwe on Thursday. This act breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which penalises players for “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.” In addition to the fine, one demerit …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format

The Hindu  

Afghanistan registered its biggest win in One-Day International cricket when it thrashed Zimbabwe by 232 runs at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. AM Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran picked three wickets each to hasten the host’s collapse as Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first ODI was washed out due to rain. Atal’s maiden ODI hundred …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan decimate Zimbabwe in Harare, record their biggest ODI win
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan decimate Zimbabwe in Harare, record their biggest ODI win

India Today  

Afghanistan stormed to their biggest ODI win after hammering Zimbabwe by 232 runs on Thursday, December 19 at the Harare Sports Club. Sediqullah Atal set up the victory with his maiden ODI hundred, after which the quartet of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Allah Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran tormented the opposition. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI Highlights Atal, on the other …

Zimbabwe fined for slow overate in 3rd T20I against Afghanistan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zimbabwe fined for slow overate in 3rd T20I against Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Harare, : The host's Zimbabwe were penalised for slow overate during the third and final T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe fined for slow overate in 3rd T20I against Afghanistan The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Iknow Chabi and Forster Mutizwa, third umpire Percival Sizara and fourth umpire Langton Rusere. Zimbabwe skipper …

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Nabi shines as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe to claim series
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Nabi shines as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe to claim series

The Hindu  

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi scored seven off three balls in the final over at Harare Sports Club to deliver a three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the third T20I on Saturday, and a 2-1 series victory. Nabi finished unbeaten on 24 -- the second-best Afghan batter after another all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, who made 34 after taking two wickets. Zimbabwe posted …

Nabi takes Afghanistan to Zimbabwe T20 series victory
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nabi takes Afghanistan to Zimbabwe T20 series victory

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi scored seven off three balls in the final over at Harare Sports Club to deliver a three-wicket Twenty20 win over Zimbabwe on Saturday, and a 2-1 series victory. Nabi takes Afghanistan to Zimbabwe T20 series victory Nabi struck a four off the first ball, followed by a two and a single in a tense finish …

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics

India Today  

Afghanistan put on a dominant performance to level the T20I series 1-1 against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive 50-run victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Highlights Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe RESULT | AFGHANISTAN WON BY 50 RUNS ðŸšè Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman put on a terrific bowling effort to help #AfghanAtalan beat Zimbabwe …

Intense race for World Test Championship Final spots with 10 games to go
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Intense race for World Test Championship Final spots with 10 games to go

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : With 10 Tests remaining in the current World Test Championship cycle, several teams remain in contention for a place in the top two, although no team is guaranteed a spot just yet, as per ESPNcricinfo. For both teams to finish below 53.85 per cent, Australia would need to win their series against India 2-1 with two draws, …

List Of Records Broken By Sufiyan Muqeem & Pakistan In Historic 10-Wicket Win Vs Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I
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1 month ago

List Of Records Broken By Sufiyan Muqeem & Pakistan In Historic 10-Wicket Win Vs Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I

ABP News  

ZIM Vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan have recorded one of the biggest record-breaking wins in their T20I history today, as they inflicted a 10-wicket hammering on hosts Zimnbabwe in the 2nd T20I, and with that, take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Sufiyah Muqeem rewrites history books in his own style, as the Pakistan spinner now holds the record …

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan clinches series 2-0 with dominant 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe
1 month ago

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan clinches series 2-0 with dominant 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took career-best figures of five wickets for three runs in 2.4 overs as Pakistan thrashed hosts Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to clinch the three-match Twenty20 International series with a game to spare in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The home side had a bright opening stand as Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani put on 37 in 27 balls, but …

ZIM vs PAK: Pakistan thump Zimbabwe in opener after Muqeem, Abrar, Tahir shine
1 month, 1 week ago

ZIM vs PAK: Pakistan thump Zimbabwe in opener after Muqeem, Abrar, Tahir shine

India Today  

Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after beating Zimbabwe by 57 runs in the opening game on Sunday, December 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Highlights Usman Khan also made 39 runs with two fours and two sixes. Pakistan complete a comprehensive 57-run win over Zimbabwe in the first …

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed a historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string pace attack did …

Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

Associated Press  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed an historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string …

Pak U-19 vs Afg U-19 4th ODI: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 13 runs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pak U-19 vs Afg U-19 4th ODI: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 13 runs

Live Mint  

In the fourth ODI match of the tri-nation One Day International series, Pakistan under-19 team defeated Afghanistan under-19 by 13 runs in ICC Academy, Dubai, on Sunday. For Pakistan U19, Shahzaib Khan scored 78 runs off 101 balls and Usman Khan hist 77 runs off 88 deliveries. For Afghanistan U19, Uzairullah Niazai scored 70 runs off 72 balls, while Faisal …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…

Live Mint  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on a roll on Monday as he helped his side claim a 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the series at Sharjah. With the win, Afghanistan have secured a 2-1 series victory in the closely contested ODI series, and Gurbaz has earned a place on an elite list, surpassing even …

Pakistan script dramatic comeback in 22-year first in Australia; Mohammad Rizwan gets off to winning start to captaincy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan script dramatic comeback in 22-year first in Australia; Mohammad Rizwan gets off to winning start to captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s strong end to the year after a dreadful start continues, as the ODI team beat Australia by 8 wickets in the third ODI in Perth to seal a 2-1 series win in Mohammad Rizwan’s first assignment as captain, and their first series win since 2002 on Australian territory. Pakistan have looked in good touch in all three matches of …

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?
2 months ago

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?

India Today  

Pakistan's Wasim Akram believes they can beat India in a Test series on spinning pitches, citing their recent success against England. Akram, who led Pakistan to a 2-1 win in a Test series against England on turning pitches, believes the conditions in India would be ideal for his team to exploit India's recent struggles against spin.

Bangladesh Set to Strike Back at Afghanistan in Sharjah
2 months ago

Bangladesh Set to Strike Back at Afghanistan in Sharjah

The Hindu  

Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back from their Test series defeat against South Africa when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah. Bangladesh sits eighth in the ICC ODI team rankings, just ahead of Afghanistan, who are ranked ninth. Afghanistan is on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan …

India's Shining Performance Denies New Zealand the WTC Throne
2 months, 1 week ago

India's Shining Performance Denies New Zealand the WTC Throne

Deccan Chronicle  

India's hopes of retaining the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot suffered a major blow after they suffered a historic test series defeat against New Zealand. Despite losing the series 113 runs, India fought bravely and put up a fight before succumbing to the hosts' batting prowess. New Zealand's win dented India's chances of reaching the WTC final, which will …

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series

Firstpost  

Pakistan bounced back to win a three-match Test series against England despite losing the first Test match. They won the second Test by 152 runs and completed a nine-wicket win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1. This is only the second time that Pakistan won a three-match Test series despite losing the first Test …

Pakistan Dominates England in Thrilling Test Series Showdown
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Thrilling Test Series Showdown

India Today  

Pakistan emerged victorious in the third Test match against England, securing a 2-1 series win on home soil. After losing the first Test match, Pakistan bounced back with a strong batting performance led by Shan Masood, who scored a century and contributed with crucial wickets. Bowling exploits from Noman and Sajid ensured England's batting collapse, and they were bowled out …

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final
2 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final

Firstpost  

Afghanistan A secured a thrilling victory over India A in the first semifinal of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 tournament. Afghanistan reached 206/4 in 20 overs with the help of a powerful opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari. In response, India A struggled to recover from the early loss of wickets and eventually fell short of the …

Sajid Khan's Epic Fightback Leaves England Scrambling in Third Test
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sajid Khan's Epic Fightback Leaves England Scrambling in Third Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's Sajid Khan shines with a magnificent century in the second Test against England, helping his team secure a 152-run victory in the series-levelling contest. Despite facing challenges with a bloody nose and a top edge on his chin, Khan remained resilient and scored a well-deserved half-century. His partnership with Shaud Shakeel adds immense pressure to the English bowling attack, …

Pakistan Struggles to Overcome England in Third Test
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Struggles to Overcome England in Third Test

The Hindu  

England suffered a 24-3 defeat in the third Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Saud Shakeel's fighting century helped Pakistan secure control of the match, leading them to a 3-1 lead in the series. England fought back valiantly but were unable to recover from their deficit. Pakistan's bowling exploits and the brilliance of Shakeel's batting ensured a comfortable victory for the …

Pakistan spins its way to 152-run victory over England in second Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan spins its way to 152-run victory over England in second Test

ABC  

Noman Ali has claimed eight wickets as Pakistan's frontline spinners bowled the hosts to a 152-run win over England in the second Test in Multan. Pakistan was already in the ascendancy when England resumed on 2-36, needing an extraordinary batting effort to get anywhere near the victory target of 297. Vice-captain Ollie Pope fell in the second over of the …

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem

The Independent  

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