Riding on yet another superlative batting performance, Pakistan thrashed Zimbabwe by 131 runs in the fifth and final One-day Internation to complete a whitewash over the depleted-looking Hamilton Masakadza-led side. Batting first, the visitors rode on centuries from Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam respectively to score a massive 364 for four in 50 overs. Fakhar Zaman […]
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Fakhar Zaman Becomes the Fastest Batsmen to Score 1000 ODI Runs
The swashbuckling opener from Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman on Sunday (July 22) has become the fastest batsmen to register 1,000 One-day International runs during the fifth and final match against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. Meanwhile, Zaman has been in brilliant touch in the ongoing series. Furthermore, he has registered scores of 60, 117*, 43* and 210*, and averages […]
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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 5th ODI – Pride at Stake for Zimbabwe in the Final ODI
Hosts Zimbabwe have pride at stake in the final One-day International against Pakistan, who have already sealed the series, to ensure they are spared the humiliation of a whitewash. However, they have their task cut out. Pakistan have totally outplayed them in the series across departments. They are leading the series 4-0 and seemingly have nothing to […]
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ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli Touches Career-High 911 points, Sixth Best Ever
India captain Virat Kohli strengthened his position at the top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen by touching a career-high 911 point, while Kuldeep Yadav broke into the top ten of the bowlers’ chart at the sixth slot. Their rise comes despite India losing the ODI series against England 1-2 last night in Leeds. Kohli ended […]
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Lokesh Rahul rises to career-high third spot in T20 rankings, India move up to second place
Dubai, July 9: In-form India batsman Lokesh Rahul has jumped nine places to reach a career-high third spot in the latest ICC T20 rankings while his team has gained a place to be second in the team standings following the series win against England. Lokesh Rahul’s scores of 70, 101 not out, six and 19 have […]
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Afghanistan’s Spin Troika Make Big Gains in ICC T20 Rankings
Afghanistan‘s spin troika of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have made significant gains in the ICC T20I Player Rankings released on Friday. The trio played integral roles in Afghanistan’s 3-0 win over Bangladesh. Rashid, who bagged the Man of the Match awards in the first two games, strengthened his place at the top […]
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Uncapped Curran called in as England look to draw series
Leeds, May 31: Uncapped left-arm medium pacer Sam Curran has been called up as cover for all-rounder Ben Stokes as England prepare to square the two-match series when they face Pakistan in the second Test at the Headingley Cricket ground from Friday. Stokes had a tight hamstring during England’s practice session on Wednesday. Although he hasn’t […]
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Pakistan beat Ireland by 5 wickets in historic Test
Malahide (Dublin) May 16: Ireland started their Test journey with a five-wicket loss to Pakistan, who rode on sedate knocks from debutant Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam to eventually romp home without much hiccups on the final day of the historic Test here on Tuesday. Chasing 160, Imam (74 not out) and Azam (59) forged a crucial […]
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Matchpreview: Ireland eye fairy tale start to Test journey vs Pakistan
Dublin, May 10: Even as Ireland prepare for a fairy tale start to their Test cricket journey at the Malahide ground here from Friday, the historic contest against a relatively young Pakistan team will give the underdog hosts a great opportunity to recreate history in their own backyard. The European side will become the first to […]
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Pakistan Announces 16-Man Squad for England, Ireland Tests
Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the Test series against England and Ireland. Both the series will be played this summer. The selectors had gone in for youth, and the squad looks inexperienced at a glance. As many as five members in the announced squad are yet to make their Test debut. Chief […]