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  Impressive Pakistan Tame UAE with Power Show from Ayub, Nawaz and Hasan Sharjah: In the second T20I of the UAE tri-series, Pakistan showed their batting might and bowling depth, defeating the hosts by 31 runs in a commanding display at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Pakistan Set a Strong Base with Aggressive Top Order Electing to bat first, Pakistan got off to a shaky start, losing Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman early , which had them at 38/2 inside 3 overs . But Saim Ayub steadied the innings with a dynamic 50 off 29 balls , featuring four sixes and seven fours before his dismissal in the 12th over. Following up, Hasan Nawaz unleashed a breathtaking assault — 56 runs off just 26 deliveries , decorated with six long sixes and two boundaries. This late acceleration pushed the Pakistan total to a formidable 207/4 by the end of 20 overs. UAE Collapse Under Pressure in Reply Chasing 208, UAE briefly threatened. Zohaib (13) looked positive before being dismi...

  Pakistan Crush Afghanistan in Tri-Series Opener Thanks to Agha and Rauf SHARJAH — In a stunning start to the tri-nation T20I series, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs , with standout performances from Salman Ali Agha and Haris Rauf lighting up the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Pursuing 183, Afghanistan folded for just 143 in 19.5 overs under intense pressure. Early breakthroughs from Shaheen Afridi , who removed Ibrahim Zadran for 9, set the tone as Pakistan’s attack never let up. Although Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz combined for a threatening 51-run partnership, the momentum shifted sharply when Rauf delivered a game-changing double-wicket maiden in the 11th over, dismissing both Atal and Karim Janat . Despite a late flourish from Rashid Khan , hitting 39 off 16 balls with five maximums, the Afghan innings collapsed under pressure. Earlier, in Pakistan’s successful chase, a fiery start by Sahibzada Farhan —21 off 10 including two sixes—and a ...

  MACKAY – Australia closed out the ODI series with a statement-making performance, crushing South Africa by 276 runs in the final match at the Great Barrier Reef Arena. It was a monumental display of dominance, highlighted by spectacular centuries from Cameron Green, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh , and a fiery five-wicket haul by leg-spinner Cooper Connolly . Australia opted to bat first and delivered in spades, putting up their highest-ever ODI total on home soil —an imposing 431/2 . Head and Marsh formed a sensational opening stand of 250 runs , smashing South Africa’s previous opening record of 170 in Durban (2002). Head set the tone early with a blistering 142 off just 103 balls , laced with boundaries in quick succession. Marsh, too, piled on the pressure, roaring to a composed 100 off 106 balls . Green punctuated the big-hitting extravaganza with a whirlwind 118 not out , emerging as the first Australian to boast a centurion in the top three all in one innin...

  MIRPUR: In the final clash of the three-match T20I series, Pakistan salvaged pride with a convincing 74-run victory over Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Thursday. The result not only helped Pakistan avoid a clean sweep but also brought some relief after back-to-back defeats. The win was scripted by a power-packed knock from Sahibzada Farhan , who made an immediate impact in his first appearance of the series, and a fiery three-wicket burst by Salman Mirza , who dismantled the Bangladesh top order with the new ball. 💥 Farhan's Blazing Start Gives Pakistan Early Control After being sent in to bat, Pakistan’s openers laid down a strong foundation, racing to 82 without loss . Farhan was the aggressor, smashing Taskin Ahmed for 15 in a single over and lifting Pakistan to 57/0 at the end of the powerplay . He brought up his fifty off 33 balls , displaying clean hitting throughout. Farhan eventually fell for a dominant 63 off 41 balls , an innings decora...

  Northampton: Australia Champions made light work of the West Indies Champions on Wednesday, clinching a dominant eight-wicket victory at the County Cricket Ground in the seventh match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 — thanks to a blistering knock from Chris Lynn. Set a modest target of 143, the Aussies made a mockery of the chase, reaching the finish line in just 9.3 overs . It was a brutal display of power-hitting, led by Lynn’s thunderous 81 off just 27 balls , leaving West Indies bowlers with no answers. The chase began in top gear as the Australians raced to 34 in the first three overs, losing Shaun Marsh (9) to Ashley Nurse. But that proved to be a mere speed bump. Lynn took charge, launching into an all-out assault. He raced to his half-century in just 20 balls , clearing the ropes with ease and regularity. His innings included eight towering sixes and six fours , pushing the required run rate completely out of the equation. By the time he f...

  MANCHESTER – Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford ended with concern for India as Rishabh Pant left the field injured , adding to the pressure on a team that must win to stay in the series. England Take a Risk – and Get Rewarded Early Against historical trends, England skipper Ben Stokes chose to bowl first after winning the toss—despite no team ever having won a Test at Old Trafford after choosing to field. India, trailing 2-1 in the five-match series, not only needed a win to stay alive but also had to overcome their own history — they’ve never won a Test at Old Trafford in nine previous attempts . The morning began well for India. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul braved challenging conditions and a lively new ball spell from Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes , guiding India to 78 without loss by lunch. But things unraveled quickly in the afternoon. Middle-Order Collapse After Steady Start KL Rahul , who had reached 40 by ...

  Pakistan Champions kicked off their WCL 2025 campaign with a nail‑biter, defeating England Champions by a slender 5 runs in a high‑scoring Edgbaston clash. Pakistan’s Batting: 160/9 (20 overs) Sent in to bat, Pakistan had a shaky start, slumping to 33/2 in the powerplay and later wobbling at 60/4. Mohammad Hafeez held firm, anchoring the innings with a blistering 54 off 34 balls —his knock included eight boundaries and crucial late‑innings aggression. Tail‑enders stepped up too: Sohail Tanvir (17 off 11) and Aamer Yamin (not out 27 off 13) smashed 58 runs in the final five overs, pushing Pakistan to a challenging 160/9   England’s Bowlers Despite the batting implosion, England’s bowlers struck back. Liam Plunkett and Chris Tremlett were the pick, each claiming 2 wickets, holding Pakistan’s late charge in check England’s Chase: 155/3 (20 overs) England fought valiantly in the chase: Phil Mustard powered 58 off 51 balls, giving England...

 In his 100th Test match , Mitchell Starc achieved the rare milestone of 400 Test wickets , becoming just the fourth Australian man to do so—following Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Nathan Lyon   Speed & Comparisons Starc reached 400 wickets over the course of 100 Tests , placing him just behind greats like Glenn McGrath (87 Tests) and Shane Warne (92 Tests) . He also recorded one of the fastest five-wicket hauls in Test history , a remarkable achievement: five wickets in just 15 balls during his 6/9 spell on Day 3 versus West Indies    Starc’s 400th-Wicket Breakdown & Style His 400th dismissal was the LBW of Mikyle Louis , marking the occasion during his storming 6/9 spell (second wicket in that spell)   It featured a hat-trick-level impact : he struck with the first ball of the innings and bagged a triple-wicket maiden. His haul consisted of a variety of dismissals: a mix of LBWs , bowleds , and catches , a...

 Australia vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 3 – Starc’s 6-Fer Demolishes WI as Aussies Seal 3–0 Dominant Aussies  Wrap It Up Inside Three Days Australia produced a ruthless performance on Day 3 at the  Sabina Park  to crush West Indies by 176 runs, sweeping the three-match Test series 3–0. In a day dominated by the fast bowlers, West Indies crumbled for just 27 runs in their second innings—their second-lowest Test score ever—as Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland delivered a masterclass in hostile bowling. Australia’s Second Innings – 121 All Out (37 overs) Australia resumed with a small lead but quickly lost wickets in clusters. Usman Khawaja was the first to fall for 14 off 21 balls, bowled by Shamar Joseph. Steve Smith made just 5 before falling to Alzarri Joseph, while opener Sam Konstas was dismissed for a duck. Cameron Green showed grit with a vital 42 off 66 deliveries, including 6 fours, before being removed by Shamar Joseph. Travis Head added...