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Farhan, Salman Shine as Pakistan Avoid Whitewash Against Bangladesh in Final T20I

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  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...

Chris Lynn’s Fireworks Lead Australia Champions to Big Win Over West Indies in WCL 2025

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  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...

Rishabh Pant Injury Scare Casts Shadow Over Day 1 as England Challenge India at Old Trafford

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  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 ...