New Zealand surged ahead in the first Test against West Indies after centuries by Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham. At stumps on day three in Christchurch, they led by 481 runs. Latham scored 145 while Ravindra followed with 176, putting New Zealand in a commanding position. The pair added 279 runs for the third wicket […]
First Test
Pakistan’s spin attack strikes hard, South Africa bowled out for 269
In the first Test at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan dismissed South Africa for 269 runs in their second innings. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali starred with six wickets for 112 runs, securing his ninth five-wicket haul in Test cricket. South Africa lost their last four wickets for 53 runs just before lunch, after resuming at 216 […]
South Africa stumbles to 216-6 after Pakistan’s 378
South Africa ended Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at 216 for 6 in Lahore. They are still 162 runs behind Pakistan’s first innings total of 378. The Proteas lost wickets regularly throughout the day and failed to build strong partnerships. Pakistan’s bowlers, especially Nauman Ali, kept tight control over the game. The […]
Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test: Yasir, Hasan Ali fifers limit target to 176
ABU DHABI: Henry Nicholls and Bradley-John Watling defied Pakistan as New Zealand reached 200-4 at tea on the third day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The fifth wicket stand between Nicholls (51) and Watling (43) has so far yielded 92 runs as New Zealand conceding a 74-run deficit in the first […]
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3: Pakistan 45/3 at stumps
DUBAI: Pakistan were 45/3 at the end of the third day of 1st Test against Australia in Dubai, having an overall lead of 325 runs. Imam-ul-Haq was unbeaten on 23 while Azhar Ali was dismissed for four in the last over of the day, after Australia were bowled out for 202 in their first innings, conceding […]
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1: Hafeez, Imam take Pakistan to 255/3 at stumps
DUBAI: After opting to bat, Pakistan ended the first day on 255/3 with Haris (15*) and Mohammad Abbas (1*) at the crease. Opener Mohammad Hafeez capped his return to Test cricket with a brilliant century as Pakistan dominated Australia on the opening day of the first match. Hafeez added 205 runs with Imam-ul-Haq for the […]