LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam etched his name in cricket history by surpassing India’s Virat Kohli for the most fifty-plus scores in Twenty20 internationals during the third and final T20I against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Babar’s match-winning knock of 68 off 47 balls, studded with nine boundaries, guided Pakistan to […]
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Babar, Shaheen shine as Pakistan clinch T20 series against South Africa
LAHORE — Babar Azam’s brilliant 68 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spell powered Pakistan to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the decisive third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, sealing the series 2-1. Shaheen led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Faheem Ashraf and debutant Usman Tariq chipped […]
Pakistan, South Africa clash in T20I series decider at Gaddafi Stadium today
LAHORE – Pakistan and South Africa are set to face off in the final and decisive T20I of the three-match series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, today (Saturday). The match will begin at 8 PM, with the series levelled at 1-1, setting up a thrilling finale for fans. Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second T20I […]
South Africa close in on victory as Pakistan collapse in second Test
RAWALPINDI – South Africa dismissed Pakistan for just 138 runs in their second innings and now require 68 runs to win the second Test at the Pnindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, setting up a likely series draw at 1-1. Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered badly on the fourth day, crumbling in the first session after losing […]
Muthusamy’s Six-For Triggers Pakistan Collapse After Strong Start in Lahore Test
South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy unleashed a devastating spell on the second morning of the Lahore Test, bowling Pakistan out for 378 after a strong overnight position at 362-5. The left-arm spinner claimed six wickets, including three in a single over, to turn the tide in South Africa’s favour. Pakistan had resumed their innings with Mohammad […]
Pakistan Finalize Likely Playing XI for First Test Against South Africa
LAHORE – Pakistan have finalized the probable lineup for the first Test match against South Africa, scheduled to begin on October 12 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both teams will take part in a training session today (October 11) as they prepare for the much-anticipated opening clash of the series. According to sources, Pakistan’s team management […]
Shaun Pollock Returns to Pakistan for Test Series Commentary
LAHORE – South Africa’s former Test captain Shaun Pollock is set to return to Pakistan as part of the commentary panel for the upcoming two-Test series between Pakistan and South Africa, beginning October 12. The first Test will start on October 12, followed by the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to […]
Pakistan keep slim World Cup hopes alive with South Africa win
Pakistan kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a 33-run win over South Africa in a dramatic rain-affected match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. South Africa, who are still on course for the semi-finals, came out blazing after a rain delay saw their initial target of 186 adjusted down to 142, […]
Imam hits hundred for Pakistan – and answers critics
Imam-ul-Haq hit a measured century –- and delivered a message to his critics –- as Pakistan piled up 317 for six in the third one-day international against South Africa on Friday. As Imam completed the single that took him to his fifth century in his 19th one-day international he pointed to his mouth as his […]