Category: ICC World T20

DUBAI: Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam beat India’s Virat Kohli to become the fastest captain to score 1000 runs in T20 Internationals.

Babar achieved this milestone during Pakistan’s T20 World Cup group stage fixture against Afghanistan here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Babar Azam becomes the ninth player to score 1000 runs as captain in men’s T20Is 👏

He’s the fastest to get to the milestone, taking just 26 innings. The previous fastest was Virat Kohli, in 30 innings.#PAKvAFG | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/aTKrPD2Z7E

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 29, 2021

Babar, the ninth player to achieve this feat, took just 26 innings to secure the milestone. The previous record was held by his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli with 30.

The social media users lauded Babar for his achievement, whereas, some of them also poked fun at the Indian captain.

Better than kohli again proven 🇵🇰🥳

— Muhammad Awais Zia (@Awais2407) October 29, 2021

@babarazam258 The King good player aggressive cricket may Allah give you success

— Sameem Qureshi (@sameemqureshi1) October 29, 2021

Our Skipper, Ma’sha,Allah

— Hesy Rock🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰 (@HesyRock) October 29, 2021

Another day
Another record

— Khalid Aslam 🇵🇰 (@ImPathan17) October 29, 2021

Pakistan won their third consecutive match in T20 World Cup 

PAK 148/5 (19 overs)

Asif struck four sixes to win the match for Pakistan

Janat to bowl his last over

PAK 124/5 (18 overs)

Naveen comes to bowl

PAK 122-4 (17 overs)

Rashid bowls his last over

PAK 110-3 (16 overs)

Janat comes again

PAK 101-3 (15 overs)

Rashid continues

PAK 97/2 (14 overs)

Nabi bowls his last over

PAK 89/2 (13 overs)

Rashid Continues

PAK 81-2 (12 overs)

Nabi comes again

PAK 75-1 (11 overs)

Rashid comes to bowl

PAK 72-1 (10 overs)

Janat continues

PAK 62-1 (9 overs)

Naveen comes back

PAK 49-1 (8 overs)

Karim Janat joins the attack

PAK 44/1 (7 overs)

Mujeeb to complete his four overs

PAK 38-1 (6 overs)

Naveen-ul-Haq comes to bowl

PAK 31-1 (5 overs)

Mujeeb bowls his third

PAK 29-1 (4 overs)

Nabi continues

PAK 15-1 (3 overs)

Mujeeb continues

PAK 11-0 (2 overs)

M Nabi comes to bowl

PAK 3-0 (1 over)

Mujeeb-ur-Rehman to start off for Afghanistan with the bowl. Babar Azam, M Rizwan come out to bat

Pakistan vs Afghanistan (2nd innings)

Pakistan need 148 runs to win their third consecutive match in T20 World Cup 2021

M Nabi (35*)

Gulbadin Naib (35*)

AFG 147-6 (20 overs)

Afridi bowls last over for Pakistan

AFG 140-6 (19 overs)

Haris bowls his last over

AFG 125-6 (18 overs)

Hasan to bowl his last

AFG 104-6 (17 overs)

Haris to bowl

AFG 101-6 (16 overs)

Afridi to bowl his last spell

AFG 93-6 (15 overs)

Hasan comes back

AFG 86-6 (14 overs)

Haris comes in

AFG 76-6 (13 overs)

Shadab bowls back

AFG 67-5 (12 overs)

MAIDEN OVER

Hasan comes back

AFG 67-5 (11 overs)

Shadab continues

AFG 65-5 (10 overs)

Imad to bowl his last over

AFG 64-4 (9 overs)

Shadab continues

AFG 55-4 (8 overs)

Imad continues with controlled bowling

AFG 51-4 (7 overs)

Shadab Khan to bowl his first over

AFG 49-4 (6 overs)

Hasan Ali comes to bowl

AFG 39-3 (5 overs)

Haris Rauf joins the attack

AFG 30-1 (4 overs)

Imad comes back

AFG 13-2 (3 overs)

2.4: Shahzad falls early as Afridi strikes. Simple catch for Babar Azam

Afridi continues

AFG 8-1 (2 overs)

1.3: Zazai Miscued, a straight catch by Haris Rauf

Imad Wasim bowls from the other end

AFG 5-0 (1 over)

M Shahzad and Hazratullah Zazai open batting for Afghanistan

Shaheen Shah Afridi to open bowling for Pakistan

Pakistan vs Afghanistan (1st innings)

DUBAI: Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2021 here at Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

Opener David Warner scored a half-century as Australia beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their ICC T20 World Cup group stage match in Dubai.

Two in two for Australia ✌️
#T20WorldCup | #AUSvSL | https://t.co/amKqUyfDGR pic.twitter.com/oZSRSHJs55

— ICC (@ICC) October 28, 2021

The Kangaroos, opting to field first, restricted the 2014 champions to 154-6 in their 20 overs.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Parera made 35 from 25 balls with the help of four boundaries and a six.

Charith Asalanka hit four boundaries and a six as well on his way to 27-ball 35.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa made 33 from 26 deliveries with four fours and a six.

Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa got two wickets each.

It took 17 overs for Aaron Finch’s side to complete the run chase.

Warner played a match-winning knock of 65 from 42 balls with 10 boundaries to his name.

He put on a 70-run opening partnership with skipper Aaron Finch, who made 37 runs off 23 deliveries with five fours and two maximums to his name.

Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva bagged two wickets.

DUBAI: Pakistan team’s head coach for T20 World Cup 2021, Saqlain Mushtaq believes that viral pictures of Pakistan-India cricketers sent out a strong message of peace and love. 

Speaking to media virtually on Thursday, Saqlain said Pakistan and India are the two most powerful cricket nations in the world and people always enjoy their matches against each other.

“Pakistan vs India matches have always been exciting for the cricket fans. Our victory against them was convincing and we enjoyed it,” he said.

“But, the best part of the match was those pictures of Pakistan-India players that went viral. Hats off to Dhoni, Virat, Babar, Malik, Dahani, Rizwan, Imad, their pictures after the Pak-India game sent a strong message of love and peace,” the head coach shared.

While talking about the game, Saqlain said they can’t take any team lightly, moving closer to semi-final of the multi-nation tournament.

“We have got confidence after two victories in the event. But, we can’t get relaxed because no team is light in the tournament,” he said.

“Our next match is against Afghanistan which is a really good side. Their openers are in form and they can give us a tough time. We need to plan things strongly against them and continue our winning streak,” he added.

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SHARJAH: Pakistan team captain Babar Azam, experienced cricketer Mohammad Hafeez and his son Roshan, and bowling consultant Vernon Philander spent some quality time at the gold course on a day off from cricket. 

In a picture posted on social media, Hafeez, Babar, and Philander can be seen posing with golf sticks. The three tied up strong contests in the course with also practicing power-hitting.

Remember, Hafeez had credited golf for improvement in his power-hitting in cricket.

Pakistan will do training session tomorrow ahead of their third game against Afghanistan on October 29. The Green Shirts are currently at top of the points table in Group 2 by winning both of their matches.

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ABU DHABI: Namibia registered their first win in the T20 World Cup by defeating Scotland by four wickets in their group stage fixture in Abu Dhabi.

Namibia had won the toss and restricted Scotland to 109-8 in their 20 overs.

Michael Leask was the top scorer for Scotland with 44 from 27 deliveries. His knock included four boundaries in two sixes.

Chris Greaves made 32-ball 25 with two fours to his name.

Ruben Trumpelmann was the pick of the bowlers with his figures of 3-17 whereas Jan Frylinck got two wickets.

In reply, they chased the 110-run target in 19.1 overs at the loss of six wickets.

Johannes Jonathan Smit top-scored with 32 not out from 23 balls with two boundaries and as many sixes. Opener Craig Williams hit a six on his way to 29-ball 23.

Michael Leask bagged two wickets in the game while Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Greaves and Mark Watt got a wicket each.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television (PTV)’s management took notice of former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar’s resignation on air following his spat with sports anchor Nauman Niaz during their T20 World Cup 2021 show ‘Game On Hai’.

According to the details, a committee has been formed to investigate the matter that became hype on social media.

Akhtar has already explained the matter on his Youtube channel after resigning on air on PTV Sports.

Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I thought I shud clarify. pic.twitter.com/ob8cnbvf90

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021

Meanwhile, a lot of people in Pakistan lent their support to the cricketer-turned-analyst against Nauman who misbehaved with him during a live show. Celebrities also joined others to show their support for Akhtar who didn’t want to act the same as the host did.

Really applaud the grace shown by @shoaib100mph. He handled the insult heaped on him with so much maturity and patience. Anyone else would have probably lost his cool on air but this guy maintained his dignity. Signs of a good upbringing #sheerclass pic.twitter.com/BHQVO7boZW

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) October 27, 2021

We must learn to respect our national heroes & each other generally. We are entitled to our opinions but the same can be expressed politely in a more cultured fashion with the right choice of words to avoid hurting others’ feelings. @shoaib100mph you’re a legend. #shoaibakhter pic.twitter.com/M4oZBXPfC6

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) October 27, 2021

Arguments happen during TV shows but no host tells their guest to leave. That was no way to address any guest, let alone one of the biggest international stars Pakistan has ever produced. What happened, happened; Dr Noman should have at the very least apologised to @shoaib100mph

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) October 27, 2021

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SHARJAH: Pakistani Fast bowler Haris Rauf feels proud of himself after leading his team to victory against New Zealand in an important game in T20 World Cup. 

“I feel proud of myself after yesterday’s performance. It was my dream to win a match for Pakistan and finally, a long wait came to an end,” he said in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s video.

Haris said there is a plan given to them by team management is ‘give hundred percent’. “Our plan is to give hundred percent. In T20Is, not every player performs, one or two players win you matches. In last match, Shaheen performed and now my performance helped Pakistan win, maybe someone else in the next match. It is how T20 cricket runs,” he concluded.

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ABU DHABI: Jason Roy took the match away single-handedly from Bangladesh for England as they notched their second consecutive win in T20 World Cup 2021 by eight wickets. 

The right-handed opener smashed unbeaten 61 off 38 balls laced with five boundaries and three sixes to help England notch an easy win.

Earlier, it was England bowlers’ day as they restricted Bangladesh to paltry 124-9 in 20 overs in eighth match of the mega event here on Wednesday.

Tymal Mills bagged three wickets, Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone took two wickets each, and Chris Woakes managed to take a scalp after they were asked to bowl first.

Bangladeshi batters were failed completely as their highest scorer Mushfiqur Rahim made just 29 off 30 including three boundaries. Skipper Mahmudullah made 19 whereas Nasum Ahmed remained not out for as many runs as the captain. Nasum tried to give fight back with his two maximums and a boundary.

In reply, Roy alongside Dawid Malan smashed Bangladeshi bowlers after England lost Jos Buttler for 39. Buttler scored run-a-ball 18.

Roy and Malan made 73 runs together to put a solid stance on the English side. Malan remained not out for 28 runs which included three boundaries.

For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Nasum Ahmed bagged a wicket each.

TOSS

Bangladesh had won the toss and decided to bat first against England

SQUADS

BANGLADESH: Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan †, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

ENGLAND: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler †, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills

SHARJAH: Pakistan’s match-winning batter against New Zealand, Asif Ali tells the importance of winning a T20 World Cup contest against the Kewis. 

In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Asif said victory against New Zealand was very important for them as a team in connection with their withdrawal from the Pakistan tour last month.

“The match against New Zealand was very important for us after India, and we all were very confident about it. I entered the ground with an aim to finish the match and alhamdulillah I did it,” said Asif who scored match-winning quick 27 against New Zealand.

Asif also shared the conversation between him and experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik who kept things going from the other end.

“Shoaib bhai shook hands with me and asked me to play straight as the ball was coming a bit slower. We practiced together before the match and he is a great helper to me always,” Asif told.

The right-handed batter is confident to continue his shining performance in upcoming matches of Pakistan.

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