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SHARJAH: In the last round match of the ongoing Triangular Blind T20 Tournament, Pakistan Blind Cricket Team sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh Blind Cricket Team before their final clash against the arch-rivals India.

After opting to bat first, Bangladesh could only manage to score 99/9 in the allotted 20 overs as tight bowling from Pakistan’s bowlers did not allow the opposition batters to score freely.

For Bangladesh, Sahidul Islam remained the top-score with 23 runs off 26 balls, while Mohammad Mohsen Hussain also chipped in with 17 off 29 deliveries.

For Pakistan, Mohsin Khan claimed two wickets, while Anees Javed struck out a batter each.

Set to chase a skimpy 100, Pakistan comfortably steered to the victory in the 11th over with seven wickets in hand as Mohsin shone with the bat too; scoring a quick 35 off 25 balls. Riasat Khan, on the other hand, also chipped in with his valuable 28 runs off 13 deliveries.

Arif Ullah managed to make one scalp for Bangladesh.

For his brilliant all-round performance, Mohsin was adjudged as the player of the match.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan have already qualified for the triangular series final and will face the arch-rivals India on March 19. The green shirts topped the points table with 12 points; winning all their round matches.

Whereas, India booked their place in the final after securing two victories against Bangladesh, which set them to second place.

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SHARJAH: Pakistan sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over India in the ongoing Triangular Blind T20 Tournament and qualified for the final, here on Wednesday.

After opting to bat first, India managed to post 163/8 in the allotted 20 overs as Pakistani bowlers managed to keep things tight for the arch-rivals. Indian skipper Prakash Jayaramaih top-scored for his side with 79 runs off 64 balls, while Sunil Ramesh chipped in with 24 runs.

For Pakistan, Badar Munir, Shahzaib Haider, and Anees Javed claimed one wicket apiece.

Set to chase 164, Pakistan’s Badar Munir and Muhammad Rashid shone; scoring 64 each as the green shirts comfortably steered to the victory in the 19th over for the loss of just three wickets.

For his quickfire 64 off 34 balls, Badar was adjudged as the player of the match.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan have become the first team to book their place in the final of the ongoing tournament by securing three consecutive victories. The green shirts have beaten India twice in the ongoing series.

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SHARJAH: In the third match of the ongoing T-20 Blind Cricket Tournament, Pakistan have sealed a consolidating eight wickets victory over Bangladesh to secure the top position on the points table.

After opting to bat first, Bangladesh could only manage to score 111/6 in the allotted 20 overs.

The side were off to a poor start as they lost their first wicket for a mere five runs in the first over.

Bangladesh then kept losing the wickets at a consistent rate which also halted their runs’ flow and in the end, could only manage to score 111/6 in 20 overs.

Set to chase 112, Pakistan easily clinched the victory by eight wickets and 49 balls to spare. Badar Munir top-scored for the green shirts with an unbeaten 34, while the rest of the batters also chipped in the run chase.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan defeated India by 29 runs in the opening match of the Triangular series.

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SHARJAH: In the opening match of the ongoing Triangular T-20 Blind Cricket Tournament, Pakistan outclassed the arch-rivals India by 29 runs, here on Sunday.

In the opening match of the Triangular series, India invited Pakistan to bat first after the coin flipped in the former’s favour.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a commendable total of 191/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Rashid top-scored for the Green shirts with his outstanding knock of 48 runs, while Badar also chipped in with 24 runs.

For India, Parkash led the bowling chart; taking three wickets for just 11 runs.

In the run chase, the Pakistan bowling attack went hard and restricted India to 162/6 in the allotted 20 overs despite the fifties from Durga Rao and Venkatesh, who scored 54 and 48 runs respectively.

Pakistan’s Shahzaib Hyder led the bowling attack as he picked two wickets.

For his brilliant performance with the bat, Rashid was adjudged as the Player of the match.

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SHARJAH: The blind cricket teams of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh will compete in a tri-nation T20I series which will roll into action from tomorrow in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The triangular series between Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh will be played here from March 13 to March 19. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns in the opening match of the series.

The tri-series comprises a total of seven matches including the final which will be played on March 19. Each team will play a minimum of four matches before qualifying for the final.

For the upcoming series, Pakistan Blind Cricket Team has departed for UAE and will lock horns with the arch-rivals India in a night match.

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FAISALABAD: Badar Munir and Muhammad Akram scored half-centuries before Sajid Nawaz bagged three wickets to help Pakistan Blind Cricket Team beat South Africa Blind Cricket Team by a massive 163 runs margin to complete the whitewash in the three-match series, here on Tuesday.

Batting first, Pakistan set a massive 315-runs target for the Proteas, thanks to the quickfire knocks of Badar and Akram top of the order.

Badar scored 62 off 22 balls, while Akram made 51 off 24. The pair appeared solid and was hitting the ball all over the park but opted to retire out after amassing their respect fifties.

The rest of the batters then capitalized the solid foundation provided by the opening pair and assisted the home side to amass a massive total of 314/9 in the allotted 20 overs.

For South Africa, Mathula Dhlamini managed to pick up a wicket.

Set to chase a mammoth 316, the Proteas could only manage to score 151/8 in the allotted 20 overs.

Fredrik Andreas top-scored with a gritty 39 off 24 balls, while Bhule Bhidla chipped in with run-a-ball 29.

Sajid Nawaz and Akram took three and two wickets respectively, while Badar claimed a wicket.

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FAISALABAD: Pakistan Blind Cricket Team sealed a consolidating eight-wickets victory over South Africa Blind Cricket Team to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, here on Monday.

Set to chase a mere 110, Pakistan easily got to the total for the loss of just two wickets and 27 balls to spare.

In the run chase, Zafar Iqbal led the way with his brilliant 44 off 53 balls, while Muhammad Rashid followed back with his run-a-ball 30.

For South Africa, Anathi Xelelo managed to make one scalp.

Batting first, South Africa managed to post 109 in the allotted 20 overs for the loss of six wickets.

For the touring side, Bhule Bhidla top-scored with his 28 off 33 balls, while Fredrik Andreas chipped in with 24 off 27 deliveries.

For the home side, Zafar Iqbal, Sajid, and Israr struck out a batter each.

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KARACHI: Pakistan Blind Cricket Team sealed a comfortable six wickets victory in the third ODI against South African Blind Cricket Team to whitewash the latter in the recently concluded series, here on Thursday.

In the third ODI, Pakistan comfortably chased down 253 in 29 overs with six wickets to spare, thanks to the fifties from the top-order batters Faisal Mehmood (B3), Ahtisham Ul Haq (B2), and Mati Ullah (B2).

Set to chase 253, the openers provided a solid start; putting on an astonishing 120-runs partnership before Faisal and Ahtisham opted to walk back to the pavilion; retiring out for 53 and 51 respectively.

Later, Mati Ullah (B2) and Zafar Iqbal (B1) recorded a solid 98-runs partnership for the third wicket before Mati decided to leave after scoring a quick 64 off a mere 41 balls; smashing nine boundaries and two sixes.

Following his departure, Sphelele Atwell Khalala (B1) managed to make the first scalp for the touring side as Jacobus Kotze (B2) stumped Zafar for 34 in the 28th over. Zafar scored 34 off 53 balls.

Israr Hassan (B3) and M Salman (B1) then steered the side to the victory in 29 overs; putting on an unbeaten 19 runs partnership.

Batting first, the Proteas managed to score 252/7 in the allotted 40 overs as the skipper Isaac Bidla (B2) and Buhle Bhidla (B2) scored half-centuries.

Proteas openers David Landry (B3) and Isaac provided a solid start; putting on a magnificent 104 runs partnership for the first wicket before Landry perished after scoring 39. He faced 46 balls and smashed two boundaries.

Isaac, on the other hand, stood firm and kept the scoreboard ticking as the side lost another wicket as Sergil January (B1) walked back to the pavilion after scoring just two.

Soon after Isaac also perished after scoring 56 off 53 balls; including two boundaries. Following his departure, Lwande Bhidla (B3) and Buhle anchored the innings with a gritty 98-runs partnership for the fourth wicket.

Lwande departed in the 34th over after scoring 28, while Buhle fell short in the 37th over. He top-scored with run-a-ball 63, laced with eight boundaries, while the rest of the batters also made small contributions to take their side to 252/7 in the allotted 40 overs.

For Pakistan, Mati bagged two wickets, while Ahtisham and Israr struck out a batter each.

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KARACHI: Pakistan Blind Cricket sealed a consolidating 249-runs victory in the first ODI against South Africa Blind Cricket Team, here on Monday.

Set to chase 474, the South African Blind Cricket Team could only manage to score 224 runs before being bowled out in the 39th over.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Shahzaib (B1) led the way; taking three wickets, while Akmal Hayat Nasir (B3), Mohammad Salman (B1), Mohsin Khan (B3), and Shahzaib Haider (B2) struck out a batter each.

In the run chase, Lwande Bhidla (B3) and Buhle Bhidla (B2) resisted a bit; scoring 44 and 40 respectively, while the rest of the batters failed to chip in for the touring side.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive total of 473-4 in the allotted 40 overs, thanks to the centuries from Ahtisham Ul Haq (B2), Mohammad Salman (B1), and Shahzaib Haider (B2).

Salman (B1) top-scored for the home side; scoring a quickfire 133 runs off 67 balls, while Ahtisham (B2) followed back with a stunning knock of 122 runs off just 69 balls.

The middle-order batter Shahzaib (B2) then bolstered the proceedings for the home side; scoring a magnificent 118 for a mere 56 balls.

For the Proteas, Lwande (B3) bagged two wickets, while DR William Malinga (B1) and Asanda Isaac Bidla (B2) shared one wicket apiece.

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KARACHI: Pakistan and South Africa’s Blinds cricket teams held practice sessions to prepare for the ODI series, which will roll into action from tomorrow.

Along with the physical training, the players also participated in the batting, bowling, and fielding drills to prepare for the upcoming ODI series.

After the sessions, captains of both Pakistan and South Africa analyzed the pitch for the first ODI, scheduled for tomorrow.

On this occasion, Pakistan skipper Nisar Ali termed South Africa’s tour as a vital opportunity for the young players.

“The tour of South Africa to Pakistan is a golden opportunity for our young players to prove their worth,” he said.

His South African counterpart Isaac Bidla, on the other hand, is determined of giving a tough time to the home side.

“There is no doubt that Pakistan team is one the best sides in the world of blind cricket but our team also has many talented players, so we will fight hard to give them a tough time in this series,” he said.

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