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BRISBANE: Sean Williams’ powerful knock of 64 off 42 went in vain as Bangladesh seal a thrilling win by three runs against Zimbabwe after an almost anti-climax in the Group 2 match of the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12s, here on Sunday.

Mosaddek Hussain defended 15 runs in the final over with the last delivery adjudged as a no-ball by the umpire as wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan collected the ball in front of the stumps.

The umpire put the stumps back on and called back the jubilant Bangladesh who had already celebrated the victory with Zimbabwe requiring just 4 runs on a free hit but Blessing Muzrabbani failed to take his team home.

Set to chase 151, Zimbabwe had a dismal start as the first four wickets fell inside the powerplay with Wessly Madhevere, skipper Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba and Sikandar Raza failing to enter into the double figures. 

Williams then took the team out of the crisis as he gathered with Regis Chakabva for a fifth-wicket partnership of 34 runs before a valiant stand of 63 runs with Ryan Burl. 

The left-handed batter was sent back to the pavilion in the penultimate over as the Bangladesh skipper ran him out with Zimbabwe just 19 short of the target.

Mosaddek in his dramatic final over pocketed two crucial wickets as he dismissed Brad Evan (2 off 2) before stumping out No 9 batter Richard Ngarava (6 off 3) on the second last ball. 

Taskin Ahmed, on the other hand, remained inspirational with the ball as he returned the figures of 3/19 in his four-overs quota.

Earlier, Najmul Hossain Shanto led the charge for his team with a blistering knock of 71 off 55, aiding Bangladesh to raise a respectable total of 150/7

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh went through a woeful start as opener Soumya Sarkar was dismissed for a duck by Blessing Muzarabani in the second over. The right-arm pacer then got rid of No 3 batter Liton Das when he was batting on 14 off 12 in the last over of the power play.

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan then combined excellently with the left-handed opener for a valiant 54-run partnership for the fourth wicket and took the scoreboard to 86/2 in 12.4 overs before the former fell prey to Sean Williams. Shakib played a cautious knock of  23 off 20, hitting just one boundary.

Shanto, who top-scored for the side, smashed seven fours and a six during his colourful knock before he fell prey to right-arm spinner Sikandar Raza in the 17th over.

Richard Ngarava, however, bowled an excellent final over, as he dismissed Mosaddek Hossain (7 off 10) and Nurul Hasan (1 off 1) before Afif Hossain ran out on the last ball after he scored 29 off 19.

 

PERTH: Pakistan right-arm speedster Haris Rauf acknowledged the national team’s poor start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 campaign but believes there is plenty of room for them to bounce back.

Haris, while talking at a pre-match press conference here on Saturday, commented on the team’s dismal start to their world cup campaign and expressed confidence in doing well in the remaining fixtures.

“We performed really well in last year’s world cup and were off to a decent start but that has gone by and we’re in the new world cup,” Haris stated.

“No doubt, our start this time was not as good as we lost two close matches. Ups and downs are parts of cricket but everyone knows the effort the team puts in and the belief each of us has in everyone.

“Definitely, we get hurt, as much as the fans do, but in the end, cricket is a game and winning and losing are parts of it.”

The right-arm pacer then revealed that the squad discussed the errors made in the previous two games and is working to correct them.

“We sit together and discussed our mistakes and tried to overcome them. There is still plenty of tournament left, so our strive will do our best in the upcoming matches,” said Haris.

In response to a question regarding the dropped catches off his bowling, Haris admitted that it hurts the bowler but again coined it as a part of the game.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan will take on the Netherlands in a must-win Super 12s match on Sunday.

The Green Shirts endured an opening defeat against arch-rivals India before suffering an upset defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe.

READ: Phillips’ century powers New Zealand to 167/7 against Sri Lanka 

SYDNEY: New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips stroked a magnificent century before left-arm pacer Trent Boult wreaked havoc over Sri Lanka to bolster their side to a resounding 65-run victory in an all-important Super 12s fixture of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Set to chase 168, the Sri Lankan batting lineup endured an onslaught from the Kiwi bowlers and crumbled out for a paltry 102 in the 20th over.

The Asian champions had a deplorable start to the run chase as the side lost four wickets for a mere eight runs.

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa attempted to fight back with their gritty knocks, however, no support from the rest of the batters, resulted in Sri Lanka falling 67 runs short.

Shanaka top-scored for his side with 35 off 32 balls, while Rajapaksa could score 34 in just 22 deliveries, laced with three boundaries and two sixes.

The rest of the Sri Lankan batters failed to contribute significantly in the run chase and could not get into the double figures.

Left-arm pacer Boult was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as he returned with magnificent figures of 4/13, while Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi bagged two wickets each.

Batting first, New Zealand finished at a decent 167/7 in their quota of 20 overs, thanks to their right-handed batter Phillips.

The Blackcaps were off to a dismal start as they lost three wickets for a paltry 15 runs in four overs as openers Finn Allen (1), Devon Conway (1), and skipper Kane Williamson (8) perished cheaply.

Following the slump, Phillips and Daryll Mitchell stitched a gritty partnership for the fourth wicket and added 84 runs to the total to anchor the innings.

Phillips was the main aggressor in the all-important partnership, while Mitchell was holding his ground firm before Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva castled him in the 15th over.

The right-handed batter could score 22 off 24 deliveries.

Phillips, however, seemed unaffected by Mithcell’s dismissal and kept the scoreboard ticking single-handedly and turned his brilliance into a century in the 19th over.

He top-scored for his side with a terrific knock of 104 off just 64 balls with the help of 10 boundaries and four sixes.

New Zealand’s spinning all-rounder Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten with a handy 11 off just five deliveries, which included a vital six in the final over.

The rest of the New Zealand batters, however, could not amass double figures.

Kasun Rajitha led the bowling attack for Sri Lanka with 2/23, while Maheesh Theekshana, Hasaranga de Silva, Dhananjaya de Silva and Lahiru Kumara struck out a batter each.

SYDNEY: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12s fixture on Saturday.

PLAYING XIs

New Zealand XI: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 19, New Zealand 19, Sri Lanka 8, No Result 1

FORM GUIDE

New Zealand: NR, W, L, W, W
Sri Lanka: L, W, W, W, L

PERTH: An emotional video of all-rounder Shadab Khan has been making rounds on social media platforms following Pakistan’s upset defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12s fixture on Thursday.

In the video, the Pakistan all-rounder can be seen down on his knees and crying at the upset defeat against Zimbabwe.

One of the team’s supporting staff can also be seen tapping on Shadab’s shoulder and consoling him.

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Shadab played a crucial role for Pakistan to restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry total as he picked up three wickets and conceded only 23 runs.

The right-handed batter then came out to bat at number five when Pakistan were 36/3 in the eighth over and needed a further 95 runs in 74 balls.

He then stitched an important 52-run partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed before falling to Sikandar Raza in the 14th over, while attempting to hit back-to-back sixes.

His dismissal triggered a frustrating batting collapse and Pakistan, consequently, fell just one run short to endure an upset defeat in the ongoing mega event.

READ: T20 WC: Australia, England split points after second MCG washout

MELBOURNE: The crucial Group 1 Super 12s fixture between Australia and England has been abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain, here on Friday.

Earlier, another Group 1 fixture between Ireland and Afghanistan was abandoned at the same venue.

Following the match abandonment, Australia and England were awarded a point each. England move to the second in the table with three points while Australia jumped to fourth with as many points.

Australia will now face Ireland in their next group match on October 31 (Monday) in Brisbane whereas England will compete against New Zealand on Tuesday.

The top two teams of the group will qualify for the semifinals which are scheduled on November 9 and 10, respectively.

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MELBOURNE: Uninterrupted rain has forced the Group 1 fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 between Afghanistan and Ireland to be called off without a ball being bowled, here on Friday. 

The same venue will host England and Australia for the second match of the day.

Following the match abandonment, both teams were awarded a point each. Ireland move to the second in the table with three points while Afghanistan still sit at the bottom of Group 1 with two points in the Super 12 round.

Afghanistan will now face Sri Lanka in their next group match on November 1 (Tuesday) in Brisbane whereas Ireland will compete against the hosts Australia on Monday.

The top two teams of the group will qualify for the semifinals which are scheduled on November 9 and 10, respectively.

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PERTH: Zimbabwean bowlers produced a remarkable performance and powered their side to defend a paltry total to upset Pakistan in the third match of today’s tripleheader in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Set to chase a paltry 131, Pakistan fell just one run short of victory as they could amass 129/8 in their quota of 20 overs.

The Green Shirts had a poor start to their run chase as the side lost both their key batters – Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan – cheaply inside the first power-play for four and 14 respectively.

Iftikhar Ahmed then partnered briefly with Shan Masood for the third wicket and added 13 runs for the third wicket before the former fell victim to Luke Jongwe in the eighth over.

Following his dismissal, Shan joined hands with Shadab Khan and stitched a valiant 52-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

The vital partnership between Shan and Shadab seemed to have put Pakistan in command as they cruised to 80/3 in 13 overs before Sikandar Raza struck for his first to provide the all-important breakthrough to his side.

Shadab fell after scoring 17 off 14 with the help of a six.

Coming at number six, Haider Ali bagged a golden duck and caused Pakistan to stutter at 88/5 in the 14th over.

Shan, who was playing the anchoring role, could not carry his bat till the end and fell to Zimbabwe’s key all-rounder Raza in the 16th over. He top-scored for his side with a gritty 44 off 38, laced with three boundaries.

Following the slump, Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim Jr put on an important partnership for the seventh wicket and added 34 runs.

Amid their seventh-wicket stand, Pakistan were looking favourites to clinch the victory but Nawaz’s dismissal in the final over brought Zimbabwe back into the game. He could score 22 off 18.

Pakistan then needed three runs on the last delivery and Wasim Jr punched the ball down the ground but sharp work in the deep by the Zimbabwean fielder barred them from taking two runs and force the match to go into the super over.

Pakistan, consequently, could score 129/8 in 20 overs and endured an upset defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe by just one run.

Raza was the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe as he bagged three wickets for 25, while Brad Evans claimed two. Blessing Muzarabani and Jongwe struck out a batter each.

Batting first, Zimbabwe could manage to score 130/8 in their quota of 20 overs despite their opener providing a flying start.

Zimbabwean opening pair of Wessley Madhevere and Craig Ervine charged Pakistan bowlers right from the start and added 38 runs in just four overs.

Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf then struck in his first over to break the flourishing partnership and hand Pakistan a much-needed breakthrough as he removed Ervine for 19.

Madhevere’s stay also remained brief at the crease and perished in the next over as Mohammad Wasim Jr trapped him in his legs for 17.

Sean Williams then attempted to anchor the innings with a gritty knock of 31 and stitched two vital partnerships for his side with Milton Shumba and Sikandar Raza respectively.

Shadab Khan, however, put an end to Williams’ inning in the 10th over as he castled the latter for 31. He faced 28 deliveries and smashed three boundaries.

Following Williams’ departure, Zimbabwe ran into a frustrating collapse as the side lost four wickets in a span of just five deliveries and slipped to 95/7 in the 15th over.

Ryan Burl and Brad Evans then stood up for their team and stitched a vital 31-run partnership for the eighth wicket to guide Zimbabwe to a comparatively decent total of 130/8 in 20 overs.

Evans scored 19 before falling to Wasim Jr in the final over, while Burl remained unbeaten on 10.

Mohammad Wasim Jr led the bowling attack for Pakistan as he returned with astounding figures of 4/24, while Shadab bagged three. Haris, on the other hand, made one scalp.

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Zimbabwean bowlers produced a remarkable performance and powered their side to defend a paltry total to upset Pakistan in the third match of today’s tripleheader in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

PAK 129/6 (20 Overs)

Evans to bowl the final over

PAK 120/6 (19 Overs)

Ngarava comes to bowl the 19th

PAK 109/6 (18 Overs)

Muzarabani comes into the attack

PAK 102/6 (17 Overs)

Ngarava comes back into the attack

PAK 99/6 (16 Overs)

Raza comes to bowl his last

PAK 93/5 (15 Overs)

Evans replaces Muzarabani

PAK 88/5 (14 Overs)

Raza comes back

PAK 80/3 (13 Overs)

Muzarabani comes back

PAK 71/3 (12 Overs)

Williams continues

PAK 61/3 (11 Overs)

Ryan Burl comes to bowl his first

PAK 54/3 (10 Overs)

Sean Williams comes into the attack

PAK 49/3 (9 Overs)

Raza continues

PAK 41/3 (8 Overs)

Luke Jongwe comes to bowl his first

PAK 31/2 (7 Overs)

Sikandar Raza comes into the attack

PAK 28/2 (6 Overs)

Evans continues

PAK 23/2 (5 Overs)

Muzarabani comes back

PAK 20/1 (4 Overs)

Brad Evans comes to bowl his first

PAK 12/0 (3 Overs)

Ngarava continues

PAK 3/0 (2 Overs)

Blessing Muzarabani to bowl from the other end

PAK 2/0 (1 Over)

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan come out to open the inning for Pakistan. Richard Ngarava to bowl the first over.

PAKISTAN vs ZIMBABWE (2nd INNINGS)

PERTH: Pakistan bowlers displayed a combined bowling effort to power their side to reduce Zimbabwe to a below-par total of 130/8 in 20 overs in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

ZIM 130/8 (20 Overs)

Wasim Jr to bowl the final over

ZIM 120/7 (19 Overs)

Haris comes to bowl the 19th

ZIM 115/7 (18 Overs)

Naseem comes to bowl his last

ZIM 108/7 (17 Overs)

Haris replaces Wasim Jr

ZIM 104/7 (16 Overs)

Shaheen comes to bowl his last

ZIM 98/7 (15 Overs)

Wasim Jr comes back

ZIM 95/5 (14 Overs)

Shadab comes to bowl his last

ZIM 87/3 (13 Overs)

Naseem comes back

ZIM 76/3 (12 Overs)

Shadab comes again

ZIM 71/3 (11 Overs)

Haris replaces Shaheen

ZIM 67/3 (10 Overs)

9.4: Shadab tumbles in his followthrough, swallows a looping chance in both hands and coolly takes the plaudits. Shumba was through his stroke too soon, jabbing with hand hands, and pays the price.

Shadab continues

ZIM 61/2 (9 Overs)

Shaheen continues

ZIM 53/2 (8 Overs)

Shadab Khan comes into the attack

ZIM 49/2 (7 Overs)

Shaheen comes back

ZIM 47/2 (6 Overs)

5.2: Struck Madhevere high on the pad flap, it’s hitting off! Sufficiently flush to trigger three reds!

Wasim Jnr replaces Naseem

ZIM 42/1 (5 Overs)

4.6: Ervine took his eyes off the ball at the moment of impact, beaten for sheer pace and that’s the end of a lively opening stand.

Haris Rauf comes into the attack

ZIM 38/0 (4 Overs)

Naseem continues

ZIM 31/0 (3 Overs)

Mohammad Wasim Jr replaces Shaheen

ZIM 23/0 (2 Overs)

Naseem Shah to bowl from the other end

ZIM 14/0 (1 Over)

Wessley Madhevere and Craig Ervine come out to bat for Zimbabwe. Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the bowling attack.

PAKISTAN vs ZIMBABWE (1st INNINGS)

PERTH: Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the last third of today’s tripleheader of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

PLAYING XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

Zimbabwe: Wessly Madhevere, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 17, Pakistan 16, Zimbabwe 1

FORM GUIDE

Pakistan: L, W, W, L, W
Zimbabwe: NR, W, L, W, W

PERTH: Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the last third of today’s tripleheader of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

PLAYING XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 17, Pakistan 16, Zimbabwe 1

FORM GUIDE

Pakistan: L, W, W, L, W
Zimbabwe: NR, W, L, W, W