Tag: Pakistan Blind Cricket Team vs South Africa Blind Cricket Team

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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KARACHI: The captain of the South African ODI Blind Cricket Team Isaac Bidla is determined of giving a tough to Pakistan Blind Cricket Team in their upcoming ODI series, starting from Monday.

Bidla, while talking to the presser during the trophy unveiling ceremony for the scheduled ODI series, said he is confident that his team will perform well against Pakistan and will give a tough time to the home side.

“I think Pakistan is a strong opponent and we respect them a lot. We are not just here to learn from their experience but we are here to compete,” he said.

“I am backing my boys to perform well in this ODI series regardless of whatever the outcome would be,” he added.

The South African captain further added that it is an amazing opportunity for the touring side to prepare for the upcoming World Cup, scheduled in November.

Pakistan Blind Cricket Team captain Nisar Ali, on the other hand, stated that they are taking the field against South Africa with a sight set on the upcoming world cup and are fully prepared for the challenge.

“I think it is a great opportunity for us as well to play in our home conditions against a strong team like South Africa,” he said.

“I think it will help us to prepare well for the upcoming World Cup,” he added.

Nisar also revealed that the national team will compete in a triangular series with India and Bangladesh, after the conclusion of South Africa’s tour.

It must be noted here that the South Africa blind team has reached Pakistan to play five ODIs and three T20Is. The ODI series will take place in Karachi whereas Faisalabad and Lahore will host T20Is.