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The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in the second four-day match on Tuesday, 20 August at the Islamabad Club after the first four-dayer ended up as a draw.

Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ have made wholesale changes to their squads after the conclusion of the first four-dayer as Shaheens have welcomed eight new players while six players joined Bangladesh ‘A’ after the Test squad players left for national duty.

Uncapped top-order batter Kamran Ghulam who was released from the Pakistan Test squad, along with Abrar Ahmed, will lead the Shaheens in the second four-dayer.

In the Pakistan Shaheens squad Abrar Ahmed, Ali Zaryab, Imam Ul Haq, Mohammad Awais Anwar, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir and Sharoon Siraj replaced Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rameez Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Saud Shakeel.

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Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, and Zakir Ali have replaced Hasan Mahmud, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nayeem Hasan, and Zakir Hasan in the Bangladesh ‘A’ squad.

The toss will take place at 0930 and the first ball is expected to be bowled at 1000.

Pakistan Shaheens’ captain Kamran Ghulam termed it a great opportunity to lead the side and expressed his excitement to see himself in the leadership role.

“It is a great opportunity for me to lead the Pakistan Shaheens side in the second four-dayer. I’m excited to see myself in this role and help the team with my leadership and batting,” said Ghulam.

“We will look to win the second four-day match and clinch the series which will be a huge confidence booster for the players going into a busy red-ball season.

“We are well aware of the conditions at the Islamabad Club and will look to make the most of the learnings acquired during the first four-day match. The new players who have joined the squad are exciting and will hopefully contribute towards Shaheens’ success in the second game.”

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DARWIN: Mohammad Abbas Afridi’s all-round heroics went in vain as Pakistan Shaheens lost by 30 runs to Adelaide Strikers in the first semi-final of the Top End T20 series on Sunday at the DXC Arena in Darwin.

Afridi took three wickets and scored a quickfire 29-ball 54, however, Pakistan Shaheens bundled out for a mere 167 while chasing Strikers’ 197-5.

In pursuit of the 198-run target, Pakistan Shaheens lost a wicket in the second, third, fourth and fifth over as they were reduced to 33-4 in 4.1 overs.

Mohammad Haris got off to a steady start scoring 19 off 11 balls with the help of three fours before falling to Tim Oakley in the third over.

Mubasir Khan (18) and Usman Khan (32) stitched a 32-run fifth-wicket partnership but both fell in the eighth and 11th overs respectively with the scorecard reading 65-5 and then 91-6.

Abbas, who walked into bat at seven, belted five fours and three sixes during his 29-ball stay on the crease but with no support from the other end.

Arif Yaqoob (15) and Mohammad Imran Jnr (11) chipped in with small contributions but all in vain as the team was bundled out for 167 in 18.1 overs.

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Liam Scott picked up three wickets while Jordan Buckingham and Lloyd Pope had two each to their names. Oakley, Tim O’Connell and Noah Mcfayden dismissed one batter each.

Earlier, after Shaheens opted to bowl first, Adelaide Strikers’ opening batter Jake Winter smashed a 61-ball 104 hitting six fours and eight sixes to take the game away.

He was joined by Harry Manenti, who scored a 32-ball 52, in the ninth over as the duo stitched a 73-run fourth-wicket partnership in 7.4 overs, taking the team score from 57-3 to 130-4 in 15.4 overs when Manenti departed.

Sam Rahaley remained unbeaten on 13 off 10 hitting one four as Winter was finally dismissed in the last over of the innings.

For Shaheens, Abbas took three wickets while Faisal Akram chipped in with two.

This semi-final loss brings an end to the Pakistan Shaheens tour of Darwin which began with a two four-day match series against Bangladesh A in July followed by two 50-over matches against Bangladesh ‘A’ and NT Strike.

Pakistan Shaheens played seven matches in the Top End T20 series winning five and losing two.

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Muhammad Irfan Khan registered his maiden T20 century as Pakistan Shaheens beat Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Comets by 91 runs in their last league game on Saturday in the Top End T20 series at the DXC Arena in Darwin.

Defending a huge total of 202 runs, the Shaheens made light work of ACT Comets batting line-up as they were bundled out for a mere 111 in 16.1 overs.

Mubasir Khan dismissed opening batters, Esam Rahman (9, 4b, 2x4s), Nicholas Broes (3, 7b) early while Arafat got rid of Michael Mcnamara (5, 3b) reducing the ACT Comets to 24-3 in 3.1 overs.

Tyler van Luin (29, 17b, 4x4s, 1×6) and Zak Keogh (26, 20b, 2x4s, 1×6) looked threatening as the duo added 49 runs for fourth-wicket off just five overs but fell in the ninth and tenth over respectively with the scorecard reading 79-5.

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ACT Comets lost their next five wickets for just 32 runs as the Shaheens spinners ran riot taking all ten wickets. Arif Yaqoob bagged figures of 4-36 while Arafat dismissed three batters. Mubasir had two wickets to his name while Faisal Akram picked up one.

Earlier, after opting to bat first, Pakistan Shaheens lost their opening batters, Abdul Faseeh (8, 3b, 2x4s) and Mohammad Haris (15, 13b, 2x4s) in the first and fourth over, respectively.

Omair Bin Yousuf (7, 6b, 1×4) and Usman Khan (5, 5b) were the other Shaheens wickets to fall in subsequent overs as they stood 48-4 at the end of the field restrictions.

At this point, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Haseebullah joined forces to take Shaheens out of trouble. The duo put on a mammoth 140-run fifth-wicket partnership off 13 overs.

Irfan struck a brilliant century scoring 106 off 56 balls clubbing 14 fours and two sixes before departing in the 19th over. Haseebullah remained unbeaten for 49 which came off 34 balls hitting four boundaries and a solitary six.

Pakistan Shaheens posted 202-6 in the allotted 20 overs as Hanno Jacobs took two wickets for ACT Comets while Zak Keogh, Tyler Hays, Esam Rahman and Jake Smith picked one wicket each.

With this win, Shaheens secured the top position on the Top End T20 Series standings with five wins in six games and have qualified for the semi-finals along with Adelaide Strikers, Bangladesh ‘A’ and Northern Territory Strike.

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Wrist spinner Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam have been released from the Pakistan squad for the first Test and he will now represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’, which will start at the Islamabad Club on Tuesday, 20 August.

The decision has been made after the selectors have opted to go with an all-pace attack in the first ICC World Test Championship match against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 21 August.

“Instead of benching him for the Test, the selectors named him in the Shaheens squad so that he can gain some match practice ahead of the second Test, which will start in Karachi on 30 August,” stated PCB.

Uncapped top-order batter Kamran Ghulam is the other player to be released from the Pakistan Test side and has been retained in the Pakistan Shaheens side for the second four-day match. He has also been appointed as the captain.

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This means the Pakistan Test squad has been trimmed to 15 players, but will be back to its original 17-player strength after the conclusion of the second four-day match when Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam will rejoin the side for the Karachi Test against Bangladesh.

Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Saud Shakeel, who were part of the Pakistan Shaheen side, have now joined the Test side, while Mohammad Rameez Jnr has been left out for the second four-day match.

These eight players have been replaced in the Shaheens side by Abrar Ahmed, Ali Zaryab Asif, Awais Anwar, Imam Ul Haq, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir and Sharoon Siraj.

Pakistan Shaheens squad (for second four-day) – Kamran Ghulam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ali Zaryab, Ghulam Mudassar, Imam-ul-Haq, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Awais Anwar, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Saad Baig (wicket-keeper), Saad Khan, Sharoon Siraj and Umar Amin.

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The first four-day match between Bangladesh ‘A’ and hosts Pakistan Shaheens ended in a draw at the Islamabad Club on Friday.

The match which was largely affected by rain, saw 39.2 overs bowled on the fourth day, as play resumed at 2 pm PKT today. The third day’s play on Thursday was completely washed out due to rain.

Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens declared their first innings at the overnight score of 367 for four with a lead of 245 runs, courtesy of Umar Amin’s 32nd first-class century.

Umar fell 23 runs short of a double-century, and was dismissed for 177 off 211 balls, smashing 23 fours and three towering sixes.

Besides Umar, Saud Shakeel remained the notable run-getter for Pakistan Shaheens with an anchoring 76. His knock included nine boundaries across 132 deliveries.

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In their second innings, Bangladesh ‘A’ managed to score 153 for five when play was stopped due to bad light ultimately resulting in a draw.

For Pakistan Shaheens, fast bowlers Mir Hamza and Mohammad Ali bagged two wickets apiece, while Mohammad Rameez Jnr grabbed one wicket.

For the visiting team, Nayeem Hasan was the top run-getter, scoring 55 off 69 balls, laced with 11 fours. Opening batter Zakir Hasan scored a 45-ball 33, which included three fours and a six.

Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will now feature in the second four-day game on 20 August, which is scheduled at the same venue. The toss will take place at 09.30 am, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.00 am.

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Pakistan Shaheens clinched their fourth win in the Top End T20 series when they defeated Bangladesh ‘A’ by three wickets at the TIO Stadium in Darwin on Friday evening.

This was Shaheens’ third successive win after they had beaten Tasmania and Melbourne Renegades by five and four wickets, respectively.

Chasing 142 to win, Shaheens’ opening pair of Mohammad Haris and Sahibzada Farhan provided a brisk start as they stitched a 47-run partnership for the first wicket of just 34 balls.

Right-handed batter Haris was the first to return to the pavilion after scoring 32 off 18 balls, smashing two fours and three towering sixes. Farhan was dismissed after scoring 17 off 21 balls, which included one boundary.

Abdul Faseeh contributed just nine as Shaheens were 65 for three in 8.3 overs. Omair Bin Yousuf and Usman Khan then got together to add crucial 46 runs for the fourth wicket.

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After Usman’s (19b, 16, 1×4) departure, Mubasir (two off five), Omair (37, 29b, 3x4s, 1×6) and Mohammad Abbas Afridi (nought) fell in quick succession leaving Shaheens 123 for seven in 17 overs.

Muhammad Irfan Khan and Jahandad Khan helped Pakistan Shaheens achieve the target with eight balls to spare.

Earlier, after opting to bowl first, Pakistan Shaheens restricted Bangladesh ‘A’ to 141 for five courtesy a three-fer by left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram. Faisal ended with match figures of 4-0-10-3 including 15 dot balls whereas Abbas and Mubasir snapped a wicket each.

For Bangladesh ‘A’, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby and Shamim Hossain knitted an unbroken 83-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Mahfuzur scored 41 off 32 balls, which included five fours and a six, while Shamim top-scored for his side with a 38-ball 44, hitting five fours.

Pakistan Shaheens will now take on ACT Comets in their next Top End T20 Series fixture tomorrow at the DXC Arena.

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The third day’s play of the first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club was washed out due to persistent rain.

The umpires called off the day an hour after the lunch was taken.

Saad Khan and Kamran Ghulam will resume for Pakistan Shaheens tomorrow as they lead by 245 runs with six wickets in hand. The first ball on day four is expected to be bowled at 9.45 am Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

On Day 2 of the ongoing four-day match, Umar Amin’s 32nd first-class century put Pakistan Shaheens in a commanding position against Bangladesh A.

Earlier, after resuming their first innings at the overnight score of two for no loss, the home side were dealt a blow when left-handed batter Saim Ayub returned back to the hut, scoring 11 off 28 balls, which included a four.

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Mohammad Huraira was the second batter to be dismissed, scoring 39 off 67 balls, and hitting five boundaries.

The experienced Umar was then joined by captain Saud Shakeel and the pair knitted a 195-run partnership for the third wicket.

During the partnership, left-handed Umar brought up his century. He fell 23 runs short of a double-century, and was dismissed for 177 off 211 balls, smashing 23 fours and three towering sixes.

After Umar’s departure, fellow southpaw Saud soon followed the centurion and was stumped off the bowling of Hasan for 76 with the scorecard reading 322 for four. Saud’s innings included nine boundaries across 132 deliveries.

Pakistan Shaheens squad (for first four-day match):  Saud Shakeel (captain), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Ghulam Mudassar, Mohammad Rameez Jnr, Mohammad Huraira, Naseem Shah, Saad Baig (wicket-keeper), Saad Khan, Saim Ayub, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Umar Amin.

Bangladesh ‘A’ squad (for first four-day match):  Anamul Haque (captain), Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nayeem Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Ruyel Miah, Sahadat Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Zakir Hasan.

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DARWIN: Pakistan Shaheens claimed their third win in the Top End T20 series as they beat Melbourne Renegades by four wickets here on Thursday.

In pursuit of the 108-run target, Pakistan Shaheens lost opening batter Sahibzada Farhan (4, 4b, 1×4) in the first over. Skipper Mohammad Haris hit three fours in his 13-ball stay on the crease accumulating 17 runs.

Omair Bin Yousuf (25) stitched a 29-run third-wicket partnership with Usman Khan before falling prey to Tyler Pearson in the ninth over.

Usman anchored the chase with a steady 38 off 36 balls, which included a six and a four.

Usman and Muhammad Irfan Khan (12) were both dismissed in the 17th over before Jahandad Khan finished the game with a six on the last ball of the subsequent over.

Harry Dixon and Kane Richardson picked up two wickets apiece while Pearson and Callum Stow dismissed one batter each.

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Pakistan Shaheens, after opting to field first, took wickets at regular intervals. Mubasir Khan drew first blood with the wicket of opening batter Blake Macdonald (18) in the third over.

Dixon and Marcus Harris departed in the sixth and seventh over respectively with the scorecard reading 40-3 in 6.1 overs.

Renegades continued to struggle in the middle overs slumping to 67-7 before they were bundled out for 107 in 18.3 overs.

Wicketkeeper-batter Jai Lemire (23) was the top scorer for Renegades and was the last batter to be dismissed.

Jahandad was the pick of the bowlers for Shaheens as he returned figures of 3-19 in 3.3 overs while Arif Yaqoob, Mohammad Imran Jnr and Faisal Akram picked up two wickets each.

Pakistan Shaheens will take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in their next Top End T20 series fixture tomorrow.

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Umar Amin’s 32^nd first-class century has put Pakistan Shaheens in a commanding position against Bangladesh ‘A’ at the close of day two of the first four-day match at the Islamabad Club on Wednesday.

At stumps, Pakistan Shaheens were 367 for four in 90 overs, with a first innings lead of 245 runs. Saad Khan (31 not out, 39b, 6x4s) and Kamran Ghulam (20 not out, 63b, 1×4,1×6), will resume batting on the third day, which will begin at 09.30am tomorrow.

For Bangladesh ‘A’, left-arm spinner Hasan Murad bagged two wickets for 49 runs.

Earlier, after resuming their first innings at the overnight score of two for no loss, the home side were dealt a blow when left-handed batter Saim Ayub returned back to the hut, scoring 11 off 28 balls, which included a four.

Mohammad Huraira was the second batter to be dismissed, scoring 39 off 67 balls, hitting five boundaries.

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The experienced Umar was then joined by captain Saud Shakeel and the pair knitted a 195-run partnership for the third wicket.

During the partnership, left-handed Umar brought up his century. He fell 23 runs short of a double-century, and was dismissed for 177 off 211 balls, smashing 23 fours and three towering sixes.

After Umar’s departure, fellow southpaw Saud soon followed the centurion and was stumped off the bowling of Hasan for 76 with the scorecard reading 322 for four. Saud’s innings included nine boundaries across 132 deliveries.

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ISLAMABAD: Naseem Shah and Mir Hamza wreaked havoc with the ball as Pakistan Shaheens booked Bangladesh A on 122 on the opening day of the first four-day match here on Tuesday.

Bangladesh A captain Anamul Haque’s decision to bat first after winning the toss did not prove beneficial as the touring side was all out on a meagre total.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy offered some resistance against a pace-heavy Shaheens’ bowling attack while the rest made modest contributions.

Leading the way with the ball for Pakistan Shaheens were Naseem Shah and Mir Hamza, who shared six wickets between them while Mohammad Rameez Jnr bagged two.

Right-arm pacer Mohammad Ali and experienced all-rounder Umar Ami chipped in with a wicket apiece.

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In response, Pakistan Shaheens could bat for only two overs and scored as many runs as the action was halted due to bad light.

Notably, the opening day of the first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A had a delayed start due to a wet outfield and concluded early due to bad light thus only 46.3 overs were bowled.

Pakistan Shaheens squad (for first four-day match):  Saud Shakeel (captain), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rameez Jnr, Mohammad Huraira, Naseem Shah, Saad Baig (wicket-keeper), Saad Khan, Saim Ayub, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Umar Amin

Bangladesh ‘A’ squad (for first four-day match):  Anamul Haque (captain), Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nayeem Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Ruyel Miah, Sahadat Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Zakir Hasan.

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