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Mohammad Rizwan shines again as Pakistan beat Bangladesh in T20I tri-series opener

Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup, top-scoring in a 21-run win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Friday. Rizwan maintained his rich vein of form with an unbeaten 78 as Pakistan posted 167-5, before restricting their opponents to 146-8. It was the opening match of a week-long tournament, which also includes hosts New Zealand. All three teams are using it to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia. The world's top-ranked T20 batsman, Rizwan batted through the innings in cold conditions at Hagley Oval, tallying seven fours and two sixes in a chanceless 50-ball knock. It was the 30-year-old's 21st half-century in the format, continuing his form from last month's T20 series against England, when he compiled a series-leading 316 runs.

T20 World Cup 2022: Complete format guide

The competition officially begins October 16 and a total of 45 matches are set to be played across 7 venues -- Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.While the semis will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Adelaide Oval, the final will be hosted by the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13th. THE 16 TEAMS:Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Ireland, UAE, Netherlands and Zimbabwe are officially the teams participating in this year's tournament Down Under.THE FORMAT:The event format will be group stage matches to determine 4 qualifier teams in Round 1, followed by the Super 12s (where 8 teams will be waiting for the 4 qualifiers) and then the knockouts (semis and final).

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10-medal haul for SA at surfski world champs

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Mohammad Rizwan Stars As Pakistan Beat Bangladesh In Tri-Series Opener

Mohammad Rizwan underlined why he will be a key weapon for Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup, top-scoring in a 21-run win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Friday. Rizwan maintained his rich vein of form with an unbeaten 78 as Pakistan posted 167-5, before restricting their opponents to 146-8. It was the opening match of a week-long tournament, which also includes hosts New Zealand. All three teams are using it to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia.

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell in doubt for T20 World Cup

Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln on Friday. The all-rounder sustained a blow to his right-hand while batting in the nets, with an X-Ray later revealing a fracture to his fifth metacarpal (pinkie finger).

New Zealand All-Rounder Daryl Mitchell Ruled Out Of T20 Tri-Series vs Pakistan, Bangladesh

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 Tri-Series against Pakistan and Bangladesh in Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln. The all-rounder sustained a blow to his right-hand while batting in the nets, with an X-Ray later revealing a fracture to his fifth metacarpal (pinkie finger). The physio for the Tri-Series Theo Kapakoulakis confirmed Mitchell's hand had been placed in a cast which would need to remain on for at least two weeks.

"Opportunity For Someone Else": Ravi Shastri On Jasprit Bumrah's Injury Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup received a major jolt as premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury. Team India are yet to name a replacement for Bumrah and there are three names that are floating around -- Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Deepak Chahar. So it needs to be seen on who replaces Bumrah in the 15-member squad. It is important to mention that Shami and Chahar are part of standbys for the marquee event, set to be played in Australia.

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Mohammad Rizwan shines again as Pakistan beat Bangladesh in T20I tri-series opener

T20 World Cup 2022: Complete format guide

'I need to make money' - Nick Kyrgios says 'tennis is stressful as hell in singles' at Japan Open in Tokyo

10-medal haul for SA at surfski world champs

Mohammad Rizwan Stars As Pakistan Beat Bangladesh In Tri-Series Opener

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell in doubt for T20 World Cup

New Zealand All-Rounder Daryl Mitchell Ruled Out Of T20 Tri-Series vs Pakistan, Bangladesh

"Opportunity For Someone Else": Ravi Shastri On Jasprit Bumrah's Injury Ahead Of T20 World Cup