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Babar Azam Makes History, Beats Virat Kohli And Viv Richards To Achieve World Record Feat

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batter to complete 5,000 one-day international runs to lift his team to 334-6 in the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi. The 28-year-old beat South African Hashim Amla's record during his 117-ball 107 for his 18th ODI hundred after New Zealand won the toss and sent the home team in to bat at National Stadium. When Azam reached 19 in his 97th innings in 99 one-day internationals he completed 5,000 runs, improving on Amla's feat of reaching the milestone in 101 innings from 104 matches. Azam added 50 for the second wicket with Shan Masood (44), 127 for the fourth wicket with Agha Salman (58) and another 41 for the sixth with Iftikhar Ahmed who scored 28.

Loftus Versfeld sold out for Springboks' season opener

The Springboks will open their 2023 Test season in front of a capacity crowd when they tackle Australia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 8 July.

England fast bowler Sciver-Brunt retires from international cricket

England right-arm seamer Katherine Sciver-Brunt announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday, bringing the curtain down on her 19-year career during which she took 335 wickets across all formats.

Nepal makes the headlines with Asia Premier Cup title

At the beginning of the Asia Premier Cup, it looked like Nepal and the UAE were the strongest teams, the ones the others had to beat if they wished to claim the prize of progressing to the Asia Cup in September. This proved to be the case, the two teams resuming a fierce rivalry in a rain-affected final, which needed to be extended into the reserve day for a result to be achieved. Nepal emerged victorious to the delight of their fervent supporters.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score, 4th ODI: Babar Azam's Men Look To Extend Series Lead

Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live:The Pakistan cricket team made history as it secured an ODI series win over New Zealand for the first time in 12 years. With two games still to go and a 3-0 lead already in the bag, Babar Azam and his men might look to give a few youngsters a chance, though hoping to not compromise on quality. Fakhar Zaman has been the most in-form batter for Pakistan this series, aggregating 316 runs in three matches, at an average of 158. With the ball, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been ruling the roost, picking 6 and 5 wickets respectively, that see them dominating the bowling charts. As the two teams square off again, the Kiwis would look to salvage some pride.

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Babar Azam Makes History, Beats Virat Kohli And Viv Richards To Achieve World Record Feat

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score, 4th ODI: Babar Azam's Men Look To Extend Series Lead

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