Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan shock India for first T20I win over arch-rivals since 2016
India, the most formidable team in Asia by some distance, batted poorly to be all out for 124 in 19.4 overs after Pakistan posted a modest 137 for six.
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Watch: How Melbourne Cricket Ground Got Ready For India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash
India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a blockbuster T20 World Cup clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, October 23. The preparations have begun at the MCG for the match. Both India and Pakistan had met during the T20 World Cup last year, with the Babar Azam-led side registering a comprehensive 10-wicket win. The fixture at the MCG will be the first for both India and Pakistan in the competition. MCG, which has a seating capacity of 100,024, recently hosted the Grand Final of the Australia Football League (AFL).
"Pakistan Over Dependent On Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan": Former India Batter On T20 World Cup Clash
Cricket fans will be in for a treat when India take on Pakistan in a blockbuster clash at the T20 World Cup in Australia later this month. Both teams will square off in a group game at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, October 23. While comparing both teams ahead of the star-studded clash, former India batter Sanjay Bangar feels that the Rohit Sharma-led side is in a better position heading into the tournament. Bangar also said that Pakistan are way too reliant on their openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
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).
India Women vs Pakistan Women, Asia Cup, Live Updates: Pakistan Opt To Bat Against In-Form India
India Women vs Pakistan Women, Asia Cup 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof won the toss and opted to bat against India in the Women's Asia Cup match today. The match against arch-rival Pakistan comes three days after India's victory over UAE. India are currently at the top of the points table while Pakistan are second. Pakistan enter this contest after suffering a four-wicket loss against Thailand on Thursday. In the previous game against UAE, Harmanpreet Kaur had been rested, but she has returned to the team, but Shafali Verma continues to sit out. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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.
Women's Asia Cup: UAE suffer another defeat to Thailand
A day after their eye-catching win over Pakistan, Thailand continued their domination over UAE at the Women’s Asia Cup in Bangladesh.