Proteas' final T20 against Pakistan washed out at Wanderers, hosts take series 2-0
Saturday's third and final T20 international between South Africa and Pakistan has been abandoned after persistent rain and thunder the Wanderers.
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Top Stars, Unsold At IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Unlikely To Play In PSL. Reason Is...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the franchise owners in the Pakistan Super League are facing a catch-22 situation over signing on some of the high profile overseas players who went unsold in the Indian Premier League auction recently. PSL 10, to be held between April 8 to May 19, is clashing with the IPL this time and teams are keen to sign players such as David Warner and Steve Smith, who did not find takers in IPL auction.
South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Live Streaming: Pakistan arrive into the third and final T20I hoping for a consolation win, having narrowly lost both the first and the second T20I, and thereby the series, against South Africa. Pakistan's batting improved significantly in the second game, but their bowling faltered as a powerful 117 by Reeza Hendricks saw the Proteas chase down 206. Young left-handed opener Saim Ayub has been the shining light of the Pakistan batting, and will hold be crucial if Pakistan are to win the third T20I. The series has been new white-ball captain Mohammed Rizwan's second successive away T20I series defeat, having lost to Australia in November.
South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Live Updates: After gaining an unassailable 2-0 lead, South Africa will be squaring off against Pakistan in the third and final T20I match on Saturday in Johannesburg. The Proteas will now be playing to claim a clean sweep against Pakistan. Earlier on Friday, Reeza Hendricks slammed a sensational century while Rassie van der Dussen scored a quick-fire 66 as South Africa defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets. Batting first, Pakistan posted a solid total of 206 for 5 with Saim Ayub top-scoring with 98. However, South Africa made short work of the run chase and completed it in 19.3 overs. (Live Scorecard)
Ex-Pakistan Star's 'IPL' Dig As Jason Gillespie Resigns As Head Coach: "Just Make CVs..."
Former cricketer Basit Ali has taken a dig at Jason Gillespie after he resigned as head coach of Pakistan's Test team. Former Australia pacer Gillespie's resignation came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) didn't review the contract of Tim Nielsen as the high-performance coach of the team. With Pakistan set to play in a two-match Test series against South Africa starting on Boxing-Day (December 26), Basit took a sly dig at Gillespie, saying that the timing of his resignation couldn't have been more ideal for him as South Africa is not an easy place to Test cricket.
'ICC Giving Lollipop...': Ex-Pakistan Star Warns PCB Against Accepting Deal On Champions Trophy
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has raised concerns over the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) potential acceptance to a reported compromise deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), calling it a "lollipop" that would ultimately harm Pakistan cricket. Basit's remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about hosting rights and financial compensation tied to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup. The ICC and PCB have reportedly agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. This decision, driven by political tensions, has sparked debates over revenue loss for the PCB, as the marquee India-Pakistan clash, a major revenue generator, will not take place on Pakistani soil.
After Imad Wasim, This Pakistan Star Bids Farewell To International Cricket
A day after Imad Wasim announced his decision to re-retire from international cricket, Pakistan's experienced pacer Mohammad Amir announced his decision to retire from international cricket on Saturday. The 32-year-old seamer took to social media to announce his "inevitable" decision after "careful consideration." Amir felt it is the right time to pass the baton to the next generation to elevate Pakistan's cricket. "After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy but are inevitable. I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights!" Amir wrote on X.
1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies
Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. India have won each of their last eight T20Is against the West Indies in the shortest format since November 2019. But to maintain this dominating run, India will have to dig deep from rapidly depleting reservoirs of both resources and confidence to keep the ship afloat.