Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs to take ODI series
Kamran Ghulam’s maiden One Day International century for Pakistan led them to a 99-run win over Zimbabwe on Thursday and victory in the three-match series.
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Title Holders India Thrash Thailand 11-0 In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey Opener
Defending champions India started their men's junior Asia Cup campaign on a rousing note, thrashing lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Pool B consists of arch-rivals Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, hosts Oman and China. Araijeet Singh Hundal (2nd minute, 24th), Arshdeep Singh (8th), Gurjot Singh (18th, 45th), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (19th, 52nd), Dilraj Singh (21st) and Mukesh Toppo (59th) struck from field play for India, while Sharda Nand Tiwari (10th) found the net from a penalty corner. Rohit (29th) converted a penalty stroke for the winners. India will next take on Japan on Thursday.
Rigid Pakistan Cricket Board's Shocker To ICC Ahead Of Champions Trophy Meet: "Not Acceptable..."
The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the International Cricket Council on Thursday that it will not accept the Hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, and asked the global governing body not to discuss the option in Friday's board meeting. The ICC has convened a meeting of the executive members virtually to resolve the scheduling imbroglio surrounding the marquee event after India's refusal to send the team across the border. "I can confirm that PCB has a few hours back told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is not acceptable to them," a source told PTI.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Opt To Bat First
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Mohammed Rizwan will be eyeing a second successive ODI series win as Pakistan's white-ball captain as Pakistan take on Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Bulawayo. Without star players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan suffered a devastating loss in the first ODI, losing by 80 runs (via DLS method). However, they roared back in style in the second ODI, chasing down a paltry target of 146 in just 18.2 overs, with young opener Saim Ayub slamming a sensational 113* off just 62 balls. Having beaten Australia a few weeks ago, Pakistan now have the chance to win a series in Zimbabwe. (LIVE Scorecard)
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Streaming: After a shock defeat in the first ODI of the three-match series, Pakistan responded in style in the second ODI to keep themselves in the hunt for a series win, heading into the final game. In the first ODI, Pakistan put up a miserable batting performance to lose by a whopping 80 runs (via DLS method). Come the second game, fortunes reversed completely, as Zimbabwe were bundled out for only 145, which Pakistan chased down in less than 20 overs, thanks in large part to a century by Saim Ayub. Pakistan captain Mohammed Rizwan will be hoping to notch up a second successive ODI series win under his leadership.
"Once Jay Shah Moves To ICC...": PCB's Bold Remark On Champions Trophy Deadlock
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains "clear" in its view on hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that "it's not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don't come here". "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman and my team is talking to them constantly. We're still clear in our stance that it's not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and they don't play cricket here. Whatever will happen, will happen on the basis of equality. We've told the ICC very clearly, and what happens next we'll let you know."
Pakistan At Risk Of Losing Champions Trophy Completely. Not Because Of BCCI
The 2025 Champions Trophy is likely to be moved out of Pakistan completely following the latest political unrest in the country which resulted in the Sri Lanka A cutting short their white-ball series, sources told IANS. The development comes a day before a virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, which will decide the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy. With some more participating countries expressing security concerns, the threat of the event being moved out of Pakistan looms, and under pressure, the PCB is likely to agree to host it in a hybrid model. "Some other cricket boards have also expressed concern. PCB may agree to a hybrid model," sources told IANS.
Title Holders India Thrash Thailand 11-0 In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey Opener
Defending champions India started their men's junior Asia Cup campaign on a rousing note, thrashing lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Pool B consists of arch-rivals Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, hosts Oman and China. Araijeet Singh Hundal (2nd minute, 24th), Arshdeep Singh (8th), Gurjot Singh (18th, 45th), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (19th, 52nd), Dilraj Singh (21st) and Mukesh Toppo (59th) struck from field play for India, while Sharda Nand Tiwari (10th) found the net from a penalty corner. Rohit (29th) converted a penalty stroke for the winners. India will next take on Japan on Thursday.