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Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli En Route For Huge ODI Record

Pakistan batter Babar Azam became the joint-fastest batter to score 6,000 ODI runs during the final of the ODI tri-series against New Zealand at the National Stadium on Friday. Babar, opening alongside Fakhar Zaman, began cautiously, struggling to find fluency early on after Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan opted to bat first. In the seventh over, he seized on an overpitched delivery from Jacob Duffy, driving it elegantly through covers to bring up 6,000 ODI runs in his 123rd innings-equalling former South African great Hashim Amla's record for the fastest to the mark.

Tough luck: Nigeria draws Egypt, South Africa, Morocco in first round

Nigeria’s emerging rivalry with South Africa got a new fillip, yesterday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) put both teams in the same group in the opening round of the African U-20 Nations Cup billed to be held in Cote d’Ivoire, from April 26 to May 18.

"When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps...": Pakistan Captain's Antics Summed Up By Teammate

Captain Mohammad Rizwan and his deputy Salman Ali Agha slammed centuries on Wednesday, helping Pakistan beat South Africa in the first game at the newly-renovated National Stadium in Karachi. The pair added a record-breaking 260-run stand, the highest for Pakistan in ODIs for the 4th wicket. Pakistan were reeling at 91/3 while chasing 355, before the captain and his deputy turn the tide in favour of the hosts, who achieved the target with an over to spare and entered the final of tri-nation series where they will play New Zealand.

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Tri-Nation Series Final: Big Wicket For NZ, Babar Azam Departs For...

Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-Nation Series Final LIVE Updates: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat agaisnt New Zealand in the final of the tri-nation series. Babar Azam looked in good touch, and became the fastest batter to 6,000 ODI runs, reaching it in 123 innings. However, he fell for 29, leaving Pakistan at 54/3. After being beaten by the Kiwis in the first match of the series, Pakistan chased down a target of 353 against South Africa, thanks to centuries by captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan and New Zealand will face off five days later again, on February 19, in the opening game of the Champions Trophy, meaning that this match could give a mental edge of the winner. (LIVE SCORECARD)

BBC EastEnders' original cast 40 years on - Hollywood roles to tragic deaths

EastEnders first graced our television screens 40 years ago on February 19, 1985, introducing viewers to the world of Walford. Over the decades, numerous characters have come and gone from Albert Square, but a handful from the inaugural episode remain.

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming Tri-Series Final LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Tri-Series Final: Pakistan take on New Zealand in the final of the tri-series, in what will be both team's final ODI before the Champions Trophy 2025 gets underway. Incidentally, the two sides play again on February 19, to kickstart the Champions Trophy. New Zealand have picked up two dominant wins in the tri-series. On the other hand, hosts Pakistan chased down a target of over 350 against South Africa to enter the final, thanks to brilliant centuries by captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha. A win for Pakistan would see them win their third ODI series in a row, after away wins in Australia and South Africa.

World’s best surfers riding Abu Dhabi’s perfect waves

ABU DHABI: The world’s best surfers have gathered this week not on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, or the sandy beaches of Australia’s Gold Coast, but in the unlikely location of Abu Dhabi for the second stop of the sport’s elite global tour.

Rachin Ravindra "Has Had Headache For Few Days": New Zealand Coach Gives Concerning Update

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has revealed that star batter Rachin Ravindra is yet to regain full fitness after sustaining an injury during the first match against Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-Nation Series as the opener “had a headache for a few days” since suffering a nasty blow to the forehead. Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball while attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series last week.

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Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli En Route For Huge ODI Record

Tough luck: Nigeria draws Egypt, South Africa, Morocco in first round

"When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps...": Pakistan Captain's Antics Summed Up By Teammate

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Tri-Nation Series Final: Big Wicket For NZ, Babar Azam Departs For...

BBC EastEnders' original cast 40 years on - Hollywood roles to tragic deaths

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming Tri-Series Final LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

World’s best surfers riding Abu Dhabi’s perfect waves

Rachin Ravindra "Has Had Headache For Few Days": New Zealand Coach Gives Concerning Update