Alex Hales back in style as England win first T20 in Pakistan
Alex Hales celebrated the end of his international exile with a crucial half-century as England’s first match in Pakistan for almost 17 years ended with victory in the first Twenty20.
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Alex Hales celebrated the end of his international exile with a crucial half-century as England’s first match in Pakistan for almost 17 years ended with victory in the first Twenty20.
Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I Live Score Updates: Babar Azam-led Pakistan will look to start the seven-match series on a good note when they take the field against England on Tuesday at the National Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan failed to win the Asia Cup after stumbling to a loss against Sri Lanka in the final and they would now hope to return to winning ways. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have received a lot of flak for their strike rate so it would be interesting to see whether they change their approach or not. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England all-rounder Moeen Ali will be leading the side in the first T20I against Pakistan on Tuesday as designated captain Jos Buttler will miss the match due to an injury. Moeen, whose grandfather had moved to England from Pakistan after the second world war, has spoken ahead of the match about his feeling of leading the English national team in Pakistan. The Three Lions will play a 7-match T20I series in Pakistan, the first time they are visiting the country in 17 long years.
After failing to win the Asia Cup 2022, Pakistan will look to win the home T20I series against England. The first T20I of the seven-match series will be played on Tuesday at National Stadium in Karachi. All eyes would be on the opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The duo had faced criticism for their strike rates in the Asia Cup, and it would be interesting to see whether there is a change in their approach or not.
Pakistan and England continue their build-up for next month's T20 World Cup in Australia when they begin a seven-match series in Karachi on Tuesday -- the tourists' first visit since 2005. The long-awaited return of England comes five months after a trouble-free tour by Australia, their first in 24 years, which helped Pakistan's rehabilitation as a safe place to play cricket. International cricket has gradually returned to Pakistan following years where they were forced to play home matches in neutral venues after a deadly attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in 2009.
Johannesburg Super Kings, the franchise for the South African domestic T20 League SA20, revealed their logo on Thursday. The franchise is owned by Chennai Super Kings Sports Limited, the owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings. "Everywhere we go! Say Yellove to the Joburg Super Kings! @faf1307 #WhistlesForJoburg," tweeted the account of the franchise. The logo looks similar to the CSK logo and features the lion and crown that have become a huge part of the franchise's cricketing culture over the years.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday unveiled the new name of their domestic T20I league as "SA20". The SA20 identity is founded on vibrant, bold, and energetic iconography, all the dynamic elements synonymous with T20 cricket. The XX - roman numerals for the number 20-represent T20 cricket's dynamic wagon wheel, a key indicator of runs being scored, and bring to life the flair and thrill expected in the competition. The striking colours of cyan, navy and green are symbolic to the world of cricket - day, night and the 22 yards.
The Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise on Sunday announced the signings of Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd and Gerald Coetzee for the inaugural season of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 League. The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners. "As per the rules of CSA, we are eligible to take four players from the contracted list of players who are available... one marquee player from South Africa. From the balance three, not more than two can be from one country," K. S Viswanathan, CEO of CSK Cricket Limited was quoted as saying by Sportstar.