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PSL X: Babar’s 50 helps Peshawar Zalmi cruise to 7-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars

ISLAMABAD: Spurred on by a stellar half-century by skipper Babar Azam, Peshawar Zalmi beat Lahore Qalandars by seven wickets to register their second victory of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X edition in Lahore on Thursday. Zalmi were set a modest total of 130 runs after Azam’s side bowled out the Qalandars for a modest 129 runs in 19.2 overs. Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the Zalmi bowlers with 3/15 figures while Luke Wood and Hussain Talat returned figures of 2/25 and 2/18, respectively. The “Yellow Storm” ran into difficult earlier on during their chase, losing opener Saim Ayub for just 2 runs while star batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore fell for a duck. Azam kept his cool, scoring 56 runs from 42 balls and building partnerships with Mohammad Haris (20 off 16) and Hussain Talat (51 off 37) to see his team to the end. “Not an ideal start for our home leg,” the Qalandars wrote on social media platform X. “Overwhelmed with the support of our home crowd, we will come back stronger!“

Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Completes Rehabilitation For Ankle Injury

Pakistan's young opener Saim Ayub has completed his rehabilitation for an ankle injury and will undergo a fitness test before he is cleared to play in the Pakistan Super League beginning April 11. According to a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saim has returned to Lahore after completing his rehab in London under the supervision of sports injuries specialists in the UK. "He has to now undergo some fitness tests in Lahore before he is cleared to take part in the PSL," the source said. He added if the PCB medical panel felt it would be better to give Saim more rest before he returns to cricket, then that will be done regardless of the PSL.

Watch: Haris Rauf Takes Absolute Blinder In Field, Leaves Fans On Internet Speechless

Pakistan, a team that is often criticised for its poor fielding, saw pacer Haris Rauf pull off one of the finest catches in the team's history. Rauf produced a one-handed stunner during the third T20I of the 5-match series against New Zealand on Friday to send opening batter Fin Allen packing early in the game.

Watch: Haris Rauf Takes Absolute Blinder In Field, Leaves Fans On Internet Speechless

Pakistan, a team that is often criticised for its poor fielding, saw pacer Haris Rauf pull off one of the finest catches in the team's history. Rauf produced a one-handed stunner during the third T20I of the 5-match series against New Zealand on Friday to send opening batter Fin Allen packing early in the game.

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi To Be Axed After Champions Trophy Disaster? Report's 'NZ Tour' Bombshell

Some of the senior Pakistan players could withdraw from the next month's New Zealand tour in the aftermath of the team's embarrassing exit from the Champions Trophy, sources said on Friday. Pakistan exited the home event without winning a single game as it began the campaign with a heavy 60-run defeat against New Zealand in Karachi and then lost by six wickets to arch-rivals India in Dubai. On Thursday, the home team's match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi had to abandoned due to rain, crushing the comeback hopes. According to sources aware of developments in the Board, a few players are contemplating if they should travel to New Zealand. Pakistan are scheduled to play five T20Is and three ODIs during the white-ball tour from March 16-April 5.

"Hasn't Learned How To...": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Pakistan Pacer Over Champions Trophy 2025 Show

Pakistan cricket team had a disastrous outing the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side was eliminated from the semi-finals race after just two matches. Pakistan lost both of their opening games against New Zealand and India leading to their early ouster. The team came under a lot of fire with both experts as well as fans criticising the players for their lack of form. Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram was extremely critical of Shaheen Afridi and blasted him for his inconsistent performances. Shaheen took just two wickets in the first two matches of the competition.

Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed For Rude Send-Off To Shubman Gill: "If I Or Waqar Younis Were There..."

The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash was a rather one-sided affair with the Rohit Sharma-led side dominating on all fronts. Pakistan famed bowling line-up of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and others could net step up while the likes of Babar Azam disappointed with the batting. Apart from their poor display, one incident that was much talked about was Abrar Ahmed's send-off to Shubman Gill. It happened when the spinner bowled Shubman Gill and then gave a send-off which soon became viral.

Shaheen Afridi's Attempt To Deny Virat Kohli Century Fails, Gets Trolled By Bollywood Star

Star India batter Virat Kohli never fails to show his passion and hunger for runs whenever he is up against the arch-rivals Pakistan. The same story continued on Sunday when India took on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, Group A match in Dubai. Chasing the target of 242, Kohli was at his absolute best as he scored an unbeaten century off 111 balls and propelled India to victory by six wickets. It was Kohli's 51st ODI and 82nd international ton.

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PSL X: Babar’s 50 helps Peshawar Zalmi cruise to 7-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars

Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Completes Rehabilitation For Ankle Injury

Watch: Haris Rauf Takes Absolute Blinder In Field, Leaves Fans On Internet Speechless

Watch: Haris Rauf Takes Absolute Blinder In Field, Leaves Fans On Internet Speechless

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi To Be Axed After Champions Trophy Disaster? Report's 'NZ Tour' Bombshell

"Hasn't Learned How To...": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Pakistan Pacer Over Champions Trophy 2025 Show

Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed For Rude Send-Off To Shubman Gill: "If I Or Waqar Younis Were There..."

Shaheen Afridi's Attempt To Deny Virat Kohli Century Fails, Gets Trolled By Bollywood Star