Brits fifty in vain as Proteas women lose to Pakistan in T20 thriller
Tazmin Brits' half-century was in vain as Pakistan sealed a thrilling victory against the Proteas in the opening T20I encounter on Friday in Karachi.
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Paul Stirling to lead Ireland into ODI series in England
Paul Stirling will captain Ireland and open the batting alongside former skipper Andrew Balbirnie for their upcoming three-match ODI series against England in September.
India vs Pakistan In Asia Cup 2023 Final? Rohit Sharma's Interesting Reply
India are set to take on Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2023 campaign opener on September 2 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma will be the captain of the Indian side against the Babar Azam-led team. This will be the first game between the two sides since their 2022 T20 World Cup game. Ahead of the game on Saturday, Rohit praised the Pakistan team and also gave an interesting reply when asked if there would be an India vs Pakistan game in the final of the tournament.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I Live Score Updates
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I Live Updates: England debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets to set up a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the T20I series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. The 28-year-old South Africa-born paceman, in for the injured John Turner, returned fine figures of 3-23 from his maximum four overs as New Zealand were held to a modest 139-9. Left-arm quick Luke Wood also took three wickets, following an expensive first over of the match that saw him hit for three sixes, on his way to 3-37. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Watch: Virat Kohli's Meeting With Haris Rauf Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Match Wins Hearts
The cricket fans and experts are all talking about the on-field rivalry as India and Pakistan face each other in a much-anticipated match in Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday. The two sides have not played a bilateral series for more than a decade and as a result, any game between these traditional rivals gives rise of huge fanfare and debates. However, no rivalry was on display as Virat Kohli met Haris Rauf during the practice session of both sides. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Kohli can be seen interacting with Rauf as the two cricketers hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries. It was the first meeting of the duo since Kohli slammed a memorable six off Rauf's bowling at the 2022 T20 World Cup.
India vs Pakistan: Pakistan Reveal Playing XI Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Match Against India
The India vs Pakistan match is one of the most highly-anticipated encounter in world cricket and with the two sides facing each other in Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the contest. A lot of speculation has surrounded India's team composition ahead of the tournament but Pakistan have decided to announce their playing XI one day ahead of the match. During the pre-match press conference, skipper Babar Azam said that they will not be making any changes to the side that comprehensively defeated Nepal in the opening match of the competition.
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs South Africa
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday. The match is taking place in Durban. In the first game, young spinner Tanveer Sangha showcased his prowess against South Africa as Australia went 1-0 up at the same venue on Wednesday. His bowling figure of 4 for 31 was the best for a player making his debut for Australia. His spin magic made short work of the hosts South Africa as Australia cruised comfortably towards a thumping 111-run victory. Australia set a massive target of 227 for the hosts with skipper Mitchell Marsh playing a captain's role and powering the visitors to the gigantic total with his unbeaten 92(49)*. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"I Have Learned A Lot From Virat Kohli": Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam
On the eve of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023 clash, captain Babar Azam said that he has "learned a lot from Virat Kohli". Notably, both the batters are often compared to each other for their batting brilliance. However, both of them share mutual respect for each other on and off the field. Last month, Virat admitted that he has always held a lot of regard as well as respect for the top ODI batter.