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Gous hits unbeaten 80 as United continue red-hot form in HBL PSL X
Multan (SBR):Defending champions Islamabad United continued their winning streak with a fifth consecutive triumph in HBL PSL X as they beat Multan Sultans by seven wickets here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night.Shadab Khan-led United romped to their 10th consecutive win since HBL PSL 2024 as they chased the 169-run target set by Sultans with 17 balls to spare, banking on opening batter Andries Gous’ 80 not out inclusive of six fours and five maximums.No other team has won ten games on the trot in HBL PSL’s history with Multan Sultans sitting on second with an eight-match winning streak.Gous, who faced 45 balls to register his maiden HBL PSL half-century, lost his opening partner Sahibzada Farhan in the third over after the duo had put on 29 runs in pursuit of the target. No.3 batter Colin Munro walked in all guns blazing as he stitched a fiery 81-run partnership for the second wicket off 48 balls.Munro contributed a 28-ball 45 to the cause hitting five fours and two sixes. After Michael Bracewell removed Munro in 11th over, Mohammad Nawaz (21, 19b, 1x4, 1x6) and Gous steered their team closer to the target with a 55-run third-wicket stand.For Sultans, Bracewell, Ubaid Shah and Chris Jordan picked up one wicket each.Earlier, Multan Sultans elected to bat first after winning the toss and their opening batters Mohammad Rizwan (36, 37b, 3x4s) and Yasir Khan (29, 17b, 2x4s, 2x6s) put on a solid 51-run stand off 6.4 overs.After Mohammad Nawaz drew the first blood for United dismissing Yasir, Usman Khan walked in and hit the ground running with a 29-ball half-century. Shadab Khan broke Rizwan and Usman’s 65-run stand in 14th over with 116 runs on the board.United bowlers kept a check on the run flow as they gave away only 42 runs in the last five overs dismissing Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed and Sultans’ top-scorer Usman (61, 40b, 4x4s, 4x6s). Kamran Ghulam capped off the Sultans innings with a six and a four in his unbeaten six-ball 10.Nawaz, Jason Holder, Shadab and Riley Meredith dismissed one batter each. Islamabad United will now face Lahore Qalandars at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, 30 April.Scores in briefMatch 13: Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by seven wickets at Multan Cricket StadiumMultan Sultans 168-5, 20 overs (Usman Khan 61, Mohammad Rizwan 36, Yasir Khan 29; Mohammad Nawaz 1-13)Islamabad United 171-3, 17.1 overs (Andries Gous 80 not out, Colin Munro 45, Sahibzada Farhan 22, Mohammad Nawaz 21; Chris Jordan 1-24)Player of the match – Andries Gous (Islamabad United)
BASKETBALL - Int News 23 Apr, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: In a landmark development for basketball in Pakistan, US based sports organization Coaches Team International (CTI) has partnered with the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) to hold an international basketball training camp in Islamabad.The camp, featuring renowned American coaches Luke Elie and Jacob Kim, has commenced at Bahria University and will conclude on April 28. It aims to develop young talent in the capital using modern training methodologies.Headed by FBBA General Secretary Ouj E Zahoor, the initiative brings much-needed international exposure to Islamabad’s basketball scene. A carefully selected group of young players is undergoing intensive training under the guidance of CTI coaches. In addition, five local coaches are receiving mentorship to help sustain international coaching standards beyond the camp.“This is a unique opportunity for our youth to be trained by global professionals who understand the modern demands of the sport,” said Zahoor. “It also empowers our local coaches to sustain this momentum in the long run.”Training sessions are being held at the indoor basketball courts of Bahria University, which has extended full support by providing facilities and logistical assistance for the visiting coaches and athletes.The Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has welcomed the joint venture as part of its ongoing efforts to promote basketball nationwide. “This is yet another significant step toward elevating the standard of basketball in Pakistan,” a PBBF spokesperson noted. “International partnerships like these are vital for our players’ growth and the development of our coaching infrastructure.”The CTI-FBBA training camp reflects the growing commitment of key stakeholders to foster a new generation of basketball talent and marks a promising new chapter in Pakistan’s sporting landscape.
Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in PSL fixture
Multan (SBR): Multan Sultans finally clinched their first win in HBL PSL X, defeating Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in a high-scoring contest here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. Sultans opening batter Yasir Khan shone in his first outing of the season with an explosive 87 before an all-round bowling display spearheaded by pacer Ubaid Shah restricted Qalandars to 195-9 in the allotted 20 overs while chasing a mammoth 229-run target.Qalandars lost Mohammad Naeem (11, 11b, 2x4s) early in the chase with Michael Bracewell striking in the fourth over. The experienced Fakhar Zaman then led the charge with attacking strokes, racing to 32 off 14 balls including three sixes and two fours, but he was caught in the deep midwicket off Ubaid to leave Qalandars 49-2 in five overs.Timely strikes from Bracewell and Ubaid in the middle pegged back Qalandars from making significant progress. After Usama Mir castled No. 6 Qalandars batter Rishad Hossain for two, the visitors required another 118 runs for victory in 52 balls.The sixth-wicket partnership of 38 off 22 deliveries between Sam Billings (43, 23b, 2x4s, 4x6s) and Sikandar Raza briefly threatened Sultans. However, Billings skied one to Kamran Ghulam to hand Ubaid his third wicket of the night.Sikandar continued to play big shots after Billings’ departure, hitting an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls (5x4s, 3x6s) but the Qalandars’ lower-order failed to fire. For Sultans, Ubaid grabbed three wickets for 37 runs while off-spinner Bracewell and leggie Usama claimed two scalps each.Earlier, Yasir lit up Sultans’ first outing at home in HBL PSL X with a scintillating knock (87, 44b, 6x4s, 6x6s), propelling Multan Sultans to a commanding total of 228-5 – the highest team total at the Multan Cricket Stadium in HBL PSL history. He laid a rock-solid platform with skipper Mohammad Rizwan (32, 17b, 4x4s, 1x6) with a breezy 89-run opening stand in 45 balls.Sultans’ batting onslaught continued with the second-wicket partnership between Yasir and Usman Khan (39, 24, 5x4s, 1x6) yielding 70 runs in just 38 balls. Following Yasir’s exploits, Iftikhar Ahmed capped a dominant batting performance with a quick-fire cameo of 40 not out from 18 deliveries, smashing three boundaries and as many sixes.Qalandars' bowlers did not have the best time in the field as their pacers conceded a total of 142 runs in 10 overs with just one wicket between them. Left-arm orthodox Asif Afridi bowled an economical spell with 1-26 from his four overs whereas leg-spinner Rishad took two wickets for 45 runs.Scores in briefMatch 12: Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs at Multan Cricket StadiumMultan Sultans 228-5, 20 overs (Yasir Khan 87, Iftikhar Ahmed 40 not out, Usman Khan 39, Mohammad Rizwan 32; Rishad Hossain 2-45)Lahore Qalandars 195-9, 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 50 not out, Sam Billings 43, Fakhar Zaman 32; Ubaid Shah 3-37, Michael Bracewell 2-20, Usama Mir 2-26)Player of the match – Yasir Khan (Multan Sultans).
Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 6 wickets in PSL
KARACHI (SBR): Islamabad United continued their red-hot form in the HBL PSL X by clinching their fourth successive win, sweeping aside Karachi Kings in a low-scoring contest by six wickets with 17 balls to spare here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Sunday night. United skipper Shadab Khan displayed his all-round skills to set up his side’s ninth consecutive victory over KingsIn pursuit of the modest target of 129 runs, the in-form United opener Sahibzada Farhan once again took the charge by scoring 30 off 18 balls with the help of five boundaries and a six.Hasan Ali then sent back Sahibzada and Colin Munro in the fifth over including a sharp in-swing delivery to disturb the stumps of the latter. Despite taking two wickets in quick succession, Kings’ bowlers could not trouble the batters enough as Shadab and Azam Khan stitched a match-winning partnership of 65 runs in 52 deliveries.Azam (31, 30b, 3x4s, 1x6) fell to Mohammad Nabi in the 14th over, but the bulk of the chase had already been completed. Shadab (47, 40b, 5x4s, 2x6s) carried on to steer the chase, holding firm until he was bowled by Mohammad Abbas Afridi with just one run required to win.In the first innings, nothing seemed to go Kings’ way as they found it tough on a pitch with variable bounce on offer. Naseem Shah set the tone with a magnificent new ball-spell, claiming the prized scalp of David Warner with a pearlerUnited spinners dried up the runs as Imad Wasim and Shadab weaved a web over Kings. Opening batter Tim Seifert, who was the top scorer for Kings, laboured to a sluggish 30 off 37 deliveries, before getting out in the 13th over.Shadab ended with two wickets for 17 runs off his four overs whereas pacers Naseem and Jason Holder also claimed two wickets each, capping the brilliant bowling performance.No. 9 Kings batter Abbas finished the innings with a flourish after he entered the fray with his side reeling at 102-7 in 18 overs. Abbas smashed 24 runs off just nine deliveries, including three sixes and a four, taking the home side to 128-7 in the allocated 20 overs.Scores in brief Match 10:Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by six wickets at National Bank Stadium, KarachiKarachi Kings 128-7, 20 overs (Tim Seifert 30, Mohammad Abbas Afridi 24 not out, Saad Baig 20; Shadab Khan 2-17, Naseem Shah 2-29, Jason Holder 2-39) Islamabad United 129-4, 17.1 overs (Shadab Khan 47, Azam Khan 31, Sahibzada Farhan 30; Hasan Ali 2-28)Player of the match – Shadab Khan (Islamabad United).
Karachi Open Squash Championship concludes, Anas wins title
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Anas Khan has won the men’s title of the 5th Karachi Open Squash Championship 2025 after overcoming Naveed Rehman 3-2 in the final at the Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan (RKJK) Squash Complex, Karachi on Sunday. The final score-line was 11-8, 11-9, 4-11, 10-12, and 11-7, as the match lasted 45 minutes.Earlier, in the women’s final, Dammia Khan secured the title after defeating Anam Aziz 3-0, with scores of 11-5, 11-8 before Anam retired from the match (RTD).The men’s final was a thrilling five-set encounter in which Anas Khan edged out Naveed Rehman with a score-line of 11-8, 11-9, 4-11, 10-12, 11-7. The match lasted 45 minutes and was a fitting climax to the championship.The closing ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests including Shakeel Mohammad Paracha, Chief Manager, State Bank of Pakistan; Abdul Basit Shaikh, Chief Country Representative, Mashreq Bank Pakistan Liaison Office, Mohammad Afzal, Assistant Manager, PN RKJK Squash Complex; and Mohammad Naveed Alam, Tournament Director.
Pakistan defeat Australia by 7 wickets in Women’s Blind Cricket T20
Sports Bulletin ReportQueensland (Australia): Pakistan Women’s Blind cricket team defeated hosts Australian Women’s Bind cricket team by 7 wickets in the opening fixture of the 5-match Pakistan-Australia Women’s Blind Cricket T20 Series 2025 at Wally Tate Park, Queensland, Australia on Sunday.Pakistan Women won the toss and decided to field first, sending Australia in to bat. Australia Women posted a competitive total of 158/4 in their 20 overs. C. Buakhao was top scorer with 46 off 47 balls, and C. Lewis contributed 35 off 29 balls. Nimra Rafique led Pakistan’s bowling attack, taking 1 wicket and keeping the scoring rate under control. Three batters were run out.In response, Pakistan Women comfortably chased down the target, reaching 159/3 in 19.2 overs to secure a 7-wicket win. Mehreen Ali anchored the innings with 44 off 46 balls, while Nisha added 36 off 43 balls. Despite I. McKenna’s 2 wickets for Australia, it wasn’t enough to stop Pakistan's steady chase.Result: Pakistan Women won by 7 wicketsPlayer of the Match: Mehreen Ali
Shameer and Sara Amin honour to participate in “The Royal Junior Golf Championship”
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani rising golf players, Shahmeer Maajid and Sara Amin Khan, are honoured to represent their country in the Royal Junior Golf Championship, which took place from April 18 to 20 in Japan.According to an official of the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF), the prestigious international event featured some of the top under-18 junior golfers from across Asia, and was conducted under the auspices of the R&A, Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), and Nippon Kabaya Ohayo Holdings Inc.Shahmeer Maajid, competing in the Boys Under-18 category, finished 37th on the final leaderboard with a total score of 24 over par. Despite a tough field and challenging conditions, Shahmeer displayed resilience and determination throughout all three rounds.Sara Amin Khan, competing in the Girls Under-18 category, secured the 42nd position with a final score of 30 over par. Her participation in this high-level international event marked a significant step forward in her golfing career.PGF commends both juniors for their commitment, sportsmanship, and for proudly representing Pakistan at an international platform. PGF remains committed to nurturing junior talent and will continue to provide opportunities and exposure to young golfers through international competitions and development programs.
PSL-10: Peshawar Zalmi stun Multan Sultan by 120 runs
Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Peshawar Zalmi outclassed Multan Sultans by 190 runs in the 9th game of the HBL PSL-10 here in a jam-packed Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday night, as more than half the spectators were backing Zalmi, having yellow flags in their hands. Multan Sultans were chasing 128 runs target in 20 overs, in the fourth over, they got a setback when Saim Ayub dismissed Sultans’ skipper Mohammad Rizwan on the first ball of his spell. Ali then rattled Sultans’ batting line-up by striking twice in two deliveries in the 10th over, dismissing both Michael Bracewell and Ashton Turner.Ali’s fierce four-wicket haul was complemented by Arif Yaqoob’s 3-20 and Mitchell Owen’s two wickets in five deliveries as Sultans whimpered to 107 all out in 15.5 overs. Usman Khan, with a brisk 44 off 22 deliveries featuring four boundaries and three sixes, was the sole highlight in an otherwise lacklustre chase.Earlier, Zalmi were reduced to 5-2 in the third over of the game with Babar Azam falling to David Willey for two and Saim being dismissed by Bracewell for a low score. However, Sultans failed to capitalise on the momentum with no.4 batter Mohammad Haris launching an explosive 45 off just 21 balls with four fours and three sixes.Haris was involved in a 33-ball 79-run stand with Tom Kohler-Cadmore (52, 30b, 2x4s, 5x6s) for the third wicket that shifted the momentum in Zalmi’s favour. Hussain Talat contributed a useful 37 off 29 balls inclusive of three fours and one six, but it was the fiery finish provided by no.7 batter Abdul Samad and Mitchell Owen that took them beyond 200.Owen smashed 34 from just 15 deliveries, hammering four huge sixes, while Samad lit up the innings with a blistering 40 off only 14 balls with four boundaries and three maximums. Although Ubaid Shah managed to remove the threatening Samad in the final over, the damage had already been inflicted. Bracewell and Willey took pair of wickets each for Zalmi.Scores in brief (Zalmi beat Sultans by 120 runs):Peshawar Zalmi 227-7, 20 overs (Tom Kohler-Cadmore 52, Mohammad Haris 45, Abdul Samad 40, Hussain Talat 37, Mitchell Owen 34; David Willey 2-36, Michael Bracewell 2-37, Ubaid Shah 2-40)Multan Sultans 107 all out, 15.5 overs (Usman Khan 44, Shai Hope 20; Ali Raza 4-21, Arif Yaqoob 3-20, Mitchell Owen 2-2)Player of the match – Abdul Samad (Peshawar Zalmi).
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Apr, 2025
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A local tennis player, Nadir Mirza became champion of the ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2, as his opponent in the final Takaya Ishi, was unable to play owing to an injury at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Saturday.A total of 36 boys and 24 girls from 18 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, China, Austria, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Romania, and Sri Lanka, participated in the championship.The closing ceremony was graced by Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), as the chief guest. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron of the PTF, was the guest of honour at the occasion.Other guests included Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF; Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary-General of the PTF; Col. Gul Rehman, Director Security of the PTF; Akhtar Nawaz Ganjeera, former DG-PSB; Syed Fahim Inam, Chief Marketing Officer of Serena Hotels; and a large gathering of national and international tennis players, parents, coaches, and media personnel.
PBCC T-20 Blind Cricket Trophy: Gujranwala Clinch title
Sports Bulletin ReportGujranwala (April 15, 2025): Hosts Gujranwala beat Quetta by 4 wickets in the final of the 15th Edition of PBCC T-20 Blind Cricket Trophy 2025(Grade-2) here at Jinnah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.Gujranwala emerged victorious against Quetta, winning by 4 wickets. Gujranwala won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that would pay off handsomely as they restricted Quetta to a competitive total of 166 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Quetta’s innings was anchored by Nadir Ali, who scored 34 runs off 24 balls, while Naseeb Ullah supported the effort with a solid 32 runs from 30 balls. However, it was Israr Hassan's impressive bowling performance that stood out, as he claimed 3 crucial wickets for Gujranwala. Akram and Qasim also contributed by taking 1 wicket each.In pursuit of the target, Gujranwala showcased a strong batting display, successfully reaching 167 runs in just 18.5 overs while losing 6 wickets. Israr Hassan continued his remarkable performance, scoring a match-winning 69 runs off 44 balls. He was well supported by Mohammad Akram, who added a valuable 63 runs from 53 balls, steering their team to a comfortable victory. Niamat Ullah was the standout bowler for Quetta, taking 3 wickets. Israr Hassan got man of the match award.The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Naveed Hyder Sherazi, Commissioner Gujranwala, Dr. Faisal Mir Khan, Divisional Sports Officer Gujranwala, KhalidMinhas, MD/Owner of Minhas Pipe Industry, Gujranwala, Dr. Anwar Ali Sial, Director FinancePBCC, Nasrullah Shahwani, Director International affairs PBCC, Muzammal Riaz, President GCCB, and Adnan Mehmood, General Secretary GCCB, who presented prizes to the players. Player of the Tournament Awards:B1: Mohammad Sohail (Attock)B2: Naseeb Ullah (Quetta)B3: Niamat Ullah (Quetta)Best Wicketkeeper: Atique ur Rehman (Gujranwala)
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