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Blind Cricket News: Sindh, KPK post triumphs in T20 Super League
Sports Bulletin ReportAbbottabad:-Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunekawa (KPK) have won their matches in the ongoing 6th Pakistan Blinds’ Cricket Council (PBCC) Blind Cricket T-20 Super League 2023 here at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium on Thursday.In the first match of the day Sindh beat Baluchistan by 8 runs in a thriller contest. Baluchistan’s skipper won the toss and asked Sindh to take guard. Sindh were bowled out on 225 runs in allotted 20 overs. The veteran Mohammad Akram played efficiently and made 52 runs off 36 Balls while Mohammad Tahsin made 50 runs off 29 balls. Matiullah, Salman and Ameer Hamza shared a wicket apiece.In reply, Balochistan team was manage to score 217 runs by losing their 7 wickets in stipulated 20 overs. Kamran was their top scorer with 98 runs off 47 balls and Mohammad Rashid made 41 runs off 34 balls. Badar and Irfan took 2 wickets each. Mohammad Akram was declared best player of the match.Meanwhile, in the second match, KPK defeated Punjab by 49 runs at the same venue. KPK won the toss and opted to bat first. KPK set the huge total of 243 runs on the board for the loss of 5 wickets in allotted 20 overs. Nisar Ali once again played an extraordinary innings of 141 runs off 75 balls while Niamat Ullah made 36 runs off 24 balls. Sajid Nawaz and Akmal Hayat took 1 wicket each for Punjab. In reply, Punjab could score 194 for 4 runs in stipulated 20 overs. Moain Aslam was the top scorer with 59 runs off 40 balls and Faisal Mehmood made 44 runs off 31 balls. Babar Ali took 2 wickets and Kashif fetched 1 wicket for KPK. Nasir Ali was judged best players of the match.
Global Cricket League to start on May 10, 2023 at Faisal Town
24 teams to participate in GCL, Faheem Ashraf to represent One-10 BuildersAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: As many as 24 teams will participate in the first Global Cricket League (GCL) which will be rolled into action on May 10, 2023 at Miusam cricket ground Faisal Town Rawalpindi, president GCL Mohammad Ali Raza told www.sports-bulletin.com during an exclusive sitting here at his office D-12 Markaz on Sunday evening.Mohammad Ali Raza further told this reporter that besides the teams from twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad some teams from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkawa would also participate in the top national fixture. “We have a solitary aim of this league to provide maximum opportunity to budding cricketers of the country and to make Rawalpindi and Islamabad a hub of cricket like Karachi. There is a lot of cricket in Karachi city and I want to see maximum cricket here too, “he added.While responding to a question he said that the first round matches would be played in daylight with white ball and colourful kits, as the organizing committee would provide the kits and balls. “We are planning to stage quarterfinals in the night, as the ground has this facility. We will also attract youth with different hilarious and entertaining programs. Likely, the final will be played on May 28 at the same venue, “he further added.“We will disburse Rs. 250000 prize money among the players, who will produce remarkable performance in the GCL, as the winners will pocket Rs. 150, 000 while rest of money will be distributed among the best batter, best bowler, best wicketkeeper and best fielder of the GCL. A team from KPK Police and Faisalabad University will also take part in the tournament, “head of the global cricket league Mohammad Ali Raza further divulged.He said that the qualified technical officials would be hired to supervise the tournament including match referees, umpires, scorers and other officials like ground staff etc. “Our sponsor One-Ten Builders, especially Managing Director Hammad Kayani, is very keen to stage the GCL in a benefitting manner. He is supporting us and with the other sponsors we will make this event successful, “Moahhmad Ali concluded while replying to a question.
CRICKET - 08 May, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-News Zealand beat Pakistan by 47 runs in the last and final of the 5-Match One Day International Series here at National Stadium Karachi on Sunday night, as the Green Shirts won the series 4-1 by winning the first two fixtures at Pindi cricket stadium and two in Karachi.Kiwis captain Tom Latham won the toss back-to-back three times in national stadium and decided to bat first this time, earlier, in the both matches he had elected to bowl first in the 3rd and 4th ODI. Visitors posted 299 runs on the board to set a 300 runs target for Babar’s XIs. Will Young was top scorer with 87 runs with the help of 8 four and a couple of sixes while Tom Latham contributed 59 runs off 58 balls. He hit five fours during his smart and well composed innings. Mark Chapman, who was the hero for the Blackcaps in the T20 series, played a clattering innings of 43 runs, as his innings was laced with five four and two big sixes. He faced just 33 balls. Ravindra smashed 28 off 20 balls at the last moments of the innings.Shaheen Shah Afridi (3 for 46), Usama Mir (2 for 53), Shadab Khan (2 for 67), Mohammad Wasim (1 for 29), and Haris Rauf (1 for 45) were the successful bowlers of Pakistan.Pakistan could score 252 runs in 46.1 overs while targeting 300 target, as the only batter Iftikhar amused the spectators by playing a great knock of 94 runs unbeaten, as he was the last hope for the Pakistan but rest of all batters lost their wickets. He hit 8 fours and 2 huge sixes. Agha Salam scored 57 runs off 57 balls with the help of five fours and a maximum hit. Fakhar made 33 off 64 balls and Usama Mir 20 off 15 balls were other bit remarkable innings.Henry Shipley (3 for 34), Rechin Ravindra (3 for 65), Adam Milne (1 for 34), Matt Henry (1 for 47), and Ish Sodhi (1 for 65) were the wicket-taker bowlers for winners.Henry Shipley got the man of the match award while Fakhar Zaman was judged player of the series.Summarized Scorecard:New Zealand (Batting) 299 all out in 49.3 oversWill Young (87 runs, 90 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Tom Latham (59 runs, 58 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Mark Chapman (43 runs, 33 balls, 4x5, 6x2), Rechin Ravindra (28 runs, 20 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling)Shaheen Shah Afridi (3 for 46), Usama Mir (2 for 53), Shadab Khan (2 for 67), Mohammad Wasim (1 for 29), Haris Rauf (1 for 45)Pakistan (Batting) 252 all out in 46.1 oversIftikar Ahmed (94 runs not out, Agha Salman (57 runs, 57 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Fakhar Zaman (33 runs, 64 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Usama Mir (20 runs, 15 balls, 4x1, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling)Henry Shipley (3 for 34), Rechin Ravindra (3 for 65), Adam Milne (1 for 34), Matt Henry (1 for 47), Ish Sodhi (1 for 65)
CRICKET - 05 May, 2023
Babar Azam (107) and Usama Mir (4 for 43) major performers for Green ShirtsSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Hosts Pakistan stunned New Zealand by 102 runs in the penultimate fixture of the 5-match One Day Internationals series here at National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Blackcaps bundled out on 232 runs in 43.4 overs while chasing a massive target of 335 runs in 50 overs.Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first. Skipper Babar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0) and Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2) helped Pakistan to put a huge total on the board. Shaheen Shah Afridi played aggressive innings of 23 runs in just 7 balls. He hit three big sixes.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Babar Azam (Pakistan) Pakistan (Batting): 334 for 6 in 50 oversBabar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0), Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Shan Masood (44 runs, 56 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Iftikhar Ahmed (28 runs, 22 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Shaheen Shah Afridi (23 runs not out, 7 balls, 4x1, 6x3), Mohammad Haris (17 runs, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling): Matt Hanry (3 for 65), Ish Sodhi (1 for 53), Ben Lister (1 for 57)New Zealand (Batting): Target 335 in 50 oversTom Latham (60 runs, 75 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Mark Chapman (46 runs, 33 balls, 4x4, 6x3), Daryl Mitchell (34 runs, 48 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Tom Blundell (23 runs, 29 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling):Usama Mir (4 for 43), Mohammad Wasim (3 for 40), Haris Rauf (2 for 37), Shaheen Shah Afridi (1 for 34)Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Haris , Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad, Shan Masood, Mohammad Wasim Junior Reserves:Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Sohail, Ishanullah Khan, Abdullah Shafiq, Imam-ul-Haq New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James Neesham Reserves: Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Henry NichollsSchedule of Upcoming matches:May 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi
Cricket News: Pakistan score 334 for 6 runs in 50 overs in 4th ODI
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Hosts Pakistan set 335 runs target for New Zealand in the penultimate fixture of the 5-match One Day Internationals series here at National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Green Shirts are leading the series 3-0 already.Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first. Skipper Babar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0) and Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2) helped Pakistan to put a huge total on the board. Shaheen Shah Afridi played aggressive innings of 23 runs in just 7 balls. He hit three big sixes.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Pakistan (Batting): 334 for 6 in 50 oversBabar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0), Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Shan Masood (44 runs, 56 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Iftikhar Ahmed (28 runs, 22 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Shaheen Shah Afridi (23 runs not out, 7 balls, 4x1, 6x3), Mohammad Haris (17 runs, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling):Matt Hanry (3 for 65), Ish Sodhi (1 for 53), Ben Lister (1 for 57)New Zealand (Batting): Target 335 in 50 oversPakistan (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Haris , Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad, Shan Masood, Mohammad Wasim Junior Reserves:Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Sohail, Ishanullah Khan, Abdullah Shafiq, Imam-ul-Haq New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James NeeshamReserves:Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Henry NichollsSchedule of Upcoming matches:May 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi
CRICKET - 05 May, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportChattogram (Bangladesh): Pakistan Under-19 cricket team and Bangladesh Under-19 team will face off in the 1st 50 overs per innings fixture of the 5-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdary Stadium (ZACS), Chattaogram city Bangladesh on Saturday.Saad Baig will lead Green Shirts, as Pakistan Under-19 team defeated hosts Bangladesh by 10 wickets in only 4-day match of the tour at the same venue duo to sparking performances of Shahzaib Khan (74 runs) and Ali Asfand snared six batters of opposites.Sabih Azhar, head coach, said that he was very happy with the team’s performance. “We will try to keep same performance in the ODI series, as well as in the only T20 match. “We have a very talented guys in the squad, who have abilities to produce up the mark results, “he added.Pakistan Under-19 Squad:Saad Baig (captain) Ali Asfand (vice-captain), Ahmed Hussain, Aimal Khan, Amir Hussain, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Hamza Nawaz, Mohammad Ibtisam, Mohammad Ismail, Mohammad Tahir, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Obaid Shahid, Sajjad Ali, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl HussainReserves players:Wahaj Riaz. Abidullah, Ikramullah Tareen, Mohammad ZulkifalSupporting Staff:Tauseef Ahmed (manager), Sabih Azhar (coach), Umar Rashid (assistant coach), Hafiz Naeem Ul Rasool (physiotherapist), Yasir Malik (trainer) and Shan Ullah (team analyst)Schedule (ODI Fixtures):May 6, 2023: 1st 50-over match; ZACS, ChattogramMay 8, 2023: 2nd 50-over match; ZACS, ChattogramMay 11, 2023: 3rd 50-over match; SKS, RajshahiMay 13, 2023: 4th 50-over match; SKS, RajshahiMay 15, 2023: 5th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi
Cricket News: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 26 runs in ODI
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-The combined batting performances from Imam-ul-Haq (90 off 107), Babar Azam (54 off 63), Mohammad Rizwan (32 off 34), Agha Salman (31 off 29) and Shadab Khan (21 off 10) assisted Pakistan to post a handsome total of 287 for 6 runs on the board in 50 overs, which was enough for Pakistani bowlers to defend here at National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night. Green Shirts defeated New Zealand by 26 runs in the 3rd One Day International and earn unbeatable lead in the 5-match tie 3-0. Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first, as in the first two ODIs won by Pakistan while chasing the target in Pindi cricket stadium few days back. Duo of left-handed opening batters, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq started the Pakistan’s innings. Imam-ul-Haq (90 runs, 107 balls, 4x7, 6x1) and Babar Azam (54 runs, 63 balls, 4x3, 6x1) were the top batters for Pakistan.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) Pakistan (Batting): 287 for 6 in 50 oversImam-ul-Haq (90 runs, 107 balls, 4x7, 6x1), Babar Azam (54 runs, 63 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (32 runs, 34 balls, 4x0, 6x1), Agha Salman (31 runs, 29 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Shadab Khan (21 runs, 10 balls, 4x1, 6x2)New Zealand (Bowling): Matt Hanry (3 for 54), Adam Milne (2 for 56), Cole McConchie (1 for 46)New Zealand (Batting): Target 288 in 50 oversTom Blundell (65 runs, 78 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Cole McConchie (60 runs, 42 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Tom Latham (45 runs, 60 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Will Young (33 runs, 41 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Daryl Mitchell (21 runs, 24 balls, 4x2, 6x0) Pakistan (Bowling):Mohammad Wasim (2 for 50), Nseem Shah (2 for 40), Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 52), Agha Salman (1 for 42), Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, , Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Junior Reserves:Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Ishanullah Khan New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Adam Milne Reserves: Chad Bowes, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Schedule of Upcoming matches:May 5, 2023: 4th ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi
Women’s Cricket News: England to host Sri Lanka this year 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLONDON: England will host Sri Lanka women’s cricket team for three T20 Internationals and three-match One Day Internationals, as the tour will start on August 31, 2023 with T20I contest at Central County Ground, Hove.Following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket, the England & Wales Cricket Board has agreed to a schedule change to England Women’s white-ball home series against Sri Lanka planned for September.Schedule (T20 Series):1. August 31, 2023: Central County Ground, Hove2. September 2, 2023: Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford3. September 6, 2023: Incora County Ground, Derby.Schedule (ODI Series):1st ODI: Saturday 9 September, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street2nd ODI: Tuesday 12 September, The County Ground, Northampton3rd ODI: Thursday 14 September, Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester.
Cricket News: England to start West Indies Tour on December 3
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday (May 2, 2023) revealed the complete schedule for the West Indies Men’s 2023 International Home Series against England, which will be commenced from the first week of December 2023.According to a press release, English team will start the tour in Antigua with two CG United ODIs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 3 and 6 December 2023. The third match of three-match series will be played at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 9 December. The tour will be concluded in the week before Christmas with the fourth and fifth T20Is at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, which will be hosting a fixture between West Indies and England for the first time on 19 and 21 December and the first time that England has played on the island since 2009.Schedule (ODI Matches):1. December 3, 2023: CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua2. December 6, 2023: 2nd CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua3. December 9, 2023: CG United ODI, Kensington Oval, BarbadosSchedule (T20I Matches):1. December 12, 2023: Kensington Oval, Barbados2. December 14, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada3. December 16, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada4. December 19, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad5. December 21, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
Cricket News: Pakistan Shaheens to start Zimbabwe tour on May 3
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Imran Butt-led Pakistan Shaheens will start their Zimbabwe tour on May 3, 2023 with a four-day match at Kwekwe Sports Centre. Pakistan Shaheens had gone through an 11-day camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi and later took part in an additional two-day camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on 28 and 29 April prior to their departure to Zimbabwe.The squad includes 16 players and four reserve players. Six players apart from the captain and Test cricketer Imran Butt have already represented Pakistan in international cricket. These include Hussain Talat (1 ODI, 18 T20Is), Kamran Ghulam (1 ODI), Mir Hamza (3 Tests), Mohammad Ali (2 Tests), Shahnawaz Dahani (2 ODIs, 11 T20Is) and Saim Ayub (8 T20Is).Captain Imran Butt said:“We have had a rigorous training camp for the Pakistan Shaheens team ahead of our tour to Zimbabwe. The players have put in a lot of hard work and effort to prepare for this important series.“The side consists of experienced and young players. We have some very talented individuals in the side who are eager to showcase their skills on the international stage.“The team is in good spirits and looking forward to the challenge of playing in Zimbabwe. We are confident that we have the right mix of players to put up a strong performance.”Pakistan Shaheens:Imran Butt (captain) (Lahore), Hussain Talat (vice-captain) (Lahore), Aamir Jamal (Islamabad), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Quetta), Haseebullah (Quetta), Kamran Ghulam (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mir Hamza (Karachi), Mohammad Ali (Sialkot), Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot), Mubasir Khan (Islamabad), Omair Bin Yousuf (Karachi), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper) (Islamabad) and Shahnawaz Dahani (Larkana). Saim Ayub (Karachi, 50-over matches only). Asif Mehmood (Hyderabad), Athar Mehmood (Gujranwala), Saad Khan (Hyderabad) and Waqar Ahmad (Peshawar) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Aizaz Cheema (coach), Imran Abbas (manager), Saboor Ahmed (trainer), Mohammad Asad (physiotherapist) and Faisal Rai (team analyst). Abdul Rehman (Team Consultant, for 50-over matches only)Schedule:3-6 May – 1st Four-day match; KSC, Kwekwe10- 13 May – 2nd Four-day match; MSC, Mutare17 May – 1st 50-over match; TSC, Harare19 May – 2nd 50-over match; HSC, Harare21 May – 3rd 50-over match; HSC, Harare23 May – 4th 50-over match; OH, Harare25 May – 5th 50-over match; HSC, Harare27 May – 6th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
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