ICC T20: Pakistan win third game in a row

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3 years ago

October 29, 2021

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Pakistan’s dominance in this tournament is remarkable.

Today, they won their third match of the T20 World Cup.

It was a resounding victory as they beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in an intense game.

Asif Ali’s 4 sixes in an over off Karim Jannat brought this victory to Pakistan.

He was awarded by the player of the match for his outstanding performance today.

The player of the match @AasifAli2018 #WeHaveWeWill #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/tMWjmnDgkF
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 29, 2021

With this win, Pakistan is all poised for the semi-finals.

Afghanistan surprisingly opted to bat today which didn’t work out very well.

Afghanistan lost their 4 important wickets within the powerplay.

Hazartullah Zazai (0), Mohammad Shazad (8), Rahmanulllah Gurbaz (10), and Asghar Afghan (10) were all sent to the pavilion early by Pakistan’s bowlers.

Karim Janat (15) tried to advance the scoring rate but was sent back to the hut by Imad Wasim.

At 64, Afghanistan had lost 5 wickets.

The Afghans were in big trouble and they needed someone to stand up and build the partnership, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

After losing Najibullah Zardran (21) on 74 runs, captain Mohammad Nabi (35) and Gulabdin Naib (35) built a partnership of 76 runs.

Thanks to this, Afghanistan posted a total of 147 on 6 wickets within 20 over.

Rizwan falls early

Pakistan also lost their first wicket early as Mohammad Rizwan (8) was dismissed by Mujeeb within powerplay.

Babar Azam (56) and Fakhar Zaman (30) made a partnership of 65 runs for the 3rd wicket.

Thus, Babar Azam scored his 2nd half-century of the tournament.

Mohammad Nabi broke this partnership by picking up Fakhar Zaman’s wicket.

After losing Zaman Pakistan struggled a lot to build another partnership.

Next, Pakistan lost the wickets of Mohammad Hafeez (10) and Shoaib Malik (19).

The main blow was dealt by Rashid Khan who picked up Babar Azam’s wicket on 122.

Pakistan was in trouble at that stage but Asif Ali performed a miracle in the 18th over.

Pakistan needed 24 on 12 balls and Md Nabi handed over the ball to Karim Janat.

Asif Ali smashed 4 sixes in an over off Janat and finished the match.

Asif Ali’s innings of 25 runs in just 7 balls came out of nowhere.

It seems like everything is going Pakistan’s way.

Pakistan is at the top of the table in the group.

Pakistan will be facing Namibia on Nov 2 in their upcoming match but before them, Afghanistan will take on Namibia on 31st Oct.

Pakistan 148 for 5 (Babar 51, Asif 25*, Rashid 2-26) beat Afghanistan 147 for 6 (Naib 35*, Imad 2-25) by five wickets

Three out of three!
Congratulations Pakistan 😍🙌👏#T20WorldCup #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/OybzkZu6s5
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 29, 2021

Kathmandu Gurkhas Set Modest Target for Janakpur Bolts in NPL

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12 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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Kathmandu Gurkhas, after opting to bat first, set Janakpur Bolts a modest target of 102 runs in their ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Kathmandu’s innings ended at 101/10 in 19.3 overs. They struggled throughout, with only Gerhard Erasmus (20) and Stephen Eskinazi (17) offering resistance. The rest of the batting line-up faltered, with notable contributions from Karan KC (19) and Shahab Alam (8*).

Janakpur’s bowlers dominated, with Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla both taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Mohsin added two. The Bolts are now tasked with chasing a relatively low total to secure the win.

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Pokhara Avengers Secure Thrilling Super Over Win Against Biratnagar Kings

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13 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Pokhara Avengers emerged victorious in a nail-biting super over against Biratnagar Kings in the Nepal Premier League. Biratnagar posted 140 runs, which Pokhara matched, taking the game into the super over.

In the super over, Pokhara posted 19 runs, thanks to a strong contribution from Raymon Reifer. Biratnagar struggled to chase down the target, managing only five runs, securing a crucial win for Pokhara. This result keeps Pokhara’s playoff hopes alive, while Biratnagar became the second team to be eliminated from the tournament.

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Mohammad Rizwan Faces Backlash for Underwhelming Knock in Pakistan’s Loss to South Africa

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2 days ago

December 11, 2024

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Mohammad Rizwan has come under heavy fire for his performance during Pakistan’s loss to South Africa in a high-stakes match. Critics described his innings as lackluster, accusing him of playing a “shameless” and “criminal” knock that failed to meet the demands of the situation. His inability to accelerate scoring when required drew ire from fans and analysts alike, with many questioning his intent and decision-making under pressure.

While Rizwan’s cautious approach ensured some stability, it proved inadequate against South Africa’s aggressive game plan. His inability to shift gears in critical moments ultimately hurt Pakistan’s chances, and his performance sparked a broader debate about his role and strategy in the team’s batting order. Some commentators were particularly scathing, questioning how Rizwan could reflect on his effort given the circumstances.

The incident has added to the scrutiny of Pakistan’s overall performance in the tournament, with many demanding better strategies and execution from key players. Rizwan, regarded as a pivotal figure in the lineup, now faces the challenge of responding to the criticism and delivering under pressure in future matches.