Pakistan Cricket

Pakistan began their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 35-run victory over Thailand in their Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. The defeat ended Thailand’s campaign after they had earlier beaten Hong Kong but lost to India. Thailand Bowlers Impress Again Despite the loss, Thailand’s bowlers once again put in an impressive performance against a much more experienced Pakistan side. Pakistan were restricted to 119 for nine in 20 overs, with Thailand making life difficult for their

As the cricket world prepares for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan are using an unusual training method to prepare for the continental tournament — playing practice matches against a men’s domestic side. The tournament will take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with Pakistan hoping to finally lift the trophy after finishing runners-up twice. Pakistan Turn to Men’s Team for Tough Preparation Pakistan captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team has been playing against a men’s domestic side

Pakistan's spin attack put the visitors in a commanding position on Day 3 of the second and final Test against the West Indies in Trinidad, leaving the hosts reeling at 103 for 6 in their second innings with a lead of just 60 runs. Abdullah Shafique Anchors Pakistan Innings Opener Abdullah Shafique produced a superb unbeaten 160, guiding Pakistan to a first-innings total of 387. His marathon knock lasted more than seven-and-a-half hours, during which he faced 323 balls, striking 15 fours and

West Indies produced a dominant bowling performance to defeat Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series in Trinidad on Tuesday. Chasing 211 on a challenging fourth-day pitch, Pakistan were bowled out for 120 in just 40.2 overs, suffering their fourth consecutive Test defeat and eighth straight loss away from home. Pakistan's batting struggled for the second innings in a row, collapsing to 71 for 9 before a last-wicket stand of 49 runs between Babar Azam (58 not out)

Bangladesh secured a 78-run win over Pakistan to clinch the second Test in Sylhet on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series whitewash despite Mohammad Rizwan's brave 94 in an unsuccessful chase. Pakistan were 358 all out in the morning session on day five after chasing 437 for victory to level the series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood and Salman Agha contributed 71 runs apiece but it was Rizwan's battling innings containing 10 fours that ensured Pakistan remained in the hunt

Left-handed opener Najmul Hossain Shanto scored an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh stretched their lead to 179 runs on a rain-hit fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan on Monday. They were 152-3 in their second innings at the close on Sunday, Shanto having made an unbeaten 58 as he batted alongside Mushfiqur Rahim who was on 16 in the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh resumed on their overnight score 7-0 only to lost openers early, Mahmudul Hasan Joy trapped leg

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque dug in to take Bangladesh to 101-2 at lunch on the first day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Friday. After Pakistan put the home side to bat, Shanto and Mominul added 70 runs for the unbroken third wicket, putting Bangladesh on track toward a daunting score. Shanto was 39 not out off 50 balls and Mominul was on 31, at lunch. The tall, lanky fast bowler also appeared to be a thorn in

The Multani siblings have competed behind closed doors in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL), and it’s a little cruelly ironic that Arafat Minhas and Sameer Minhas – while showcasing bombs of offensive talent – are still doing it unsigned. Arafat, 21, is a left-arm spinner who has taken nine wickets in 10 matches to help Multan Sultans reach the playoffs. It was also when he was joined in the team by his younger brother Sameer, 19, who is still to make his

Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman was banned for two matches on Tuesday after being found guilty of ball tampering in the country’s showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said. Video footage showed the 35-year-old opener changing the condition of the ball during his team Lahore Qalandars’ game against Karachi Kings in Lahore late Sunday. “Zaman has been banned from playing in two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after being found guilty of a Level 3 offence due to ball tampering,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Pakistan’s shot at making it to the T20 World Cup semifinal is hanging by a thread following New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The Kiwis, who trounced the co-hosts by 61 runs in Colombo, significantly improved their Net Run Rate (NRR) to +3.050 and are now clear favourites to qualify for the semi-finals from Group 2 along with England. Pakistan, who are currently third in the table, must win their final Super 8s match against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Pakistan's NRR

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his happiness after his side routed arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on Sunday to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a clash that had been uncertain until a few days back. Suryakumar’s team posted 175 for seven after being given a flying start by Ishan Kishan (77) before bowling out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. The loss for Pakistan maintained their appalling World Cup record against India. India have triumphed in eight of nine T20 World

Cricket’s T20 World Cup starts Saturday under a bitter‑sour build-up marred by political turmoil, Bangladesh flung out and Pakistan refusing to play arch-rivals and co-hosts India. Ultimately, Pakistan will play the first ball of the tournament with a very disorderly lead-in when they take on Netherlands in Colombo in the opener. Holders and pre-tournament favourites India will open the tournament in the night match on day one against the United States in Mumbai with a nation of more than a billion cricket followers looking to them

The International Cricket Council has described Pakistan’s stance of playing selected matches at the ICC T20 World Cup as “difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event”. Pakistan on Thursday said its team will not play against India on February 15 in Colombo but will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup. The ICC statement was issued hours after Pakistan made the announcement. “The tournament brings together all qualified teams who are expected to participate and compete on an

Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that a decision will be held back for up to a week finalising whether the team would pull out of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, paving the way for a potential boycott over Bangladesh backing down. Naqvi was scheduled to meet Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday to seek his advice but a call is expected before then with the cricket board boss posting on X: "The final decision will either be taken Friday or next

Naseem comes to Pakistan s rescue in super over thriller Dubai: Speedster Naseem Shah starred with the ball and defended 13 runs with a Super Over masterclass as Desert Vipers completed their third straight win of season four of the ILT20, at Dubai International Stadium on Monday. After 40 overs of a gripping tussle between two sides who were inseparable at the end, the Vipers had matched the Giants’ 179 for five in chasing down their score but closed level, albeit nine wickets down. Then,

Rawalpindi - Pakistan reached the T20 tri-series final with a game to spare when they beat Zimbabwe by 69 runs on Sunday — and captain Shoaib Malik praised his team for getting better and better. Off-spinning all-rounder Usman Tariq was the star performer with a remarkable hat trick while Zimbabwe plunged to 126 in their pursuit of 196. In his second T20 International, the 27-year-old spinner resticted Tony Munyonga (1), Tashinga Musekiwa (0) and Wellington Masakadza (0) at three consecutive deliveries of the 10th over to

The ICC has confirmed match referee Andy Pycroft for Wednesday's game involving Pakistan and the UAE and, despite the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) numerous requests for his removal, it will be a working appointment for Pycroft.   Pycroft, in a statement made available to the public, offered an apology to the Pakistan captain and the team manager, labelling the matter a ‘misunderstanding’. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to be eager to hear on the ICC’s intentions to get to the bottom of any

In the Dubai International Stadium, the DJ played the chart-topping songs from both sides of the border, while the Asia Cup clash between famed rivals, India and Pakistan, certainly lacked sporting contest elbows. Besides missing the drama of an India-Pakistan match, the missing the customary handshake of sportsmanship as players walked off and refused to greet each other at the end of the match was truly bizarre. To some, it was more ‘not surprising’ than ‘shocking’ given the cacophony and the so-called ‘calls

Pakistan Secures Thrilling Victory : ODI Showdown: Pakistan Prevails in the Ultimate Over Against Afghanistan In an electrifying One Day International (ODI) encounter, Pakistan managed to secure a thrilling one-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the final over of the match. The contest was marked by its intensity and saw the two teams engaged in a closely fought battle on the cricket field. Toss Decision Sets the Stage The dynamics of the match were set early on as Afghanistan won the toss and chose

The Pakistan cricketers and 11 support staff members arrived on a chartered flight from Lahore and will be transported to Worcestershire. 20-member Pakistan squad, along with 11 support staff members, reached Manchester on Sunday night. The players arrived on a chartered flight from Lahore and were seen coming out of the airport wearing masks and maintaining adequate distance between themselves. The 10 Pakistan cricketers, who had tested positive for the coronavirus in the initial tests conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), were