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  • Babar Azam Scripts HUGE Captaincy Record After Pakistan Beat Ireland In 2nd T20I; Check Here | cricket news

    Pakistan captain Babar Azam has extended his position as the most successful T20I captain of all time after the Men In Green registered a massive win over Ireland in the 2nd match of the series. Pakistan had lost the first T20I to the Irish, much to the shock and dismay of the fans back home. But Pakistan bounced back in style, winning the contest by 7 wickets. Mohammad Rizwan was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding display of batting. After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bowl first. Ireland posted 193 for 7 in 20 overs. Pakistan chased down the total in just 16.5 overs, all thanks to brilliance of Rizwan and also of Fakhar Zaman.

    Chasing 194 runs to win, Rizwan hit 75 off 46 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Fakhar smashed 78 off 40 balls, hitting 6 fours and sixes each. Pakistan wicketkeeper and batsman Azam Khan hit 30 off 10 balls to return unbeaten after sealing the victory.

    This was the 45th T20I win for Pakistan under the captaincy of Babar Azam. Pakistan captain surpassed Uganda’s Brian Masaba’s record of 44 wins. Third on the list is Aaron Finch with 40 wins (win percentage of 52.63) as T20I captain in 76 matches. MS Dhoni is next best with 41 wins but winning percentage lower than that of Finch. Eoin Morgan is fourth with 42 wins and win percentage of 58.33.

    While Babar failed to worry the scorers against Ireland, edging a Graham Hume ball to keeper Lorcan Tucker in the second over, Rizwan and Fakhar helped Pakistan even the series.

    Fakhar demonstrated his power-hitting abilities by smashing six sixes, while a steadier Rizwan handled the support position admirably as the pair put up 140 in rapid succession to take the game away from Ireland.

    While Fakhar was dismissed in the 15th over to provide the hosts with a glimmer of hope, Azam Khan joined the party to hit an unbeaten 30 from just 10 deliveries to guide Pakistan home.

    Meanwhile, the third and final game of the three-match series will be played in Dublin on Tuesday.

  • Blame Game In Pakistan Cricket Team’s Camp After Humiliating Defeat Against Ireland, Captain Babar Azam Says THIS | cricket news

    In a stunning upset, Pakistan suffered a historic five-wicket loss against Ireland in the opening T20I of the series in Dublin. The cricketing world was left stunned as the Associate nation defied the odds to script a remarkable victory over the formidable Men in Green. At the heart of the defeat was the candid admission from Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam, who pulled no punches in his assessment of his team’s dismal performance.

    “We didn’t start well in the first 6 overs; the pitch was a bit two-paced and had some bounce. We recovered well after that and got 182 but I think 190 was a par score,” he said. However, it was Pakistan’s lacklustre bowling and sloppy fielding that ultimately proved their undoing, according to the skipper. “But I think we lost due to the bowling and fielding. We didn’t execute our plans and had some sloppy lapses in the field which cost us,” Babar added.

    Pakistan’s Bowling Woes

    Babar’s scathing remarks were not without merit, as Pakistan’s vaunted bowling attack, spearheaded by the fiery Shaheen Shah Afridi, faltered under pressure. Shadab Khan, typically economical, leaked 54 runs from his four overs, while Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi also struggled to contain the Irish batters.

    The Batting Heroics

    Chasing a daunting target of 183, Ireland’s openers Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling provided a solid start, laying the foundation for the remarkable chase. Balbirnie, in particular, was the star of the show, his innings of 77 off just 55 deliveries laced with seven boundaries and two maximums.

    The right-hander’s intelligent batting, coupled with crucial partnerships with Harry Tector (36) and George Dockrell (24*), kept Ireland in the hunt throughout the innings. With 16 runs required off the final over, it was Curtis Campher who played the decisive hand, smashing an unbeaten 15 off just 7 balls to guide his team across the line with a ball to spare.

    Pakistan’s Batting Woes

    While Pakistan posted a competitive total of 182/6, their batting lineup also failed to fire on all cylinders. Barring Babar Azam’s resolute 57 and Iftikhar Ahmed’s quickfire 37, the rest of the batters struggled to cope with the Irish bowling attack.

    The unexpected hero for Ireland was Craig Young, who not only dismissed the dangerous Babar but also accounted for Azam Khan’s wicket in the same over, derailing Pakistan’s momentum in the middle overs.

    Historic Moment for Irish Cricket

    This victory against a cricketing powerhouse like Pakistan marks a watershed moment for Irish cricket. Not only did they claim their maiden T20I win over the Men in Green, but they also gained valuable momentum ahead of their much-anticipated clash against Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.

  • PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Pakistan Vs New Zealand 4th T20I In Gaddafi Stadium, 8PM IST, Lahore | cricket news

    Babar Azam’s Pakistan are playing New Zealand in the fourth T20I today in Lahore. The five-match series is nicely poised 1-1 and the winner of today’s contest will ensure that they are not losing the series. Both the remaining games will take place in Lahore. Expect crowd to fill the stadium to the last seat. Pakistan will be looking for many answers today, especially in the batting department. Their top three is doing well but the middle-order batting is something that needs to be taken care of. From number 4 to number 7, Pakistan are playing Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed and these four need to fire.

    Also Read | Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I LIVE Streaming Details

    New Zealand are not at their full strength and they are looking to give as much chance to this squad present in Pakistan as much as possible before picking the team for T20 World Cup 2024.

    As far as picking the perfect Dream11 team is concerned, you must ensure that there is a good mix of power-hitters, wickettakers and fit players. Bet on Saim Ayub again in this match. He is a destructive batter up at the top. Babar, Mohammad Rizwan are run machines but both are same kind of players, so pick only one among them. Shaheen Afridi, Ish Sodhi and Mohammad Amir can be your bowlers. Do take in Michael Bracewell and Mark Chapman from New Zealand.

    PAK vs NZ Predicted XIs:

    Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed.

    New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke.

    Pakistan Ns New Zealand 4th T20I: Dream11 Prediction

    Wicket-keeper: Tim Seifert

    Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman

    All-rounders: James Neesham, M Bracewell, Shadab Khan

    Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Ish Sodhi, Mohammed Amir

    Captain: Mark Chapman

    Vice-Captain: Babar Azam

    Pakistan Vs New Zealand Squads

    New Zealand Squad: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert(w), Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell(c), Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Tom Blundell, Josh Clarkson, Ben Sears, Ben Lister

    Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan(w), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman. , Usama Mir, Azam Khan, Zaman Khan

  • PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam’s Pakistan Brutally ROASTED After Losing 3rd T20I To Second-String New Zealand; Check Here | cricket news

    New Zealand are missing some of their top cricketers but despite that, they managed an impressive win over a full-strength Pakistan team in Pakistan. That says a lot about New Zealand’s strength as much as it tells you about Pakistan’s growing problems as an international T20 team. Losing to New Zealand’s ‘B’ has not gone down too well among the fans and the critics of the game in the country. The problems for Pakistan remain the same: ordinary T20 batting, catches getting dropped in the field and bowling woes.

    With T20 World Cup 2024 so near, reappointed captain Babar Azam has many gaps to fill. Pakistan cannot become a successful T20 side unless they start batting as per the world standards.

    Pakistan statistician Mazher Arshad released a stat which says that in their entire history, Pakistan have produced just one batter with a batting strike rate of over 140 and he was Shahid Afridi, who retired 8 years ago.

    He came up with another stat after Sunday night loss, which says that Pakistan scored 54 without any loss in the powerplay but in the next 7 overs, they managed jut 51 runs despite three free hits available for them. Since T20 World Cup, Pakistan have won jst 5 matches out of the 14 played so far.

    Babar Azam’s Pakistan was given a reality check by their fans, critics on social media. Check Below.

    New Zealand without 16 first-choice players have beaten Pakistan, who are pretty much full strength at home. The concerning part for Pakistan is this performance isn’t one-off. Since the T20 WC in 2022, Pakistan have won just 5 out of 14 matches. #PakvNZ — Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) April 21, 2024

    All those calling New Zealand “B” “C” and “D” team and wishing a 5-0 or 4-0 must stand up and eat their words! No team in a T20 format can be taken lightly .. with a Chapman in it #PAKvNZ — Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid) April 21, 2024

    Fielding standards of Pakistan _#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/G2FG14WaCZ

    — Dhonism (@Dhonismforlife) April 21, 2024

    New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. The NZ bowlers pulled things back in style after Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Babar provided a good start. But while Ayub struck his runs at over 140 strike rate, Babar, Rizwan were playing with a substandard strike rate. Thanks to Irfan Khan’s 20-ball 30 and Shadab Khan’s quickfire 41, Pakistan managed 178 fr 4 in 20 overs.

    New Zealand showed that it was a nice track to bat on and go for boundaries as they chased down the target in just 18.2 overs with 7 wickets in hand. Mark Chapman smashed a 42-ball 87 to win the Man of the Match award. The series is now 1-1 after 3 matches. The first game was washed out while Pakistan had won the 2nd match. The series will now conclude in Lahore where the remaining two games will be played.

  • PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Pakistan Vs New Zealand 3rd T20I In Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, 8PM IST, Rawalpindi | cricket news

    Pakistan take on New Zealand in the third T20I today in Rawalpindi. The hosts lead the five-match series 0-1 after winning the 2nd T20I by 7 wickets. Black Caps are playing their second-string side as many of their elite players are currently active in IPL 2024. However, Kiwis cannot be counted out as they know how to use their limited resources to good use. In the 2nd T20I, we saw Pakistani players dominate the 2nd match with Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir among wickets. Pick them in your Dream11 team today as well.

    Also Read | Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, When And Where To Watch PAK vs NZ Match In India Online And On TV Channel?

    Pick Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan also. Rizwan smashed an unbeaten 45 in the last game. Saim Ayub is also a good choice for your Dream11 team. He can spring up a surprise. From New Zealand, do include Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham as well as captain Michael Bracewell.

    PAK Vs NZ 3rd T20I: Dream11 Prediction

    Wicket-keepers: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan

    Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Saim Ayub

    All-rounders: James Neesham, M Bracewell, Shadab Khan

    Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Ish Sodhi, Mohammed Amir

    Captain: Babar Azam

    Vice-Captain: Shaheen Afridi

    PAK vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

    Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed.

    New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Cole McConchie, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Ben Lister.

    PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I: Squads

    Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam(c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir. , Abbas Afridi, Zaman Khan

    New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Michael Bracewell(c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Ben Lister, Josh Clarkson, Tom Blundell, William O’Rourke, Zakary Foulkes

  • PSL 2024 Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi, Qualifier 1 Live Streaming Details; When And Where To Watch Pakistan Super League Match MUL vs PES Online And On TV In India? , cricket news

    The first match of the Pakistan Super League 2024 (PSL 2024) will take place tonight in Karachi as Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi take on Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans. The winner books spot in the final which is to be played on March 18, Monday. In case you did not know, the qualifier 1 is played between two top teams in the points table at the end of the league stage. The benefit of finishing in top two is that even if you lose this qualifier, you get another shot at the final berth by playing the second qualifier. The second qualifier is played between the winner of the Eliminator and the loser of Qualifier 1.

    Multan Sultans finished as the table toppers with 7 wins from 10 matches. Peshawar Zalmi, at the same time, got the second spot with 6 wins and 3 losses. Peshawar will hope that their ace batter and captain Babar Azam continues to have a good tournament in the playoffs, starting with the game today. Babar is the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 498 runs in nine innings. Babar's best friend in Pakistan team and his rival captain in this game, Rizwan, is second in the list with 366 runs in 10 innings. Two Multan Sultans bowlers are leading the charts in most wicket takers this season. They are Usama Mir (21 wickets) and Mohammad Ali (17 wickets).

    Get ready for the ultimate showdown! ,

    Don't miss the high-octane #HBLPSL9 Qualifier and Eliminator matches on 14 and 15 March at 9 PM.

    __ Secure your seats now at https://t.co/khPS0MOZVN! #KhulKeKhel pic.twitter.com/HgJAo8izBe — PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 13, 2024

    Here's everything you need to know about PSL 2024 Qualifier 1 clash between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi:

    When and where will Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2024 Qualifier 1 be played? – Date and Time and Venue

    The first match between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2024 Qualifier 1 will take place on March 14, Saturday at 9:30 pm IST at the National Stadium, Karachi.

    Where to watch the Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2024 Qualifier 1 match?

    Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2024 Qualifier 1 will be available to stream on the FanCode app and website in India. In Pakistan, A Sports HD and Ten Sports HD are broadcasting the PSL 2024 matches. Unfortunately, there will be no telecasting of the PSL 2024 matches in India.

    Multan Sultans Vs Peshawar Zalmi: Squads

    Peshawar Zalmi Squad: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris(w), Haseebullah Khan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mehran Mumtaz, Aimal Khan, Asif Ali. , Paul Walter, Arshad Iqbal, Salman Irshad, Waqar Salamkheil, Dan Mousley, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Zeeshan, Shamar Joseph, Arif Yaqoob, Umair Afridi

    Multan Sultans Squad: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Tayyab Tahir, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Shahzad, Dawid Malan, Richard Ngarava. , Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Faisal Akram, Ali Majid, Aftab Ibrahim

  • PSL 2024: Babar Azam Called ‘Zimbabar’ By Fan; Angry Batter Threatens To Hit Him With Bottle; Watch | cricket news

    Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost his cool during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 as he was poked by fans calling him ‘Zimbabar’. The Peshawar Zalmi skipper did not take the comments lightly and threatened to throw a water bottle at the fans who were poking. Babar was seen riled up for a second but he got himself together after looking agitated by the troll comments by the fans.

    Watch the video here:

    Kalesh b/w Babar Azam And One of guy from Crowd over he was Calling him “Zimbabar” during PSL match pic.twitter.com/mtR99WDmoW Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) February 24, 2024

    Why Was He Called Zimbabar?

    Babar Azam burst onto the international cricket scene in 2015, showcasing immense talent and promise as a batsman for Pakistan. Initially hailed as a potential successor to Virat Kohli’s dominance in world cricket, Babar was anticipated to excel across all formats of the game. However, in recent years, he has faced criticism for his inconsistent performances, particularly in crucial matches for Pakistan. (Will CSK Captain MS Dhoni Retire After IPL 2024? Here’s What We Know)

    While he continues to shine in less pressure-intensive or inconsequential games, his inability to deliver during pivotal moments has tarnished his reputation. Fans on social media often troll him for scoring runs against weaker teams when he gets out early against big teams like Australia, England, etc.

    Recent Controversy In PCB

    Former Pakistan all-rounder and Director of Cricket Mohammed Hafeez slammed ex-director of Cricket Mickey Arthur and ex-skipper Babar Azam for not paying attention to the fitness levels of the team.

    Recently, Hafeez was removed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from his position following a clean sweep loss to Australia in a three-Test series Down Under and another loss to New Zealand in the five-match T20I series. He was appointed as the Director of Cricket just after Arthur’s tenure ended following a mixed-bag Cricket World Cup campaign in India.

    Speaking to ARY Sports Channel, Hafeez said, “When I took over as director (in 2023) and we reached Australia, I told the team trainer to give me a report on the players’ fitness standards and prepare a new fitness regimen.”

    “He told me that the former captain (Babar) and head coach (Arthur) had told him six months ago that fitness is not the priority at the moment and let the players play as they wanted,” added the former all-rounder.

    Hafeez asserted that fitness is a modern-day priority for all cricket teams. He said that the body fat levels of players were checked and skin folds of players were high, mostly 1.5 times the accepted limit.

    “Fitness in modern-day cricket is a top priority for all teams,” said Hafeez. (PSL 2024: Hawk-Eye Issues Apology To PCB Following Mistake Which Cost Islamabad United A Loss Against Quetta Gladiator)

    “When the fat levels of the players were checked, the skin fold of all of them was high – for most players it was 1.5 times the limit. They were unfit and some of them couldn’t complete a 2 KM trial run. You will suffer defeats if the fitness is like that,” he concluded. Pakistan’s next assignment is a tour to England in May this year, during which four T20Is were played. (With ANI inputs)

  • ‘Babar Azam could not finish’; Blame Game In Pakistan Camp As Shaheen Afridi Reacts After Loss In 3rd T20I Vs New Zealand

    Babar Azam shone for Pakistan for the third consecutive time but failed to close the game for visitors. Shaheen Afridi has now reacted to the losses vs New Zealand.

  • Iftikhar Ahmed Gets Angry On Fan For Calling Him ‘Chachu’, Incident Rocks NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I, Vide Goes Viral – WATCH | cricket news

    In a dramatic turn of events during the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, senior all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The cricketer, known for his composure, lost his cool when a Pakistani fan referred to him as ‘Chachu.’ The incident, caught on camera, unfolded near the boundary ropes, showcasing a rare heated exchange between a player and a supporter. As Pakistan grappled with New Zealand’s formidable total of 194, Iftikhar Ahmed, stationed near the boundary, faced an unwanted encounter with a vocal fan. The fan, expressing allegiance by saying, “We are your fans,” inadvertently irked Iftikhar, who retorted with a stern “Stay quiet.” The situation escalated quickly, leading to Iftikhar employing strong language to silence the fan, leaving spectators both shocked and intrigued.

    Iftikhar Ahmed got angry When a fan called him “Chachu” Dont call me “Chachu” iftikhar replied.#PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK #NZvPAK#Iftimania #PakistanCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/G9DRBBWBxU

    — Rizwan Babar Army (@RizwanBabarArmy) January 14, 2024 Match Overview

    Despite the off-field drama, the match itself witnessed New Zealand posting an imposing total of 194 runs in their 20 overs, courtesy of Finn Allen’s stellar 74-run performance. In response, Pakistan, fueled by Babar Azam’s 66 and Fakhar Zaman’s 50, fell short by 21 runs, losing their second consecutive match in the series.

    Road to Redemption

    With two losses in a row, Pakistan now faces a must-win situation in the upcoming NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I scheduled for January 17 in Dunedin. The pressure is mounting on the Men in Green to secure a victory and stay alive in the series.

    The Viral Moment

    The incident involving Iftikhar Ahmed’s heated exchange with the fan quickly became the talk of the town, circulating on social media platforms. The hashtag ‘Khamosh Reh Ch*****’ trended as cricket enthusiasts expressed their opinions on the altercation, further intensifying the spotlight on the cricketer.