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Kingsmen edge past Karachi Kings in thrilling run chase

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Kingsmen edge

KARACHI: In an exciting clash at National Bank Stadium, Hyderabad Kings Men defeated Karachi Kings by four wickets in their first-ever meeting in Pakistan Super League.

After winning the toss, Hyderabad captain Marnus Labuschagne opted to field first, inviting Karachi Kings to bat. Karachi posted a competitive total of 188 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Young batter Saad Baig led the scoring with a composed 53, while captain Moeen Ali smashed a quickfire 44 off just 16 balls, including five sixes.

For Hyderabad, Hunaid Shah impressed with the ball, picking up three wickets.

Chasing 189, Hyderabad Kingsmen got off to a strong start thanks to Saim Ayub, who scored 67 runs to lay the foundation.

Despite a middle-order wobble, Hasan Khan played a blistering knock of 33 runs off 16 balls at a strike rate of over 200 to guide his team to victory in 19.1 overs, while Irfan Khan remained unbeaten on 29.

For Karachi Kings, Abbas Afridi claimed two wickets but could not prevent his team from suffering a second consecutive defeat.

Notably, this was the first-ever match between the two sides, as Hyderabad Kings Men are making their debut appearance in the league this season.

Pakistan Women crush Turks and Caicos Islands 8-0 in historic FIFA series win

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Pakistan Women

Pakistan Women’s Football Team produced a dominant performance in the FIFA Series, defeating Turks and Caicos Islands Women’s Football Team 8-0 to secure a record-breaking victory.

The match, played in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marked Pakistan’s biggest-ever winning margin in international women’s football.

From the outset, Pakistan controlled the game, taking a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime. Zahmina Malik, Aqsa Mushtaq, Laila Banaras, and Maryam Mahmood scored in the first half to put the team firmly in control.

In the second half, Pakistan maintained their attacking momentum, adding four more goals. Laila Banaras and Aqsa Mushtaq scored again, while Nadia Khan and Asra Khan also found the net.

The emphatic win surpasses Pakistan’s previous best result, a 7-0 victory over Maldives, marking a historic milestone for the national women’s side in international football.

Rawalpindi suffer fifth consecutive defeat

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Rawalpindi suffer

KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators delivered a dominant performance to defeat Rawalpindi by 61 runs in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 match at National Bank Stadium, handing their opponents a fifth consecutive loss in the tournament.

Chasing a target of 183, Rawalpindi’s batting lineup collapsed and was bowled out for 121 in 17.3 overs. Saad Masood top-scored with 31 runs, while Daryl Mitchell contributed 30 and Yasir Khan added 22. Captain Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for a duck, and Usman Khawaja managed just 7 runs.

For Quetta, Usman Tariq, Saud Shakeel, and Jahandad Khan picked up two wickets each to dismantle the opposition.

Earlier, Quetta Gladiators posted 182/6 in their allotted overs. Rilee Rossouw led the charge with 52 runs, while skipper Saud Shakeel added 42.

Hasan Nawaz played a blistering knock of 39 off just 16 balls, and Jahandad Khan chipped in with a quickfire 21 off 6 deliveries.

For Rawalpindi, Ben Sears claimed three wickets, while Mohammad Amir took two and Mubasir Khan picked up one.

Earlier, Rawalpindi captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to field first.

Rawalpindi are still searching for their first win in the tournament, having lost all five matches so far, while Quetta have secured one victory in four games.

Babar Azam breaks world record as fastest to 12,000 T20 runs

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has set a new world record in T20 cricket by becoming the fastest player to score 12,000 T20 runs.

Representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Babar achieved this milestone during a match against Karachi Kings. He reached 12,000 runs in just 338 innings, surpassing the previous record held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who had taken 345 innings.

For comparison, Indian stars Virat Kohli and David Warner achieved 12,000 T20 runs in 360 and 368 innings respectively.

Babar Azam is now the 12th player worldwide and the second Pakistani to reach this landmark, following former national cricketer Shoaib Malik.

This remarkable feat further cements Babar Azam’s status as one of the premier T20 batsmen in the world.

Peshawar Zalmi edge Hyderabad Kingsmen in thrilling last-ball finish

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Peshawar Zalmi

KARACHI: In an exciting contest of HBL PSL 11, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 4 wickets at the National Bank Stadium.

After winning the toss, Peshawar Zalmi opted to field first. Hyderabad Kingsmen posted 145 runs, with Kusal Perera scoring 58 and Marnus Labuschagne contributing 27. Peshawar’s Sufiyan Muqeem and Fakhar Ahmed picked up four wickets each.

Chasing 146, Peshawar Zalmi reached the target on the last ball, losing six wickets. Babar Azam top-scored with 46 runs, while Kusal Mendis and Michael Bracewell added 27 and 25 runs respectively. Hyderabad’s Saim Ayub took two wickets for 19 runs.

Before the toss, PSL CEO Salman Naseer released a symbolic peace dove, with Babar Azam, Marnus Labuschagne, and match referee Roshan Mahnama present, recognizing Pakistan’s role in the recent US-Iran ceasefire efforts.

Rawalpindi signs New Zealand’s Ben Sears for PSL 11

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Rawalpindi signs

ISLAMABAD:  Rawalpindi has secured an agreement with New Zealand pacer Ben Sears for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Sources report that Sears is currently with New Zealand A in Sri Lanka and will join the Rawalpindi squad tomorrow once permission is granted. The 28-year-old fast bowler will be making his PSL debut.

With injuries to Zaman Khan and Naseem Khan, Rawalpindi is hopeful that Sears’ inclusion will strengthen the squad. Injured pacer Naseem Shah remains part of the team, with his next test scheduled for April 15.

Rawalpindi’s next PSL fixture is set for April 10 in Karachi.

Naseem Shah ruled out of PSL indefinitely due to injury

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Naseem Shah

KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League for an indefinite period due to injury.

Franchise Rawalpindi Pindiz confirmed the development, stating that Naseem sustained a side injury during a match against Karachi Kings.

According to team management, the fast bowler will remain unavailable until further notice. The medical staff is closely monitoring his recovery, with hopes that he may return in the later stages of the tournament after completing rehabilitation and obtaining fitness clearance.

The franchise also expressed full support for Naseem Shah, assuring that he will receive complete backing throughout his recovery period.

Fakhar Zaman dismisses T20I retirement rumors

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Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has broken his silence on reports suggesting his retirement from T20 internationals, clarifying that he has no immediate plans to step away from the format.

In a statement, Fakhar said that while he had initially considered retiring from T20 cricket after the World Cup, he has now decided to continue playing and has no intention of retiring at this stage.

“I want to finish my T20 career on a high note,” he added.

The 35-year-old has been a key performer for Pakistan in T20 internationals, scoring 2,494 runs in 120 matches at an impressive strike rate of 132.51, including 14 half-centuries.

Fakhar has also been a consistent performer in the Pakistan Super League, representing Lahore Qalandars and remaining part of the squad for the 11th consecutive season.

PSL 11: Multan Sultans seal easy win over Rawalpindi

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LAHORE: Multan Sultans secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Rawalpindi Pindiz in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League.

Chasing a target of 183 runs, Multan Sultans comfortably reached the total in 16.2 overs, losing just three wickets.

Sahibzada Farhan played a match-winning knock of 68 runs off 38 balls, while Josh Philippe contributed 56 runs. Shan Masood scored 27, and captain Ashton Turner remained unbeaten on 26.

For Rawalpindi, Mohammad Amir picked up two wickets.

Earlier, Rawalpindi Pindi Boys posted 182 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted overs. Sam Billings top-scored with 56 off 34 balls, while Kamran Ghulam added 35 runs.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan managed 19 runs, while Dane Forrester scored 24 and Daryl Mitchell made 17 before being dismissed by Faisal Akram.

Faisal Akram was the standout bowler for Multan Sultans, claiming four wickets. Arafat Minhas took two wickets, while Peter Siddle and Mohammad Ismail grabbed one wicket each.

Multan captain Ashton Turner had earlier won the toss and elected to field first, opting to retain the winning combination.

Ronaldo nets brace on return as Al Nassr extend winning streak

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Ronaldo nets brace

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff in style, scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr secured a 5-2 victory over bottom-placed Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.

The Portuguese forward, sidelined since February, had missed Al Nassr’s previous two league matches and was also unavailable for Portugal national team friendlies against Mexico and the United States last month.

Al Najma stunned the hosts by taking the lead just before halftime, with Rakan Al Tulayhi finding the net. However, Al Nassr responded quickly as Abdullah Al Hamdan and Sadio Mane struck in first-half stoppage time to turn the game around.

The visitors equalized shortly after the break when Felippe Cardoso scored, but Al Nassr regained control when Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 56th minute.

Ronaldo, 41, added his second goal in the 73rd minute, while Mane sealed the victory with a stoppage-time strike.

The win marked Al Nassr’s 13th consecutive league triumph, keeping them at the top of the table with 70 points, six ahead of second-placed Al Hilal, who are set to face Al Taawoun on Saturday.