Pakistan's young and talented opener Saim Ayub showed his prowess with a stunning century to guide his team to a nail-biting three-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI. Ayub, who hit his second ODI century, along with a solid partnership with Salman Ali Agha, was able to overcome a challenging start to the chase and secure the win for Pakistan. South Africa's top-order collapse, thanks to part-time spinner Salman, gave them a competitive total of 9-239, with Heinrich Klaasen's 86 keeping them in the game. But Ayub's impressive knock and Salman's unbeaten 82 ensured Pakistan's victory in a close finish.
In a gripping match, Pakistan defeated South Africa in the opening ODI thanks to a strong batting performance from Saim Ayub and all-rounder Salman Agha. South Africa got off to a strong start but lost wickets in clusters, ultimately being restricted to 239/9. Pakistan faced early setbacks in their chase but Ayub's century partnership with Agha turned the game in their favor. Agha remained calm under pressure and scored an unbeaten 82 to secure a three-wicket win for Pakistan.
In a nail-biting match, Zimbabwe managed to edge out Pakistan by 2 wickets with one ball to spare. Pakistan, looking for a series sweep, rested key players and were restricted to 132-7. Despite a strong start from opener Brian Bennett (43), the Pakistan bowlers fought back and threatened to clinch a win. However, a heroic performance from tailender Richard Ngarava (7 not out) secured the win for Zimbabwe, much to the delight of top scorer Bennett. Pakistani skipper Salman Agha praised the performances of young batters Saim Ayub and Sufiyan Muqeem. With this win, Zimbabwe will carry momentum into their upcoming series against Afghanistan.
With an impressive lineup of players and a strong performance in the first T20 cricket match, Pakistan continues their winning streak against Zimbabwe in the second T20I. Led by captain Salman Agha, the team showcases their skills on the field and secures another victory in Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. Follow live updates to catch all the action from this thrilling match.
In the third and final T20I match between Australia and Pakistan, Pakistan's stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha has won the toss and elected to bat first at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. With Rizwan and Naseem Shah rested, Jahandad Khan makes his debut for Pakistan while Australia remains unchanged. With a record of 5 wins for Australia and 0 for Pakistan, all eyes are on the two teams as they battle it out for the last time in this tour. Stay updated with live scores and updates from Hobart as the match unfolds.
Haris Rauf of Pakistan took two crucial wickets in just one over, including the wicket of Australian captain Josh Inglis caught by Sufiyan Muqeem. Australia is currently at 2-52, with Glenn Maxwell and Short looking to stabilize the team. The crowd at SCG is thrilled with the tense and entertaining match, as Fraser-McGurk of Australia is caught out by Salman Agha while attempting an unorthodox shot. Rauf's impressive performance continues to cause trouble for Australian batsmen.
The Pakistan cricket team is set to face Australia in the second One-Day International in Adelaide with an unchanged playing XI. A source close to the team revealed that there had been contemplation of introducing debutant Faisal Akram, but the pitch seemed better suited for pacers. The source also said that the team would depend on their part-time spinners, Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, and Kamran Ghulam, who were not utilized in the opening match.
In the opening match of the ODI series between Australia and Pakistan, the Baggy Greens secured a tense two-wicket win at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Mitchell Starc's scintillating bowling performance and Pat Cummins' cool leadership led Australia to victory with over 16 overs to spare. Despite a valiant effort from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan's batting unit struggled under difficult conditions, while Starc's lethal pace proved to be too much for their top order.
After being dropped for the England Tests, former captain Babar Azam and pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah return to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. The selectors have also announced many new faces in the squads, while senior players like Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan have been left out. The PCB is also set to announce new captains for the limited-overs formats, with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha expected to lead the team. Additionally, bold steps have been taken as the selectors plan to use the ODIs and T20s in Zimbabwe to test new players.
England pulled off a thrilling victory over Pakistan on Friday, securing an innings and 47 run win in the first test match. Bowler Jack Leach was on top form, taking the final wicket of Naseem Shah during the fifth day of the test. Pakistan's defeat came despite valiant efforts from Salman Ali Agha and Aamer Jamal, who both registered half centuries but were unable to prevent their team's demise.