After the ODI series loss, Australia showed its dominance in the shortest format with a victory in the first T20I against Pakistan. Pakistan, high on confidence after the ODI series win, gave a tough fight but fell short in the seven-over shootout. Maxwell's brilliance with both bat and ball was the main highlight of the match. Australia will now look to continue their winning streak in the second T20I, while Pakistan will try to bounce back at the SCG.
In a dominant display of cricket, Pakistan secured their first one-day series win in Australia in 22 years with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI. After bowling out the world champions for a lowly 140, Pakistan chased down the target in just 27 overs, thanks to a strong opening partnership from Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. The win was fueled by impressive performances from bowlers Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf, leading to a special moment for captain Mohammad Rizwan and the fans.
In an exciting match at Adelaide Oval, Australia defeated Pakistan by a close margin, leaving the visiting team disappointed. Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan team's captain, led his team off the ground after the loss, showing his disappointment with their performance. Stay tuned for more updates on the ongoing three-match series.
The Pakistan Cricket Team is set to make their comeback to the One-Day International format after their last appearance at the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup. However, the team has undergone significant changes in the past year, with Babar Azam resigning and resuming as captain multiple times. Under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, the team is looking to gain momentum for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, the Australians are ready to face them before their five-Test series against India. The 1st ODI will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 4.
Australia's Pat Cummins was the hero of the opening ODI against Pakistan, taking two crucial wickets with the ball and finishing unbeaten on 32 with the bat to help his team secure a two-wicket victory. After bowling out Pakistan for 203, Australia stumbled in their run chase, but Cummins held his nerve to push them past the modest target with 16.3 overs to spare. Mitchell Starc also played a crucial role, taking 3-33 with the ball to restrict Pakistan's attempts to set a larger total.
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed disappointment for not making use of loose deliveries during her partnership with Deepti Sharma, leading to a nine-run loss to Australia in a crucial T20 World Cup match in Dubai. With this defeat, India's chances of qualifying for the semifinals now hinge on the outcome of New Zealand vs Pakistan match. India can still make it to the final four if Pakistan is able to beat New Zealand. However, India's inferior fielding performance and Australia's experienced side proved to be the decisive factors.
India Women take on the world champions Australia in a must-win Group A fixture. A win tonight will seal their passage into the semi-finals, while a loss will require them to rely on a favorable result from the New Zealand vs Pakistan match. With all players fit and available and the spin-friendly conditions in Sharjah, India may opt for a spin-heavy bowling attack. The match will be held on October 13th at 7:30 PM IST.
In their third match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Australia is set to face off against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The defending champions have dominated the tournament so far, with two impressive victories against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Pakistan, on the other hand, started strong with a win over Sri Lanka but were outclassed by India in their second match. Both teams have strong lineups ready to battle it out in what promises to be an exciting match. Tahlia McGrath is named as captain, while Ellyse Perry takes on the role of vice-captain. Wicketkeepers for the match will be Alyssa Healy and Muneeba Ali.
In a thrilling semi-final match, India's women's cricket team defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs to reach the 2024 Women's Asia Cup final. Bangladesh's captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and chose to bat, but India's strong batting attack led by Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana proved to be too much for their opponents. India will now face the winner of the Australia vs Pakistan match in the final.
The third and final Test between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney was disrupted due to rain, with only 46 overs being bowled. Australia were 116/2 at stumps, trailing by 197 runs with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne at the crease. Despite Pakistan posting 313 runs in their first innings, the young Australian bowling unit has done a decent job, reducing the visitors to 47/4 at one point. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest happenings in the world of sports.