Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir recently praised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest batsman of this generation. Amir believes that Kohli's work ethic and unbeatable record in all three formats of the game make him incomparable to others from this current generation. He also described the special moment of dismissing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who he had always admired and considered a brilliant batsman.
In an intense third ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa, Pakistan's Saim Ayub and Babar Azam led their team to a victory against South Africa at the Wanderers stadium in Sandton. The match had fans on the edge of their seats as Pakistan's strong performance secured them the win, leaving South Africa with a disappointing loss. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling match.
The Pakistan batter joined the likes of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble when he became the latest addition to the list of batters dismissed for three consecutive ducks in one-day internationals. Despite this record, Pakistan has already secured the ODI series victory against South Africa, thanks to captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam's half-centuries in the third ODI. However, all eyes will be on Shafique in the final match to see if he can avoid making it four consecutive ducks.
South Africa suffered a disappointing loss in the second ODI against Pakistan, with the visitors taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The match was marred by South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen's frustration, as he was fined and given a demerit point for kicking the stumps upon his dismissal. Despite his valiant 97-run knock, Klaasen's actions were deemed a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, adding to the Proteas' woes. Pakistan's Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan set the foundation for a strong total, but it was Kamran Ghulam's explosive 63 off 32 balls that propelled the visitors to a challenging score. The final ODI is set to take place on Sunday in Johannesburg.
Pakistan crushed South Africa by 81 runs to seal the three-match series with one game to spare. Shaheen Afridi was the star of the show, claiming four wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 248 in pursuit of the visitors' total of 329. Despite a valiant 97 by Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa were outplayed by Pakistan's spinners who controlled the middle overs and built up the pressure on the hosts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's century stand and a quickfire 63 by Ghulam Shabbir laid the foundation for a strong total for Pakistan.
In a thrilling ODI match against South Africa, Kamran Ghulam's sensational 63 off 32 balls propelled Pakistan to a hefty total of 329 runs. Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam also contributed with solid innings, while debutant Kwena Maphaka put up an impressive bowling performance for the Proteas. However, it was not enough to stop Pakistan from taking the lead in the series.
The Pakistan national cricket team, led by captain Mohammad Rizwan, is all set for a three-match T20I series against South Africa. The first match will be played at Kingsmead, Durban, with start time of 09:30 PM IST. Despite a recent loss to Zimbabwe, Pakistan aims to bounce back and secure a 1-0 lead in the series. On the other hand, South Africa will be led by Heinrich Klaasen and boasts a strong squad including players like David Miller and Anrich Nortje. Fans can catch all the action live on Sports 18 channels or through the Jio Cinema app.
The second T20I between South Africa and Pakistan will take place at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday. Both teams will be looking to improve on their previous performances, with the home side focusing on better batting in the powerplay and the visitors aiming for more solid partnerships. The all-rounder George Linde will be a key player for South Africa, while Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam will lead the charge for Pakistan. With an exciting match expected, cricket fans won't want to miss this clash between two formidable teams.
The first T20I between South Africa and Pakistan in Durban has already begun with a bang as South African bowler, Kwena Maphaka, is bringing the heat with his 150+ kmph deliveries. In just four overs, Pakistan has lost their star batsman, Babar Azam, for a four-ball duck. Pakistan is currently struggling to find their footing as they chase 169 runs to win.
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been summoned by the Lahore High Court over sexual harassment allegations made against him by Hamiza Mukhtar. The court has asked Hamiza Akhtar to appear on December 12 for the next hearing. Babar Azam had earlier challenged the trial court's order to register a case against him. His lawyer, Barrister Haris Azmat, has represented him during the case.