As the T20 World Cup 2024 continues, catch the live score and updates of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand. The two teams, led by Fatima Sana and Amy Satterthwaite respectively, will face off at the Dubai International Stadium. Stay tuned for the latest happenings and highlights from this Group A match.
England are on the verge of registering a famous win against Pakistan after an impressive performance on Day 4 of the first Test in Multan. With only four wickets left to take, England is poised to defeat the hosts and take a 1-0 lead in the series. In other cricket news, the New Zealand team has departed for India aiming to win their first Test in the country since 1988, while Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana has sadly returned home due to her father's passing, likely causing her to miss the team's upcoming match against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup.
Pakistan pulled off an impressive bowling performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. After setting a modest total of 116 runs in the first innings, Pakistan's bowlers led by captain Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal restricted Sri Lanka to just 85 runs, with Athapaththu's 3/18 and 3 wickets each for Prabodhani and Kumari not enough to save their team. With the ball dominating the bat in a low-scoring match, Pakistan's victory was a testament to their disciplined bowling efforts.
22-year-old Fatima Sana, the youngest captain at the T20 World Cup, showcased her all-round skills to lead Pakistan to a victorious start against Sri Lanka. Sana's impressive performance with the bat and ball, including a top score of 30 and 2-10 in 3.5 overs, paved the way for a 31-run win over their subcontinent rivals. Despite being bowled out for 116, Pakistan managed to defend their total and claim their first win of the tournament.
As the ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup approaches, all eyes are on the Pakistan women's cricket team. Despite their disappointing record in past tournaments, the team is determined to break through to the semi-finals with 22-year-old Fatima Sana leading as the new captain. The Women in Green will face tough competition in Group A, including arch-rivals India and defending champions Australia. Their first match against Sri Lanka on October 3 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium will set the tone for their journey towards the semi-finals.
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's recently released film 'Sam Bahadur' has been a hit at the box office, despite competing with the film 'Animal'. The movie, based on the life of India's first field marshal Sam Manekshaw, has now been made available for streaming on ZEE5 with English subtitles, giving viewers a chance to catch up on the film if they missed it in theaters. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the biographical film also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, and Edward Sonnenblick, with music by Shankar Ehsan Loy and produced by Ronnie Screwvala.
In a recent interview, actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shared that she initially turned down the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the upcoming film Sam Bahadur. It was director Meghna Gulzar who convinced her to take on the role, which involved extensive research and three hours of makeup daily. The film also stars Vicky Kaushal and Sanya Malhotra.