In a thrilling T20 international cricket match between Australia and Pakistan, Pakistani bowlers Haris Rauf and Usman Khan put on an impressive display, taking crucial wickets and ultimately leading their team to victory. Australia's star batsmen, including Aaron Hardie and Glenn Maxwell, were no match for the precision and skill of the Pakistani bowlers. Despite a valiant effort from captain Josh Inglis and teammate Matt Short, Australia fell short in their attempt to chase down Pakistan's total.
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 tightly contested T20I match between Pakistan and Australia, Pakistan's newly appointed captain Mohammed Rizwan made a crucial mistake by allowing three bowlers to bowl two overs each instead of one or two, as per the revised regulations. This went unnoticed by the umpires and match referee, as Australia posted a strong total of 93/4. Despite some late resistance, Pakistan's batting collapsed, giving Australia a 29-run victory. Glenn Maxwell played a key role for Australia, surpassing 10,000 T20I runs and leading the team to victory.
In a thrilling match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia set a record-breaking start before Pakistan's bowlers made a strong comeback to limit the hosts to 147/9. Despite leading the scoreboard with a breezy 43 runs, Australia ultimately fell short as Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Abbas Afridi took four and three wickets respectively. With this win, Pakistan now has the chance to redeem themselves after losing the ODI series 2-1 to Australia and will look for another upset in the shortest format. Keep up with the nail-biting action in the scorecard and updates below.
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.
As the deadline for IPL retention passes, big names like Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell have been let go by their respective franchises. With only two teams having exhausted their 'right-to-match' cards, the rest of the franchises will be vying for these players in the upcoming mega auction. Fans can catch all the updates on Manorama Online App.
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has praised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, stating that he has all the qualities to be remembered as the greatest all-format bowler of all time. He highlighted Bumrah's variety in his bowling, with his ability to ace the slower ball, deliver perfect yorkers, swing the ball, and change his delivery at the last moment. However, while Bumrah has had tremendous success in all formats of the game, he has had a rough start to the India-New Zealand series.
With Pakistan preparing for their upcoming Test series against England, star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were seen showcasing their batting abilities in a recent net session. Rizwan, who was the standout performer for Pakistan in their Test series against Bangladesh, showed off his power-hitting skills against the slower bowlers. Meanwhile, Babar took on Shaheen Afridi, driving his deliveries with ease. With Pakistan's recent struggles in the T20 World Cup and Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes will be on Babar and team to see if they can bounce back against England.
After a delayed release, Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index for the T20 World Cup 2024 is finally out, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran leading the pack. Coming as a surprise, Afghanistan has three players in the top 10 while Pakistan only has one in the top 50. India, on the other hand, boasts of two players in the top 10 with Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya putting up impressive performances. With an average par score of 140 being set, every wicket in this World Cup is valued at 14 runs, creating a thrilling and competitive atmosphere for the players.
In the highly anticipated 11th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Australia and India will face off at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Australia suffering a loss to Afghanistan and India securing a victory against Bangladesh. With a balanced pitch and expected pace-friendly conditions, the match is expected to be an exciting showdown between the two top teams. Tune in to see which side will come out on top in this must-watch Super Eight match.