After a successful ODI series against Australia, the Pakistani cricket team faced a humiliating defeat in their first ODI against Zimbabwe. Despite their recent victory against the world champion team, Pakistan struggled against Zimbabwe's strong performance. This loss is a blow to Pakistan's pride and raises questions about their consistency in the sport. Join our WhatsApp channel to stay updated on the latest national sports news.
Zimbabwe pulls off a shocking upset against Pakistan in the first match of their three-match One Day International series. Despite a shaky start, Zimbabwe manages to put up a respectable 205 runs thanks to Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava's partnership. With an impressive performance from debutant Faisal Akram, Zimbabwe bowls out Pakistan for just 125 runs, securing an 80-run win on the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern system. This report is brought to you by Reuters.
Amidst the controversy surrounding alleged private videos of Pakistani TV host Mathira Mohammad, the influencer has spoken out against the fake videos circulating online misusing her name and photos. With millions of followers on Instagram and X, Mathira has called for people to have shame and keep her out of the "trashy nonsense." This comes after another Pakistani TikTok star, Imsha Rehman, faced backlash and was forced to deactivate her accounts due to the leak of alleged explicit videos.
Australia secured a 3-0 T20 series whitewash against Pakistan with an explosive unbeaten 61 from Marcus Stoinis. This victory comes after Pakistan won the preceding ODI series 2-1, showing the unpredictable and exciting nature of cricket. With Babar Azam achieving the second spot in the list of highest run-scorers in T20Is, the competition for top rankings in the batting department is heating up. Australia's skipper, Josh Inglis, praised Stoinis' extraordinary performance, saying that it's hard to stop him when he's hitting like that. Pakistan, once again, struggled with their batting as they fell to 117 all out, with Aaron Hardie taking three wickets.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary. The rescue operation took place after the ICG received a distress signal from an Indian fishing boat operating near the No-Fishing Zone. Despite the PMSA's attempts to retreat, the ICG intercepted their ship and convinced them to release the fishermen. A joint investigation has now been launched to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and the subsequent rescue operation.
Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten 61 off 27 balls led Australia to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third T20 International, securing a clean sweep of the series. Pakistan's collapse after a good start was triggered by Adam Zampa, who took crucial wickets including that of top-scorer Babar Azam. Australia's Aaron Hardie and Spencer Johnson also played key roles in the bowling attack, with Johnson even securing a run out with a direct throw from midwicket.
Australia came back strong after a tough start with the bat, thanks to Spencer Johnson's career-best figures, to secure a 2-0 series win over Pakistan in Sydney. Johnson dismantled the Pakistani batting line-up, taking 5 wickets for 26 runs, as they fell short of the target of 148. Despite a valiant effort from Pakistan's Usman Khan, who scored the first T20I fifty of his career, Johnson's performance proved to be the difference in the match. Australian captain Josh Inglis led the team to victory with a well-rounded performance from both their batsmen and bowlers.
Fans at the second T20I match between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney made their disappointment known to Babar Azam, as the Pakistani captain struggled with his performance in the series. Despite the tense 13-run victory for Australia, fans were seen shouting and insulting Babar, even telling him to return to his hometown of Lahore. However, in the face of this rude behavior, Babar remained calm and even greeted the fans who were chanting his name in support.
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 ESPNcricinfo's report of Aqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as the head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team, the PCB has stepped in to clarify that the former Australian cricketer will continue to coach the team for the upcoming two red-ball matches against South Africa. This comes after speculation of Gillespie's potential removal following Pakistan's loss at home against Bangladesh and subsequent win against England. With the PCB clarifying the situation, Gillespie's role as head coach remains secure for now.