The highly anticipated ACC Men's Emerging T20 Asia Cup is set to kick off on Friday with a double-header featuring Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A. This edition marks the tournament's switch to the T20 format and will be held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat. India A, led by Tilak Varma, will also be competing against arch-rivals Pakistan in the evening encounter on Saturday. While the tournament will not be broadcasted on any TV channel in India, fans can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website.
In a historic match, Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan. The team displayed outstanding performance and defeated the opposition by 5 wickets on the fifth day of the match. This marks a major achievement for Bangladesh in the world of cricket. Fans of the sport can look forward to more updates and analysis from us on this exhilarating game.
During the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, captain Shan Masood was seen having a heated discussion with head coach Jason Gillespie in the dressing room. This comes as Bangladesh dominated Pakistan's bowlers, with a lead of 117 runs in their first innings. Mehidy Hasan, Bangladesh's bowler, spoke about their gameplan and confidence heading into Day 5. Gillespie, who is in his first assignment as Pakistan's head coach for Test cricket, will have to regroup his team in order to secure a win and avoid their first ever Test loss to Bangladesh.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has made a bold move by announcing free entry for spectators for the remaining two days of the ongoing Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. This decision was made to encourage more families and students to attend the match and support their team. Additionally, the board has hired a new head curator in preparation for their upcoming series against England, as they aim to improve their chances of qualifying for the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
After a strong declaration from Pakistan, Bangladesh started their first innings on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Rawalpindi cautiously. Despite losing early wickets, they managed to end the day at 27/0, trailing behind Pakistan's mammoth 448 runs. Pakistan's pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah kept a tight grip on the Bangladeshi batsmen, who now face a huge challenge in the remainder of the match. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan fell just short of a double century, with a strong partnership with Saud Shakeel laying the foundation for their impressive score.
On Day 2 of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel put on a show with their impressive batting skills and partnership. After a rough start, the duo added 240 runs for the fifth wicket, with Shakeel smashing a big century and Rizwan remaining unbeaten at 171*. Pakistan declared their innings on 448/6, putting them in control of the opening match.
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel's gritty batting performances led Pakistan to a dominant position on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Bangladesh. After a shaky start, Shakeel and Rizwan built a strong partnership and both went on to score centuries, frustrating the Bangladesh bowlers. Pakistan reached 200 runs with no casualties in the second hour of play, showcasing their dominance in the match. Follow live updates to see if the two batsmen can maintain their strong form and guide Pakistan to a commanding lead.
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.