In a must-win match against Bangladesh, Afghanistan players Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz achieved the highest partnership runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, surpassing Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan's record. Zadran and Gurbaz also set a new record for the most 50+ partnerships and three centuries partnerships in the tournament. This match is crucial for both teams, as the winner will secure the fourth spot in the semi-finals while the three other spots are already secured by India, England, and South Africa. Bangladesh must chase the target in just 12.1 overs to win or 12.5 overs to tie and still qualify. If Bangladesh wins by a smaller margin, Australia will secure the semi-final spot.
England's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign was struggling until a much-needed win against West Indies, largely thanks to captain Jos Buttler's performance. With an unbeaten knock of 25 runs, Buttler surpassed Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan as the designated wicket-keeper batter with the most runs in T20I history. Not only did he contribute with the bat, but Buttler also praised spinner Adil Rashid for his economical spell of 21 runs in four overs, including the critical wicket of Andre Russell. In the end, it was batsmen Philip Salt and Jonny Bairstow who sealed the victory for England with their composed and innovative shots.
Sources reveal that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is contemplating resting some senior players, including Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh. The decision will be finalized after consultation with Test captain Shan Masood, who is currently captaining Yorkshire, and new red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie. The PCB will also seek advice from white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten for their plans for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
In a crucial Group A T20 World Cup match, Pakistan's batters delivered a dominant performance to secure a seven-wicket victory over Canada in New York. Led by a strong showing from Mohammad Amir, Pakistan's bowlers restricted Canada to just 106 runs. Opener Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam then led the way with a partnership of 63 runs to lead Pakistan to a well-deserved win.
Wasim Akram, former Pakistan fast bowler and cricket legend, criticized the current Pakistan cricket team after their loss against arch-rivals India at the T20 World Cup 2024. Akram slammed wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan for his lack of game awareness and said that some players in the team do not even talk to each other. With two losses in two games, Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the Super 8 stage look bleak.
Former Pakistani captain and legendary cricket player Wasim Akram has criticized the senior players of the Pakistan cricket team for their lack of game awareness, following their loss against India in the T20 World Cup. The T20 match was held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York. Akram, who has been watching the team play for the past 10 years, believes that the team's current struggles stem from a lack of understanding of the game, especially on the part of wicketkeeper-batsman Rizwan.
During the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan, Indian cricket team's bowlers showcased a disciplined performance, leading to a 6-run victory for their team. However, the match was not without its controversial moments as Mohammed Siraj's aggressive throw hit Mohammad Rizwan on the hand. Despite this, India maintained their focus and came out on top, much to the delight of the home crowd.
In a nerve-wracking T20 World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, things got heated on the field as Mohammed Siraj accidentally hit Mohammad Rizwan's hand while bowling. Rizwan was in pain but continued to play, showing true sportsmanship. India's batting collapsed, with Rishabh Pant being the only batsman to make a significant contribution, as they were bowled out for their lowest T20I total against Pakistan. With Pakistan holding a 6-1 record over India in T20 World Cups, the match was surely an intense one.
New York: In a nail-biting T20 World Cup match, India triumphed over Pakistan by six runs thanks to the impressive bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. The match, attended by a record-breaking crowd of 34,028 in New York, saw Pakistan struggle to chase a target of 120, with Bumrah's crucial wickets proving to be the turning point. Despite some valiant efforts by Pakistan's Naseem Shah and Mohammad Rizwan, India's bowlers, led by Bumrah, ensured their team's second win in the tournament. The result puts Pakistan in a tough position, with no points and significant work to do in their remaining matches against Canada and Ireland.
Mohammed Rizwan, a member of Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2021 winning team, reveals how a single victory against India changed the lives of Pakistani cricketers. The team was being coached by Australian great Matthew Hayden and faced immense pressure during the high-profile match. Rizwan also shares how people refused to let the team pay for their shopping after the historic win.