In a thrilling second one-day international match against Zimbabwe, newcomer Saim Ayub delivered a stunning performance, scoring his first ODI century in just 53 balls. His unbeaten 113, which included 17 fours and three sixes, helped Pakistan chase down the target of 148 runs in just 18.2 overs. With this win, the series is now tied at 1-1 and fans can look forward to a nail-biting decider match on Thursday.
It was a thrilling game at the Adelaide Oval as Pakistan scripted a dominant 9-wicket win over Australia to level the series 1-1. Haris Rauf's five-wicket haul and a brilliant opening partnership between Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique set the stage for a quick victory. However, it was former skipper Babar Azam's unbeaten 15 and a stunning six to finish the match that stole the show and silenced the Australian commentators' attempts at commentary banter. With this win, Pakistan proved that they are not just here to participate, but to compete and win against the hosts.
In a dominant display of cricket, Pakistan secured their first one-day series win in Australia in 22 years with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI. After bowling out the world champions for a lowly 140, Pakistan chased down the target in just 27 overs, thanks to a strong opening partnership from Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. The win was fueled by impressive performances from bowlers Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf, leading to a special moment for captain Mohammad Rizwan and the fans.
Australia suffers a loss to Pakistan in the 2nd ODI, with Saim Ayub leading the charge for the visitors. Pat Cummins expresses disappointment with the performance but shifts focus to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Pakistan's Haris Rauf put on a remarkable bowling display, picking up five wickets and breaking half of Australia's batting lineup. The third and final ODI will determine which team will come out victorious.
The Pakistan cricket team is set to face Australia in the second One-Day International in Adelaide with an unchanged playing XI. A source close to the team revealed that there had been contemplation of introducing debutant Faisal Akram, but the pitch seemed better suited for pacers. The source also said that the team would depend on their part-time spinners, Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, and Kamran Ghulam, who were not utilized in the opening match.
Pakistan's Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique put on a 114-run partnership in the first session of the first Test against England in Multan. Masood, who won the toss and chose to bat, scored an unbeaten 61 with seven fours while Shafique hit five fours and a six for 53 not out. Despite a shaky start with the early dismissal of Saim Ayub, the hosts have bounced back with strong batting performances.
In the sports world, the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 has officially begun, with Pakistan taking on USA in the opening match. Despite playing him in previous T20I games, Pakistan has decided to keep Saim Ayub out of the starting lineup. They are also facing the challenge of facing USA without the all-rounder Imad Wasim, who is injured. On the other hand, USA captain Monank Patel has won the toss and elected to bowl first, citing the familiar ground as an advantage. Both teams are looking to continue their momentum and perform their best in this new challenge.
England dominated Pakistan in the second T20 international at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Captain Jos Buttler's explosive knock of 84 runs off 51 balls set the tone for England's win by 23 runs. Pakistan's top order struggled against England's bowling, with Mohammad Rizwan and Saim Ayub both falling for ducks. Despite contributions from Fakhar Zaman and skipper Babar Azam, England's total was too much for Pakistan to chase down, with Jofra Archer taking two wickets in his return to international cricket.