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GQEBERHA: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana’s career-best 87 powered India to edge Ireland by a mere five runs in the rain-affected clash and into the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India’s qualification to the semi-finals marked the end of Pakistan’s journey, who take England tomorrow in a dead rubber. After opting to bat first, India piled a mammoth 155/6 in their set of 20 overs at the back of an astounding 56-ball 87 by Mandhana. Earlier, Indian openers Mandhana and Shafali Verma scripted a solid start for their side as they raised 62 runs within 10 overs before the latter perished after scoring a cautious 29-ball 24. Mandhana stood firm and stitched another vital partnership for her side with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who managed to score 13 off 20 before falling off Laura Delany in the 16th over. Kaur’s dismissal triggered a collapse as Indian batters made desperate efforts to score big with their star batter Mandhana also falling after her career-best knock while...

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators in the ninth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight. PLAYING XIs Peshawar Zalmi:  Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Jimmy Neesham, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Arshad Iqbal, Sufyan Muqeem. Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Jason Roy, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Martin Guptill, Iftikhar Ahmed, Qais Ahmed, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Odean Smith. HEAD TO HEAD Matches-19, Peshawar Zalmi-11, Quetta Gladiators-8 The post Peshawar Zalmi win toss, elect to field first against Peshawar Gladiators appeared first on ASports.tv . from ASports.tv https://ift.tt/qrKNkPY

Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam has responded to Ricky Ponting’s remarks in which he praised the former for his batting prowess.  Babar said it was an honour to hear such compliments from the Australian great, who believes that the star Pakistan batter is yet to achieve his peak as a batsman as well as a captain. “You get confidence when a legendary player gives you a compliment and you try to be better,” Babar told  ICC Digital . “When such a huge player passes positive comments, it adds to your confidence and you have it in your mind that such a huge player is talking good about you. “Because these players have been through a similar stage so they know what mindset I have. They have been through similar scenarios and have knowledge of the game. “So yes, I try to take these comments in a positive way and try to produce my best.” Ponting heaped praises on Babar last month in an episode of ICC Review, highlighting his sound foundation and adaptability as factors th...

KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ spinner Imran Tahir taught Rashid Khan’s googly to Lahore Qalandars’ Sikandar Raza following their sides clash here at National Bank Cricket Arena on Sunday. Following the conclusion of the much-hyped clash of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight between arch-rivals Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars, the Zimbabwean all-rounder Raza, who is representing Qalandars approached seasoned spinner Tahir to learn valuable skills regarding leg spin. Upon Raza’s request, Tahir taught him the googly which he learned from Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. Taking to Twitter, the Qalandars shared footage of Tahir teaching Raza how to bowl Rashid’s style of googly. “Learn the art of [Rashid Khan] googly from [Imran Tahir], [Sikandar Raza],” wrote Qalandars. Learn the art of @rashidkhan_19 googly from @ImranTahirSA – @SRazaB24 #hblpsl8 #sabsitarayhumaray #qalandarscity #qalandarhum pic.twitter.com/EUhimm2hIY — Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 20, 2023...

PAARL: Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates hit astounding fifties before bowlers wreaked havoc on Sri Lanka and bundled them out for a party 60 to give New Zealand a commanding 102-run win in the Group 1 fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday.  Sri Lanka, despite a positive start to the tournament, crashed out of the tournament while New Zealand’s chances to qualify for the semifinals hinge on the outcome of the final group match between Bangladesh and South Africa. Electing to bat first, New Zealand reached a respectable total of 162/3, thanks to a phenomenal 110-run partnership between Amelia and Bates for the second wicket. Amelia played a valiant knock of 48-ball 66 laced with six boundaries while Bates scored 56 from 49 balls. Sri Lanka, in reply, struggled greatly in the chase as none of their batters went past the 20s besides nine of them getting unsettled inside single digits. White Ferns sent Sri Lanka packing inside 16 overs in a combined bowling effort which saw...

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi congratulated the players and management of the Karachi Kings after they sealed their maiden win of the Pakistan Super League season 8 on Sunday. Star ex-cricketer Afridi visited the Karachi Kings dugout after the match and warmly greeted the players following a sensational 67-run victory against arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars. Exclusive moments from the Kings' camp after last night's victory #YehHaiKarachi | #KKvLQ | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/pHulTr61ni — Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 20, 2023 Afridi, who attended the high-voltage clash of the PSL 8 at National Bank Cricket Arena, expressed that the win was crucial for Karachi Kings after back-to-back defeats. “It is essential for the PSL that Karachi Kings stay in the tournament,” he said in an informal talk to reporters.”They played well today and won against a good side.” When asked about the emerging stars in the ongoing PSL, especially Peshawar Zalmi’s S...

KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ fast bowler Aamer Yamin appealed to the people of Multan to come out in numbers and show support for the team in their upcoming clash against Multan Sultans.  Multan-hailed Yamin, who impressed on his first outing of Pakistan Super League season 8 on Sunday, said he was happy to see cricket returning to Multan and requested the cricket fans from his home town to support him and his team when Karachi Kings play Multan Sultans on February 22. “I am happy to see the people of Multan enjoying the PSL match this season,” he said in a post-match press conference after the Kings sealed their first win of the tournament after back-to-back defeats. “I want to appeal people of the city to support me and Karachi Kings when we come to Multan” Yamin, who took two wickets during Kings’ dominant 67-run victory over arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars yesterday, said his team had played well in the first three matches but unfortunately could not finish the games. He added the...