Category: Cricket

Rawalpindi (KHURRAM SHEHZAD AWAN):

Pakistan defeated England by 9 wickets in pindi test and win the test match series by 2-1 on Saturday, 2024 at pindi cricket stadium Rawalpindi.

Pakistani spin bowlers broke the backbone of English batting line up and all out the English team in second inning on just 112 runs with the magical spell by Noman Ali  who took six wickets for 42 runs and Sajid Khan who got four wickets for 69 runs. Sajid Khan got 10 wickets and Noman Ali sent 9 english players back to the pavilion in third Test played at pindi cricket stadium Rawalpindi. Saud shakeel receive man of the match award after his hundred in the first inning which played a vital role in the Pakistan inning to get the lead whereas magical spinner Sajid Khan declared man of the series award after remarkable spin bowling performance against England.

Pakistani skipper Shan Masood said “ All the credit of wining this series goes to the new selection committee of Pakistan cricket board and management to select the best playing eleven which caused the historical victory”

England captain Ben stokes said “ I am very much disappointed with the team performance, Pakistani bowlers performed well got the victory”

RAWALPINDI(Sportsnaama Report):

Despite of crawling at (110 for 5) in the first session of the first day, English batters struggled hard to manage score 267 runs in their first inning at Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi on Thursday. Magical spinners, Sajid Khan (6 for 128) and Noman Ali (3 for 88) restricted visitor at 267. Zahid Mehmood got solitary wicket.

After winning the toss English captain Ben strokes decided to bat first  but due to the magical spell by the magical spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali they could  not managed to stay on the wicket and lost 5 wickets on lunch and scored only 110 runs

Sajid khan got 6  wickets and conceived 128 runs in 29.2 overs including 4 maiden whereas Noman Ali got 3 wickets in 28 overs. In the first session before lunch England made on 103 runs on lost of 6 wickets  and all out in the first inning on 267 runs. After the lost of early wickets english batters made a good  partnership of  105 runs by J. Smith and G Atkinson who scored 89 and 39 runs respectively and made a defendable total of 267 runs on board. Pakistani bowlers used the home conditions properly and repeated the performance of the Multan test and successfully stopped the English team to score more runs.

Sportsnaama Report:

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC)is delighted to announce the commencement of its highly competitive 8th edition of
PBCC T-20 Blind Cricket Super League (Season 2024-25). The tournament is set to take place in Bahawalpur from October 22nd to 28th 2024.This prestigious event serves as a platform to showcase the remarkable talent of the
visually impaired cricketers from across the country. Four provincial teams – Sindh,
Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan comprising of the best players of
Pakistan Blind Cricket will compete for the coveted title.
The tournament will kick off tomorrow dated 22nd October at the Dring Stadium
Bahawalpur. (Full schedule is mentioned below)
The opening ceremony of the said tournament is scheduled to take place at 11:00 AM
on 22nd October 2024 at the Dring Stadium Bahawalpur.
Fuad Hashim Rabbani, Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab has consented to
be Chief Guest on the inauguration ceremony.

Sportsnaama Report:

George Munsey put on an absolute masterclass at the Harare Sports Club on Day 6 of the second season of the Zim Afro T10, as he scored the first century ever in the history of the competition which helped the Harare Bolts post a record total, and in the process knocked out the Durban Wolves out. After that the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers were clinical against the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars, and the NYS Lagos also put in a fine all-round performance to pick up an important win against the Cape Town Samp Army.
Batting first, the Harare Bolts made good use of the conditions, and started brightly. Lahiru Milantha (13) and Janishka Perera (24) scored freely in the initial overs, before George Munsey decided to take charge.
The Scotsman, who is well known for his ability to hit a long ball, put on a masterclass in attacking, as he scored a 38-ball 100, and remained unbeaten. Munsey smashed 10 maximums and six boundaries, as the Bolts posted a record 173/2 in 10 overs.
In response, the Wolves made a solid start as well as Sharjeel Khan (25) and Will Smeed (16) attacked from the get-go. Colin Munro added a quickfire 32, after which the Bolts’ bowling attack tightened the screws and closed out a comfortable 54-run win, with Richard Gleeson finishing as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/2.
In the second game of the day, there were more runs of course, as the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers’ top order put in a remarkable performance. The duo of Hazratullah Zazai (49) and captain Sikandar Raza (51) played freely, and ensured the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars’ bowlers would not have much to cheer about. The two of them stitched together a fantastic unbeaten 108-run stand for the third wicket, which propelled the score to 128/2.
In response the David Warner led side, found it hard to build momentum. Tinashe Muchawaya had Warner’s number yet again, and George Linde picked three more wickets to keep the Jaguars in check. Carlos Brathwaite top scored for the Jaguars with 18 runs, as they were restricted to 91/9 in their 10 overs, giving the Tigers a resounding 37-run win.
The runs continued to flow in the final game of the day, as the NYS Lagos took first strike and openers Rassie van der Dussen (51) and Avishka Fernando (66) played brilliantly. The openers used all their experience and attacked the right deliveries, putting on an opening partnership of 122. The NYS Lagos finished with 133/2 in their 10 overs.
In response, the Cape Town Samp Army started brightly as Brian Bennett scored a fast paced 40. After that Jack Taylor added 37 more, but the likes of Oshane Thomas bowled brilliantly and restricted the big hitters. Eventually, NYS Lagos came away with a 42-run win on the day, and secured qualification for the next round.

Harare,(Sportsnaama Report) 23 September, 2024: It was an action-packed Sunday at the Harare Sports Club as Colin Munro and Rassie van der Dussen both scored delightful half-centuries to help the Durban Wolves and the NYS Lagos register comprehensive wins. And after that, the day was rounded up by a well-contested thriller involving the Cape Town Samp Army, who saw off the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars by 3 wickets. The NYS Lagos finished the day at the top of the table with 2 wins out of 2.

In the opening game of the day, the Harare Bolts batted first, and they had some solid contributions from Sean Williams (35) and George Munsey (37), and Jimmy Neesham (11) to get their total upto 99 for 3 in their 10 overs. The Durban Wolves bowled brilliantly with Dawlat Zadran finishing with figures of 2/12, and Mohammad Irfan returning with figures of 1/11, in their overs. In response, the Wolves lost Sharjeel Khan off the first ball, but after that it was the Colin Munro show. The experienced New Zealander scored 58 not out from 29 deliveries, hitting five boundaries and four sixes. He was ably supported by Will Smeed (13) and Mark Chapman (12) along with Regis Chakabva (10), as they chased down the total with 4 deliveries to go.

After that, the NYS Lagos took up the responsibility of entertaining the crowd, as Rassie van der Dussen scored his second consecutive fifty of the tournament. The South African opened the batting and scored at a brisk pace from the get-go. Van der Dussen smashed an unbeaten 81 from 32 balls, which included 8 maximums and four boundaries. Along with him, Avishka Fernando and Najibullah Zadran added 20 each, as they posted an impressive 133/2. In response, the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers could not really get going in their chase, even though the likes of Hazratullah Zazai (18), Sikandar Raza (6) and Charith Asalanka (17) tried their best. For the NYS Lagos side, Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy bagged a 3-fer and Thisara Perera picked two wickets as they won by 16 runs.

The final game on the Sunday evening produced a cracking contest, as the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars played the Cape Town Samp Army in a low scoring thriller. The Jaguars were restricted to 83/6 in their overs with Kobe Herft scoring 38 and Nick Hobson adding another unbeaten 21. For the Cape Town Samp Army side, David Willey (3/13) and Amir Hamza (2/11) were the pick of the bowlers. In the chase, the Samp Army had the likes of Brian Bennett (20) and Rohan Mustafa (19) to thank as they won the contest despite some fantastic bowling from the Jaguars. While Wesley Madhavere picked a 3-fer, Akila Dananjaya and Richard Ngarava both finished with 2 wickets each, it wasn’t enough as Qais Ahmad smashed a six over long off to wrap it up with more than an over to go and three wickets in hand.

Brief Scores

Durban Wolves – 101/3 in 9.2 overs (Colin Munro – 58*, Will Smeed – 13, Dasun Shanaka – 1/23, Richard Gleeson – 0/13) won by 7 wickets against Harare Bolts – 99/3 in 10 overs (George Munsey – 37, Sean Williams – 35, D Zadran – 2/12, M Irfan – 1/14)

NYS Lagos – 133/2 in 10 overs (Rassie van der Dussen – 81*, Najibullah Zadran – 20, Karim Janat – 2/14) won by 16 runs against the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers – 117/7 in 10 overs (Tashinga Musekiwa – 21, Hazratullah Zazai – 18, Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy – 3/19, Thisara Perera – 2/11)

Cape Town Samp Army – 87/7 in 8.4 overs (Brian Bennett – 20, Rohan Mustafa – 19, Wesley Madhavere – 3/17, Akila Dananjaya – 2/19) won by 3 wickets against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars – 83/6 in 10 overs (K Herft – 38, N Hobson – 21*, D Willey 3/13, A Hamza – 2/11)

Sportsnaama Report :

In the next four months, the very exciting T10 format will traverse across Asia, North America and Africa. The season kicks off with a return of Zim Afro T10 in Harare from September 21 to 29 with its player Draft set to take place on September 8.

Cricket’s fastest and most entertaining format is back for yet another blockbuster season of enthralling contests and match-ups. This upcoming season of T10 cricket promises to be bigger and better, and will commence with Season 2 of Zim Afro T10 in Harare.

Six franchises in Zim Afro have signed their icon and global super stars as direct signings before going into the draft, to complete their 15-man squad with an additional 16th player as their Global Icon. The squad will have as many as 6 local Zimbabwe players and icon and global star can also be from Zimbabwe.

Australian opener David Warner and the hard-hitting batter from West Indies, Carlos Brathwaite, have been signed by Bulawayo Braves Jaguars while Cape Town Samp Army went shopping and returned with England’s David Willey, and Dawid Malan, Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmed.

The Durban Wolves have brought in New Zealanders Colin Munro and Mark Chapman along with Pakistan’s left-handed power hitter Sharjeel Khan and Yasir Shah. The Harare Bolts roped in James Neesham and the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers locked in Chris Lynn from Australia. The New York Strikers Lagos side have picked Blessing Mazurabani from Zimbabwe as one of their big guns, along with Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka), Asif Ali (Pakistan).

Zim Afro T10 will be followed by Season 2 of the US Masters League, Abu Dhabi T10 and the inaugural Lanka T10 will conclude the season in December. Sri Lanka is set to become the second ICC Full Member nation, after Zimbabwe, to embrace the T10. The Lanka T10 will immediately establish itself as a key event on the Sri Lankan cricket calendar, showcasing the fastest and most thrilling format of the game.

Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, said, “We’re gearing up for an exciting season, and this one is extra special for many reasons. Following last year’s amazing success in Zimbabwe, the excitement is off the charts, and we’re thrilled to start in Harare. The anticipation and enthusiasm are palpable, and we’re eager to see how the format continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide.”

Direct Signings:

Harare Bolts: Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka: Global Superstar), James Neesham (New Zealand: Icon), George Munsey (Scotland), Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh), Shehan Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Kennar Lewis (West Indies).

Bulawayo Braves Jaguars: David Warner (Australia: Icon), Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies), Nick Hobson (Australia), Kobe Herft (Australia)

Durban Wolves: Colin Munro (New Zealand: Global Superstar), Mark Chapman (New Zealand: Icon), Will Smeed (England), Sharjeel Khan (Pakistan), Muhammad Irfan (Pakistan), Yasir Shah (Pakistan)

Cape Town Samp Army: Haider Ali (Pakistan: Global Superstar), David Willey (England: Icon), Dawid Malan (England), Gulbadin Naib (Afghanistan), Qais Ahmed (Afghanistan), Adam Rossington (England), Shahnawaz Dahani (Pakistan)

NYS Lagos: Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe: Global Superstar), Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka: Icon), Asif Ali (Pakistan), Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan), Binura Fernando (Sri Lanka), Akhilesh Bogudum (USA), Oshane Thomas (West Indies).

Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers: Chris Lynn (Australia: Global Superstar), Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka: Icon), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan), Adam Milne (New Zealand), Luke Wood (England), Karim Janat (Afghanistan)

Khurram Shehzad Awan:

Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in Test series 2024 at Pindi cricket stadium Rawalpindi after defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second Test match on Tuesday 3 September, 2024.

Bangladesh outclassed host country with their excellent bowling and batting performances. In the 5^th day of second Test match Bangladesh needed to chase 173 runs and they did it with the excellent batting by Zakir khan who made 40 valuable runs. In the first test which have been played at Pindi cricket stadium Rawalpindi, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets.

The performance of Pakistan team was very low standard during the whole series Batting lineup was totally plopped, Babar Azam, who is considered to be the best batsman of the world didn’t performed well in the last 16 innings which is very disappointing situation for the Pakistan cricket.

BAD PAKISTAN TEAM PERFORMANCE LACKS SPECTATORS INTEREST:

Despite of the free entry for the spectators accounted by the PCB, why general public is not coming to witness the test match. There are several reasons but the major cause is the pathetic performance of Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan lost first test match by 10 wickets and Bangladesh won maiden test match. People of Pakistan loves the games of cricket so the bad performance of the star cricketers affects the spectator’s attendance. PCB did well to announce the free entry for the public but performance of the player’s matters.

Khurram Shehzad Awan: Pakistani pacer Khurram Shahzad broke the backbone of Bangladesh team and got 4 wickets for 15 runs at Pindi cricket stadium on Sunday.

Bangladesh started their innings on the third day to achieve the 274 runs which was scored by pakistan in first innings but pakistan bowling attack destroyed the batting line up of Bangladesh in the first session of the 3rd day of second Test match. Khurram shahzad bowled tremendously well and got 4 wickets just for 15 runs and sent back the bangla tigers on the backfoot where as Mir hamza got two wickets.

Bangladesh is on 74 runs with 6 wickets and pakistan need 4 more wickets to get maximum lead in the first innings. The second session will be more interesting and important for the both teams.