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Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs in Lahore to lead the series 1-0. Noman Ali took 10 in the match; Shaheen Afridi’s 4-33 sealed the fourth-innings collapse. De Zorzi’s 104 and Brevis’s 54 weren’t enough as SA were bowled out for 183 chasing 277. Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha struck 93 each in Pakistan’s 378. Senuran Muthusamy claimed 11 wickets for South Africa despite defeat.
Pakistan choose to bowl first in Colombo. Australia enter with a commanding 16–0 ODI record over Pakistan. Both sides field strong line-ups for a key World Cup clash. Conditions suggest early help for seamers.
Pakistan bowled out India for 247 in Colombo, a first in women’s ODI history. Diana Baig took four wickets; Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana grabbed two each. Captain Fatima Sana opted to bowl after winning the toss on a dry surface. Pakistan’s group fixtures are in Colombo, with knockout ties slated there too.
India win the first Test by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad. Jadeja hits 104* and takes 4-54 to claim player-of-the-match. Gill praises a clinical team performance with three centuries. Athanaze’s 38 offers brief resistance for West Indies. Second Test starts October 10 in New Delhi.
India’s team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. Critics blasted the move as unsporting and politically charged. Journalists and former players condemned the stance as against cricket’s spirit. The unusual ceremony overshadowed India’s win over Pakistan in Dubai. ACC’s formal reaction was not immediately available.
PCB has filed a complaint to the ICC over Arshdeep Singh’s alleged gestures. The board says the incident violates the ICC Code of Conduct. It also referenced a ruling against India’s captain for controversial remarks. PCB will appeal Haris Rauf’s 30% match-fee fine. The board called for consistent discipline in high-stakes matches.
Pakistan and India face off in their first Asia Cup final. Play starts 7:30pm PKT at Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan banks on bowling discipline; India on top-order firepower. A sell-out crowd and massive global audience are expected. Pakistan targets its second T20 Asia Cup crown.
India opted to field after winning the toss in the Asia Cup T20 final. It is the first Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India in over four decades. Pakistan’s XI includes Salman Agha as captain; India is led by Suryakumar Yadav. India holds a dominant 12–3 T20I head-to-head over Pakistan. Form favors India, which entered the final on an eight-game winning run.
Social media buzzed after Pakistan sealed a final vs India. Fans praised disciplined bowling and urged a repeat in the decider. Cricketers weighed in—messages ranged from belief to banter. Excitement builds for the first Pakistan-India Asia Cup final. Supporters want intensity, fielding and new-ball pressure to continue.
Coach Hesson says Pakistan fully merit a place in the final. Team urged to ignore noise around ICC proceedings and focus on cricket. Bangladesh win showcased resilience after early batting collapse. Game plan vs India: adapt quickly and sustain pressure throughout. Emphasis on execution over style for the title match.
Agha says Pakistan are “good enough” to beat any side. Bangladesh were held to 124/9 as Pakistan defended 135/8. Captain lauds Afridi and Haris Rauf for incisive opening spells. Fielding improvements and new-ball discipline seen as keys vs India. Team targets a sharper display in Sunday’s final.
Pakistan chose to bowl first in a high-stakes Super Four clash. No changes for Pakistan; Sri Lanka made two adjustments. Multiple qualification scenarios hinge on net run rate. India’s earlier win over Pakistan has tightened the race for the final.
