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Pakistan’s first Test against Bangladesh remained evenly poised after Azan Awais scored a century on debut and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets in Dhaka. Bangladesh closed day three at 7-0, leading by 34 runs after Pakistan were bowled out for 386.
Gull Feroza hit a record-breaking unbeaten century as Pakistan women defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Karachi to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep. The win lifted Pakistan to second place in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 table.
Babar Azam has been ruled out of Pakistan’s opening Test against Bangladesh after sustaining a left knee injury. The PCB says medical staff are monitoring his condition, with a further update expected before any decision on his return.
Australia will tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series starting May 30 in Rawalpindi before the final two games in Lahore. The series marks Australia’s first bilateral ODI tour of Pakistan since 2022 and is expected to draw major fan and media attention.
Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets to win PSL 11, ending a nine-year wait for another title. Aaron Hardie starred with four wickets and an unbeaten half-century in a final that produced major fan reaction across Pakistan.
PSL 11’s closing ceremony dazzled a packed Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with performances by Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar, Atif Aslam, Aima Baig and others. The event became a major trending moment ahead of the tournament final.
Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated Multan Sultans by eight wickets to reach the PSL second Eliminator. Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat struck half-centuries as Hyderabad chased 160 with ease and kept their dramatic tournament comeback alive.
Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated Multan Sultans by eight wickets in PSL 11 Eliminator 1 to keep their title hopes alive. Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat scored explosive half-centuries as Kingsmen set up an Eliminator 2 clash with Islamabad United.
Islamabad United won the toss and chose to field first against Peshawar Zalmi in the first PSL 11 qualifier at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. The winner will qualify directly for the final, while the losing team will get another chance through the Eliminator.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved spectator attendance for all three PSL 11 playoff matches after an earlier restriction kept fans out of stadiums. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said fans should use public transport or minimise fuel use while attending games.
Lahore Qalandars pulled off a dramatic six-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, chasing 200 with three balls to spare thanks to Fakhar Zaman's unbeaten 58 and Daniel Sams' explosive 35 not out, simultaneously knocking Karachi Kings out of PSL 11. The fourth and final playoff spot will now be decided today when Hyderabad Kingsmen face Rawalpindiz at National Bank Stadium Karachi, with the Kingsmen needing a big win to overturn Qalandars' superior net run rate.
Karachi Kings crushed Quetta Gladiators by nine wickets in PSL 11, chasing 196 in just 18.3 overs to stay alive in the playoff race. David Warner and Reeza Hendricks sealed a dominant win that ended Quetta’s campaign and turned the Lahore clash into one of the day’s biggest sports headlines in Pakistan.
