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Business Recorder
05-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Karachi to host National Women's T20 tournament from 7th
LAHORE: A prize pot of over Rs three million will be up for grabs in the five-team National Women's T20 Tournament 2024-25, which will get underway from May 7 at two venues in Karachi - National Bank Stadium and HPC Oval Ground. This year's edition will feature five teams Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers. Competing in a double-league format, each team will play eight matches with a total of 22 matches slated to take place across 18 days. The teams finishing second and third on the points table will face off in a Qualifier on 22nd May, with the winner advancing to meet the top-ranked team in the final on 24th May. The final will be played at the National Bank Stadium. A total of 80 cricketers will participate in the tournament, which carries a prize pool of over Rs three million. The champions will receive Rs 1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home Rs one million. Among the players featuring, five national players who were part of Pakistan's victorious squad at the recently-concluded ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 will lead their respective sides– Fatima Sana (Conquerors), Gull Feroza (Strikers), Muneeba Ali (Invincibles), Rameen Shamim (Challengers) and Sidra Amin (Stars). As part of the PCB's continued efforts to promote and expand the reach of women's cricket, both the Qualifier (22nd May) and the Final (24th May) will be live-streamed on PCB's official YouTube channel. All matches in the tournament will begin at 3pm PKT. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
National Women's T20 tournament in Karachi from 7th
The five-team National Women's T20 Tournament 2024-25 will begin on 7th May at two venues in Karachi — National Bank Stadium and HPC Oval Ground. This year's edition will feature five teams Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers. Competing in a double-league format, each team will play eight matches with a total of 22 matches slated to take place across 18 days. The teams finishing second and third on the points table will face off in a Qualifier on 22 May, with the winner advancing to meet the top-ranked team in the final on 24 May. The final will be played at the National Bank Stadium. A total of 80 cricketers will participate in the tournament, which carries a prize pool of over PKR three Million. The champions will receive PKR 1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home PKR one million. The 19-member squads of each of the five teams will be trimmed to 16 at the end of the four-day pre-tournament camp, which begins on 3 May in Karachi. Among the players featuring, five national players who were part of Pakistan's victorious squad at the recently-concluded ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 will lead their respective sides Fatima Sana (Conquerors), Gull Feroza (Strikers), Muneeba Ali (Invincibles), Rameen Shamim (Challengers) and Sidra Amin (Stars). As part of the PCB's continued efforts to promote and expand the reach of women's cricket, both the Qualifier (22 May) and the Final (24 May) will be live-streamed on PCB's official YouTube channel. All matches in the tournament will begin at 3 pm PST.
Business Recorder
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Sarfaraz Ahmed embraces new role as Quetta Gladiators' team director
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is stepping into a fresh chapter of his cricketing journey as Team Director of Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X. The 2019 champions, currently placed fifth on the points table with one win from three matches, have returned to Lahore after playing in Rawalpindi and Karachi. With five home fixtures lined up in the provincial capital, the team has begun training at the LCCA Ground, a venue recently used during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Sarfaraz, who captained Pakistan to notable triumphs including the ICC U19 World Cup (2006) and the ICC Champions Trophy (2017), also led the Gladiators to their maiden HBL PSL title in 2019. Now, in a new leadership role, he is focused on steering the team from the dugout. Speaking to PCB Digital, Sarfaraz termed the transition from player to Team Director as both 'exciting' and 'challenging.' 'It's not easy for a player to move into a coaching role, but over time, one has to evolve and adapt,' he said. 'I have been with Quetta since the beginning of PSL, and this role allows me to give back in a different capacity.' He also highlighted the league's evolution: 'The PSL has grown immensely since 2016. The PCB and all stakeholders have worked hard to make it a success. We need to continue collaborating to make it a global brand.' Reflecting on Quetta's 2019 title-winning campaign, Sarfaraz said, 'That win was a memorable one. We had the right combination that year, and we are aiming to recreate that success this season.' On the team's overseas recruitment for this edition, he expressed optimism: 'We didn't perform well over the past three seasons, but this time we've selected overseas players suited to T20 cricket. We are hopeful of delivering better results.' Sarfaraz also praised young talents Hasan Nawaz and Khawaja Nafay. 'Hasan is a promising player and this is a great opportunity for him. Khawaja was picked in the Emerging category last year and has done well domestically. Both have a lot to learn from this platform.' On Saud Shakeel's leadership, he added: 'Saud has the full backing of the team. He showed strong captaincy in our first win, and although we lost the next two, we trust him to take the team forward.'
Int'l Cricket Council
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Pakistan stars gear up for World Cup challenge after Qualifier success
Pakistan made it to the global mega-event, along with second-placed Bangladesh, on the back of a brilliant run in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. The tournament hosts (ranked ninth in ODI team rankings) secured wins in all five of their fixtures, including against higher-ranked teams like West Indies (sixth) and Bangladesh (eighth). Pakistan veteran Aliya Riaz interviewed senior player Sidra Amin and upcoming star Shawaal Zulfiqar on the PCB podcast recently, where the trio discussed their qualification and how they were looking forward to the World Cup later in the year. 'Appearing in the World Cup is quite a challenge,' Shawaal Zulfiqar said when asked about how she was looking to prepare for the event. 'Big teams appear in it. We've done camps, and we'll continue doing them. So we'll grow and it will be beneficial to us. 'We are hopeful of doing well.' Pakistan players look back at their successful campaign | WCWCQ 2025 The Pakistan players celebrate and reminisce a successful qualification campaign to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 later this year. Senior batter Sidra, who was Pakistan's highest run-getter in the Qualifier with 225 runs, including three fifties, too stressed the importance of preparation and adaptability. 'We'll plan it series by series. The bigger an event, greater the pressure, so we'll work on things we can control," she said. 'We are practising well, we'll bring an improvement on that. We have to adapt ourselves to the kind of wickets we have. 'We expect the games to be in Asian conditions, so we'll have to plan our shots, rotation of strike accordingly.' Fatima Sana removes Hayley Matthews | WCWCQ 2025 Fatima Sana claims the crucial wicket of Hayley Matthews in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Sidra's success was notable as she came in at No. 3 instead of her usual opening position and credited her coaches for her recent form. 'I always want to go for my shots, but my coaches and those who know my capability well stop me. They say that if I just stay at the crease, that would be good enough for the side. So I credit my coaches and support staff for my success.' Youngster Shawaal had great praise for skipper Fatima Sana's leadership style. Fatima took over Pakistan's T20I captaincy ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup late last year and also led the side during the Qualifier. "She supports us a lot," Shawaal added. "If you perform, she appreciates you. But even if you don't, she'll tell you that you're a good player who will do well. She supports us on the field also. It feels very good, we try to listen to her and apply it to our game. "Because she is in our age group, we easily understand her point. Pakistan join hosts India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup slated to be held in October and November later this year. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Women's News Pakistan Women
Int'l Cricket Council
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC announces Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Team of the Tournament
Hayley Matthews (West Indies) 240 runs, HS 114*, 13 wickets, BBI 4/24, 4 catches The West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was at her exemplary best during the tournament, showing grit and determination for her side. This was exemplified best during her unbeaten 114* against Scotland, wherein she battled injuries to stay on the pitch. What makes Matthews' run even more special is that she rolled her arm over with even more aplomb than her exceptional batting efforts, picking 13 wickets at an average of under 16 to end as the tournament's highest wicket-taker. Matthews on the charge against Thailand | WCWCQ 2025 Hayley Matthews on the charge against Thailand in the final match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 Muneeba Ali (Pakistan) 223 runs, HS 71, 2 catches Matthews' opening partner is the reliable Muneeba Ali. She was instrumental to Pakistan's strong starts throughout the tournament and helped set the foundation for the side. Her best came in the key encounter against Scotland, wherein she hit 71 at nearly run-a-ball to guide Pakistan safely to a target of 187, holding the side together after the loss of a couple of early wickets in a tense chase. Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh) 266 runs, HS 94*, 1 catch Sharmin Akhter was Bangladesh's wall during the tournament, holding on her end in each game. On the way to becoming the second-highest run-getter in the Qualifier, Akhter scored three fifties, including a brilliant 94* against Thailand and a key 57 against Scotland. Kathryn Bryce (Scotland) 293 runs, HS 131*, 6 wickets, BBI 3/49 Crowned as the Player of the Tournament for her exceptional performance, Bryce ended as the highest run-getter in the Qualifier. Her finest came during Scotland's final encounter against Ireland, wherein she got her side out of troubled waters at 19/3 and then with a career-best 131* helped them to a competitive target. And then when Ireland looked like they had mastered the chase, Bryce returned to pick three crucial wickets to nearly get her side over the line. Though the Scots eventually missed out on a World Cup ticket, it can take nothing away from what was truly a world-class performance from Bryce. Kathryn Bryce on the charge against Pakistan | WCWCQ 2025 Kathryn Bryce unleashes a flurry of boundaries against Pakistan in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh) (wk) 241 runs, HS 101, 2 catches, 3 stumpings With scores of 101, 51 and 83* to set up Bangladesh's three wins during their successful Qualifier campaign, Nigar Sultana Joty bats at number five in this XI. Besides her batting heroics, Joty contributed with her safe hands behind the stumps, accounting for five dismissals, and also marshalled her troops well on the field as the captain. Fatima Sana (Pakistan) (c) 103 runs, HS 62, 12 wickets, BBI 4/23 Fatima Sana was Pakistan's talisman during the tournament chipping in with crucial late order runs, and bringing crucial breakthroughs with her fast bowling. The Pakistan skipper's best came while she was battling an injury, in her 4/23 that derailed Scotland's innings in a rain-affected encounter. Pakistan went on to win the contest by six wickets. She also thrived with the willow, scoring a match-saving 62* against Thailand after her side were 85/4 in the 32nd over. Fatima Sana removes Hayley Matthews | WCWCQ 2025 Fatima Sana claims the crucial wicket of Hayley Matthews in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Chinelle Henry (West Indies) 171 runs, HS 51*, one wicket, 4 catches No numbers can do justice to the kind of impact Chinelle Henry had during the tournament. An attacker from the get-go, Henry's presence at the crease meant that the West Indies were never out of the game till she was around. She started with an entertaining cameo of 12 off 3 against Scotland, which featured two sixes, but went on to play critical knocks like 51* off 48 balls against Bangladesh in a low-scoring thriller. She signed off with a 48 off 17 against Thailand, smoking five sixes during her knock. Chinelle Henry sees West Indies through with explosive fifty | WCWCQ 2025 West Indies' Chinelle Henry forges a solid half-century to see her side through to a three-wicket win against Bangladesh Aaliyah Alleyne (West Indies) 63 runs, HS 22, 12 wickets, BBI 4/39, 2 catches Aaliyah Alleyne was a success with the ball, being the equal second in the wicket-takers' list. The 30-year-old had a wicket in each game and delivered a career-best 4/39 in the all-important clash against Bangladesh. Alleyne also chipped in with several cameos lower down the order. Katherine Fraser (Scotland) 77 runs, HS 33, 10 wickets, BBI 3/28 The young all-rounder displayed pinpoint accuracy with the ball. The pick of her performance during the tournament came against the Maroon Warriors. Scoring a crucial 25* lower down the order, Fraser supplemented her side with the ball, dismissing the West Indies 9, 10, and 11 for ducks as Scotland pushed in for a win. In the end, despite Hayley Matthews' valiance, the European side crossed the line by 11 runs. Katherine Fraser with a stunner | WCWCQ 2025 Katherine Fraser takes an absolute ripper of a catch! Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan) 10 wickets, BBI 3/19, 1 catch Sandhu was one of the bowling stars during Pakistan's successful campaign. Bowling with guile and control, Sandhu picked 10 wickets at an average of 15.60. She managed to get big wickets in the middle overs to put the Women in Green ahead, as shown during the outing against West Indies wherein she dismissed the dangerous Chinelle and Jannillea Glasgow. Nashra Sandhu on target with a beauty | WCWCQ 2025 Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan) 9 wickets, BBI 3/28 Sandhu's spin senior Sadia Iqbal was the other big performer for Pakistan, picking her nine scalps for an average close to 16. Iqbal's economy like Sandhu was under four, and this meant that the duo provided the hosts the stranglehold during the middle overs. Reserve Player Rabeya Khan (Bangladesh) 6 wickets, BBI 3/39, 1 catch Rabeya Khan delivered her leg-break overs at an impressive economy of 3.72, picking six wickets on the way. She delivered a scintillating performance against Ireland, picking 3/39 as the Tigeresses managed to contain the European side for a modest score, which they eventually overcame. ICC Women's Team of the Tournament 2025 Hayley Matthews (West Indies) Muneeba Ali (Pakistan) Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh) Kathryn Bryce (Scotland) Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh) (wk) Fatima Sana (Pakistan) (c) Chinelle Henry (West Indies) Aaliyah Alleyne (West Indies) Katherine Fraser (Scotland) Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan) Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan) Reserve Player: Rabeya Khan (Bangladesh)
