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Express Tribune
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL T20: United defeat Sultans by 7 wickets
Andries Gous produced a blistering unbeaten 80 off 45 balls to steer Islamabad United to their fifth consecutive win over Multan Sultans in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Wednesday, chasing down a target of 171 with 17 balls to spare. Islamabad's chase began in explosive fashion as Sahibzada Farhan, riding on his fine form, smashed 22 off 13 deliveries to give the innings early impetus. However, his stay was short-lived as Ubaid Shah removed him, caught behind, to give Multan a much-needed breakthrough. Farhan's dismissal brought Colin Munro to the crease, and what followed was a match-defining partnership between the New Zealander and wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous. The pair added 81 runs in a crucial stand, dismantling the Sultans' bowling attack with clean and calculated hitting. Gous was the standout performer of the night, smashing six fours and five sixes en route to his unbeaten 80 with Munro, equally aggressive, chipped in with a quick-fire 45 off 28 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes before falling to Michael Bracewell. With the target in sight, Mohammad Nawaz added a handy 21 off 19 before being dismissed by Chris Jordan as Islamabad cruised home at 171 for 3 in 17.1 overs, registering a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Earlier, Multan Sultans opted to bat first after winning the toss and Openers Yasir Khan and captain Mohammad Rizwan laid a strong foundation with a 51-run partnership for the first wicket. Yasir played a brisk knock, scoring 29 off 17 balls before being caught by a substitute off Mohammad Nawaz. Skipper Rizwan held one end with a more measured approach, contributing 36 off 37 deliveries, including three boundaries, before falling to Shadab Khan. The innings gained momentum through Usman Khan, who top-scored with an impressive 61 off 40 balls, striking four fours and four, however, his run was cut short by a sharp piece of fielding, resulting in a run-out. New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell and Iftikhar Ahmed unable to capitalize on early start, falling to Meredith and Jason Holder, respectively. In the final overs Kamran Ghulam provided a late flourish, with Kamran striking a six and a four to lift the score to 168/5.
Int'l Cricket Council
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
New Zealand all-rounder makes ranking progress following Pakistan series
A Player of the Match performance from stand-in captain Michael Bracewell in the third ODI against Pakistan has taken the 34-year-old up two spots on the ICC Men's ODI All-Rounder rankings, as the Black Caps sealed a 3-0 series win on home soil. Bracewell contributed 85 runs with the bat, including a superb half-century in the final ODI, and grabbed two wickets in the three ODIs. Michael Bracewell's game-changing spell | POTM Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025 Bracewell's 59 (40) and 1/39 (8) helped him up to fifth in the Rankings, leapfrogging compatriot Mitchell Santner (sixth) as the highest ranked Kiwi in the category. Walking in at 6, the all-rounder's rampant 40-ball 59-run knock, including a four and six maximums powered the Black Caps' charge as they posted 264/8 on the board from their 42 overs. Bracewell didn't stop there as he wet on to grab the wicket of Faheem Ashraf, ending with an economical 1-39 from his eight overs, with Ben Sears' sizzling five-wicket haul leading the home side to a 43-run win and the series sweep. His blitz with the bat has also pushed him up 12 places in the batter rankings, occupying the 89th position. while retaining his 18th spot in the bowlers rankings. Ben Sears was the big winner for the bowlers, taking five wickets to finish with 10 for the three matches, helping him to Player of the Series accolade. He jumped 64 spots in the Bowling Rankings. The ODI Men's Batting Rankings witnesses no major change, with Shubman Gill retaining his No. 1 rank, followed by Pakistan's Babar Azam and India skipper Rohit Sharma. Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan climbs two places, placing him at 21 in the batting rankings after a decent outing over the course of the three ODIs. Men's Rankings News Michael Bracewell 02/14/1991 New Zealand
Arab News
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Bracewell leads depleted New Zealand in Pakistan T20 series
Wellington: Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil when they meet Pakistan in a five-game T20 series, leading a squad named Tuesday missing several key players because of the IPL. Bracewell starred as the Black Caps reached the final of the Champions Trophy and is one of seven players from that one-day team selected for the T20s. But a host of top names are not available due to Indian Premier League commitments, including regular skipper Mitchell Santner, along with Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Glenn Phillips. Kane Williamson also made himself unavailable for the series, which gets under way on Sunday in Christchurch. 'It's a great honor and a real privilege to captain your country,' said Bracewell, who led the side on their white-ball tour of Pakistan last year but has yet to take the reins at home. 'Mitch Santner's done a great job since taking over as white-ball captain and I'll really just be trying to build on his good work and create an enjoyable environment for the guys to perform in. 'Pakistan are always a dangerous short-form side with lots of power and pace and we know they'll be hurting after an early exit in the Champions Trophy,' he added. Spinner Ish Sodhi was recalled while paceman Ben Sears is back after recovering from a torn hamstring. Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Seifert were also included as both teams start building up to next year's T20 World Cup in India. New Zealand squad: Michael Bracewell (capt), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes (games 4 and 5 only), Mitch Hay, Matt Henry (games 4 and 5 only), Kyle Jamieson (games 1, 2 and 3 only), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O'Rourke (games 1, 2 and 3 only), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
Washington Post
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
New Zealand wins the toss and bowls in a delayed second T20 cricket international against Pakistan
DUNEDIN, New Zealand — New Zealand won a delayed toss and chose to bowl Tuesday in the second Twenty20 cricket international against Pakistan. The game was reduced to 15 overs per innings. The toss was initially scheduled for 1.45 p.m. local time but delayed for almost 90 minutes while ground staff worked on damp patches on the University Oval. New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell was delighted to be able to bowl first on a pitch which looked fresh after being under cover. The hosts made two changes, selecting fast bowler Ben Sears in place of Kyle Jamieson, who took 3-8 in the first match which New Zealand won by nine wickets, and Jimmy Neesham replacing Tim Robinson. Pakistan made one change, with Haris Rauf replacing Abrar Ahmed. Captain Salman Ali Agha was undeterred after losing the toss. 'When you come to New Zealand you know there will be extra bounce,' he said. 'We have prepared for that and we are ready.' ___ Lineups: New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy. Pakistan: Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammed Ali. ___ AP cricket:
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan T20I squad, led by new captain Salman Agha, lands in New Zealand
Pakistan's T20I squad, captained by Agha Salman, landed in New Zealand on Thursday ahead of the five-match series against Michael Bracewell's Blackcaps, beginning on March 16. The tour also includes three ODIs, concluding on April 5. Following their arrival, the team will rest before resuming training at 1 PM local time on Friday. The squad features promising debutants Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz, who received their first national call-ups. Meanwhile, New Zealand named a 15-member squad for the series, with Bracewell at the helm. The squad includes seven players from their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Senior spinner Ish Sodhi and pacer Ben Sears return after missing the tournament due to injury. Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke will be available for the first three T20Is, while leading wicket-taker Matt Henry will join for the final two. The last T20I series between the sides in April 2024 ended in a 2-2 draw after the opener in Rawalpindi was washed out. New Zealand's T20I squad: Michael Bracewell (captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes (games 4 & 5), Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry (games 4 & 5), Kyle Jamieson (games 1-3), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Will O'Rourke (games 1-3), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi. Pakistan's T20I squad: Agha Salman (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan. Pakistan's tour schedule: 16 Mar – 1st T20I, Christchurch 18 Mar – 2nd T20I, Dunedin 21 Mar – 3rd T20I, Auckland 23 Mar – 4th T20I, Mount Maunganui 26 Mar – 5th T20I, Wellington 29 Mar – 1st ODI, Napier 2 Apr – 2nd ODI, Hamilton 5 Apr – 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui Pakistan T20 Squad arrived in Christchurch #PAKvNZ VC PCB — Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) March 13, 2025
