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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak arrive in Lauderhill for WI series
Pakistan will begin the tour with a three-match T20I series against the West Indies. Photo: PCB The Pakistan cricket squad arrived in Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday via Dubai in two separate groups, ahead of the three-match T20 International series against the West Indies next month. According to details, the second group comprising Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Hasan Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, along with the coaching and support staff, departed recently and has now joined the squad in the USA. The first group, including T20I captain Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, and Faheem Ashraf, had already left for Lauderhill on Friday. Meanwhile, emerging pacers Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Mirza, and Abbas Afridiwho failed to retain their places in the squadhave returned to Pakistan from Dhaka. The Men in Green will begin the tour with a three-match T20I series against the West Indies, with fixtures scheduled for July 31, August 2, and August 3 at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, USA. All-rounder Agha Salman will lead the T20I side, which sees the return of key pacers Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Following the T20Is, both teams will contest a three-match ODI series, set to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8, 10, and 12. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will captain the 16-member ODI squad, which includes one uncapped player, Hasan Nawaz. Senior stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been recalled to strengthen the lineup for the 50-over format. Pakistan T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem. Pakistan ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem. Doubtful Shadab Pakistan's T20 vice-captain Shadab Khan is likely to miss the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, as he continued to recover from shoulder surgery. The all rounder underwent successful surgery in the UK earlier in July after sustaining a shoulder injury, which had already ruled him out of the three match T20I series against Bangladesh and the ongoing West Indies tour. According to sources, Shadab will need a minimum of three months to regain full fitness and return to competitive cricket. This timeline made his participation in the Asia Cup highly unlikely, with his return expected only in October. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet named a replacement for the deputy captaincy role. During the Bangladesh series, no vice captain was appointed in Shadab's absence and the squad announced for the West Indies tour also did not include a designated deputy to skipper Salman Ali Agha. The PCB has yet to release an official timeline for his recovery or confirm any plans for a potential return. For the unversed, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently unveiled the highly anticipated schedule for the Men's Asia Cup 2025, confirming that arch-rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns on September 14 in the UAE. This edition of the continental event will follow the T20 format, serving as a crucial warm-up ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament features eight teams split into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong. The event kicks off on September 9 with the curtain-raiser between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Pakistan will begin their campaign against Oman on September 12, followed by the high-voltage clash against India two days later.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Shukri Conrad ‘thrilled' with Proteas despite defeat
Conrad praised the young squad for digging deep with the bat, the ball and in the field. Despite slipping at the death, head coach Shukri Conrad was delighted with the under-strength Proteas team for putting up a fight against New Zealand in the T20 International tri-series final in Harare. Having lost to the Black Caps twice in the round robin phase of the series, the SA team (missing some senior players) looked set to hit back and lift the trophy in the series decider on Saturday. However, needing seven runs off the last over to lift the trophy, the Proteas lost two wickets for just three runs and were handed a three-run defeat. 'T20 cricket can be quite brutal, and that was a game of millimetres… and at the end of the day it wasn't meant to be, but we played some really good cricket today,' Conrad said after the game. 'New Zealand have been the class side in the tournament, so hats off to them, but I'm thrilled with the way we played and there are so many good things we can take forward from here. 'While the result is disappointing, there were so many things that happened today that we can be really proud of.' All-round effort Conrad was pleased with all aspects of the squad's performance, praising his players for digging deep with the bat, the ball and in the field. 'On the batting front, we showed our ability to stay in the game, and I thought we took some really good catches,' he said. 'With the bowling, at one stage it looked as if New Zealand would get something in excess of 200 and we pulled that back (to 180), so those are some of the pleasing aspects. 'I'm disappointed because we know it was a game we were in a position to win, and we should have won, but we'll be better for that experience. Hopefully when we get into tight situations like this again, we'll get on the right side of the result.' The next assignment for the Proteas will be Down Under against Australia next month where they play six limited overs matches including three T20 games and three one-day internationals.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Proteas edged by Black Caps in thrilling T20 tri-series final
Needing seven runs off the last over, the SA team lost two wickets for three runs. Proteas batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored his first T20 International half-century in the tri-series final against New Zealand. Picture: Matthew Lewis/ICC/Getty Images South Africa crumbled at the death on Saturday as they were edged out by New Zealand in a three-run defeat in a thrilling T20 International tri-series final in Harare. Having lost to the Black Caps twice in the round robin phase of the series, the under-strength SA team looked set to hit back and lift the series trophy. However, needing just seven runs off the last over, which was bowled by seamer Matt Henry, the Proteas lost two wickets for just three runs. Good start by South Africa Chasing 181 runs to win, the Proteas had got off to a good start after struggling in the early stages of their innings throughout the series. Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit his maiden T20 International half-century at the top of the order, contributing 51 runs off 35 balls in a 92-run stand with opening partner Reeza Hendricks (37 off 31). But after both players were removed midway through the innings, the Proteas lost momentum as they were restricted to 177/6 in their 20 overs. Earlier, after being sent in to bat, New Zealand's top order stood firm, anchored by Devon Conway (47 off 31) and Rachin Ravindra (47 off 27). The SA team's bowling attack, who struggled to get on top of their opposition, were led by seamer Lungi Ndigi who took 2/24.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
David hits fastest Australia T20 ton in win over WI
T20 International, Warner Park, Saint Kitts, (match three of five)West Indies: 214-4: Hope 102*, King 62, Rutherford 12; Ellis 1-37, Owen 1-23, Zampa 1-51Australia: 215-4: David 102*, Owen 36*, Marsh 22; Shepherd 2-39, Holder 1-35Australia win by six wicketsScorecard Tim David hit the fastest Twenty20 International century by an Australian as they beat the West Indies to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match batter hit 11 sixes and six fours as he ended 102 not out off 37 deliveries, with Australia cruising to a six-wicket victory at Warner Park in Basseterre, Saint Inglis held the previous record, with his century against Scotland in 2024 coming off 43 balls."I was just having a great time. I didn't think I would get the opportunity to get a hundred for Australia so I'm stoked," said David, who has previously played for Singapore and made his Australia debut in 2022."The pitch was good and small boundaries so you have to back your strengths. Warner Park is a great place to bat and it was great to have experience here in the CPL (Caribbean Premier League)."I've spent a lot of time working on power hitting but now I'm working on my shot selection."Australia won the toss and put the West Indies into bat, but the hosts made a strong start. Shai Hope and Brandon King put together a 125-run opening stand in 11.4 overs, with captain Hope recording an unbeaten 102 off 57 West Indies continued to score at more than 10 runs an over as the posted reply took initially stuttered as they found themselves 61-3 after 5.5 overs, but David's century saw his team surge to victory with 23 balls to spare."There are no words for that innings from David," said Australia captain Mitchell is the joint third fastest T20I century in a match between sides who are full members of the International Cricket Millar bludgeoned a 35-ball century for South Africa against Bangladesh in 2017, a feat matched by Rohit Sharma for India against Sri Lanka later that feat matches that of Abhishek Sharma for India against England in February fastest T20I is Sahil Chauhan's 27-ball effort for Estonia against Cyprus in won the first T20 by three wickets and second by eight fourth match is scheduled to begin at 00:00 BST on Sunday (19:00 local time on Saturday).
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Black Caps tipped to win T20 tri-series final against Proteas
New Zealand have won both games they have played against South Africa thus far in the tri-series. Rassie van der Dussen will captain the Proteas in the T20 tri-series final in Harare on Saturday. Picture: Lee Warren/Gallo Images If South Africa can hit back against New Zealand this weekend, they will not only make amends for earlier defeats in the T20 International tri-series in Harare, but there could also be a decent payout for punters who put their faith in them. With the Black Caps having won both games between the two sides thus far in the two-week series, they will turn out as the favourites on paper. But the second-string SA squad will be hungry to bounce back and lift the trophy in the final to be contested in Harare on Saturday (1pm start). While New Zealand are one place ahead of South Africa in the T20 world rankings, the SA team have a better overall record in previous matches between the two teams. In the 17 games played between the Proteas and the Black Caps since they first met in a T20 clash in 2005, South Africa have triumphed on 11 occasions. However, in the only two matches they have played in the last eight years – both contested over the last fortnight – New Zealand emerged victorious. Bets on offer In return for your Betway cash, backing New Zealand for the win offers 1.57, while a Proteas victory will give you 2.40. In the case of an unlikely tie at the end of the game, this riskier option offers 13.50. Among a wide range of other available bets, odds of up to 100.00 are on offer for various lower-order batters to top score, and there are options to back the team with the best batter and bowler. These Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
