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Arab News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Peshawar Zalmi thrash Multan Sultans by 7 wickets, keep PSL playoff hopes alive
ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Zalmi continued their impressive run of form on Monday by beating Multan Sultans by seven wickets at their home ground, effectively keeping their hopes of qualifying for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs stage alive. The Sultans batted first at their home turf but were unable to impress, losing a flurry of wickets as Zalmi bowlers kept on taking breakthroughs at regular intervals. The only signs of resistance came from Shai Hope, who top-scored for the Sultans with 23 runs while middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir made 22. Zalmi's Ahmad Daniyal was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 3/17 from four overs while Luke Wood and Maaz Sadaqat picked two wickets each to ensure the Sultans were bowled out for 108 runs in 19.1 overs. 'In the 25th match of Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Multan Sultans by seven wickets in Multan last night,' Radio Pakistan reported. Zalmi chased the total in 13 overs with seven wickets to spare. Explosive opening batter Saim Ayub scored 49 runs from 33 balls while Max Bryant remained unbeaten on 38 from 20 balls. Zalmi captain Babar Azam scored 8 runs from 13 balls while Mitchell Owen scored only one run from two balls. For the Sultans, Shahid Aziz returned figures of 2/17 from three overs while David Willey finished with 1/9 from his single over. The 'Yellow Storm' remain at number five on the PSL points table with four wins from a total of eight matches. The top four teams will qualify for the PSL playoffs. If Zalmi qualify for the playoffs, Azam's team will remain the only one to qualify for every playoff since the edition began in 2016. Zalmi will next play Karachi Kings on Thursday before taking on former two-time PSL champions Lahore Qalandars on Friday.
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Multan's miserable campaign goes on with eighth loss
Multan Sultans' miserable Pakistan Super League campaign continued with a XX-wicket defeat by Peshawar the back of seven defeats in eight matches, Multan were dismissed for 108 in 19.1 reached 60-2 in the ninth but the loss of Tayyab Tahir for 22 sparked a sorry collapse of eight wickets for 48 was the fourth time they have been dismissed for less than 120 in this year's took just 13 overs to complete their chase. Opener Saim Ayub scored 49 and Australian Max Bryant 38 not remain bottom of the table while Peshawar stay fifth with two group stage matches remaining but are now only a point behind the Lahore Qalandars who have played a game PSL fixtures & results, table
Express Tribune
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Haris Rauf to feature in Champions Trophy opener against NZ
Listen to article Pakistan have made a key change to their playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, with Haris Rauf replacing Faheem Ashraf ahead of their match against New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. Rauf, who had missed recent matches due to a muscular sprain in the lower chest wall region, is set to return to the side after an injury sustained during the tri-series opener against New Zealand. Tayyab Tahir, who played a short but useful knock in the tri-series final, has earned a spot in the playing XI as a middle-order batter. The team will be led by Muhammad Rizwan, with Saud Shakeel joining Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman at the top of the order. The middle-order will feature Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, and Khushdil Shah. Pakistan have opted for a pace-heavy attack, with Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf leading the bowling attack. Abrar Ahmed is the only specialist spinner in the squad. Pakistan's Playing XI: Muhammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Five underrated players to watch in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Listen to article As the ICC Champions Trophy kicks off in Pakistan and Dubai on Wednesday, several lesser-known players will be looking to make their mark on the 50-over tournament. AFP Sport highlights five emerging talents who could make a significant impact. Tayyab Tahir (Pakistan) Middle-order batsman Tayyab Tahir, 31, made headlines in the 2023 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, where his match-winning century powered Pakistan to victory against India in the final. He has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket and had a few T20 outings for Pakistan before making his ODI debut last year. While his white-ball international scores have been moderate—his highest being an unbeaten 39 in T20s—Tahir has caught the attention of cricket greats. Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has hailed him as a 'very exciting talent' after his impressive performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Tom Banton (England) England's Tom Banton, 26, recently returned to the ODI setup after being called up for the final match against India earlier this month. Batting at number three, he scored 38 runs in Ahmedabad, replacing the injured Jacob Bethell in England's Champions Trophy squad. A standout performer in T20 franchise cricket, Banton has been in top form in the United Arab Emirates' premier competition, scoring 493 runs, including two centuries, in 11 innings. His aggressive batting style and ability to take on spinners could prove crucial for England on the slow pitches in Dubai. Varun Chakravarthy (India) India's Varun Chakravarthy, 33, enters the tournament as a late addition to the squad but brings valuable experience in wrist spin, which could be crucial on the sluggish surfaces in Dubai. Chakravarthy recently made his ODI debut against England after claiming 14 wickets in India's 4-1 T20 series triumph. A key performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he was instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders' title-winning campaign last year with 21 wickets. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir believes he could be the team's 'X-factor' in the tournament. Aaron Hardie (Australia) With the sudden retirement of Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, 26, has been thrust into the spotlight as Australia's seam-bowling all-rounder. Hardie made headlines in 2018 when he dismissed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in a tour game for Cricket Australia XI and impressed with an 86-run knock. He recently rattled Sri Lanka with figures of 2-13 and followed up with 32 runs in a losing effort in Colombo. At 1.93 metres (six feet, four inches) tall, Hardie is an imposing fast bowler who has featured in nine ODIs and is set for his first ICC tournament. Will O'Rourke (New Zealand) New Zealand's Will O'Rourke, 23, has made a strong start to his international career, particularly in Tests, where he made headlines with a nine-wicket haul against South Africa. He was a key figure in New Zealand's tri-series final win over Pakistan in Karachi, claiming 4-43—the same venue where New Zealand and Pakistan will kick off the Champions Trophy. With Ben Sears ruled out and Lockie Ferguson recovering from injury, the Black Caps will rely on O'Rourke and Matt Henry to lead their pace attack. As the tournament unfolds, these players could be game-changers for their teams, making their presence felt on the world stage.
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
'Rachin Ravindra not injured due to lights'
Listen to article Pakistan's middle-order batter, Tayyab Tahir, spoke to the media at National Stadium, discussing the team's focus on their upcoming match against South Africa. Tahir emphasised that the team's objective is to defeat South Africa and secure a place in the final. He also addressed the controversy surrounding New Zealand's player Rachin Ravindra's injury , stating that it was part of the game and that it was not caused by the lights, as some had suggested. Reflecting on their defeat to New Zealand , Tahir said that the team learned valuable lessons, which would be helpful in preparing for the Champions Trophy. Tahir also pointed out that every player's performance is important for the team, not just that of Babar Azam. He concluded by mentioning that pressure could sometimes affect a player's performance, but each player must take on their assigned responsibility, regardless of their batting position.
