Cricket News sort by Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan compiled a brilliant 131 not out off 121 balls as Pakistan created history, registering the highest successful run chase in men’s World Cup history. Set to chase 345 in match number eight of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Pakistan got home in 48.2 overs, with six wickets in hand. Apart from Rizwan, opener Abdullah Shafique, who came in for out-of-form Fakhar Zaman, also starred in the chase with 113 off 103 balls. Rizwan and Shafique added 176 runs for the third wicket to put Pakistan on course for creating history.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has praised the Indian fans over the heartwarming reception they received after landing in Hyderabad on Wednesday, September 27 for their participation in the 2023 World Cup. The Pakistan team was welcomed with cheers by a large crowd after they reached Hyderabad.

India hammered Pakistan by 228 runs in the third match of the Super 4 Round of Asia Cup 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday, September 11. The Men in Blue resumed their innings in 147/2 in 24.1 overs on the reserve day of the contest. They ended up posting 356/2 as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul slammed tons. Kuldeep Yadav then claimed five wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 128 in 32 overs.

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has been moved to the reserve day due to rain. Only 24.1 overs of play was possible on Sunday, September 10. The game will now resume on Monday from where it ended on Sunday.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, also dubbed as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’, has opined that the upcoming World Cup in India would be a wonderful extravaganza and one of the best World Cups in the last 50 years.

The much-hyped India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match in Pallekele on Saturday, September 2 produced some fascinating moments, worthy of an Indo-Pak clash. However, fans’ worst fears came true in the end as weather played spoilsport and forced a no result.

Former India captain Virat Kohli praised Pakistan’s bowling attack ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 clash between the arch-rivals in Pallekele on Saturday, September 2. Kohli opined that Pakistan have a very strong bowling line-up and stated that the batters will need to be switched on at all times to deal with the challenge.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons that India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be dangerous in the Asia Cup since any team can win on their day. Akram recalled that many were predicting an India vs Pakistan final in the Asia Cup last time, but Sri Lanka came back from a horrendous start to clinch the title.

After plenty of confusion and delay, the revised schedule for the 2023 ODI World Cup to be played in India from October 5 to November 19 was confirmed on Wednesday, August 9. Including the India vs Pakistan marquee clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a total of eight matches have witnessed changes