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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: New Zealand skittle Pakistan, take 2-1 lead
In a nail-biting encounter, New Zealand emerged victorious on Friday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, beating Pakistan by 4 runs in the fourth T20I of the five-match series, and showcasing an exhilarating display of cricketing prowess. With this win, New Zealand have taken a 2-1 lead in the series, setting the stage for an intense final showdown.
Asked to bat, New Zealand set a formidable target of 178, with Tim Robinson cracking his fifty (51 off 36). Dean Foxcroft and Tom Blundell, scoring (34) and (28) respectively, provided little help in team’s valuable win.
Chasing the target, Pakistan fell short of the target, managing to score 174 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Despite Fakhar Zaman’s valiant 61, Pakistan couldn’t go past the target. On the other hand, New Zealand bowlers maintained their composure, chipping in with crucial breakthroughs and tightening the screws on the Pakistan's batting lineup.
Will O,Rourke and Ben Sears returned with three and two wickets each. The fifth and final T20I will be held on Saturday at the same venue.
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“But creating so much hype after two or three games”: Gautam Gambhir on young India talent
India’s cash-rich league Indian Premier League unveils new talent every year, with youngsters making their mark with mind-boggling performances. From stunning batting performances to exceptional bowling speeds, everything is witnessed at the Indian Premier League. Amid the emergence of young and raw talent, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels there shouldn’t be much hype around young players after two or three games because it can lead to negative effect.
ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: England, Pakistan to ramp up WC preparations with three-match series
Pakistan and England are preparing to face off in the first T20I match of their four-match series on Wednesday at Headingley Carnegie. This series is really important for both teams as they gear up for the upcoming T20I World Cup, aiming to fine-tune their strategies and improve any kinks in their gameplay.
With the T20I World Cup on the horizon, both Pakistan and England are looking to use this series as a critical preparatory platform. The teams w
IPL 2024: What happens if rain ruins the Qualifier 1?
Two batting supremos Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are gearing up to clash with each other in the Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Tuesday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have been really skilful, unleashing their batting mastery repeatedly. It’s been a season of fruiful results for both teams as they now set their eyes on a direct route to the biggest showdown in Chennai.
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“Almost like a strict father”: Former Indian player on Gambhir amid head coach job reports
Lately, there have been reports that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had approached former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir for the Head Coach job. Recently, BCCI also released the advertisement for the post of Head coach. Indian team’s current head coach Rahul Dravid’s term will be ending at the end of the T20I World Cup 2024, therefore, BCCI are in search of a tremendous figure to coach the team. Former Indian player Akash Chopra, sharing his views on Gautam Gambhir, sa
USA vs BAN 1st T20I: An opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their preparations ahead of T20I World Cup
As the preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup 2024 heat up, all teams are in huddle to make most of what they are getting to play. Bangladesh are marking the beginning of their preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup by taking on USA in the three-match T20I series, beginning Tuesday (21st May).
The face-off between Bangladesh and USA will give the last-minute opportunity to both teams to prepare for World Cup. This encounter is not just a clash between two teams but
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