State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) secured their spot in the President's Cup final with a 71-run victory over Pakistan Television (PTV) in the second semi-final at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala, on Monday night. SBP will now take on defending champions Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in the final, scheduled for Wednesday, 16 October, at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
England secured a commanding victory over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test match of the three-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. The hosts, who resumed their second innings at 152/6, were eventually bowled out for 220 in 54.5 overs, with Abrar Ahmed unable to bat due to illness.
In a thrilling finale at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium, Lake City Panthers defeated UMT Markhors by five wickets to secure the championship. Led by Shadab Khan, the Panthers claimed the PKR 30 million prize, while the Markhors received PKR 15 million as runners-up.
Ahmed Daniyal's unbeaten 65 and his three-wicket haul powered the Nurpur Lions to a victory over the Allied Bank Stallions in the first eliminator of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, on Wednesday. Defending a target of 264, the Lions bowled out the Stallions for 251 in 49.3 overs.
Lake City Panthers secured a seven-wicket victory in the Qualifier of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup, qualifying for the final. The team, led by Saim Ayub and Mohammad Hasnain, shared eight wickets, while Usman Khan scored an unbeaten 26-ball 54. The Panthers chased a meagre 138-run target in 23.4 overs, qualifying for the final on 27 September.
Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan in their 14th attempt, winning by 10 wickets in Rawalpindi with a session to spare. Pakistan, trailing by 117 runs after the first innings, began the final day needing 94 runs to erase the deficit. They struggled to 108 for six by lunch and were bowled out for 146, 93 minutes into the second session. Bangladesh comfortably chased the 30-run target without losing a wicket, finally overcoming the memory of their narrow one-wicket loss in Multan 21 years ago.
Babar Azam held his nerve to anchor the innings until the end, while Shaheen Afridi's brief cameo proved crucial as Pakistan secured a three-wicket victory in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2024, played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday.
Pakistan maintained their hopes of advancing to the Super Eight Stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 by securing a seven-wicket victory over Canada in a Group A encounter on Tuesday.
India successfully defended a total of 119 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, securing a six-run victory over Pakistan in a low-scoring Group A match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday.
The former England player and prominent commentator David "Bumble" Lloyd and Saj Sadiq delve into the ongoing T20 World Cup, the current state of Pakistan cricket, and how the team can regroup before facing India.
