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J-60 Junior World Tennis Championships: Qualifying Round starts in Islamabad
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The Qualifying Round of the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships commenced today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.A total of 58 players, comprising 36 boys and 22 girls, from 14 countries, include Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Australia, Spain, Canada, Belarus, Sweden and Pakistan are participating in event.Results (Boys Qualifying 1st Round):Yupei Liang (CHN) bt Rohaan Samir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Vukasin Pavlovic (SRB) w/o Nicolas Civantos (ESP)The final Qualifying Round will be Played tomorrow 1st November-2026.
FOOTBALL - National 31 Oct, 2026
Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD: Smurfs were crowned the champions of the SHE League Seniors event at the Jinnah Futsal Courts after they came from behind to crush Islamabad City 6-3 in their decisive final fixture on Saturday.Both teams had maintained perfect records through the first three rounds and Smurfs clinched the title with a come-from behind victory where Asra and Hajra scored twice.Islamabad City earlier finished the SHE League Juniors campaign with five wins out of five after they ran out 6-1 winners over Smurfs. Shanzeh scored four times for Islamabad City, who finished six points ahead of second-placed Midfield. Smurfs ended third with seven points.In a fiercely-contested last league fixture of the Seniors, Islamabad scored first when Maryam found the back of the net with a dinked finish.Smurfs mounted a superb comeback and were 3-1 up by the end of the first half. They levelled matters through a smart finish by Best Player of the Seniors Tournament Asra before going in front through Fatimah. Soon after, Louiza won the ball and powered on to finish.Smurfs began the second half in the same vein; Asra making it 4-1 after a delightful one-two with Warisha before Hajra produced two close-range finishes to put them well and firmly on top.Islamabad City scored twice late on through Maryam and Alina but it proved to be little more than a consolation.In the Juniors event, Best Player of the Tournament Inayah scored one, adding to four by Shanzeh as Islamabad City completed a convincing victory over Smurfs.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets to win Tri-Nation Cricket Series final
Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: Pakistan clinched the ODI tri-series title after securing a dramatic three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium. Spearheaded by a monumental, record-breaking century from veteran left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman and crucial supporting knocks from Saad Baig and Arafat Minhas, the hosts successfully chased down a daunting target of 326 with nine balls to spare.Chasing a challenging target of 326, Pakistan faced early jitters when Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka struck twice in his opening two overs. He dismissed emerging opener Maaz Sadaqat (5) and star batsman Babar Azam (0) in quick succession, leaving the hosts stuttering at a precarious 14 for 2.However, young wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig joined Fakhar Zaman at the crease to launch a sensational rescue mission. The duo constructed a magnificent 149-run partnership for the third wicket, completely shifting the momentum back in Pakistan's favor. Saad contributed a sparkling 74 off 75 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries, before Maheesh Theekshana broke the stand in the 27th over.Continuing his phenomenal touch, Fakhar Zaman anchored the chase brilliantly and brought an end to his century drought with a majestic knock. The 36-year-old left-hander hammered 127 runs off just 99 deliveries, featuring 11 boundaries and six towering maximums, marking his 12th ODI century.Fakhar then shared a vital 57-run stand for the fourth wicket with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha (17) before Madushanka cleaned him up in the 34th over. Despite his departure, the foundation for victory was firmly set.As the innings progressed into the closing stages, youngsters Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas stepped up with a crucial 94-run partnership. Minhas played a blazing cameo of 61 runs from only 31 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours.Although a late double-strike by Asitha Fernando in the 48th over caused a sudden flutter, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi kept his cool. On the third delivery of the penultimate over, Shaheen smashed Madushanka for a massive six towards the square-leg boundary to seal a memorable victory for Pakistan. Dilshan Madushanka was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with figures of 3 for 63.Earlier, put in to bat, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 325 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Kamindu Mendis played a sensational, career-best innings of 131 off 128 balls, supported brilliantly by Pavan Rathnayake, who contributed an aggressive 77 off 65 deliveries. Together, they formed a massive 146-run third-wicket partnership.Despite late breakthroughs from Pakistan’s bowling attack—where captain Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, and Haris Rauf claimed two wickets each—Sri Lanka crossed the 300-run mark, setting up a thrilling final that ultimately ended in Pakistan's favor.
VOLLEYBALL - National 31 Oct, 2026
Karachi (Sports Reporter): Navy Blues and Navy Whites advanced into the final of the ongoing National Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 after beating WAPDA and Police in semifinals respectively at Manora Beach, Karachi on Saturday. Final will be played on Sunday at the same venue.Pakistan Army and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah women set to meet in the final, as both teams thrashed their opponents in semifinals at the same venue. Women’s final will be played before men’s final on Sunday.Results: Men’s (Quarterfinals):Navy (Blue) beat ASF 2–0.Police beat POF 2–0.WAPDA beat KP 2–0.Navy (White) beat Punjab 2–1.Women’s (Quarterfinals):Navy (Blue) beat Punjab 2–0.WAPDA beat Police 2–0.Army beat Navy (White) 2–0.POF beat KP 2–1.Men’s (Semifinals):Navy (Blue) beat WAPDA 2–0.Navy (White) beat Police 2–0.Women’s (Semifinals):Army beat Navy (Blue) 2–1.POF beat WAPDA 2–1.Sunday’s Schedule (Women)Third-Place Match at 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Navy (Blue) vs WAPDAFinal at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Army vs POFMen’s CategoryThird-Place Match at 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM WAPDA vs PoliceFinal at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Navy (Blue) vs Navy (White)
Afghanistan beat Oman by 4 wickets in the Hong Kong Sixes
Hong Kong (Sports News): Afghanistan put on an incredible batting effort to beat Oman by 4 wickets for their second successive victory in the Hong Kong Sixes campaign, top their group, and qualify for the semifinals.Batting first, Oman posted 120/4 in their six-over innings. In reply, Afghanistan produced an outstanding batting display and chased down the target with 4 wickets and four balls to spare.Sediqullah Pacha smashed an unbeaten 45 off just 10 balls and was equally supported by Farmanullah Safi, who scored an unbeaten 37 off just 11 deliveries. Skipper Gulbadin Naib contributed 21 off 7 balls, while Karim Janat scored 17 off 6 deliveries.#HK6 | #HongKongSixes2026
FOOTBALL - Int News 30 Oct, 2026
Islamabad (Sports News): Shaheens sign off their debut FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival campaign with a comeback win, finishing 169th overall with four victories and two draws in 10 matches.Pakistan brought their debut campaign at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan to a memorable close with a 4-2 victory over Djibouti, producing a determined comeback after falling behind in the first half.Djibouti took the lead through a cross from the right, with the ball slipping into the bottom corner. Pakistan went into the half-time break trailing 1-0.The Shaheens came out strongly after the interval and drew level in the 23rd minute when captain and midfielder Mohammad Mustafa stepped up to a free-kick on the edge of the box and powered the ball into the net.With Djibouti reduced to seven players, Pakistan capitalised on their numerical advantage. Kaleemullah put the Shaheens ahead in the 32nd minute, collecting the ball at the edge of the box before calmly placing it into the bottom-right corner.Just a minute later, Pakistan extended their lead to 3-1 through an own goal. Djibouti responded almost immediately with a counterattacking goal, reducing the deficit to 3-2 and setting up a tense finish.Djibouti pushed forward in search of an equaliser, putting Pakistan under sustained pressure as they looked to force a penalty shootout. The Shaheens, however, held their nerve and sealed the victory in added time. A kick-in from Mohammad Mustafa found Danish Masih at the far post, and he finished confidently to secure the 4-2 win.PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani, who was present at the match, congratulated the players and team management on a memorable campaign and praised the squad’s performances throughout the tournament. He expressed confidence that the experience gained from competing against teams from across the world would help the young players develop further and excel in their future careers representing Pakistan.Pakistan concluded their 10-match campaign in 169th place in the overall tournament standings, recording four victories and two draws in their historic debut at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival.
Pakistan to take on Sri Lanka in ODI tri-series final on Saturday
Lahore (Sports Report): Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Pakistan will take on Kusal Mendis-led Sri Lanka in the final of the ODI tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 31 October.The toss will take place at 12.30pm PKT, while the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1pm.The ongoing ODI tri-series is the fourth such tournament to be held on Pakistan soil, following the editions featuring Australia and South Africa in 1994, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in 2004 and New Zealand and South Africa in 2025.Pakistan, who became the first side to qualify for the final of the ongoing tri-series after registering two wins against England and one against Sri Lanka, will be aiming to clinch their maiden ODI tri-series title on home soil.In the batting charts, Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha is the leading run-scorer for the hosts with 158 runs from four outings in the tournament, including a century against fellow finalists’ Sri Lanka in the opening match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.In the bowling department, young Arafat Minhas has bagged nine wickets in four matches, including a six-wicket haul in Pakistan’s 87-run win over England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. He will be aiming to deliver another match-winning performance if given an opportunity in Saturday’s final.Captain Shaheen is joint second on the tournament’s leading wicket-takers list alongside Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka with eight scalps from four matches.Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan captain talking to PCB Digital ahead of the final said:“We have performed well as a team, but there are still areas where we need to improve, particularly scoring runs at the top and building partnerships.“The crowd has always supported us and we hope fans will turn out in large numbers tomorrow to witness an exciting contest.“We are hopeful of maintaining our team combination and putting up a good performance in the final.”Pakistan squad for tri-series final:Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Sahibzada Farhan and Shadab Khan Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka captain in an exclusive talk to PCB Digital ahead of the final said:“The final is a big game for us. Pakistan have played good cricket in their recent matches. We are well prepared and looking forward to the final.“We played really well against Pakistan in our previous encounter. We have done several things right and are focused on following our processes and sticking to our basic plans.“Everyone in Sri Lanka is very happy with our performances. Pakistan fans have also shown great support for Sri Lankan players, which is encouraging for us.”Sri Lanka squad for tri-series final:Kusal Mendis (c), Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage
Muneeba’s 87*, Sadaf’s 55 hand Warriors second-consecutive win in Super-3 T20
Faisalabad (Sports Reporter): Muneeba Ali and Sadaf Shamas’ half-centuries followed by three wickets for left-arm pacer Shahar Bano led Warriors to a 35-run over Incredibles in the third match of the PCB Women’s Super-3 T20 Tournament here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Friday. Chasing 195-run target, the Incredibles were restricted to 159 all out in 19.3 overs with Gull Feroza and Eman Naseer scoring 38 runs each. The teams will rest on Saturday, 31 October before Incredibles return on Sunday to take on Champions at the same venue with the first ball expected to be bowled at 10am PKT. On Friday, Warriors opted to bat first and got off the blocks with a 98-run second-wicket partnership between Muneeba and Sadaf Shamas (55, 40b, 7x4s, 2x6s) after Ravail Farhan fell early. Muneeba finished unbeaten on 87 off 55 balls striking 12 fours and two sixes. Eyman Fatima, Warriors’ best batter in the previous game, only scored nine and its was a 10-ball 26-run cameo by Gull Rukh, which took Warriors to 194-6 in the allotted 20 overs. Gull hit three fours and two sixes in her outing. Shahar Bano hit two fours in her five-ball eight. For Incredibles, Omaima Sohail and Waheeda Akhtar picked up two wickets each. In reply, Incredibles got off to a decent start with contributions from Gull Feroza (38, 19b, 7x4s), Samiya Afsar (15, 5b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Eman Naseer (38, 29b, 5x4s) but their chase stuttered later. From 95-2, they lost eight for 64 despite some resistance from Umm-e-Hani (16, 16b, 1x4) and Mahnoor Zeb (14, 13b, 1x4). Bano removed three batters for 38 runs, while Hafsa Khalid and Rameen Shamim picked up two wickets each. Scores in brief Match 3 – Warriors beat Incredibles by 35 runs at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad Warriors 194-6, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 87 not out, Sadaf Shamas 35, Gull Rukh 26; Omaima Sohail 2-30, Waheeda Akhtar 2-36) Incredibles 159 all out, 19.3 overs (Gull Feroza 38, Eman Naseer 38; Shahar Bano 3-38, Hafsa Khalid 2-6, Rameen Shamim 2-26) Player of the match – Muneeba Ali (Warriors)
Abubakar, Rubtsova clinch ITF J-30 Lahore singles and doubles crowns
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha and Russia’s Varvara Rubtsova claimed the boys’ and girls’ U18 singles and doubles titles respectively as the ITF J-30 Lahore Ali Embroidery Mills International Junior Tennis Championship 2026 concluded at Aitchison College, marking the return of international junior tennis to the city after a gap of 25 years.In an all-Pakistan boys’ singles final, Abubakar overcame compatriot Hassan Usmani 7-6(7-5), 6-0, recovering from a closely contested opening set to dominate the second and secure the title. Hassan, meanwhile, reached his first international junior final, underlining the progress of Pakistan’s emerging tennis talent. Abubakar added the boys’ doubles trophy to his collection, partnering Hamza Roman to defeat Ahtesham Humayun and Amir Mazari 6-3, 6-2.Russia's Rubtsova secured the girls’ singles crown with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory over fellow Russian Stefaniila Vasilevskaia, completing an impressive campaign in Lahore. In the girls’ doubles final, Rubtsova completed the brace of titles as she, partnering with Evelina Dzepa, defeated Daixi Hu and Bismel Zia 6-0, 6-0.Ali Embroidery Mills Chief Executive Officer Tariq Zaman attended the concluding ceremony as chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, former Punjab sports secretary Fazal-ur-Rehman, Col (R) Asif Dar, Aitchison College Director of Sports Sajjad Rasool, Haider Ismail from USA, Naseem Ahmed, and Said Hassan, along with players, officials and members of the tennis fraternity. (Sports Reporter)
Governors Cup Golf championship: Ahsan Ghias earn lead
LAHORE: Ahsan Ghias dominated the opening day of the 43rd Millat Tractors Governors Cup Golf Championship 2026 that got underway with accomplished golfers delivering composed performances in the veterans, senior amateurs and ladies’ categories on Thursday.The first day featured the completion of the final rounds in these categories, with experienced players demonstrating precision, consistency and control across their games. Ahsan Ghias emerged as the standout performer among the senior amateurs, carding an impressive gross score of 70. Major Fida of IBEX Golf Club also produced a solid round, finishing with a gross 71, while Khawaja Imran Zubair of Lahore Gymkhana returned a 72. (Sports Report)
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