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Pakistan U19 book semi-final spot with convincing win over UAE
Dubai (Sports News): Pakistan U19 confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup with a comprehensive 70-run win over UAE U19 in the Group ‘A’ match at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, on Tuesday afternoon.After opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 241 for nine in their allotted 50 overs, built around a solid half-century from Ahmed Hussain and valuable contributions from Sameer Minhas and wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor.Pakistan lost early wickets, but Sameer steadied the innings with a composed 44 off 63 balls, striking five boundaries. Ahmed anchored the middle order with 65 off 91 balls, which included four fours ensuring Pakistan had a strong platform. Hamza provided impetus in the latter stages with a brisk 42 from 51 balls, hitting four boundaries.For UAE, Yug Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Naseem Khan bagged two wickets.In turn, UAE were dismissed for 171 in 37.5 overs despite half-century by Ayaan Misbah, who top-scored with 77 off 74 balls, including 12 fours.Right-arm pacer Abdul Subhan led the bowling attack, clinching four wickets for 31 runs. He now has seven scalps from two matches in the tournament. Right-arm leg-spinner Ahmed, Mohammad Sayyam and Momin Qamar picked up a wicket each. Pakistan’s sharp fielding resulted in three run-outs, ensured UAE never recovered after losing regular wickets.Today’s win secured Pakistan U19 a place in the semi-finals of the tournament after winning two of their group matches. They will face the top side of Group ‘B’ on Friday, 19 December. The final of the tournament will be played on Sunday, 21 December.Scores in brief:Pakistan beat UAE by 70 runsPakistan 241-9, 50 overs (Ahmed Hussain 65, Sameer Minhas 44, Hamza Zahoor 42; Yug Sharma 3-52, Naseem Khan 2-27)UAE 171 all out, 37.5 overs (Ayaan Misbah 77, Prithvi Madhu 27; Abdul Subhan 4-31)Player of the match – Abdul Subhan (Pakistan U19)
India beat Pakistan by 90 runs in ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup
Dubai (Sports News): Three wickets each by Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam and a half-century from Huzaifa Ahsan went in vain as India U19 beat Pakistan U19 by 90 runs in the Group ‘A’ match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday.After being put in to bat, India were bowled out for 240 in 46.1 overs, with Aaron George top-scoring with 85 off 88 balls. Captain Ayush Mhatre was the other notable run-getter, providing an aggressive start with 38 off 25 balls, which included four boundaries and three sixes to give India early momentum.Pakistan fought back well through their bowlers, with left-arm pacer Sayyam and right-arm fast bowler Subhan claiming three wickets each. Niqab Shafiq chipped in with two wickets, while Ali Raza and Ahmed Hussain picked up one wicket apiece to prevent India from batting out their full quota of overs.In turn, Pakistan struggled to build partnerships and were dismissed for 150 in 41.2 overs. The innings never gained momentum after early setbacks, with Pakistan losing four wickets for 30 runs in 13.1 overs.Right-handed batter Huzaifa stood out for Pakistan with a fighting knock of 70 off 83 balls, laced with nine fours and two sixes, but he received little support from the other end. Captain Farhan Yousaf contributed 23, while Usman Khan added 16 runs at the top of the order.For India, player of the match Kanishk Chouhan (46, 46b, 2x4s, 3x6s) returned figures of three for 33 in 10 overs, while Deepesh Devendran also bagged three wickets.Pakistan U19 after defeating Malaysia U19 by 297 runs in their opening match on Friday, will now take on the UAE in their final group match at the same venue on Tuesday, 16 December. The first ball of the match will be bowled at 9am local time.Scores in brief:India beat Pakistan by 90 runsIndia 240 all out, 46.1 overs (Aaron George 85, Kanishk Chouhan 46, Ayush Mhatre 38; Abdul Subhan 3-42, Mohammad Sayyam 3-67, Niqab Shafiq 2-38)Pakistan 150 all out, 41.2 overs (Huzaifa Ahsan 70, Farhan Yousaf 23; Deepesh Devendran 3-16, Kanishk Chouhan 3-33, Kishan Singh 2-33)Player of the match - Kanishk Chouhan (India U19)
U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan beat Malaysia by 297 runs
Dubai (Sports News): Centuries by Ahmed Hussain and Sameer Minhas led Pakistan U19 to a dominant start to their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 campaign, registering a comprehensive 297-run victory over Malaysia at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday. Seven players – Ali Hassan Baloch, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq and Sameer made their maiden appearance for Pakistan U19, contributing to a memorable all-round performanceAfter being asked to bat first, Pakistan posted a formidable 345 for three, built around an unbeaten 177 from player of the match Sameer. 19-year-old right-hander anchored the innings with 11 fours and eight sixes in his 148-ball knock.Multan-born Sameer knitted a massive 293-run stand with Ahmed Hussain, who scored an impressive 132 off 114 balls, smashing eight fours and two sixes.In turn, Malaysia struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack, folding for 48 in 19.4 overs. Ali Raza struck early and finished with three for 11, while Peshawar-born left-arm pacer Sayyam also bagged three wickets. Daniyal claimed two for six and Niqab Shafiq wrapped up the innings with one wicket as Pakistan maintained complete control in the match.Pakistan U19 will now face India U19 on Sunday, 14 December at the ICC Academy Ground. The first ball of the match will be bowled at 9am local time.Scores in brief:Pakistan 345-3, 50 overs (Sameer Minhas 177 not out, Ahmed Hussain 132; Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran 2-91)Malaysia 48 all out, 19.4 overs (Ali Raza 3-11, Mohammad Sayyam 3-27, Daniyal Ali Khan 2-6)Player of the match – Sameer Minhas (Pakistan U19)
Only mission to make PSL the world’s leading league: Says Mohsin Naqvi
London (Sports News): PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that making the Pakistan Super League the world’s top T20 league is the mission. A modern, fully equipped international-standard cricket stadium will be built in Islamabad, and similarly, a world-class stadium will also be constructed in Muzaffarabad.He said that after approving PSL’s transition into a limited company, its IPO will be launched in the market. From December until the beginning of PSL 11, concerts will be held for cricket fans at all venues.Speaking today at the historic PSL Roadshow at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi said that the PSL is emerging as a strong international brand. Increasing the PSL’s global broadcast reach is a key focus. The new tender for PSL’s international media rights has been issued. The PCB has also launched the OTT platform “PCB Live.”For PSL 11, the prize money for the winning team has been set at 500,000 dollars, while the runner-up will receive 300,000 dollars. The franchise demonstrating the best cricket development will receive 200,000 dollars.He added that major opportunities exist for investors in the PSL. The panel included Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja, and PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer.
UAE’s 15-member squad announced for Men’s U19 Asia Cup
Dubai (Sports News): All-rounder Yayin Rai will lead the 15-member UAE squad for the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup (50-overs) which will be played at the ICC Academy Oval and the Sevens Ground (both venues in Dubai) from 11 December to 21 December. UAE are placed in Group A with India, Pakistan and Malaysia. They start their tournament campaign against India on Friday, 12 December at the ICC Academy Oval. UAE next play Malaysia at the Sevens Ground on Sunday, 14 December. Their third group match is against Pakistan which will be played at the ICC Academy Oval on Tuesday, 16 December. The semi-finals will be played on 19 December. The tournament decider will be played on Sunday, 21 December at the ICC Academy Oval.All tournament matches will begin at 9:00am local time. *UAE squad for DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025:* Yayin Rai (captain), Ahmed Khodadad, Aliasgar Shums, Ayaan Misbah, Karan Dhiman, Muhammad Bazil Asim, Naseem Khan, Noorullah Ayobi, Prithvi Madhu, Rayan Khan, Saleh Amin, Shalom D’ Souza, Uddish Suri, Yug Sharma and Zainullah Rahmani. Support Staff: Naveed Ahmed (head coach), Zahoor Khan (assistant coach), Azharuddin Qureshi (strength and conditioning coach), Manpreet Sidhu (video analyst) and Manish Pradeshi (physiotherapist). U19 Asia Cup (Schedule)Friday, 12 December – India vs UAE – 9:00am, ICC Academy Oval, DubaiSunday, 14 December – UAE vs Malaysia – 9:00am, Sevens Ground, DubaiTuesday, 16 December – Pakistan vs UAE – 9:00am, ICC Academy Oval, DubaiFriday, 19 December – Semi-Finals, ICC Academy Oval and Sevens Ground, DubaiSunday, 21 December – Final, ICC Academy Oval Dubai.
Australia beat Pakistan by 7 wicketd in Over-40s T20 World Champion final
Karachi (Sports News): In a thrilling final of the IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup 2025 at the National Bank Stadium, Australia defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets to claim the title. Despite a decent all-round performance by Fawad Alam, his efforts were insufficient to steer Pakistan to victory. After winning the toss, the unbeaten Pakistani side elected to bat first. Humayun Farhat and Abdul Razzaq opened the innings. Pakistan posted a total of 150 for 9 in their 20 overs. Fawad Alam and Nadeem Javed made contributions of 24 runs each. On the bowling front, Australian fast bowler Mark Cleary was the pick, claiming five wickets while conceding just 22 runs.In response, Australia chased down the target in the 19th over with only three wickets down. Steve Nottle produced a fine 47 off 40 balls to steer his side home. Among other notable performers, Steven Paulsen scored a composed 42, while Nasir Jalil remained unbeaten at 25. From the Pakistani camp, Fawad Alam also chipped in with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 16 runs. Mark Cleary was declared Player of the Match.Humayun Farhat ended as the leading run-scorer, hit the most sixes and was deservedly named Best Batsman of the Tournament. Mark Cleary (Australia) ended as the most successful bowler of the tournament with 19 wickets in 7 innings. Additional honours: Antonnel Atwell (West Indies) was named Player of the Tournament, Khalid Qureshi (Hong Kong) was awarded Best Wicket-keeper and Harshad Ghodke (Rest of the World) was declared Best Fielder.At the conclusion of the final, trophies and awards were presented by International Masters Cricket Chairman, Stirling Hamman and Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association Chairman, Fawad Ijaz Khan. The ceremony was attended by other PVCA Officials and dignitaries.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in T20 Tri-Nation final
Abdul Jabbar FaisalRawalpindi: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wicket in the final of the Tri-nation T20I series as they chased the 115-run target with eight balls to spare here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday night.Apart from the last league game, Pakistan bagged four wins in the series and took their total wins in T20Is to 21 in the ongoing year – the most triumphs recorded by Pakistan in a year since playing its first game in August 2006.Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan (23, 22b, 2x4s, 1x6) provided Pakistan a steady start with a 46-run opening stand before Eshan Malinga drew first blood for Sri Lanka in eighth over. Saim departed in the 12th over after scoring 36 off 33 balls, which included six fours.Babar saw off the chase with an unbeaten knock of 37 involving two fours and a solitary six facing 34 balls. Sri Lanka’s Pavan Rathnayake dismissed Salman Ali Agha (14, 14b, 2x4s) and Fakhar Zaman in 16th and 18th over in a late resurgence with the ball but in vain.Earlier, Sri Lanka’s innings collapsed in a spectacular manner as they were asked to bat first and slipped from 98-2 to 114 all out as Pakistan’s spin trio of Mohammad Nawaz (3-17), Abrar Ahmed (2-18) and Saim Ayub (1-17) returned combined figures of 6-52.Shaheen Shah Afridi castled Pathum Nissanka for 11 in the third over to give Pakistan the first breakthrough before Kamil Mishara and Kusal Mendis stitched a 47-ball 64-run stand.Mishara threatened to lay the base for a big total for Sri Lanka too as he struck four sixes and two fours during his 47-ball stay at the crease. Player of the match and series, Mohammad Nawaz – who also finished with 10-102 in the series - began Sri Lanka’s 9-30 collapse with the wicket of Mendis in 11th over.Sri Lanka’s slump was so swift that none of the batters from four to 11 entered double figures or managed even a single boundary as they folded for 114 in 19.1 overs. Babar claimed three catches in the field and overtook the record of most catches by a fielder for Pakistan in the format (60) overtaking Fakhar Zaman’s 57.On the pace front, Shaheen – playing only the second game of the series – returned figures of 3-1-18-3, while Mohammad Salman Mirza picked up one wicket.Scores in brief:Tri-nation T20I series – Final – Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumSri Lanka 114 all out, 19.1 overs (Kamil Mishara 59; Mohammad Nawaz 3-17, Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-18, Abrar Ahmed 2-18)Pakistan 118-4, 18.4 overs (Babar Azam 37 not out, Saim Ayub 36, Sahibzada Farhan 23; Pavan Rathnayake 2-11)Player of the match and series – Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan).
Khawaja Nafay’s 39* off 14 proves decisive as the Qavalry remain unbeaten
Abu Dhabi (Sports News):: In a clash of unbeaten teams, the Quetta Qavalry edged the Deccan Gladiators by one run in a gripping finish at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. The top-of-the-table showdown lived up to its billing, producing a tense final over in which the Gladiators’ chase fell agonisingly short despite Marcus Stoinis’ late hitting.In the first innings, Qavalry posted 112/3 thanks to Evin Lewis (20 off 9), Liam Livingstone (20* off 12) and a blazing Khawaja Nafay (39* off 14). Tight spells from Noor Ahmad (1/9) and Jordan Thompson (0/12) kept the innings in check, but the unbeaten pair ensured a competitive total that ultimately made the difference in a match of razor-thin margins.Chasing 113, Deccan were rattled early when Nicholas Pooran fell in the first over, but Tom Kohler-Cadmore (15 off 9) and David Wiese (32 off 15) rebuilt steadily before Qavalry’s bowlers struck back through Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Jawadullah and Khawaja Nafay. Marcus Stoinis (39* off 19) then kept the Gladiators alive with clean, powerful striking, but Khuzaima Tanveer delivered a brilliant penultimate over, conceding only three and pushing the equation to 22 off 6.In the final over, Stoinis launched an assault, dragging the equation down but Abbas Afridi kept his nerve, firing a full delivery that Stoinis could not put away, handing Quetta a memorable victory.Titans fall short in 15-run defeatChasing 120, on Thursday, the Ajman Titans struggled to keep up with the rate as the Aspin Stallions’ bowlers applied early pressure. The innings never recovered after Rahmanullah Gurbaz (23 off 6) fell at 29/1, ending a brief burst of powerplay hitting.Akif Javed struck again to remove Avishka Fernando (18 off 11) at 82/2, and with the required rate rising, the Titans’ middle order failed to produce a stabilising stand. Chris Green tightened the screws further with a superb spell of 2/9, removing Leus du Plooy and later Harbhajan Singh to leave the chase wobbling at 118/6.Sam Billings (13* off 9) tried to hold the innings together, but boundaries dried up at crucial moments as the Stallions’ seamers closed out efficiently. With only 6 runs scored in the sixth over, the Titans fell decisively behind and never mounted a late surge.The chase ended at 104/6, giving Aspin Stallions a 15-run win built on disciplined spells from Akif Javed (2/11) and Chris Green (2/9), whose control through the middle overs proved decisive.
T20I Tri-Nation Series: Zimbabwe overpower Sri Lanka by 67 runs
Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Zimbabwe posted a massive victory against Sri Lanka by a 67 runs in the second match of the tri-nation T20I series here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday night.Sri Lanka will now face Pakistan in their next game at the same venue on Saturday, 23 November, while Zimbabwe will face the hosts a day after.Sikandar Raza – who became just the second Zimbabwe player to 100 T20I wickets during the match besides his teammate Richard Ngarava (107), bagged player of the match award for his all-round performance, which handed Zimbabwe their largest T20I triumph against a full-member nation in terms of runs. After Sri Lanka put Zimbabwe in to bat first, opening batter Brian Bennett – who fell for 49 in the second consecutive game – put on 61 runs for the third wicket with Sikandar (47, 32b) after they lost two wickets in the Powerplay.While Bennett departed in the 13th over after hitting five fours and one six, Sikandar stayed till the 18th over as he struck three fours and two sixes during his outing keeping the run flow intact.Following skipper’s departure, Tashinga Musekiwa hit a six in his 7-ball 11 making sure Zimbabwe cross the 150-run mark before finishing on 162-8 in the stipulated 20 overs.For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga picked up 3-32 in his four overs, while debutant Eshan Malinga dismissed two batters for 27 runs.In turn, Sri Lanka crumbled for a mere 95 in 20 overs with only captain Dasun Shanaka (34, 25b, 2x4s, 2x6s) and the returning Bhanuka Rajapaksa (11, 18b, 1x4) entering double figures.Sri Lanka lost half their team for just 52 runs in 10.4 overs, when Sikandar reached the 100-wicket landmark, before getting bowled out for below 100 for the third time in 2025 and second time against Zimbabwe in the year.Brad Evans backed up his 2-26 against Pakistan with 3-9 off four overs against Sri Lanka, while Ngarava dismissed two batters in his four over giving away just 15 runs. Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Tinotenda Maposa picked up one wicket each.Tri-series – 2nd T20I – Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumZimbabwe 162-8, 20 overs (Brian Bennett 49, Sikandar Raza 47; Wanindu Hasaranga 3-32, Eshan Malinga 2-27)Sri Lanka 95 all out, 20 overs (Dasun Shanaka 34; Brad Evans 3-9, Richard Ngarava 2-15)Player of the match – Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe).
Pro10 League Launches January 2026 Across Thailand, Bulgaria, Poland
Dubai (Sports News): In a significant development for cricket around the world, Pro10, spearheaded by cricket legend Ravi Shastri and sports entrepreneur Neeraj Sareen, today announced its groundbreaking international launch bringing professional T10 cricket to Southeast Asia and Europe.The inaugural season features five franchise teams competing between January 30–February 4, 2026, at Thailand’s world-class Terd Thai Cricket Ground, with West Indies icon Sir Viv Richards serving as Thailand ambassador and a marquee roster including David Warner, Chris Lynn, and George Munsey.Pro10 has been envisioned as a catalyst for cricket in emerging regions, pioneering professional cricket in non-traditional Southeast Asian and European markets. Not only does the initiative provide a fast, accessible format that empowers new audiences and aspiring players across Southeast Asia and Europe, but it also serves as a unique platform of structured, professionally run T10 cricket in Thailand, Bulgaria, and Poland.The marquee competition will provide local players with an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest international players and coaches, giving their development an undeniable boost. The league is firmly positioned a practical development tool for emerging nations that have limited access to international players.Adding his perspective on Pro10 and the league’s impact on new regions, Sir Viv Richards, Pro10 Thailand Ambassador, said: “Cricket grows strongest when it reaches new people, and new communities. Pro10 is doing exactly that by giving Thailand, Bulgaria, and Poland a platform to shine. I am delighted to help guide this journey and to see local talent gain exposure to international players and coaches. This is how the game expands, and this is where the future lies.”Speaking on the launch and the league’s wider purpose, Ravi Shastri, Co-founder & Partner, said: “Pro10 represents cricket’s next evolution: explosive T10 excitement with genuine grassroots development. We’re creating sustainable ecosystems to develop stars from Thailand, Bulgaria, Poland, and beyond. Having Sir Viv Richards serving as Pro10 Thailand ambassador and players like David Warner demonstrates the calibre we’re building. The T10 format is perfect for today’s world, showcasing cricket’s incredible global potential.”Sharing his perspective on Pro10’s vision and long-term commitment to new cricket markets, Neeraj Sareen, Founder & CEO, said: “Pro10 is built from the ground up with sustainability, local talent development, and world-class entertainment. We’re partnering with communities, cricket boards, and institutions to create something truly special. Securing Sir Viv Richards as Pro10 Thailand ambassador testifies to our vision. With Ravi’s cricket expertise, Roshan Mahanama and Aaron Vedhasinghe’s operational brilliance, we’re building cricket’s future, not just hosting matches.”
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