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Pakistan beat India by four wickets in Hong Kong Sixes 2026

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Pakistan clinched a thrilling four-wicket victory over arch-rivals India in their Group C clash at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Friday, boosting their hopes of advancing to the next round alive at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. The victory came as a breather after Pakistan suffered a one-wicket defeat against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their opening Group C encounter earlier in the morning. Batting first, India were bowled out for just 88 in their allotted six overs, with Shashank Singh top-scoring with a fighting 40 off 11 deliveries, featuring two fours and five sixes. Nitish Rana contributed 19 off 14 balls, including one four and two sixes, while T Natarajan remained unbeaten on 12 off six deliveries, striking two boundaries. Rahul Tripathi added nine off five balls, while Rahul Tewatia and captain Krunal Pandya were dismissed for first-ball ducks. For Pakistan, Abdul Samad was the leading wicket-taker with figures of 2/10 in a single over, while Ahmed Daniyal and Moha...
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England end ODI tri-series campaign with 55-run win against Sri Lanka

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England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in their final league match of the ODI tri-series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, setting up a title clash between the host and Sri Lanka on Saturday. Chasing a target of 387, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 331 in 45.1 overs despite centuries from Pavan Rathnayake and a strong contribution from captain Kusal Mendis. Rathnayake top-scored with 118 off 77 balls, hitting 15 fours and one six, while Kusal made 89 off 71 deliveries, including eight fours and five sixes. Avishka Fernando also contributed 48 off 50 balls as Sri Lanka attempted to keep pace with England's imposing total. However, Sri Lanka continued to lose wickets at crucial stages and fell 55 runs short of the target. Liam Dawson led England's bowling attack with four wickets for 49 runs in his 10 overs. Sonny Baker claimed two wickets, while Sam Curran, Henry Crocombe and Joe Root took one each. Earlier, England posted 386 for five in their allotted 50 overs, with Ben D...
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Haris Rauf fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach during England tri-series clash

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Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 20% of his match fee and handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during Sunday's ODI against England, the apex cricketing body said on Wednesday. Rauf was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which concerns conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. The pacer has also received one demerit point, taking his tally to five following his third offence within a 24-month period. The incident occurred at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan's innings when Rauf, positioned at the non-striker's end, appealed for a wide before engaging in an argument with England all-rounder Will Jacks. Rauf raised his bat during the exchange and continued the argument despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. He subsequently brushed past the umpire while walking towards Jacks. Meanwhile, England ha...
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Saim Ayub dropped from Pakistan ODI squad

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Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been dropped from the national squad following a series of disappointing performances in the ongoing tri-nation series, with Sahibzada Farhan named as his replacement in the ODI squad. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has directed Saim to play domestic cricket to regain his form, while Farhan will travel back from Nepal to join the national side. Saim Ayub struggled to make an impact in the first three matches of the tri-nation series, managing just 21 runs across the games. His continued lack of runs appears to have prompted the selectors to make a change, bringing an end to his place in the national squad for the time being. The PCB has decided that the left-handed opener should return to domestic cricket, where he will have an opportunity to regain his confidence and batting form. Farhan named as replacement Sahibzada Farhan has been included in Pakistan’s ODI squad as a replacement for Saim Ayub. Farhan, who captains Pakistan’s T20 side, is curr...
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PCB opens direct signings for PSL 12, sets January 23 for player auction

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday opened the direct signing window for all eight franchises ahead of the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and also announced a pre-season roadmap that includes a player auction and matches across five to six venues. According to the PCB, PSL 12 will run from March 18 to May 2, 2027, featuring 44 matches over 46 days, including 40 league fixtures and four playoff matches. The direct signing window has been opened on October 23 and will remain available until November 23, 2026, allowing each franchise to directly sign one marquee player who did not feature in PSL 10 or PSL 11. The player auction is scheduled for January 23, 2027, while the tournament final will take place on May 2. In a significant step towards strengthening Pakistan's domestic cricket pipeline, the PCB has aligned its domestic competition calendar with the PSL pre-season cycle, the statement added. The National T20 Gold and National T20 Silver tournaments ...
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Sri Lanka pull off second-highest chase in ODI history against England

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Sri Lanka produced a sensational batting performance to chase down England’s mammoth target of 430 runs in the third ODI of the tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, completing a remarkable victory with one ball to spare. Sri Lanka reached the target in 49.5 overs, pulling off what was billed as the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history after England had posted an imposing 429 for four in their allotted 50 overs. Sri Lanka endured a shaky start to their pursuit, losing opener Kamindu Mendis for 18 and skipper Kusal Mendis for a duck within the first five overs, leaving the team struggling at 24 runs. However, Rathnayake joined Fernando at the crease, and the pair launched a spirited counterattack against the England bowlers. Their third-wicket stand yielded 166 runs from just 137 deliveries, with both batters reaching their respective half-centuries. The partnership was finally broken by Jamie Overton on the opening delivery of the 28th over, whe...
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Arafat Minhas stars as Pakistan thrash England by 87 runs in ODI tri-series

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Arafat Minhas delivered an all-round performance to help Pakistan defeat England by 87 runs, securing their second win in the ongoing ODI tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 303, England were bowled out for 215 in 38.4 overs despite a strong start from openers Tom Banton and Ben Duckett. The duo stitched together a 91-run opening partnership, finding boundaries with ease as they took the attack to Pakistan’s bowlers during the early stages of the chase. However, Haris Rauf broke the stand in the 15th over by dismissing Duckett, who fell five runs short of his half-century after scoring 45 off 46 deliveries, including eight boundaries. Banton continued to bat sensibly, building a steady partnership with Harry Brook to take England past the 100-run mark. During the stand, Banton also brought up his third ODI half-century. The right-handed batter eventually fell to Arafat Minhas in the 19th over after scoring a fighting 57 off 53 deliveries, i...
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