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New Zealand’s easy win against Pakistan

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KARACHI – Khushdil Shah remains top scorer from Pakistan with 69 runs followed by Babar Azam’s 64. Chasing a daunting 321-run target, the home side could accumulate 260 before getting bowled out in the 48th over despite half-centuries from Babar Azam and Khushdil Shah. New Zealand grabbed a 60-run victory against Pakistan with contribution of Will O’Rourke’s three and Mitchell Santner’s two in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday.

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Tri-Nation Series: Pakistan’s record win against South Africa

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KARACHI – Rizwan, Agha’s heroics power Pakistan to highest-ever successful chase in ODI. Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan each scored dominant centuries to guide Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over South Africa at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday. The win secured Pakistan’s place in the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series, as they successfully chased down a challenging target of 353 runs. The victory means Pakistan will face off against the winner of the other semifinal in the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series, aiming to claim the trophy after a dominant performance. Earlier, South Africa’s captain, Bavuma, won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that proved fruitful as the visitors put up 352/5 in their allotted 50 overs. The opening partnership between Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi started strong, with the pair adding 51 runs before Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed de Zorzi for 21 runs off 18 balls.

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Pakistan to host ICC Women’s event

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Pakistan to host ICC Women’s World Cup qualifiers after Champions Trophy. Following the hosting rights of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan has been awarded the hosting rights for another prestigious ICC event—the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.  The tournament is set to take place in April across multiple cities in Pakistan. According to sources, six teams, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand, will compete for a place in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup.  According to the sources, The ICC would formally announce details of the matches soon. The finalists of the qualifying event will join the top six teams of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 for the eight-team World Cup.

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Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025

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Huge blow for India as Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025. The injury, which he had sustained during the Sydney Test in January, also forced him to miss the white-ball series against England. Bumrah, who had undergone a recent scan in Bengaluru, has not fully recovered from the discomfort in his back. Although the scan did not reveal any new issues, it was confirmed that Bumrah was still not ready to resume bowling. The progress of his recovery will be closely monitored by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. There has been no official confirmation regarding the timeline of his return to bowling.

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Team Pakistan Crowned Champions at the 3rd SCG Multicultural Cup 2025

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The 3rd SCG Multicultural Cup 2025 took place on the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG),bringing together diverse cricketing talent from across Australia in a celebration of unity andsportsmanship. The tournament featured community teams representing team Pakistan, teamAustralia, team India, Team Afghanistan, tam Lebanon, team Sri Lanka, team Bangladesh, andteam Nepal, showcasing the rich multicultural fabric of Australia.In an electrifying final, Team Pakistan clinched their first-ever SCG Multicultural Cup title,emerging as champions of the third edition of the tournament. The trophy was handed over byNick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, who praised the tournament’s spirit, stating,“Events likethe SCG Multicultural Cup demonstrate how cricket unites people from different backgroundsand celebrates Australia’s diversity through sport.”Kerrie Mather, CEO of Venues NSW said,“Venues NSW is incredibly proud to host theMulticultural Cup at the SCG for the third time. This event is a true celebration of diversity,bringing communities together through the spirit of cricket. Seeing players from differentcultural backgrounds unite on this iconic ground highlights the power of sport in fosteringinclusion and camaraderie. We look forward to continuing our support for this fantastic initiativeand watching it grow even bigger in the years to come.”Kamil Khan, the founder of the SCG Multicultural Cup, emphasized the tournament’s growingimpact, remarking,“Each year, this event continues to grow, providing a platform for talentedcricketers from diverse backgrounds to come together and compete on one of the most iconicgrounds in the world.”BT Properties proudly served as the Title Sponsor, and Searchbar was the Platinum Sponsor,demonstrating their commitment to supporting multicultural cricket and fostering communityengagement.The tournament featured cricket legends and international stars, adding excitement to thecompetition. Brett Lee and Pakistan international Usman Qadir represented Team Australia,while Bangladesh international cricketer Imrul Kayes and Nepalese international Abinash Boharashowcased their talents for their respective teams.The SCG Multicultural Cup continues to grow as a premier cricketing event, celebrating diversity,talent, and the unifying spirit of the game. The success of the 2025 edition sets the stage for evengreater participation and engagement in the coming years.

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Fast bowler Haris Ruaf ruled out of the Tri Series

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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf who sustained a muscular sprain in the lower chest wall region during Saturday’s match against New Zealand, Ruled out of the ongoing Tri Nations series.following MRI and X-ray scans, it has been confirmed that The injury is not serious and he is expected to be fully recovered for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which commences in Karachi on 19 February. However, as a precautionary measure and part of his ongoing rehabilitation, he will not be available for selection against South Africa on 12 February.

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PCB unveils Pakistan’s jersey for CT 25

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s squad for ICC mega event unveil kit during Gaddafi Stadium’s opening ceremony The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the national cricket team’s official jersey for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 during the opening ceremony of newly-renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. The kit was revealed by Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the eight-team tournament during the star-studded ceremony.

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After shock defeat, Pak face Ireland in second T20I today

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Dublin, After being upset in the T20 series opener, Pakistan will be desperately looking to bounce back against Ireland in the second match here on Sunday with next month’s World Cup on the radar. Talking at the post-match ceremony late on Friday, Babar said lack of execution in fielding and bowling proved costly for his team adding they were also some runs short. “We didn’t start well in the first six overs, the pitch was a bit two-paced and had some bounce. Later we recovered well and posted 182 but I think 190 was a par score [here],” Babar, who top-scored for Pakistan in the game with a 43-ball 57, said. Opener Saim Ayub (45 off 29) and middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed (37 not out off 15) were the other prominent scorers for Pakistan. Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir, who could not play the series opener after arriving in Ireland late due to visa issues, is duly expected to find a place in Pakistan’s playing XI in the second match.

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