Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sri-Lanka won the toss, chose to bat first in 3rd ODI

Pakistan Sri-Lanka

Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in the third one-day international (ODI) at Karachi’s National Stadium. Mohammad Amir struck the first blow in just the third over, making Sri Lankan opener Avishka Fernando nick one back to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Pakistan lead the three-match ODI series 1-0, with the first … Read more

Babar Azam beats Virat Kohli, becomes third quickest to hit 11th ODI century

Pakistani batsman Babar Azam on Monday overtook Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the third-fastest cricket player to hit his 11th ODI hundred. Babar Azam managed to hit his 11th century in one-day internationals in just 71st innings while Virat Kohli took 82 innings to hit his 11 ODI centuries. Babar Azam managed to pull the feat in the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka where Pakistan is playing the host. The second ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka took place on Monday at Karachi National Stadium which left Pakistan win the match by 67 runs. The first match was scheduled at the same venue was washed out without a ball being bowled on Friday. Hashim Amla of South Africa remains the fastest player to smash 11 ODI hundreds, getting there in only 64 innings. The second spot has been occupied by another South African player Quinton de Kock who managed to smash his 11th hundred in only his 65th innings. Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan Mani was confident that the board will not pay any extra money to the international teams to tour Pakistan in future. He was talking to the media at National Stadium Karachi (NSK) along with Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC)’s representatives during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Mani said that the board has raced the efforts to bring more international teams in the country but will make sure to not offer any extra money to the players. “No, we won’t pay any extra money to the players in the future. It is about cricket and not money,” Mani said while replying to a question. The PCB’s boss thanked the international cricket boards to consider Pakistan as the venue to play cricket and is hopeful to host some more high-profile teams in the near future.

Pakistani batsman Babar Azam on Monday overtook Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the third-fastest cricket player to hit his 11th ODI hundred. Babar Azam managed to hit his 11th century in one-day internationals in just 71st innings while Virat Kohli took 82 innings to hit his 11 ODI centuries. Babar Azam managed to pull … Read more

Second ODI: Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 67 runs

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 66 runs in 2nd ODI

A masterful ton by Babar Azam and a five-for by Usman Shinwari helped Pakistan defeat a resilient Sri Lankan side in the second ODI at the National Stadium Karachi here on Monday. The Sri Lankans had lost half their team, with fast bowler Usman Shinwari claiming three of those scalps. The match appeared to be … Read more

There will be no compromise on the security of the players: Ehsan Mani

Ehsan Mani gives media briefing at National Stadium today

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan Mani is confident that the board will not pay any extra money to the international teams to tour Pakistan in future. He was talking to the media at National Stadium Karachi (NSK) along with Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC)’s representatives during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. … Read more

It’s an honor to play in our homeland: Captain Sarfaraz

Captain Sarfaraz addresses a press conference at National Stadium

Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmad on Thursday said that the fans will enjoy matches in the series against Sri Lanka. Addressing a press conference at National Stadium Karachi, he said that there is need to perform well in the one-day series, adding that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has played an important in reviving cricket … Read more

Sri Lankan cricket team arrives Karachi

Sri Lanka cricket team arrives amid tight security

Sri Lanka’s cricket team arrived in Karachi on Tuesday evening for a six-match limited-overs series – the first involving a major Test-playing nation in Pakistan in ten years. The one-day series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played in the National Stadium in Karachi while T-20 series will be played in the Qaddafi Stadium … Read more

Pakistan team for Sri Lanka ODIs announced

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Pakistan men’s team head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, has named a 16-member squad for three ODIs against Sri Lanka. According to details, Under Sarfaraz’s captaincy, the team will consist of Babar Azam, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Husnain, Shadab Khan, Usman … Read more

Pakistan to witness Sri Lanka’s tour as scheduled

Sri Lanka to go ahead with Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka’s cricket board Thursday said it will go ahead with its tour of Pakistan despite fears that players could be the targets of terror attacks during the six-match visit. Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan de Silva said they received the all-clear from the defense ministry to leave for Pakistan on Tuesday. “We have the … Read more

Ticket prices for Pakistan-Sri Lanka series announced

Pakistan-Sri Lnka ticket prices announced

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced tickets price for the home series against Sri Lanka in Lahore and Karachi. The tickets will go on sale online from September 20 while will be available on selected TCS Centers in both cities on September 21. Karachi will host three ODIs on September 27, 29 and October … Read more

Sri Lankan Cricket Board to reassess security situation in Pakistan

Sri Lankan cricket board to reassess security situation in Pakistan

The Sri Lankan Cricket Board has announced that it will reassess the security situation in Pakistan after the board has received a warning from its PM Office of a possible attack on team. The fresh statement from SLC, issued on Wednesday evening, suggests that the tour is once again under clouds of doubt. According to … Read more

Pak vs SL: Ticket sale dates revealed by Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan vs srilanka ticket dates

Pakistan cricket board (PCB) has announced the ticket sale dates for the one day series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. According to details, Ticket sale will be opened from September 16, Monday. Tickets will be sold online and via courier centres at once. Rates of tickets will vary from 500 rupees, 1,000 rupees and 2000 … Read more

Lasith Malinga breaks Boom Boom Afridi’s T-20 record

Malanga breaks afridis record

The right-arm fast-bowler Malinga, went past former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi in taking most wickets in the international cricket. According to details, Malinga claimed the 99th wicket of his career during the first T20I against New Zealand in Colombo by dismissing Colin de Grandhomme in the 14th over of the innings. Afridi, a leg-spinner who … Read more

PCB starts preparations for Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan

Sri Lankan tour to Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the supervision of managing director Wasim Khan has started preparing for Sri Lankan team’s tour to Pakistan in September. Khan held the first meeting at PCB’s headquarters regarding the tour. MD called all the departments’ head in the meeting and asked them to maximize their efforts to plan things … Read more

Sri Lanka to play 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is in Pakistan

Sri Lanka to play matches in Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday announced to swap upcoming matches of the split series in Pakistan. The ODIs and the T20Is will now be played from 27 September to 9 October while the Tests will be held in December. According to the original program, Pakistan was scheduled to host Sri … Read more

Sri Lanka refuses to play test matches in Pakistan

Sri Lanka refuses to play test match in Pakistan

Sri Lankan cricket team has refused to play Test matches in Pakistan. However, the Sri Lankan cricket board has assured to send their team to Pakistan for One Day Internationals (ODIs). Sri Lankan cricket team has refused to play Test matches in Pakistan. However, the Sri Lankan cricket board has assured to send their team … Read more

Sri Lankan security delegation visits National Stadium Karachi

Sri Lankan security delegation

Four member security delegation of Sri Lanka visits national stadium Karachi to check security conditions for the test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. According to the details, Mohan De Silva headed the security delegation to analyze security conditions prior to the test series. On this occasion director international cricket Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zakir … Read more