South Africa opts to bat first against Pakistan

South Africa opts to bat first against Pakistan

Faisalabad: South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the deciding One Day International (ODI) against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi stated that even if Pakistan had won the toss, they would have opted to bowl first. He also confirmed the inclusion of Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed … Read more

ICC Women World Cup: South Africa defeats Pakistan by DLS method

ICC Women World Cup: South Africa defeats Pakistan by DLS method

In the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa defeated Pakistan under the DLS method, knocking the national team out of the semifinal race. The rain-affected match in Colombo saw South Africa post a strong total of 312 runs for 9 wickets in 40 overs. Due to revised conditions, Pakistan was set a target of … Read more

Rawalpindi Test: Pakistan score 259 over 5 wicket loss on the first day of the first innings

Rawalpindi Test: Pakistan score 259 over 5 wicket loss on the first day of the first innings

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan finished the first day of the second Test against South Africa at 259 for 5 after choosing to bat first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood led from the front with a brilliant 87-run knock, while Abdullah Shafique added a solid 57 runs at the top. Other batters contributed modestly — … Read more

Pakistan’s first innings ends at 378 on second day of Lahore test

Pakistan

LAHORE: Pakistan were bowled out for 378 runs in their first innings on the second day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium. Resuming their overnight score of 313 for five, Pakistan began the day with Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten on 62 and Salman Ali Agha on 52. The pair added valuable … Read more

South Africa announces squads for Pakistan tour across all formats

South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, where the Proteas will play two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the series due to a calf strain. In his absence, Aiden Markram has been appointed … Read more

ICC announces record prize money for World Test Championship final

ICC

ISLAMABAD: International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize pool for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final. According to the ICC, the final will be played between Australia and South Africa at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11. ICC has announced a record-breaking prize pool of USD 5.76 million for the … Read more

New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India

New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India

New Zealand delivered a commanding all-round performance to secure a 51-run victory over South Africa, booking their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India on March 9 in Dubai. Chasing a challenging 363-run target, South Africa managed 312/9 despite a late onslaught from David Miller, who remained unbeaten on 100 off 67 balls. … Read more

19 Pakistanis deported from 8 countries, including KSA and South Africa

19 Pakistanis deported from 8 countries, including KSA and South Africa

A total of 19 Pakistanis have been deported from eight different countries due to various immigration issues, visa violations, and legal infractions, according to immigration sources. Authorities remain vigilant in enforcing immigration regulations to prevent such occurrences. Saudi Arabia: 11 Pakistanis were deported due to blacklist issues, visa cancellations, immigration violations, and agreement breaches. United … Read more

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa wins toss, elects to bat against Afghanistan

Champions Trophy 2025

KARACHI: South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first against Afghanistan in the third match of the Champions Trophy 2025, held at the National Bank Cricket Stadium on Friday. This match marks Afghanistan’s debut in the tournament, and it comes after their last encounter with South Africa in the T20 World Cup semifinal … Read more

Tri-Nation Series: Haris Rauf to miss Pakistan’s next match Against South Africa

Tri-Nation Series

Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf is expected to be rested for the upcoming tri-nation series match against South Africa, scheduled to take place at National Bank Stadium Karachi on Wednesday. According to sources, Rauf is in good health despite experiencing discomfort while bowling in the opening match against New Zealand. However, the team management is … Read more

Pakistan team arrives in Karachi for tri-nation series match against South Africa

Pakistan team

KARACHI: Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and his team arrived in Karachi on Sunday ahead of their crucial second match in the tri-nation series against South Africa. The fixture is set to take place at the newly renovated National Bank Stadium on Wednesday. As per reports, the Men in Green will hold a three-hour practice … Read more

Tri-Nation Series: Babar Azam Eyes Major Milestones

Tri-Nation Series

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam is on the brink of achieving multiple milestones in One Day International (ODI) cricket during the ongoing tri-nation series featuring New Zealand and South Africa. The former captain has a chance to surpass South African legend Hashim Amla’s record for the fastest player to reach 6,000 ODI runs. Amla set … Read more

South Africa make changes to first tri-series ODI squad

South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has reinforced its squad by adding two experienced players for their opening match in the upcoming tri-nation ODI series against New Zealand. The match is set to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 10. According to CSA, left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi and right-arm pacer Lungi Ngidi have … Read more

Apple to enhance AI with more languages by April 2025

Apple

Apple is set to expand its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, by introducing support for multiple new languages by April 2025. Currently, Apple Intelligence is available only in US English, with limited support for English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. However, the upcoming expansion will add eight more languages: French, German, … Read more

South Africa clinches 10-wicket win over Pakistan to complete Test Series whitewash

South Africa

South Africa secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Pakistan to seal a 2-0 series whitewash at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, on Monday. Set a modest target of 58 runs for victory, the South African openers chased it down comfortably in just 7.1 overs. David Bedingham led the charge with a quick-fire 44 off 30 balls, … Read more

Babar Azam and Rizwan lead Pakistan’s fightback against South Africa

Babar Azam

CAPE TOWN: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan played key roles in Pakistan’s recovery after they lost three early wickets against South Africa on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. Pakistan managed to wrap up South Africa’s lengthy first innings at 566-7 when Mohammad Abbas bowled out debutant Kwena Maphaka. After … Read more