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  West Indies sealed their first ever series win over Pakistan after a gap of 34 years. They registered a dominating 202 runs win in the 3 rd and deciding One-day international played at Trinidad and Tobago on 12 th August 2025. After struggling a lot in the initial stages, West Indies batters showed their class in the dying overs to post a massive total of 294 for 6 and then bowlers skittled visitors out for 92. Here we look at the 3 players who played a key role in helping West Indies register win 3 rd ODI against Pakistan. 1.       Shai Hope West Indies captain Shai Hope led from the front with a match winning knock. He struggled initially against Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz. Hope kept the scoreboard ticking taking singles completing his fifty off 54 balls. The hosts looked in trouble at 184 for 6 before Shai Hope launched an assault on the Pakistani bowlers smashing them to all over the park. It was a remarkable knock by Hope reaching hi...

  New Zealand registered a dominating win in the fifth and final T20I match against Pakistan played at SKY Stadium, Wellington on 26 th March 2025. New Zealand captain Micheal Bracewell won the toss and decided to field first. The pitch had a lot of seam movement for the bowlers. Jacob Duffy got the breakthrough in his first over getting the wicket of Hasan Nawaz with a good catch by James Neesham at slips. Ben Sears troubled the Pakistani batters and eventually got rid of Mohammad Harris with a simple catch to Mitchell Hay. Duffy struck for the second time dismissing Omair Bin Yosuf. Pakistani batters struggled with the pace and bounce of the pitch. At the end of the first six overs, Pakistan could only score 27 for 3. Ish Sodhi produced the magic with the wicket of Usman Khan with a simple catch to Daryl Mitchell to leave Pakistan in deep trouble. James Neesham dismissed Abdul Samad, keeping the visitors under immense pressure. Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha showed in...

  Host nation Pakistan finished last in Group A after their match against Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball being delivered played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 27 th February. Hosting an ICC tournament in Pakistan after a gap of 29 years, Pakistan's lead-up to the Champions Trophy began off to a shaky start as they suffered twin losses against New Zealand in the tri-nation series played in Lahore and Karachi including South Africa. Pakistan’s performance in Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan faced New Zealand in the first match of the tournament played at National Stadium, Karachi. The hosts suffered a major blow as Fakhar Zaman went off the field due to an injury during the first over of the match. It was a disappointing bowling performance by the Pakistan team as they allowed New Zealand to post 320 for 5. They reduced the visitors to 73 for 3 before a superb partnership between Latham and Will Young. Both Young and Latham scored centuries while Glenn P...

  The much-anticipated Champions Trophy tournament will begin as hosts Pakistan and New Zealand face each other in the opening match of the tournament at National Stadium, Karachi on 19 th February 2025. It promises to be an exciting tournament as 8 top teams will participate in the prestigious event. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & New Zealand has been clubbed in Group A while South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan & England would feature during Group B. Here we look at the squads of all 8 teams in Champions Trophy 2025 Group A India Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakvarthy. 3 Players To Watch Out For - Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakvarthy. Non-Travelling Reserves- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Mohammed Siraj. New Zealand Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Wil...

  The Pakistani Cricket Team endured a horrendous 2023-25 WTC cycle as they finished last after a 120-run loss against West Indies in the 2 nd test match played at Multan Cricket Ground, Multan on 27 th January 2025. They began this cycle with a 2-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka during July 2023. Under the captaincy of Babar Azam, Pakistan registered a 4-wicket win in the first test at Galle and then thrashed the hosts by a massive innings and 222 runs loss at SSC, Colombo. Pakistan’s next away was their toughest challenge. They faced Australia in Australia during the 3-match Test series in December 2023-January 2024. Pakistan continued their poor form in tests on Australian soil. Shan Masood was appointed the captain removing Babar Azam. They began this series with a disappointing 360-run loss at Optus Stadium, Perth. Pakistan gave a tough fight in the 2 nd test at Melbourne but could not withstand the loss by 79 runs. Despite, Aamar Jamal’s brilliant performanc...

  The Pakistan Cricket Team registered a dominating win over Australia in the 3 rd and deciding One-day international stadium at Optus Stadium, Perth on 10 th November 2024. It was an impressive effort by the Pakistan pace bowlers including Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi& Hasnain to bundle out hosts cheaply before chasing down the target easily. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to field first. Jake Fraser McGurk and Matthew Short began off decently against Shaheen Shah Afridi & Naseem Shah. Naseem Shah got the breakthrough dismissing Fraser McGurk with a simple catch to Rizwan. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled troubled Aaron Hardie with lots of swing while Matthew Short looked decent enough. Shaheen Shah Afridi eventually struck with a lovely delivery caught by Salman Ali Agha at slips to leave hosts in trouble. Stand-in captain Inglis and Matthew Short looked in good touch as Australia scored 54 for 2 at the end of the first 10 overs. ...

  It was an exciting days of test cricket in the deciding and final match of the series played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 24 th October 2024. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bat first. The pitch had a lot of turn right from the word go. Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali troubled Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. After initial trouble, Duckett showed intent to keep the scoreboard ticking with sweeps and reverse sweeps. Nauman Ali got the breakthrough for Pakistan dismissing Crawley with a good catch by Saim Ayub. Crawley and Duckett added 56 runs for the opening wicket. Sajid Khan produced superb delivery to dismiss Ollie Pope. Sajid then showed his class with a beauty that turned hitting in front of the stumps leaving England in trouble. Duckett looked confident with his shots reaching his fifty off 76 balls. Nauman Ali got rid of well set Duckett. Sajid delivered a beauty to dismiss Harry Brook leaving England in deep trouble. It was a superb per...

  England named their playing XI for the third and deciding test match against hosts Pakistan to be played in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi from 24 th October onwards. They suffered a 152-run loss in the second test match at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. It was a disappointing batting performance from the England team in the second test as Ben Duckett was the top scorer in the first innings with 114 as they made just 291 runs. Chasing down 297 runs in the second innings, England collapsed to be bowled out for 144. It was another disappointing batting performance as they struggled against the spin duo of Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan. The opening duo consists of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith could comprise of middle order batters. All the England batters could look to showcase their domination in the third test and register a series win. Gus Atkinson will return to playing after missing the second test. At...

  Pakistan registered their first-ever test win at home since 2021 as they defeated visitors England by 152 runs of the 2 nd test match played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 18 th October 2024. Starting on the overnight score of 36 for 2, it was not an ideal start for the visitors as Sajid Khan dismissed Ollie Pope with a simple return catch. Joe Root could not resist his temptation of a sweep shot and was given out LBW by Nauman Ali. The England batters struggled against Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan. Nauman Ali produced another magical ball getting rid of Harry Brook. Harry Brook was given out by the umpire and retained as out due to the umpire’s call. Nauman then dismissed Jamie Smith with a simple catch to Shan Masood at mid-on to leave England in deep trouble. Nauman Ali then deceived Ben Stokes with a simple stumping by Mohammad Rizwan. Brydon Carse was given out by the umpire; on review it was overturned to not missing the leg stump. Nauman showed his class getting...

  Pakistan looks in a strong position at the end of day 3 of the 2 nd test match against the visiting England side played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 17 th October 2024. Starting on the overnight score of 239 for 6, England lost an early wicket of Brydon Carse caught by Saud Shakeel at deep midwicket. Sajid Khan struck again to dismiss Matthew Potts around his legs to leave England in trouble. Nauman Ali dismissed the dangerous Jamie Smith caught by Saim Ayub. Shoaib Bashir and Jack Leach added valuable runs before Sajid Khan registered his 7 th wicket dismissing Bashir caught by Shan Masood. Pakistan bundled out England for 291 with a lead of 75 runs. The Pakistani second innings did not begin well as Abdullah Shafique was dismissed via review for caught. It was not given out by the umpire; on review it was overturned to out as hit the gloves. Shoaib Bashir bowled brilliantly dismissing Pakistani captain Shan Masood with a good catch by Ollie Pope. Bashir struck on...

  It was an exciting 2 nd day of cricket between hosts Pakistan and England where a total of 11 wickets fell played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 16 th October 2024. Starting on the overnight score of 259 for 5, Mohammad Rizwan could add only 4 runs dismissed by Brydon Carse with a simple catch by Jamie Smith. Salman Ali Agha showed intent with some lovely shots keeping the scoreboard ticking along with Aamer Jamal. Matthew Potts produced a peach of a delivery that bounced on Salman Ali Agha with an easy catch to Smith. Agha and Jamal added 38 runs for the 6 th wicket. Nauman Ali looked confident with his shots while Jamal struggled with his hip injury. Nauman and Jamal showed intent by playing attacking strokes keeping the scoreboard ticking. Both Pakistani batters ensured that they ended the lunch session at 358 for 8. Brydon Carse shattered the stumps of the very first delivery after lunch break dismissing Aamer Jamal. Jamal and Nauman Ali put on 49 runs for the ...

  The first day of the 2 nd test match between Pakistan and England saw some excellent cricket played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 15 th October 2024. Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat first. After the initial spell by Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts, England captain Stokes decided to bring Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir into the attack. Jack Leach got the breakthrough dismissing Abdullah Shafique with beauty. Leach then took the wicket of Shan Masood with an easy catch to Zak Crawley at short midwicket to leave Pakistan in trouble at 19 for 2. The debutant Kamran Ghulam came to the crease with positive intent against Leach and Shoaib Bashir. Saim Ayub also looked impressive against both England spinners. Both Pakistani batters showed intent on keeping the scoreboard ticking making life tough for England bowlers. It was a good effort by Saim and Kamran to end the first session at 79 for 2. Saim Ayub looked confident reaching his fifty of 97 d...

  England and Pakistan named their playing 11 for the 2 nd test match to be played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan from 15 th October onwards. England produced a dominating performance in the first test match. After conceding 556 runs in the first innings, Harry Brook’s 317 and Root’s 262, Crawley, Duckett’s fifties ensured that the visitors posted a massive total of 823 for 7 declared. The England bowling showed great control bundling Pakistan out for 220 in the second innings to register a remarkable inning and 47 runs victory. England would look to showcase their winning momentum in the second test match. Ben Stokes will return as captain while Matthew Potts will replace Gus Atkinson in the playing XI. As far as Pakistan is concerned, there are four changes in the playing XI. Aamer Jamal is the only pacer included in the playing XI. Nauman Ali, Zahid Mahmood &Sajid Khan will be a part of the squad. Kamran Ghulam will make his debut replacing Babar Azam in the playi...

  The England Cricket Team registered a remarkable win by an innings and 47 runs against Pakistan at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 11 th October 2024. Starting on the overnight score of 152 for 6, Aamer Jamal and Salman Ali Agha put up some fight against Chris Woakes, Atkinson Brydon Carse. Agha completed his 2 nd fifty this match off 63 deliveries. Aamer Jamal also looked in good touch, putting the bad balls away for boundaries. Jack Leach immediately struck during his first over dismissing Agha in front of the wicket. Agha decided to review,  it was retained as out. Jamal and Agha added 109 runs for the 7 th wicket. Shaheen Shah Afridi decided to hit big shots. Aamer Jamal looked confident with his strokes, reaching a well-deserved fifty off 92 balls. Jack Leach struck getting rid of Shaheen Shah Afridi trying to hit a big shot. Leach deceived Naseem Shah with flight and Jamie Smith produced a simple stumping to bundle Pakistan out for 220 in the second innings. A...

  The England Cricket Team produced a dominating performance with great batting and bowling performance against Pakistan played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 10 th October 2024. Starting on the overnight score of 492 for 3, Joe Root and Harry Brook began the day with positive intent putting pressure on the Pakistani bowling. Root was given a reprieve as Babar Azam dropped a sitter. After the drop chance, Root showed his class by playing with an attacking approach reaching his double century off 305 deliveries. Harry Brook also reached his milestone of 186 balls keeping the scoreboard ticking. Both batters kept the momentum going for England hitting boundaries and sixes with ease. Root completed his 250 off 353 deliveries while Brook reached his double century off 245 deliveries. It was a sensational partnership between these two players keeping the momentum going for the visitors against lackluster Pakistani bowling. England went into the lunch break at 658 for 3. Aft...

  The England batters made merry with a dominating display on the 3 rd day of the 1 st test match against a lackluster Pakistani bowling lineup played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 9 th October 2024. Starting on the overnight score of 96 for 1, Zak Crawley and Joe Root started off brightly with positive shots. Shaheen Shah provided the breakthrough dismissing Zak Crawley with a rebound catch by Aamer Jamal. Crawley and Root added 109 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Ben Duckett looked in great touch hitting boundaries with ease. Root reached fifty off 76 balls while Duckett showed his class by smashing a half-century off 45 deliveries. Both England batters kept the scoreboard ticking not allowing the Pakistani bowlers to settle. England went into the lunch break at 232 for 2. Duckett and Root kept the momentum going for England in the second session. Jamal struck with a big blow dismissing Duckett. Duckett and Root added 136 runs for the 3 rd wicket. Harry Brook showed i...