Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets
T20 World Cup cricket finally got underway in Florida on Sunday, where Pakistan restricted Ireland to 106-9 in their final Group A match. The Irish were struggling at 32-6 in the seventh over and will be hoping their pacers can also make the most of the help they will get from the Lauderhill surface. The […]
Ireland also made one change, preferring leg-spinner Ben White in place of fast bowler Craig Young. Although there is nothing at stake in this contest, Ireland, who are bottom in terms of qualification, will be looking for their first win in the competition. Pakistan will be keen to finish third above Canada.
However, India’s joy would have been dampened by the thought that they too might have to bat first on a similar surface when they take the field on Sunday to play arch-rivals Pakistan in the key match of the group stage. Rohit said, “I don't know what to expect against Pakistan, we will prepare according […]
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Curtis Camper (22) and George Dockrell (15) added to the score before Gareth Delany's 28 off 10 balls helped the hosts reach 193 for seven. Chasing the target, Pakistan's team faltered in the beginning as Sam Ayub was caught out in the first over and in the second over, captain Babar Azam dismissed Graham Hume […]
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