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Babar Azam-Iftikhar Ahmed Register Third-Highest Partnership In ODI Asia Cup History | Cricket News
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Babar Azam-Iftikhar Ahmed Register Third-Highest Partnership In ODI Asia Cup History | Cricket News

[ad_1] Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed© AFPPakistan batters Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed recorded the third-highest partnership for any wicket in the history of the ODI Asia Cup on Wednesday. The duo accomplished this during their Asia Cup 2023 campaign opener against Nepal in Multan. Iftikhar joined Babar when the team was struggling at 124/4 in 27.5 overs. From then on, they absolutely dismantled Nepal bowlers in the second half of the innings. Babar smashed 151 in 131 balls consisting of 14 fours and four sixes while Iftikhar smashed his maiden century, ending unbeaten on 109 in 71 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes.Together, the duo added 214 runs for the fifth wicket. It is the third-highest partnership for any wicket in ODI Asia Cup history. The highest partnership is by Nasir Jams...
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Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed Power Pakistan To Huge Win Over Nepal In Asia Cup Opener | Cricket News
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Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed Power Pakistan To Huge Win Over Nepal In Asia Cup Opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] Skipper Babar Azam hit a delightful 151 while Iftikhar Ahmed smashed his maiden ODI century as Pakistan thrashed minnows Nepal by 238 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Multan on Wednesday. Babar and Iftikhar played pivotal roles in powering Pakistan to 342 for six after opting to bat. Babar (151 off 130) was involved in two crucial partnerships after a sedate start — first stitching 86 runs with Mohammad Rizwan (44 off 50) and then sharing a whirlwind 214 runs for the fifth wicket with Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) — to take Pakistan to an imposing total.Babar decorated his knock with 14 fours and four sixes, while Iftikhar, who was at his destructive best, struck 11 boundaries and four hits over the fence.This was after Pakistan made an unimpressive start to thei...
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Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Sets New World Record With Cracking Century vs Nepal | Cricket News
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Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Sets New World Record With Cracking Century vs Nepal | Cricket News

[ad_1] Babar Azam was all fired up in the Asia Cup 2023 opener against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. While he began on a slow note, he battled cramps and grew gradually in confidence, the result was a 131-ball 151, consisting four sixes and 14 fours. Babar Azam (151) and Iftikhar Ahmed's (109 not out) centuries fired Pakistan to a huge 342 for 6. This was after Pakistan made an unimpressive start to their innings as they lost both the openers early.While Fakhar Zaman (14) showed intent initially, he failed to carry on as he was brilliantly caught by a diving Nepal wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh off the bowling of Karan KC in the sixth over.Pakistan suffered yet another blow soon when Imam-ul-Haq was found short of the crease while attempting a single that was not for the taking. A direct thro...
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Pakistan Cricket Star Angry Over Fake Post “Spreading Hate” vs India In His Name, Seeks Elon Musk’s Help | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Star Angry Over Fake Post “Spreading Hate” vs India In His Name, Seeks Elon Musk’s Help | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of an India-Pakistan cricket match.© AFPThe cricket rivalry between Indian cricket team and Pakistan is always in focus. Fans often go overboard considering the history of the two countries. Just over two weeks later, Indian cricket team will take on Pakistan in an Asia Cup 2023 clash in Sri Lanka. The two teams don't play bilateral contests against one another. So, the multi-team events are the only times that cricket fans get to witness this hallowed contest. This time, the Asia Cup might see three India-Pakistan clashes, with the first one being on September 2, provided both teams enter the final. Then, the teams will also clash in the World Cup 2023 On October 14.Ahead of the clash, Pakistan cricket team batter Iftikhar Ahmed, who has so far played four Tests, 12 OD...
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Watch: Mohammed Rizwan Sledges Iftikhar Ahmed In Pashto. Here’s What Happened Next | Cricket News
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Watch: Mohammed Rizwan Sledges Iftikhar Ahmed In Pashto. Here’s What Happened Next | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed© TwitterSurrey Jaguars registered a stunning 38-run victory over Vancouver Knights in the Qualifier 1 match of the ongoing Global T20 Canada tournament on Friday. Asked to bat first, the Jaguars posted a total of 139/9 in 20 overs with skipper Iftikhar Ahmed scoring 36 runs. Later, the Knights were bundled out for 101 as Matthew Forde took a four-wicket haul. With this win, the Jaguars have entered the final of the tournament. Iftikhar played a brilliant innings for his team but his dismissal became the highlight of the match.In the 18th over of the Jaguar's innings, Iftikhar was in red-hot form as he had smashed two massive sixes on the first two deliveries of Karthik Meiyappan. As the third delivery went for a dot ball, wicketkeeper Mohammad Ri...
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Babar Azam “Still Doesn’t Know How To Do Captaincy”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Scathing Remark | Cricket News
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Babar Azam “Still Doesn’t Know How To Do Captaincy”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Scathing Remark | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.© AFPPakistan squandered a 2-0 lead against New Zealand in the recently concluded five-match T20I series as the visitors fought their way back to level the series 2-2. After the fourth T20I was called off due to a hailstorm in Rawalpindi, New Zealand secured a comprehensive win in the fifth and final T20I to level the series. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.Akmal lashed out at Babar by saying that even after four years of being captain, he still doesn't know how to handle situations."Speaking of their mistakes, they deflect and accuse us of criticism. But our focus is on their captaincy, not their performance. We're not blind to their ...
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Mark Chapman, Iftikhar Ahmed Attain Career High Positions In ICC Rankings, Suryakumar Yadav Remains On Top | Cricket News
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Mark Chapman, Iftikhar Ahmed Attain Career High Positions In ICC Rankings, Suryakumar Yadav Remains On Top | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Suryakumar Yadav© AFPMark Chapman of New Zealand and Iftikhar Ahmed of Pakistan have attained career-best positions in the ICC men's T20I player rankings at the end of their five-match series in Rawalpindi. Suryakumar Yadav remains at the top of the rankings and is the only Indian in the top-10. Chapman, who smashed unbeaten knocks of 71 off 42 deliveries and 104 off 57 in those two matches to finish with a series topping aggregate of 290 runs, has rocketed 48 places to 35th in the rankings. Chapman's previous best ranking was 54th attained in February 2018.Iftikhar, who scored 36 in the final match, has proceeded six places to joint 38th position. He is the third-highest ranked Pakistan batter after Mohammad Rizwan (up from 798 rating points to 811 after scoring 98 ...
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New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I | Cricket News
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New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I | Cricket News

[ad_1] All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed's brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand's 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham's final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.But Neesham had Ahmed caught at long-on by Daryl Mitchell and then after a dot ball dismissed last man Haris Rauf in the same manner."It was a great game and it's satisfying to get across the line and keep the series alive," said visiting captain Tom Latham."I think the whole squad will take a lot of confidence fr...
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What Happened After Iftikhar Ahmed Hits Wahab Riaz For 6 Consecutive Sixes. Watch | Cricket News
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What Happened After Iftikhar Ahmed Hits Wahab Riaz For 6 Consecutive Sixes. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wahab Riaz was hit for 6 consecutive sixes by Iftikhar Ahmed© TwitterPakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed and the country's fast bowler Wahab Riaz had a hilarious interaction after the former hit the latter for six consecutive sixes during an exhibition match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday. The game that took place at the Nawab Akbar Bugti Stadium in Quetta saw Iftikhar going berserk in the last over of Gladiators' innings and making it a forgettable game for Wahab. Iftikhar remained unbeaten on 96 off 50 balls as his side post 184 for 5 in 20 overs."Jo marzi ho jaaye, 6 chakke maarna badi baat hai aur khana bhi utne hi housle ki baat hai (Whatever happens, but hitting six sixes is a big thing and to concede as many one needs equally high morale)," Wahab cou...
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Iftikhar Ahmed Goes Berserk, Hits 6 Sixes Off Wahab Riaz In PSL Exhibition Match. Watch | Cricket News
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Iftikhar Ahmed Goes Berserk, Hits 6 Sixes Off Wahab Riaz In PSL Exhibition Match. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] With the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) set to get underway from February 13, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi squared off in an exhibition match at the Bugti Stadium in Quetta on Sunday. Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed, who has been in excellent form with the bat, smacked six sixes off Wahab Riaz after Quetta Gladiators were put into bat first. He achieved the feat in the final over of the innings as the Gladiators posted 184/5 in 20 overs.6,6,6,6,6,6Iftikhar goes big in the final over of the innings!Watch Live https://t.co/xOrGZzkfvl pic.twitter.com/CDSMFoayoZ— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 5, 2023Earlier, Zalmi skipper Babar Azam opted to field after winning the toss and Riaz provided them with a solid start as he dismissed Ahsan Ali and Umar...
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