Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. 
Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs.

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Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece.

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Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). 
Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs.

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Rashid Khan urges fans to 'respect rules' and come to stadium with tickets for India face-off Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece. Brief Scores: Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

T20 WC: Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot

Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the Super 12 round on Friday evening (October 29). Both sides have been on a roll so far in the showpiece event. It will be interesting to see if Pakistan continue to move ahead of their competitors in Pool B or whether the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will derail their progress.

Pakistan started their campaign with a win and a loss in the warm-up games. However, they have stunned two big teams in the Pool B, beating India and New Zealand by 10 and 5 wickets, respectively, to bolster their chances of ending as the top-ranked side in the group. On the other hand, Afghanistan were clinical in their opening fixture as they beat Scotland by a whopping 130-run margin.&nbsp;

The conditions in Dubai will continue to have something for the pacers, spinners as well as the batsmen. Chasing side is expected to emerge on top. Who will have the last laugh this evening?

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Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begin?

The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan?

The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the Super 12 round on Friday evening (October 29). Both sides have been on a roll so far in the showpiece event.

Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the Super 12 round on Friday evening (October 29). Both sides have been on a roll so far in the showpiece event. It will be interesting to see if Pakistan continue to move ahead of their competitors in Pool B or whether the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will derail their progress. Pakistan started their campaign with a win and a loss in the warm-up games. However, they have stunned two big teams in the Pool B, beating India and New Zealand by 10 and 5 wickets, respectively, to bolster their chances of ending as the top-ranked side in the group. On the other hand, Afghanistan were clinical in their opening fixture as they beat Scotland by a whopping 130-run margin. The conditions in Dubai will continue to have something for the pacers, spinners as well as the batsmen. Chasing side is expected to emerge on top. Who will have the last laugh this evening? ALSO READ | T20 WC: David Warner pulls off a Cristiano Ronaldo by removing Coca-Cola bottles in press conference - Watch Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begin? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Saqlain Mushtaq takes unique step to keep Babar Azam-led Pakistan motivated during practice sessions Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, PAK vs AFG live streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs Afghanistan match?

As the dust settles down after Pakistan's historic ten-wicket win over India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, many have praised Team India skipper Virat Kohli for his classy gesture for Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizan. Kohli was spotted hugging Rizwan and congratulating the duo for their match-winning partnership which helped Pakistan script a historic win against India in Dubai on October 24 (Sunday).

It was an emphatic performance from Pakistan, who outshone India with the bat and the ball to pull off a magnificent win. Pakistan restricted the Men in Blue on 151/7 after asking them to bat first in Dubai before Babar and Rizwan combined to chase down the target comfortably without any hiccups.

Post the game, Kohli was seen congratulating Rizwan and Babar before heading back towards the Indian dressing room. His gesture won hearts on social media with many praising him for the classy act. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has also lauded the Indian skipper and called him a 'true sportsperson' for his classy gesture.

"True sports man &amp; great human being @imVkohli hats off to you," Akhtar wrote in a tweet lauding Kohli.

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Kohli had also credited the Pakistan side for their fantastic cricket in the clash and said they deserved to win the much-anticipated encounter between the two sides. "Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today," Kohli had said at the post-match presentation ceremony after Pakistan defeated India comprehensively.

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Team India will be hoping to correct their mistakes and come up with a much better show with the bat and the ball when they take the field against New Zealand for their second game of the Super 12 stage on October 31. Following their meeting with the Kiwis, India will face Afghanistan in their third match.

As the dust settles down after Pakistan's historic ten-wicket win over India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, many have praised Team India skipper Virat Kohli for his classy gesture for Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizan.

As the dust settles down after Pakistan's historic ten-wicket win over India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, many have praised Team India skipper Virat Kohli for his classy gesture for Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizan. Kohli was spotted hugging Rizwan and congratulating the duo for their match-winning partnership which helped Pakistan script a historic win against India in Dubai on October 24 (Sunday). It was an emphatic performance from Pakistan, who outshone India with the bat and the ball to pull off a magnificent win. Pakistan restricted the Men in Blue on 151/7 after asking them to bat first in Dubai before Babar and Rizwan combined to chase down the target comfortably without any hiccups. Post the game, Kohli was seen congratulating Rizwan and Babar before heading back towards the Indian dressing room. His gesture won hearts on social media with many praising him for the classy act. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has also lauded the Indian skipper and called him a 'true sportsperson' for his classy gesture. "True sports man & great human being @imVkohli hats off to you," Akhtar wrote in a tweet lauding Kohli. True sports man & great human being @imVkohli hats off to you . pic.twitter.com/rIdkFGDw7R — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021 × Kohli had also credited the Pakistan side for their fantastic cricket in the clash and said they deserved to win the much-anticipated encounter between the two sides. "Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today," Kohli had said at the post-match presentation ceremony after Pakistan defeated India comprehensively. Also Read: Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special' Team India will be hoping to correct their mistakes and come up with a much better show with the bat and the ball when they take the field against New Zealand for their second game of the Super 12 stage on October 31. Following their meeting with the Kiwis, India will face Afghanistan in their third match.

Hats off to you! Shoaib Akhtar lauds Virat Kohli for congratulating Babar, Rizwan after Pakistan's win

Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis has sparked controversy with his shocking remarks after Team India's loss against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. India lost against Pakistan by ten wickets in their opening clash of the T20 World Cup as the Men in Green brought an end to their winless run of 12 matches in the cricket World Cup.

Pakistan had lost all on twelve meetings against India (7 in ODI World Cup and 5 in T20 World Cup)&nbsp;before Sunday. However, stellar performances from their bowlers and star batters Mohammad Rizwan, and Babar helped Pakistan attain a historic win at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Speaking on a show following the game, former pacer and bowling coach Waqar Younis made a controversial remark while praising Rizwan for his match-winning knock. Waqar said Rizwan 'praying in front of Hindus' impressed him the most and was 'special' for him.

Rizwan was seen praying in the middle of the ground after leading his side to a historic win against India on Sunday. &nbsp;"Sabse achi&nbsp;baat jo Rizwan ne ki. Usne ground mein khade hoke Naamaz padhe, hinduon ke beech mein....So that was really something very very special for me. (What I liked the most is what Rizwan did. He stood in the middle of the ground and read the prayers, in front of the Hindus)," Younis said on Pakistani news channel ARY News.

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The statement has left the cricket fraternity in shock with fans also expressing their disappointment. A number of fans and experts of the game have taken to social media to slam the former Pakistan fast bowler for his choice of words. Popular commentator Harsha Bhogle has also joined the bandwagon and termed Younis' remarks as disappointing.

"For a person of Waqar Younis' stature to say that watching Rizwan offering namaz in front of Hindus was very special to him, is one of the most disappointing things I have heard. A lot of us try hard to play such things down and talk up sport and to hear this is terrible," said Bhogle in a tweet.

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Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra also took to Twitter to react to Younis' controversial statement and wrote - "Et tu, Waqar."&nbsp;

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Pakistan brought an end to a angonising wait to register their maiden win against India in a World Cup encounter with their heroic performance against Kohli's men. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan bowled tremendously well to restrict India on a moderate 151 before chasing down the target without losing a single wicket.

Skipper Babar scored an unbeaten 68 while Rizwan slammed 79 not out to forge an unbeaten stand of 151 runs and take Pakistan home comfortably in their first game of the tournament. Pakistan will now hope to make it two wins in a row in their second game against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis has sparked controversy with his shocking remarks after Team India's loss against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.

Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis has sparked controversy with his shocking remarks after Team India's loss against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. India lost against Pakistan by ten wickets in their opening clash of the T20 World Cup as the Men in Green brought an end to their winless run of 12 matches in the cricket World Cup. Pakistan had lost all on twelve meetings against India (7 in ODI World Cup and 5 in T20 World Cup) before Sunday. However, stellar performances from their bowlers and star batters Mohammad Rizwan, and Babar helped Pakistan attain a historic win at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Speaking on a show following the game, former pacer and bowling coach Waqar Younis made a controversial remark while praising Rizwan for his match-winning knock. Waqar said Rizwan 'praying in front of Hindus' impressed him the most and was 'special' for him. Rizwan was seen praying in the middle of the ground after leading his side to a historic win against India on Sunday. "Sabse achi baat jo Rizwan ne ki. Usne ground mein khade hoke Naamaz padhe, hinduon ke beech mein....So that was really something very very special for me. (What I liked the most is what Rizwan did. He stood in the middle of the ground and read the prayers, in front of the Hindus)," Younis said on Pakistani news channel ARY News. "Rizwan offered Namaz during #INDvPAK match in middle of Hindus was most satisfying thing Mashallah, even more than his batting" - Waqar Younis & Shoaib Akhtar discusspic.twitter.com/ELTVJSTqh4 — Pakistan Untold (@pakistan_untold) October 26, 2021 × The statement has left the cricket fraternity in shock with fans also expressing their disappointment. A number of fans and experts of the game have taken to social media to slam the former Pakistan fast bowler for his choice of words. Popular commentator Harsha Bhogle has also joined the bandwagon and termed Younis' remarks as disappointing. "For a person of Waqar Younis' stature to say that watching Rizwan offering namaz in front of Hindus was very special to him, is one of the most disappointing things I have heard. A lot of us try hard to play such things down and talk up sport and to hear this is terrible," said Bhogle in a tweet. For a person of Waqar Younis' stature to say that watching Rizwan offering namaz in front of Hindus was very special to him, is one of the most disappointing things I have heard. A lot of us try hard to play such things down and talk up sport and to hear this is terrible. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 26, 2021 × Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra also took to Twitter to react to Younis' controversial statement and wrote - "Et tu, Waqar." Et tu, Waqar! 🤦 — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 26, 2021 × Also Read: Waqar Younis makes heads turn with SHOCKING remark after Indo-Pak T20 WC tie Pakistan brought an end to a angonising wait to register their maiden win against India in a World Cup encounter with their heroic performance against Kohli's men. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan bowled tremendously well to restrict India on a moderate 151 before chasing down the target without losing a single wicket. Skipper Babar scored an unbeaten 68 while Rizwan slammed 79 not out to forge an unbeaten stand of 151 runs and take Pakistan home comfortably in their first game of the tournament. Pakistan will now hope to make it two wins in a row in their second game against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special'

Indian fast bowler&nbsp;Mohammed Shami was targeted by trolls online following the Virat Kohli-led side's crushing ten-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24). Trolls abused and attack Shami online with derogatory comments on his social media posts after India's loss against Babar Azam &amp; Co. at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Shami had an off day at work as the Indian bowlers failed to impress in the high-voltage encounter against Pakistan. None of the Indian bowlers manages to take a wicket with Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan slamming unbeaten half-centuries apiece to wrap up the chase with 13 balls to spare.

Messages of support have been continuously pouring in from all corners after the online attack on Shami. The Indian cricket fraternity has come together to condemn the abuse and Pakistan star Rizwan has also joined in the bandwagon. Rizwan shared a heartfelt post to extend his support for Shami and called him one of the best bowlers in the world.

"The kind of pressure, struggles &amp; sacrifices a player has to go through for his country &amp; his people is immeasurable. @MdShami11 is a star &amp; indeed of the best bowlers in the world. Please respect your stars. This game should bring people together &amp; not divide 'em #Shami #PAKvIND," Rizwan wrote in a tweet that won the hearts of fans on Twitter.

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India were bundled out for a moderate 151 runs against Pakistan in their opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2021 as the top-order failed to deliver. After being reduced to 31/3 in the first six overs, India looked in all sorts of troubles before captain Virat Kohli's 57 and Rishabh Pant's 39 helped them reach 151/7 in 20 overs.

The Indian bowlers were expected to put up a fight during Pakistan's run chase and make it difficult for the Men in Green to achieve the target. However, Babar scored an unbeaten 68 while Rizwan slammed 79 not out to take their team home comfortably.

With the ten-wicket win, Pakistan also brought an end to their winless streak against India in World Cup matches as they recorded their first win against the arch-rivals in 13 World Cup meetings.

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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was targeted by trolls online following the Virat Kohli-led side's crushing ten-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24).

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was targeted by trolls online following the Virat Kohli-led side's crushing ten-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24). Trolls abused and attack Shami online with derogatory comments on his social media posts after India's loss against Babar Azam & Co. at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Shami had an off day at work as the Indian bowlers failed to impress in the high-voltage encounter against Pakistan. None of the Indian bowlers manages to take a wicket with Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan slamming unbeaten half-centuries apiece to wrap up the chase with 13 balls to spare. Messages of support have been continuously pouring in from all corners after the online attack on Shami. The Indian cricket fraternity has come together to condemn the abuse and Pakistan star Rizwan has also joined in the bandwagon. Rizwan shared a heartfelt post to extend his support for Shami and called him one of the best bowlers in the world. "The kind of pressure, struggles & sacrifices a player has to go through for his country & his people is immeasurable. @MdShami11 is a star & indeed of the best bowlers in the world. Please respect your stars. This game should bring people together & not divide 'em #Shami #PAKvIND," Rizwan wrote in a tweet that won the hearts of fans on Twitter. The kind of pressure, struggles & sacrifices a player has to go through for his country & his people is immeasurable. @MdShami11 is a star & indeed of the best bowlers in the world Please respect your stars. This game should bring people together & not divide 'em #Shami #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/3p70Ia8zxf — Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) October 26, 2021 × Also Read: Virender Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC India were bundled out for a moderate 151 runs against Pakistan in their opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2021 as the top-order failed to deliver. After being reduced to 31/3 in the first six overs, India looked in all sorts of troubles before captain Virat Kohli's 57 and Rishabh Pant's 39 helped them reach 151/7 in 20 overs. The Indian bowlers were expected to put up a fight during Pakistan's run chase and make it difficult for the Men in Green to achieve the target. However, Babar scored an unbeaten 68 while Rizwan slammed 79 not out to take their team home comfortably. With the ten-wicket win, Pakistan also brought an end to their winless streak against India in World Cup matches as they recorded their first win against the arch-rivals in 13 World Cup meetings.

Pakistan star Md. Rizwan shares heartwarming post for Mohammed Shami as India pacer faces online abuse

Pakistan's top performers from their historic win against India in T20 World Cup 2021

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, who guided the side to the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2009, feels that while Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two "very bankable batsmen" for their respective sides, Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan could well decide who wins the T20 World Cup`s `Super 12` clash between the arch-rivals here on Sunday. 
 
The 43-year-old also said the India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah had been brilliant in the last few months. 
 
"Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two very bankable batsmen for both India and Pakistan respectively, but I feel that Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan can also turn up the heat. The spotlight will largely be on the two captains, so Rohit and Rizwan will be eased off pressure and can produce match-winning performances for their sides," Younis said on YouTube channel `Uncut`.

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While India will hope to extend their T20 World Cup run of victories against Pakistan to 6-0, Azam has said that the lop-sided results were a thing of the past and Pakistan was keen to turn things around. 
 
Younis Khan said that Pakistan should be wary of the threat posed by Bumrah, though he added that his country`s bowlers too were in "good shape". 
 
"Pakistan`s fast bowlers have been in good shape. For India, their pace attack has improved significantly in the recent past as well. Bumrah, in particular, has been brilliant in the last few months." 
 
He also said that as far as experience goes, Kohli had established himself as a top cricketer and a leader, while Babar Azam was still establishing his international career.

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"Both are top, top players. Babar is still young and he is building his career right now. Kohli, meanwhile, had made his debut in 2008 when I was still playing. I don`t particularly think that the comparison is fair but it`s good to see fans talking about the two players in good stead," said the former skipper.

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, who guided the side to the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2009, feels that while Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two "very bankable batsmen" for their respective sides, Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan could well decide who wins the T20 World Cup`s `Super 12` clash between the arch-rivals here on Sunday.

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, who guided the side to the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2009, feels that while Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two "very bankable batsmen" for their respective sides, Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan could well decide who wins the T20 World Cup`s `Super 12` clash between the arch-rivals here on Sunday. The 43-year-old also said the India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah had been brilliant in the last few months. "Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two very bankable batsmen for both India and Pakistan respectively, but I feel that Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan can also turn up the heat. The spotlight will largely be on the two captains, so Rohit and Rizwan will be eased off pressure and can produce match-winning performances for their sides," Younis said on YouTube channel `Uncut`. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Hafeez and Malik included as Pakistan announce 12-man squad for India clash While India will hope to extend their T20 World Cup run of victories against Pakistan to 6-0, Azam has said that the lop-sided results were a thing of the past and Pakistan was keen to turn things around. Younis Khan said that Pakistan should be wary of the threat posed by Bumrah, though he added that his country`s bowlers too were in "good shape". "Pakistan`s fast bowlers have been in good shape. For India, their pace attack has improved significantly in the recent past as well. Bumrah, in particular, has been brilliant in the last few months." He also said that as far as experience goes, Kohli had established himself as a top cricketer and a leader, while Babar Azam was still establishing his international career. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Mohammad Kaif weighs in on Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate ahead of Indo-Pak clash "Both are top, top players. Babar is still young and he is building his career right now. Kohli, meanwhile, had made his debut in 2008 when I was still playing. I don`t particularly think that the comparison is fair but it`s good to see fans talking about the two players in good stead," said the former skipper.

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan could take the spotlight in India-Pak clash, says Younis Khan

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has made his maiden entry into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a player of the series performance in Zimbabwe that helped his team prevail 2-1.

The 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman’s unbeaten knocks of 82 and 91 in the first and third matches have helped him gain five slots to reach 10th position, overtaking the likes of England captain Eoin Morgan and India opener Rohit Sharma. Rizwan is the second-highest ranked Pakistan batsman in the list, only behind captain Babar Azam, who is now in third place.

Fast bowlers Haris Rauf (up 17 places to 21st) and Mohammad Hasnain (up 52 places to joint-65th) are the other Pakistan players to gain in the latest weekly update to the men’s rankings, which is carried out on Wednesdays. Leg-spinner Usman Qadir shares the 65th slot with Hasnain after progressing 12 spots.

For Zimbabwe, Wesley Madhevere has gained 88 places to reach joint-132nd position after finishing as Zimbabwe’s leading scorer in the series with 89 runs while Craig Ervine has advanced 20 slots to 126th position in the latest update, which also takes into account the last three matches of the Nepal tri-series, won by the hosts.

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Nepal player Kushal Bhurtel’s aggregate of 278 runs has helped him gain 32 places to reach 61st position and become the leading batsman from his country in ranking terms. Dipendra Airee’s total of 147 runs at a strike-rate of 216.17 has helped him climb up 56 places to 108th position after the tournament, which also featured the Netherlands and Malaysia.

The&nbsp;ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings see Zimbabwe move up one slot to 11th position, gaining three points. Pakistan, who needed to sweep the series to maintain their tally of 262 points, have lost two points but remain fourth in the list. Nepal have moved up one slot to 14th position, the Netherlands have slipped one place to 18th while Malaysia are in 31st position.

In the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s career-best 244 in the drawn first match of the ICC World Test Championship series has helped him gain seven places and reach 15th position with his best rating points tally (676) since January last year.

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Dhananjay de Silva, who was involved in a 345-run stand for the fourth wicket with Karunaratne, has also gained seven places to reach a career-best 28th position after a knock of 166.

For Bangladesh, Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s career-best knock of 163 has lifted him 21 places to 115th position while team-mate Mominul Haque’s 11th Test century has taken him from 36th to joint-31st position. Vishwa Fernando’s haul of four for 96 helped him gain seven places to reach 43rd with a career-best 402 rating points.

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has made his maiden entry into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a player of the series performance in Zimbabwe that helped his team prevail 2-1.

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has made his maiden entry into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a player of the series performance in Zimbabwe that helped his team prevail 2-1. The 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman’s unbeaten knocks of 82 and 91 in the first and third matches have helped him gain five slots to reach 10th position, overtaking the likes of England captain Eoin Morgan and India opener Rohit Sharma. Rizwan is the second-highest ranked Pakistan batsman in the list, only behind captain Babar Azam, who is now in third place. Fast bowlers Haris Rauf (up 17 places to 21st) and Mohammad Hasnain (up 52 places to joint-65th) are the other Pakistan players to gain in the latest weekly update to the men’s rankings, which is carried out on Wednesdays. Leg-spinner Usman Qadir shares the 65th slot with Hasnain after progressing 12 spots. For Zimbabwe, Wesley Madhevere has gained 88 places to reach joint-132nd position after finishing as Zimbabwe’s leading scorer in the series with 89 runs while Craig Ervine has advanced 20 slots to 126th position in the latest update, which also takes into account the last three matches of the Nepal tri-series, won by the hosts. ALSO READ: Hope to get more chances to bat with Rishabh Pant, says Shimron Hetmyer after DC vs RCB humdinger Nepal player Kushal Bhurtel’s aggregate of 278 runs has helped him gain 32 places to reach 61st position and become the leading batsman from his country in ranking terms. Dipendra Airee’s total of 147 runs at a strike-rate of 216.17 has helped him climb up 56 places to 108th position after the tournament, which also featured the Netherlands and Malaysia. The ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings see Zimbabwe move up one slot to 11th position, gaining three points. Pakistan, who needed to sweep the series to maintain their tally of 262 points, have lost two points but remain fourth in the list. Nepal have moved up one slot to 14th position, the Netherlands have slipped one place to 18th while Malaysia are in 31st position. In the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s career-best 244 in the drawn first match of the ICC World Test Championship series has helped him gain seven places and reach 15th position with his best rating points tally (676) since January last year. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- 'When you see a genius like that, you want to go': Sunil Gavaskar on AB de Villiers Dhananjay de Silva, who was involved in a 345-run stand for the fourth wicket with Karunaratne, has also gained seven places to reach a career-best 28th position after a knock of 166. For Bangladesh, Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s career-best knock of 163 has lifted him 21 places to 115th position while team-mate Mominul Haque’s 11th Test century has taken him from 36th to joint-31st position. Vishwa Fernando’s haul of four for 96 helped him gain seven places to reach 43rd with a career-best 402 rating points.

At top of his form, Rizwan enters top 10 of ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings

Indian batsman KL Rahul on Monday gained a spot to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings while South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi jumped to a career-best second position among bowlers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, after his heroics against South Africa, toppled many to race to the 42nd&nbsp;place as he helped his side win the three-match T20I series 2-1. Shamsi, who&nbsp;was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I series against Pakistan including a four-wicket-haul in the series finale, overtook the likes of Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid and Mujeeb&nbsp;Ur Rahman to get within three points of top-ranked Rashid Khan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Whereas Rizwan, who ended up as the highest run-scorer with 197 runs including a 104 not-out, lifted him 116 slots to career-best 42 position. He was also the player of the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan's Haider Ali moved 13 spots to 137 position&nbsp;whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi is now ranked 11th&nbsp;in the T20I Player Ranking for bowlers. Whereas Usman Qadir has been ranked 92.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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South Africa's&nbsp;Reeza&nbsp;Hendricks helped him move to 17 while David Miller gained seven places to mote to 22nd&nbsp;position in the rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, there are no changes in the ICC Men's Team Rankings in the series with Pakistan remaining in the fourth position despite gaining one point. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost one point and remain fifth in the standings.&nbsp;

Indian batsman KL Rahul on Monday gained a spot to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings while South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi jumped to a career-best second position among bowlers.

Indian batsman KL Rahul on Monday gained a spot to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings while South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi jumped to a career-best second position among bowlers. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, after his heroics against South Africa, toppled many to race to the 42nd place as he helped his side win the three-match T20I series 2-1. Shamsi, who was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I series against Pakistan including a four-wicket-haul in the series finale, overtook the likes of Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to get within three points of top-ranked Rashid Khan. ALSO READ: 'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test Whereas Rizwan, who ended up as the highest run-scorer with 197 runs including a 104 not-out, lifted him 116 slots to career-best 42 position. He was also the player of the series. Pakistan's Haider Ali moved 13 spots to 137 position whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi is now ranked 11th in the T20I Player Ranking for bowlers. Whereas Usman Qadir has been ranked 92. ALSO READ: Ravi Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes South Africa's Reeza Hendricks helped him move to 17 while David Miller gained seven places to mote to 22nd position in the rankings. However, there are no changes in the ICC Men's Team Rankings in the series with Pakistan remaining in the fourth position despite gaining one point. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost one point and remain fifth in the standings.

ICC T20I Rankings: KL Rahul jumps to 2nd spot; Shamsi, Rizwan achieve career-best position

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of&nbsp;glovesmen&nbsp;to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket -&nbsp;Test, ODI and T20I.&nbsp;

Rizwan smashed an unbeaten&nbsp;104 runs off just 64 deliveries laced with six boundaries and seven sixes to help Pakistan post 169 runs on the scoreboard in the first T20I against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rizwan scored his maiden Test ton, against South Africa, in the recently concluded two-match Test series, which Pakistan won 2-0. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman has two ODI centuries – both against Australia in the year 2019,&nbsp;&nbsp;

Before Rizwan, McCullum was the only wicketkeeper-batsman to have scored&nbsp;at least&nbsp;a century across formats.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Rizwan started his knock at a&nbsp;slow rate, scoring run a ball, before upping the ante in the second half of the innings as he smashed the Proteas bowlers all over the park at the Gaddafi Stadium. He was received by his teammates in the dressing room amid standing ovation as he took&nbsp;Pakistan to a competitive total.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2 lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b5610589-4d2f-4bf3-8a5f-f9c39a85da6f}{180}" paraid="1384806614" xml:lang="EN-GB">Mohammed Rizwan's innings breakdown:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

First 30 Balls - 101.1&nbsp;&nbsp;

After 30 Balls - 192.3&nbsp;&nbsp;

S/R in all T20s&nbsp;&nbsp;

First 30 Balls - 110.9&nbsp;&nbsp;

After 30 Balls - 161.9

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Rizwan, with his blistering knock, became the first Pakistan batsman to hammer seven sixes in an innings while also becoming the second Pakistan batsman, after Ahmed Shehzad, to score a ton in T20Is.&nbsp;

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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of glovesmen to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket - Test, ODI and T20I.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of glovesmen to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket - Test, ODI and T20I. Rizwan smashed an unbeaten 104 runs off just 64 deliveries laced with six boundaries and seven sixes to help Pakistan post 169 runs on the scoreboard in the first T20I against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Rizwan scored his maiden Test ton, against South Africa, in the recently concluded two-match Test series, which Pakistan won 2-0. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman has two ODI centuries – both against Australia in the year 2019, Before Rizwan, McCullum was the only wicketkeeper-batsman to have scored at least a century across formats. ALSO READ: England announce squad for T20I series against India as Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan return Rizwan started his knock at a slow rate, scoring run a ball, before upping the ante in the second half of the innings as he smashed the Proteas bowlers all over the park at the Gaddafi Stadium. He was received by his teammates in the dressing room amid standing ovation as he took Pakistan to a competitive total. Mohammed Rizwan's innings breakdown: First 30 Balls - 101.1 After 30 Balls - 192.3 S/R in all T20s First 30 Balls - 110.9 After 30 Balls - 161.9 ALSO READ: Anil Kumble and Irfan Pathan back Wasim Jaffer over communal bias controversy Rizwan, with his blistering knock, became the first Pakistan batsman to hammer seven sixes in an innings while also becoming the second Pakistan batsman, after Ahmed Shehzad, to score a ton in T20Is.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan joins Brendon McCullum in unique list after maiden T20I century

Mohammad Rizwan insisted all was far from lost for Pakistan after they were made to follow-on 310 runs behind in the third Test against England despite a superb unbeaten century from captain Azhar Ali.

Pakistan collapsed to 75-5 on Sunday's third day before Azhar's 141 not out guided them to a total of 273.

Rizwan played his part with a defiant 53 during a sixth-wicket partnership of 138 with Azhar that kept England at bay.

Nevertheless, Pakistan were still left a huge 310 runs behind England's first innings 583-8 declared that saw Zak Crawley, whose 267 was his maiden Test century, and Jos Buttler (152) put on 359 for the fifth wicket. &nbsp;

It was no surprise when, amid an uncertain forecast, England captain Joe Root enforced the follow-on.

But the umpires then decided the light was too dark for Pakistan to begin their second innings even though the Ageas Bowl floodlights were on, a move that ended the day's play.

England great James Anderson took 5-56 as he moved on to 598 Test wickets and the 38-year-old would have become the first paceman to 600 had not three catches been dropped off him after he had taken the new ball. &nbsp;

Pakistan, 1-0 down in a three-match contest and facing a first series defeat by England in a decade, will now do well to escape with a draw.

But wicketkeeper Rizwan, demonstrating the same defiance he'd shown at the crease, told reporters: "We have a few batsmen who can score big, if we can take a 150-run lead then it will be tough for England."

England's Dom Bess, however, said: "We're in a great position. There's a little bit of weather around, but you'd like to think with the bowling attack we have, that we can produce the goods."

<h2>- 'Fighting innings' -</h2>

Under-pressure skipper Azhar had managed just 38 runs in three previous innings this series yet on Sunday he became just the fifth Pakistan batsman to score 6,000 Test runs.

Azhar, an lbw candidate for much of this series, generally kept his head still as he tried to avoid playing round his front pad.

He batted for nearly seven hours, facing 272 balls, with 21 fours in what was his 17th century in 81 Tests.

"If you watched this innings closely, it was a superb innings," said Rizwan. "He worked on his head position...This was a fighting innings."

Anderson, who'd reduced Pakistan to 24-3 overnight, needed just six balls Sunday to have the struggling Asad Shafiq edging limply to Root at first slip.

That took Anderson to 597 Test wickets, with the only bowlers to have taken 600 a trio of retired spinners -- Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800 wickets), Australia's Shane Warne (708) and India's Anil Kumble (619).

<h2>- 'Anderson's the GOAT' -</h2>

"He's the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) isn't he?," said Bess of Anderson. "The GOAT of bowling and England's greatest.

"I guess there was chat about potential retirement and then he comes back and absolutely tears it up. That just shows how good he is."

Bess himself had Fawad Alam well caught by wicketkeeper Buttler who, by his own admission, had under-performed behind the stumps this season.

Rizwan, impressive with both gloves and bat this series, went to a second successive fifty by lofting Bess for six before he was well caught down the legside by Buttler.

"I work hard and I have belief that I carry to the crease," said Rizwan.&nbsp;

"I don't care what the score is and who is bowling because I know I have done the hard work and the Almighty will reward me for my hard work."

Mohammad Rizwan insisted all was far from lost for Pakistan after they were made to follow-on 310 runs behind in the third Test against England despite a superb unbeaten century from captain Azhar Ali.

Mohammad Rizwan insisted all was far from lost for Pakistan after they were made to follow-on 310 runs behind in the third Test against England despite a superb unbeaten century from captain Azhar Ali. Pakistan collapsed to 75-5 on Sunday's third day before Azhar's 141 not out guided them to a total of 273. Rizwan played his part with a defiant 53 during a sixth-wicket partnership of 138 with Azhar that kept England at bay. Nevertheless, Pakistan were still left a huge 310 runs behind England's first innings 583-8 declared that saw Zak Crawley, whose 267 was his maiden Test century, and Jos Buttler (152) put on 359 for the fifth wicket. It was no surprise when, amid an uncertain forecast, England captain Joe Root enforced the follow-on. But the umpires then decided the light was too dark for Pakistan to begin their second innings even though the Ageas Bowl floodlights were on, a move that ended the day's play. England great James Anderson took 5-56 as he moved on to 598 Test wickets and the 38-year-old would have become the first paceman to 600 had not three catches been dropped off him after he had taken the new ball. Pakistan, 1-0 down in a three-match contest and facing a first series defeat by England in a decade, will now do well to escape with a draw. But wicketkeeper Rizwan, demonstrating the same defiance he'd shown at the crease, told reporters: "We have a few batsmen who can score big, if we can take a 150-run lead then it will be tough for England." England's Dom Bess, however, said: "We're in a great position. There's a little bit of weather around, but you'd like to think with the bowling attack we have, that we can produce the goods." - 'Fighting innings' - Under-pressure skipper Azhar had managed just 38 runs in three previous innings this series yet on Sunday he became just the fifth Pakistan batsman to score 6,000 Test runs. Azhar, an lbw candidate for much of this series, generally kept his head still as he tried to avoid playing round his front pad. He batted for nearly seven hours, facing 272 balls, with 21 fours in what was his 17th century in 81 Tests. "If you watched this innings closely, it was a superb innings," said Rizwan. "He worked on his head position...This was a fighting innings." Anderson, who'd reduced Pakistan to 24-3 overnight, needed just six balls Sunday to have the struggling Asad Shafiq edging limply to Root at first slip. That took Anderson to 597 Test wickets, with the only bowlers to have taken 600 a trio of retired spinners -- Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800 wickets), Australia's Shane Warne (708) and India's Anil Kumble (619). - 'Anderson's the GOAT' - "He's the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) isn't he?," said Bess of Anderson. "The GOAT of bowling and England's greatest. "I guess there was chat about potential retirement and then he comes back and absolutely tears it up. That just shows how good he is." Bess himself had Fawad Alam well caught by wicketkeeper Buttler who, by his own admission, had under-performed behind the stumps this season. Rizwan, impressive with both gloves and bat this series, went to a second successive fifty by lofting Bess for six before he was well caught down the legside by Buttler. "I work hard and I have belief that I carry to the crease," said Rizwan. "I don't care what the score is and who is bowling because I know I have done the hard work and the Almighty will reward me for my hard work."

Rizwan adamant Pakistan can save Test despite following-on 310 runs behind England

Pakistan celebrated the return of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Dimuth+Karunaratne">Test cricket</a> for the first time in over 10 years with a convincing 263-run win over Sri Lanka in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Dimuth+Karunaratne">second test </a>in Karachi on Monday, taking the series 1-0.

It took just 14 minutes and 16 balls for Pakistan to wrap up the win on the fifth morning as they took Sri Lanka's last three wickets without any addition to their overnight 212.

Pakistan had set a daunting 476-run target on Sunday and reduced the tourists to 212-7 at the close.

Teenage quick bowler Naseem Shah at 16 years and 307 days became the second youngest bowler to take five wickets in a Test innings as he bowled an express spell to finish with 5-31.

Fellow Pakistani and left-arm spinner Nasim-ul-Ghani holds the record and was just four days younger when he completed the feat against the West Indies at Georgetown in a 1957-58 series.

Naseem was aged six when international cricket was suspended in Pakistan following an attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009.

Pakistan was forced to play all their home matches at the neutral venues of United Arab Emirates before improved security allowed them to begin hosting limited-over series over the past four years.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karachi-test-day-1-pakistan-batsmen-fail-to-grab-initiative-against-lanka-269218">first test of the series</a> in Rawalpindi marked the return of Test cricket in Pakistan, but it ended in a draw after being spoiled by bad weather.

Pakistan skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/our-pride-has-been-hurt-says-azhar-ali-after-losing-test-series-against-australia-266799">Azhar Ali</a> thanked Sri Lanka for their part in allowing Test cricket to return.

"Special thanks to Sri Lanka from the bottom of our hearts," said Azhar. "They have given us immense happiness by playing in Pakistan, it was pretty emotional."

"Naseem is a special talent and we can build on our bowling attack in the years to come."

Sri Lankan skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suranga-lakmal-to-miss-sri-lankas-tour-of-pakistan-due-to-dengue-267040">Dimuth Karunaratne</a> praised Pakistan.

"We dominated the first two days and then they batted very well and put pressure back on us and outplayed us. We couldn't build pressure with the ball despite taking a lead of 80," said Karunaratne.

Pakistan turned the match on its head with a huge second-innings 555-3 declared on Sunday, with 174 from man-of-the-match and man-of-the-series Abid Ali, 135 from Shan Masood, 118 from Azhar and 100 not out from Babar Azam as the top four all reached three figures.&nbsp;

Abid had also scored a hundred in the first Test.

The final day began in a dramatic manner when Naseem dismissed Lasit Embuldeniya off the first ball, catching his gloves on the way to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

From the other end leg-spinner,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brisbane-test-australia-beat-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-5-runs-264221">Yasir Shah</a> had Oshada Fernando caught in the slip for his overnight score of 102 after a 180-ball knock that contained 13 boundaries.

Naseem wrapped up the match by trapping Vishwa Fernando with the fifth ball of the next over, triggering jubilation among the Pakistan players who were all playing in their first Test series at home.

It is Pakistan's first series win at home against Sri Lanka since 1992.&nbsp;

The win lifts Pakistan to third in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-new-zealand-spearhead-boult-a-doubt-for-first-test-267610">World Test Championship</a> table with 80 points. Pakistan got 60 points from the win and 20 from the first Test draw.

India (360) and Australia (216) are currently first and second. Nine teams are competing in the Championship, with the top two contesting the final in June 2021.

Pakistan celebrated the return of Test cricket for the first time in over 10 years with a convincing 263-run win over Sri Lanka in the second test in Karachi on Monday, taking the series 1-0.

Pakistan celebrated the return of Test cricket for the first time in over 10 years with a convincing 263-run win over Sri Lanka in the second test in Karachi on Monday, taking the series 1-0. It took just 14 minutes and 16 balls for Pakistan to wrap up the win on the fifth morning as they took Sri Lanka's last three wickets without any addition to their overnight 212. Pakistan had set a daunting 476-run target on Sunday and reduced the tourists to 212-7 at the close. Teenage quick bowler Naseem Shah at 16 years and 307 days became the second youngest bowler to take five wickets in a Test innings as he bowled an express spell to finish with 5-31. Fellow Pakistani and left-arm spinner Nasim-ul-Ghani holds the record and was just four days younger when he completed the feat against the West Indies at Georgetown in a 1957-58 series. Naseem was aged six when international cricket was suspended in Pakistan following an attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009. Pakistan was forced to play all their home matches at the neutral venues of United Arab Emirates before improved security allowed them to begin hosting limited-over series over the past four years. The first test of the series in Rawalpindi marked the return of Test cricket in Pakistan, but it ended in a draw after being spoiled by bad weather. Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali thanked Sri Lanka for their part in allowing Test cricket to return. "Special thanks to Sri Lanka from the bottom of our hearts," said Azhar. "They have given us immense happiness by playing in Pakistan, it was pretty emotional." "Naseem is a special talent and we can build on our bowling attack in the years to come." Sri Lankan skipper Dimuth Karunaratne praised Pakistan. "We dominated the first two days and then they batted very well and put pressure back on us and outplayed us. We couldn't build pressure with the ball despite taking a lead of 80," said Karunaratne. Pakistan turned the match on its head with a huge second-innings 555-3 declared on Sunday, with 174 from man-of-the-match and man-of-the-series Abid Ali, 135 from Shan Masood, 118 from Azhar and 100 not out from Babar Azam as the top four all reached three figures. Abid had also scored a hundred in the first Test. The final day began in a dramatic manner when Naseem dismissed Lasit Embuldeniya off the first ball, catching his gloves on the way to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. From the other end leg-spinner, Yasir Shah had Oshada Fernando caught in the slip for his overnight score of 102 after a 180-ball knock that contained 13 boundaries. Naseem wrapped up the match by trapping Vishwa Fernando with the fifth ball of the next over, triggering jubilation among the Pakistan players who were all playing in their first Test series at home. It is Pakistan's first series win at home against Sri Lanka since 1992. The win lifts Pakistan to third in the World Test Championship table with 80 points. Pakistan got 60 points from the win and 20 from the first Test draw. India (360) and Australia (216) are currently first and second. Nine teams are competing in the Championship, with the top two contesting the final in June 2021.

Cricket: Pakistan seal triumphant Test cricket return with Sri Lanka win

Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins led an Australian fightback as Pakistan lost five wickets for just 19 runs after lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test at the Gabba on Thursday.

At tea, Pakistan were 125 for five, with Asad Shafiq not out on 18 and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan alongside him on 19.

The visitors had frustrated the Australian pace attack in the first session, going into lunch at 57-0 with openers Azhar Ali and Shan Masood unbeaten on 28 and 21 respectively.

The pair began to open up after the break with some sparkling attacking shots, but Hazlewood and fellow quick Cummins, at last, found their length and began to turn the screws.

The pressure began to tell and with the score on 75, Masood waved at a Cummins delivery outside off stump and got an edge to Steve Smith at second slip.

Azhar went the next ball when he edged Hazlewood to Joe Burns at first slip before Haris Sohail (1) and Babar Azam (1) fell in quick succession to poor shots as the visitors crashed to 78-4.

When Nathan Lyon had Iftikhar Ahmed caught at bat-pad for seven, Pakistan were reeling at 94 for five before Shafiq and Rizwan steadied the ship in the half-hour before tea.

Pakistan earlier won the toss and chose to bat on a hot and humid morning in Brisbane.

Azhar and Masood began cautiously against the Australian pace duo of Mitchell Starc (1-35) and Hazlewood (2-30), who bowled quickly but without ever really troubling the Pakistan openers.

The visitors crawled to 33 at the first drinks break and took almost two hours to reach 50, bringing up the half-century opening stand with a Masood boundary through the square leg in the penultimate over before lunch.

Pakistan had earlier caused a major surprise when they left out experienced seamer Mohammad Abbas, opting instead for&nbsp;pacemen Shaheen Afridi, Imran Khan and 16-year-old Naseem Shah, who were impressive in their lead-up game against Australia A.

Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins led an Australian fightback as Pakistan lost five wickets for just 19 runs after lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test at the Gabba on Thursday.

Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins led an Australian fightback as Pakistan lost five wickets for just 19 runs after lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test at the Gabba on Thursday. At tea, Pakistan were 125 for five, with Asad Shafiq not out on 18 and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan alongside him on 19. The visitors had frustrated the Australian pace attack in the first session, going into lunch at 57-0 with openers Azhar Ali and Shan Masood unbeaten on 28 and 21 respectively. The pair began to open up after the break with some sparkling attacking shots, but Hazlewood and fellow quick Cummins, at last, found their length and began to turn the screws. The pressure began to tell and with the score on 75, Masood waved at a Cummins delivery outside off stump and got an edge to Steve Smith at second slip. Azhar went the next ball when he edged Hazlewood to Joe Burns at first slip before Haris Sohail (1) and Babar Azam (1) fell in quick succession to poor shots as the visitors crashed to 78-4. When Nathan Lyon had Iftikhar Ahmed caught at bat-pad for seven, Pakistan were reeling at 94 for five before Shafiq and Rizwan steadied the ship in the half-hour before tea. Pakistan earlier won the toss and chose to bat on a hot and humid morning in Brisbane. Azhar and Masood began cautiously against the Australian pace duo of Mitchell Starc (1-35) and Hazlewood (2-30), who bowled quickly but without ever really troubling the Pakistan openers. The visitors crawled to 33 at the first drinks break and took almost two hours to reach 50, bringing up the half-century opening stand with a Masood boundary through the square leg in the penultimate over before lunch. Pakistan had earlier caused a major surprise when they left out experienced seamer Mohammad Abbas, opting instead for pacemen Shaheen Afridi, Imran Khan and 16-year-old Naseem Shah, who were impressive in their lead-up game against Australia A.

Cricket: Australia storm back as Pakistan wickets clatter

Australia pulled off a sensational last-over, six-run win despite a debut hundred by Pakistan's Abid Ali and second career century by Mohammad Rizwan in the fourth one-day international in Dubai on Friday.

Needing 278 to win, Pakistan were brought close to their target by Ali's 112 and Rizwan's 104 but in the end the twin hundreds were in vain as they failed to score a required 17 off Marcus Stoinis's last over.

The win gives Australia a 4-0 lead with the last match also in Dubai on Sunday. Glenn Maxwell missed a second career hundred by just two runs, Usman Khawaja scored 62 and Alex Carey 55 as Australia posted 277-7 in their 50 overs.

Ali and Rizwan had put Pakistan on course for victory with a 144-run third-wicket stand but once Ali departed off leg-spinner Adam Zampa in the 42nd over, the innings wilted under the pressure of 60 runs in the last 8.5 overs.

Umar Akmal and debutant Saad Ali fell for seven each to paceman Nathan Coulter-Nile who finished with 3-53 while Stoinis had Rizwan and Usman Shinwari (six) in the final over to seal the win.

Ali, only drafted into the side two hours before the start after Imam-ul-Haq went down with fever, grabbed his opportunity, completing his hundred off 111 balls.

He was lucky to survive a leg-before appeal on 98 off Zampa as the review went on umpire's call. He took two singles to reach the three-figures mark.

Ali is the 15th batsman to score a hundred on one-day international debut. Salim Elahi (102 not out v Sri Lanka at Gujranwala in 1995) and Imam (100 v Sri Lanka in Abu

Dhabi 2017) were the other two Pakistani batsmen to score debut ODI tons.

Ali hit nine boundaries in his 111-ball knock while Rizwan had a six and nine boundaries off 102 balls.

"Credit to our boys, though Abid and Rizwan getting hundreds were great knocks," said Australian skipper Aaron Finch whose team has now won seven games in a row after their 3-2 win in India earlier this month.

"When (Usman) Shinwari hit a six (in the last over), the heart started going again. But we kept hanging in. And that's something we've prided ourselves on. Our quicks at the end were very disciplined." Imad Wasim praised Ali and Rizwan, but blamed the middle-order batting for defeat.

"The two hundreds were positives for us, but we should have won this game," said Wasim. "We lacked power hitters and a finisher." Earlier, it was Maxwell who lifted

Australia -- sent into bat -- from 140-5 to an imposing total. Maxwell hit three sixes and nine boundaries in his 98 off 82 balls.

A new look Pakistan team, with Wasim as skipper after Shoaib Malik was ruled out with a rib injury, caught Australia napping at 101-4 when Maxwell walked in. Dropped on 10 by keeper Rizwan off Yasir Shah, Maxwell repaired the innings with a 134-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Carey who finished with 67-ball 55 for his maiden fifty with three boundaries.

Maxwell, bowled by fast bowler Shinwari off a no-ball when on 76, was within a sight of his second ODI hundred when he was run out while attempting a double run. Carey supported Maxwell as the pair beat the previous sixth wicket stand in Australia-Pakistan ODIs of 90 between Dirk Wellham and Rod Marsh at Sydney in 1981.

Australia lost in-form opener Finch for 39, one short of completing 4,000 one-day runs while Usman Khawaja made a solid 78-ball 62 with six boundaries before he was trapped leg-before by Yasir who finished with 2-57.

Wasim, who had figures of 2-56, dismissed Shaun Marsh (five) and Peter Handscomb (seven) while Mohammad Hasnain got the prized wicket of Finch before dismissing Carey off the last ball, grabbing 2-52.

Australia pulled off a sensational last-over, six-run win despite a debut hundred by Pakistan's Abid Ali and second career century by Mohammad Rizwan in the fourth one-day international in Dubai on Friday.

Australia pulled off a sensational last-over, six-run win despite a debut hundred by Pakistan's Abid Ali and second career century by Mohammad Rizwan in the fourth one-day international in Dubai on Friday. Needing 278 to win, Pakistan were brought close to their target by Ali's 112 and Rizwan's 104 but in the end the twin hundreds were in vain as they failed to score a required 17 off Marcus Stoinis's last over. The win gives Australia a 4-0 lead with the last match also in Dubai on Sunday. Glenn Maxwell missed a second career hundred by just two runs, Usman Khawaja scored 62 and Alex Carey 55 as Australia posted 277-7 in their 50 overs. Ali and Rizwan had put Pakistan on course for victory with a 144-run third-wicket stand but once Ali departed off leg-spinner Adam Zampa in the 42nd over, the innings wilted under the pressure of 60 runs in the last 8.5 overs. Umar Akmal and debutant Saad Ali fell for seven each to paceman Nathan Coulter-Nile who finished with 3-53 while Stoinis had Rizwan and Usman Shinwari (six) in the final over to seal the win. Ali, only drafted into the side two hours before the start after Imam-ul-Haq went down with fever, grabbed his opportunity, completing his hundred off 111 balls. He was lucky to survive a leg-before appeal on 98 off Zampa as the review went on umpire's call. He took two singles to reach the three-figures mark. Ali is the 15th batsman to score a hundred on one-day international debut. Salim Elahi (102 not out v Sri Lanka at Gujranwala in 1995) and Imam (100 v Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi 2017) were the other two Pakistani batsmen to score debut ODI tons. Ali hit nine boundaries in his 111-ball knock while Rizwan had a six and nine boundaries off 102 balls. "Credit to our boys, though Abid and Rizwan getting hundreds were great knocks," said Australian skipper Aaron Finch whose team has now won seven games in a row after their 3-2 win in India earlier this month. "When (Usman) Shinwari hit a six (in the last over), the heart started going again. But we kept hanging in. And that's something we've prided ourselves on. Our quicks at the end were very disciplined." Imad Wasim praised Ali and Rizwan, but blamed the middle-order batting for defeat. "The two hundreds were positives for us, but we should have won this game," said Wasim. "We lacked power hitters and a finisher." Earlier, it was Maxwell who lifted Australia -- sent into bat -- from 140-5 to an imposing total. Maxwell hit three sixes and nine boundaries in his 98 off 82 balls. A new look Pakistan team, with Wasim as skipper after Shoaib Malik was ruled out with a rib injury, caught Australia napping at 101-4 when Maxwell walked in. Dropped on 10 by keeper Rizwan off Yasir Shah, Maxwell repaired the innings with a 134-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Carey who finished with 67-ball 55 for his maiden fifty with three boundaries. Maxwell, bowled by fast bowler Shinwari off a no-ball when on 76, was within a sight of his second ODI hundred when he was run out while attempting a double run. Carey supported Maxwell as the pair beat the previous sixth wicket stand in Australia-Pakistan ODIs of 90 between Dirk Wellham and Rod Marsh at Sydney in 1981. Australia lost in-form opener Finch for 39, one short of completing 4,000 one-day runs while Usman Khawaja made a solid 78-ball 62 with six boundaries before he was trapped leg-before by Yasir who finished with 2-57. Wasim, who had figures of 2-56, dismissed Shaun Marsh (five) and Peter Handscomb (seven) while Mohammad Hasnain got the prized wicket of Finch before dismissing Carey off the last ball, grabbing 2-52.

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