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Watch: RJ Mahvash, Preity Zinta erupt in joy as Yuzvendra Chahal dismisses Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News
Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates the dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav,(AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) A huge roar erupted from the Punjab Kings’ dugout and stands as Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Among those celebrating were RJ Mahvash and franchise co-owner Preity Zinta, visibly ecstatic as PBKS struck a major blow in a high-pressure contest. Suryakumar, Mumbai Indians’ batting mainstay this season, looked in sublime touch once again before falling for 44 off 26 balls. He had earlier hit Chahal for two sixes in the match before the leg-spinner had the last laugh. With this dismissal, the Surya vs Chahal battle in IPL now reads: 13 innings, 88 balls, 116 runs, four dismissals at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 131.81. Not dominant, but not a walkover either. Coming into the match, Surya had already amassed 673 runs in 15 innings at an average of 67.30, striking at 167.83. His wicket tilted momentum slightly in PBKS’s favour as they looked to restrict MI to a chaseable total.Punjab Kings had earlier won the toss and opted to bowl first under cloudy skies in Ahmedabad. The decision reaped early rewards as Rohit Sharma, fresh off a dazzling 80 in the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, was dismissed for just 8 (7) by Marcus Stoinis. Arshdeep Singh: The Poet Who Bowls Thunder | Stories from His Father & Coach Rohit’s cheap dismissal meant he now shares an unwanted record with Suresh Raina for the most single-digit scores (9) in IPL knockout matches.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? Jonny Bairstow contributed a brisk 38 off 24 balls, while Tilak Varma anchored the innings with a composed 44 off 29. Despite these efforts, it was Suryakumar’s wicket that brought the loudest cheer from PBKS fans. With the scoreboard reading steady but not imposing, Mumbai now look towards captain Hardik Pandya and youngster Naman Dhir to provide the fireworks at the death and push the total past the par mark. The stakes couldn’t be higher than a spot in the IPL 2025 final against RCB hangs in the balance.
Scotland vs Nepal, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Scotland vs Nepal 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 02,Monday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:00 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Forthill, Dundee, Scotland 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 Host Scotland eye a strong show against Nepal at Dundee Scotland vs Nepal TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SCT vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis Host Scotland will face Nepal in the 74th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 played at Forthill, Dundee on Monday. With nine victories and five losses out of sixteen matches played, Scotland are currently lying at fourth position in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two table.Captain Richie Berrington will be hoping that the side can put in a clinical performance in this home fixture. On the other hand, Nepal will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Scotland. TEAMS PREVIEW Scotland Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of openers Charlie Tear, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, captain Richie Berrington and Michael Jones to do the bulk of the scoring. With 665 runs in 11 innings, opener George Munsey has topped the batting charts for Scotland in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Besides Munsey, Brandon McMullen has accumulated 581 runs in 14 innings with two centuries and two half-centuries to his name. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Bradley Currie, Brad Wheal, Jack Jarvis, Mark Watt and Michael Leask to deliver timely breakthroughs. Nepal Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel. Dipendra Singh Airee, Anil Sah, and Aarif Sheikh to deliver the bulk of the runs. With 254 runs in 11 matches, Aasif Sheikh has topped the batting charts for Nepal in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha and Kushal Bhurtel to deliver timely breakthroughs. With 12 wickets at an average of 10.25, Kushal Bhurtel has topped the bowling charts for Nepal in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 Weather Conditions The average first innings score at Forthill, Dundee is around 220 runs. The highest total posted was by Scotland, who scored 301 runs against Namibia. The weather forecast for Monday’s match is going to be light clouds with moderate breeze. SCT vs NEP Pitch Report Forthill, Dundee is going to host the 74th match of the ongoing ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 played between Scotland and Nepal. Scotland will take heart from the fact that they have won three one-day matches out of four played at Forthill. Toss: To Bowl Forthill, Dundee is a decent venue for sides batting second. Two matches out of the last three played at this venue have been won by chasing sides.
IPL 2025: Arshdeep Singh reveals his IPL ambitions with PBKS | Cricket News
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh expressed his readiness for the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, where a victory would secure PBKS their second IPL final appearance. The winner of this knockout match will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final on June 3, with Punjab Kings pursuing their maiden IPL title against five-time champions Mumbai Indians.Arshdeep, who leads his team’s bowling attack with 18 wickets in 15 matches this season, shared his approach to handling pressure situations during crucial moments of the game.“When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets, when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me. So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn’t happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team,” he told JioHotstar. IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo’s Astrology says The left-arm pacer reminisced about his memorable debut against Mumbai Indians and highlighted his best performance against them at Wankhede Stadium.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?“When I made my debut for the first time. But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it’s very close to my heart,” he recalled.Arshdeep expressed his ambition to help Punjab Kings secure their first IPL title.“And in this season, I’m looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them,” he added.
Pro Kabaddi League 12 auction: Shadloui creates history, Pardeep Narwal goes unsold
Mohammadreza Shadloui created history on Saturday, May 31, during Day 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 auction as last year’s Most Valuable Player was snapped up for Rs. 2.23 crores by the Gujarat Giants. The two-time PKL champion became the first player in the history of the auction to go for more than two crores three times. Another top player to cross the two crore mark was Devank Dalal, who was the best raider in PKL 11. Dalal led the line for Patna Pirates last season was bought by Bengal Warriorz for Rs. 2.205 crores, making him the fifth most expensive player in the history of the PKL auction. The new Final Bid Match (FBM) option was exercised by Dabang Delhi K.C. to bring Ashu Malik back to the team for the next two seasons. However, they lost Naveen Kumar to Haryana Steelers, who bought the raider for Rs. 1.2 Crore. Other notable signings from Category A included Arjun Deshwal, who was picked up by Tamil Thalaivas for Rs. 1.405 crore, and Yogesh Dahiya, who will represent Bengaluru Bulls after being acquired for Rs. 1.125 crore. Pardeep Narwal, who is a three-time PKL champion and one of the best raiders in the history of the competition, surprisingly went unsold during Day 1 of the auction. Narwal played for Bengaluru Bulls last season but failed to make an impact. He is expected to be picked on Day 2 of the auction which will happen on June 1. Pro Kabbadi League season 12 auction: Sold and unsold players Sold players Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh – Gujarat Giants – 2.23 Cr Fazel Atrachali – Dabang Delhi – 30 L Pawan Sehrawat – Tamil Thalaivas – 59.5 L Bharat – Telugu Titans – 81 L Vijay Malik – Telugu Titans – 51.5 L (FBM: 1 Season) Shubham Shinde – Telugu Titans – 80 L Ankush – Bengaluru Bulls – 30 L Deepak Singh – Patna Pirates – 86 Lakh (FBM: 2 Seasons) Yogesh – Yogesh – Bengaluru Bulls – 1.125 Cr Ashu Malik – Dabang Delhi – 1.90 Cr (FBM: 2 Seasons) Arjun Deshwal – Tamil Thalaivas – 1.405 Cr Devank – Bengal Warriorz – 2.205 Cr Amir Hossein Bastami – Dabang Delhi – 30 L Ankit Jaglan – Patna Pirates – 1.573 Cr (FBM: 1 Season) Nitesh Kumar – Bengal Warriorz – 20.25 L (FBM: 1 Season) Sanket Sawant – Patna Pirates – 40.5 L Mahender Singh – UP Yoddhas – 20 L (FBM: 1 Season) Surjeet Singh – Dabang Delhi – 20 L Rinku Sharma – U Mumba – 21 L (FBM: 1 Season) Sanjay Dhull – Bengaluru Bulls – 60 L Guman Singh – UP Yoddhas – 1.0725 Cr Maninder Singh – Patna Pirates – 20 L Nitin Kumar Dhankhar – Jaipur Pink Panthers – 1.0025 Cr Manjeet Dahiya – Jaipur Pink Panthers – 40 L Sachin Tanwar – Puneri Paltan – 1.0575 Cr Naveen Kumar – Haryana Steelers – 1.20 Cr Unsold players Sahil Gulia Pardeep Narwal Published On: May 31, 2025
Nayar waxes eloquent on T20 Mumbai League’s value
New beginnings: Nayar, Lad and Rathod with the promoters of Maratha Royals and Raigad Royals on Saturday. | Photo Credit: special arrangement The last time the T20 Mumbai League was held, back in 2019, Abhishek Nayar was among the icon players. But as the tournament returns after a six year hiatus, Nayar is back as the mentor of Maratha Royals. Nayar, who until recently was the assistant coach of the Indian team, believes that the tournament will provide a perfect opportunity for young players to showcase their talent. “What IPL did for Indian cricket, I think Mumbai T20 will do for Mumbai cricketers,” Nayar said on Saturday during the jersey launch of Maratha Royals. “You have club cricketers who have not represented Mumbai, not necessarily played at that level. They would now experience what it is to play at that level, experience what it is to play in a match that’s broadcast, and play at the Wankhede and DY Patil Stadium under lights. “There are multiple aspects to it, and this tournament also financially helps a lot of cricketers to play this sport with a little more vigour,” the former India international said. The T20 Mumbai League will be held from June 4 to 12, with matches at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium. While some of the India internationals — including Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer — will be in action, it will also be an opportunity for several young cricketers. “Although this is a shortened tournament, in the future when the tournament will be longer, it will create a platform for a lot of our youngsters to evolve into players who would represent Mumbai, and hopefully in the IPL also play for the country,” Nayar said. Published – May 31, 2025 09:16 pm IST
Sussex vs Gloucestershire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sussex vs Gloucestershire 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 01,Sunday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 Host Sussex aim to continue their winning ways against Gloucestershire England vs West Indies TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SUS vs GLO Match Prediction & Analysis Host Sussex will face Gloucestershire in the 15th match of the T20 Blast 2025 competition played at County Ground in Hove on Sunday. In their opening match, Sussex registered a 15-run win over Middlesex, courtesy excellent performances from James Coles, Ollie Robinson and Daniel Hughes. Skipper Tymal Mills will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture. On the other hand, Gloucestershire suffered a narrow defeat against Kent.Captain Jack Taylor will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback against Sussex. In the previous five meetings between the two teams, Sussex have come out on top on three occasions. TEAMS PREVIEW Sussex Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Daniel Hughes, James Coles, Tom Alsop, John Simpson and Tom Clark to deliver the bulk of the runs. In their opening match, James Coles was the standout performer with the bat for Sussex and finished the innings with the top-score of 77 runs off 44 balls with the help of five fours and five sixes. Besides Coles, Daniel Hughes scored a fluent 38 off 20 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes, whereas Tom Clark chipped in with unbeaten 26 runs off 21 balls with the help of three fours. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tymal Mills, Brad Currie, Ollie Robinson, James Coles and Nathan McAndrew to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, medium-pacer Ollie Robinson was the pick of the bowlers for Sussex and claimed 3 for 27 in his four overs. Besides Robinson, Brad Currie and Tymal Mills also chipped in with two wicket each in the game played against Middlesex. Gloucestershire Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of James Bracey, Miles Hammond, Cameron Bancroft, D’Arcy Short, Oliver Price and Jack Taylor to do the bulk of the scoring. In their opening match, Oliver Price was the standout performer with the bat for Gloucestershire and scored 51 runs off 26 balls with the help of two fours and five sixes. Besides Price, opener Miles Hammond showcased decent form for Gloucestershire and smashed 38 off 25 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of David Payne, Aman Rao, Tom Smith, Ben Charlesworth, Jack Taylor and Matt Taylor to deliver timely breakthroughs. In their opening match, Tom Smith was the pick of the bowlers for Gloucestershire and claimed 2 for 39 in his four overs. Weather Conditions The average first innings score at County Ground Hove in the T20 Blast competition is around 180 runs. The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is going to be clear skies with moderate breeze. SUS vs GLO Pitch Report County Ground, Hove is going to host the 15th match of the T20 Blast 2025 competition played between Sussex and Gloucestershire. Toss: To Bat The sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. Last season, majority of the t20 blast matches played at Hove were won by teams batting first.
‘Karun Nair gets 100, KL Rahul requests BCCI to…’: Gambhir handed ‘two gems’ ahead of England series
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who mentored Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, is mighty impressed with Karun Nair and KL Rahul ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Pietersen, who worked with both these batters at close quarters in the T20 competition, lauded the way both are preparing for the upcoming series, beginning June 20. Kevin Pietersen, who mentored Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, is mighty impressed with Karun Nair and KL Rahul(PTI) Karun Nair vindicated the selectors’ call to include him in the main squad as he hit a century in the ongoing first unofficial Test between India A and England Lions in Canterbury. The right-handed batter, 33, made full use of some below-par bowling on a green surface, which offered some initial assistance for the pacers. Karun remained unbeaten on 186 on Day 1 of the first unofficial Test as he made a strong case for his inclusion in the playing XI for the first match of the five-Test series against England in Headingley. The right-hander was involved in an 181-run stand for the third wicket with Sarfaraz Khan. The latter missed out on a well-deserved century, but Karun piled the misery, and he found support in Dhruv Jurel. According to reports, KL Rahul has also requested that the BCCI fly him to the UK next week so that he can play the second Test between India A and England Lions. Also Read: Karun Nair makes dream start to England tour with century for India A Pietersen labelled Nair and Rahul as “two gems” of Indian cricket as he appreciated their efforts to prepare for the England tour. “Karun gets a 100 yesterday, and KL has asked BCCI to travel early to the UK to get extra practice in before Tests – 2 gems,” Pietersen wrote on X (formerly Twitter). KL Rahul to leave for the UK on Monday According to a report in the Times of India, KL Rahul will leave for the UK on Monday after being granted permission by the BCCI. Rahul was originally slated to leave alongside the rest of the Indian team on June 6. However, he decided to play the second India A Test against the England Lions after rain spoilt his preparation in Mumbai. KL Rahul had also played for India A before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The opening batter will now be required to shoulder the responsibility of the batting order after the Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rahul was one of India’s best batters in the series against Australia, which India lost 1-3. India will be led by Shubman Gill against England while Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy. India squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 01,Sunday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 Jasprit Bumrah has been electric this season, and the four overs he bowls is likely to turn out to be a major factor in the second Qualifier. Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PBKS vs MI Match Prediction & Analysis Just two matches stand between us and the IPL 2025 final, and it’s down to three teams with a shot at the trophy. Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad this Sunday night. The winner will go on to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final on June 3, also at Ahmedabad. Both Punjab and Mumbai have hit top gear at different stages of the tournament, so this one’s set up to be a thriller that’s tough to call. TEAMS PREVIEW Punjab Kings Preview Mumbai Indians are through to Qualifier 2 after knocking out Gujarat Titans with a 20-run win in the Eliminator. They set the tone early, putting up 228-5 on a great batting track in Chandigarh, and then held Gujarat to 208-6 despite a few shaky moments along the way. The five-time champs have completely flipped their season around in the back half and head into the knockouts with serious momentum. Their batting is starting to look ominous. Rohit Sharma, who’s had a mixed season, stepped up big in the Eliminator with a quality 81 off 50 balls. Jonny Bairstow, brought in as Will Jacks’ replacement, wasted no time making an impact—blasting 47 off just 22 balls. That explosive start from Bairstow gave MI a huge lift, and he looks set for another quick cameo. The middle-order has turned into a real strength. Suryakumar Yadav is in outrageous form—673 runs from 15 innings, averaging over 67.30, and striking at 167.83. With numbers like that, it’s hard not to back him for another 30-plus score. The pace duo of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah gives MI a cutting edge. Boult was expensive in the Eliminator but is still a serious threat with the new ball and at the death. Bumrah, meanwhile, has been brilliant—18 wickets in 11 matches with an economy of just 6.36. His spell in the Eliminator broke Gujarat’s momentum when they were right in the chase. Beyond those two, though, the bowling doesn’t look as settled. Richard Gleeson didn’t quite deliver last match, apart from a couple of decent balls. Mumbai could look at swapping him out for Ashwani Kumar, who nailed his yorkers at the end against Gujarat. Deepak Chahar as an Impact Sub might also be a handy move—give him three overs and allow him to make some early inroads. Conditions in Ahmedabad might also bring Mitchell Santner into play, especially if there’s a bit of help for spin. Mumbai Indians Preview Punjab Kings were completely outplayed in Qualifier 1 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sent in to bat, they crumbled for just 101, and RCB chased it down in only 10 overs. That kind of defeat would have rattled any team, but Punjab now has a second chance to fix things in the next knockout match. Despite the collapse last time, their batting has been their strong point all season. Prabhsimran Singh (517 runs in 15 innings) and Priyansh Arya (431 runs in 15 innings) have consistently laid a good base at the top. Punjab will be banking on one of them to click again. Shreyas Iyer has kept the middle order together with a cool head, piling up 516 runs in 15 games at a strike rate of 171. He’s stepped up when it matters and will again be central if they want to put up a solid score. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t had any huge knocks, but his cameos—striking at around 150—have helped in tight spots. Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have chipped in as well. Stoinis has done his bit late in the innings, while Inglis has come in at number three or four and brought tempo. His 73 off 42 against Mumbai in the last league game was a standout—it shifted the momentum. Shashank Singh has added value too, holding his nerve and seeing them home in pressure moments. Their bowling hasn’t always been consistent, but there’s talent in there. Arshdeep Singh has been the standout, picking up 18 wickets in 15 matches and going at 8.62 per over. His ability to hit the right spots has helped. Weather Conditions The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has delivered well for T20s — batters usually enjoy the conditions, but it also offers something for pacers and those who mix it up with slower balls. As the match progresses, the surface can lose some pace, making scoring a bit harder in the second half. Nonetheless, it remains a decent track for putting runs on the board. Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and dry, with no rain expected. PBKS vs MI Pitch Report The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tends to produce decent batting surfaces, with an average first innings total of 177. However, the last two games here have seen totals of 230 or more by the side batting first and winning comfortably. With this being a knockout clash, teams will want to put up something big on the board to have a buffer in case the bowling doesn’t go to plan. Both sides will likely aim for something in the 210-215 range to feel like they’re in control. Toss: To Bat Six of the seven matches played at Ahmedabad in IPL 2025 have been won by the team batting first. So, the message is clear – win the toss and bat first at this venue.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, BAN vs PAK 2025, Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Pakistan vs Bangladesh 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 01,Sunday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd T20 2025 Host Pakistan eye T20I series whitewash against Bangladesh Pakistan vs Bangladesh TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PAK vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis Host Pakistan will be looking to complete a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series when they take on Bangladesh in the third and final game played at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Pakistan registered a comprehensive 57-run win over Bangladesh, courtesy excellent performances from Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed. With this result, Pakistan have taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be looking to play for pride in this dead rubber. Captain Litton Das will be hoping that the side can produce their best cricket and end their tour on a positive note. TEAMS PREVIEW Pakistan Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, wicket-keeper Mohammad Haris and captain Salman Agha to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the previous match, opener Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with the bat for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 74 runs off 41 balls with the help of four boundaries and six sixes. He was well supported by wicket-keeper Mohammad Haris, who scored 41 runs off 25 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes. Besides Farhan and Haris, rookie batter Hasan Nawaz continued his excellent form with the bat and notched up half-century off 26 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf and Shadab Khan to provide timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan and claimed 3 for 19 in his four overs. Bangladesh Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the like of Litton Das, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali to do the bulk of the scoring. In the previous match, opener Tanzid Hasan showcased positive intent from the start and smashed a brisk 31 off 19 balls with the help of five fours and one six. Mehidy Hasan Miraaz scored 23 runs off 17 balls with the help of two boundaries. Tail-ender Tanzim Hasan Sakib produced a valiant half-century off 31 balls with the help of one four and five sixes. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mehidy Hasan Miraaz, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nahid Rana to provide timely breakthroughs. Weather Conditions The wicket prepared for the dead rubber will favor the batting units. The bowlers will have to put in tidy performance to get rewards on this surface. The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is going to be clear skies with gentle breeze. PAK vs BAN Pitch Report Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore is going to host the third and final game of the T20I series played between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Toss: To Bat Gaddafi Cricket Stadium has been a great venue for sides batting first. The first two T20Is played at Lahore have been won by side batting first.