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Babar Azam should bat at number 3: Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik

London [UK], : After Pakistan’s disappointing seven-wicket loss against England in the fourth T20I match at the Kennington Oval, former cricketer Shoaib Malik said the ‘Men in Green’ skipper Babar Azam should bat at number three. Babar Azam should bat at number 3: Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik Babar scored 36 runs from 22 balls at a strike rate of 163.64 in the fourth T20I match. He slammed 5 fours and 1 six during his time on the crease. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Malik took to his official X account and said that it was a tough series. He added Pakistan need someone in the batting order who can rotate the strike in the middle overs of a game. He also asked Azam Khan and Shadab Khan not to lose confidence since they play a vital role in the ‘Men in Green’ squad. “Tough series! Remember: we’ve been in tough spots before & came out stronger! IMO Babar should bat at no 03! We need someone in the middle overs to rotate strike, you are our best option, with your guidance our middle order will do alot better. Azam & Shadab, you two are vital for our team, don’t lose confidence, play with heart, you are match winners. Going into the World Cup, keep you morale high, We’ve got this,” Malik wrote on X. Recapping the match, the hosts won the toss and decided to field first. The England bowlers were subjected to some fine hitting by the opening pair of skipper Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan , but the spinners Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali turned the pressure back on Pakistan batters, sinking them to 86/5. It was only a brief fightback by Usman Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed , that took Pakistan to 157/10 in 19.5 overs. Besides Rashid and Moeen, Mark Wood and Liam Livingstone also did fine with the ball. In the run-chase of 158 runs, England blew the visitors away with a powerplay assault by Phil Salt and skipper Jos Buttler , who made 78 runs in the powerplay. A brief comeback spell from pacer Haris Rauf delayed the victory for England. But Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook , finished off the proceedings in 15.3 overs, with seven wickets left. Rashid got the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his spell. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - PSL 2024

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – PSL 2024

Get to Know Who will win PES vs QUE, Pakistan Super League 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta GladiatorsDATE: Feb 18, 2024TIME: 14:30 IST / 9:00 GMTVENUE: Gaddafi Stadium – Lahore, Pakistan TOURNAMENT: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Betting Tips Babar Azam scored over 500 runs in last year’s PSL and the right-handed opener is our pick for Peshawar Zalmi’s highest run scorer against Quetta Gladiators. Aamer Jamal was in excellent form with the ball for Comilla Victorians in the BPL earlier this month and he is a strong choice for Peshawar Zalmi’s top wicket taker in this game.Jason Roy has an excellent T20 record and the English opener is our tip for Quetta Gladiators’ highest run scorer against Peshawar Zalmi. Mohammad Hasnain will be one of the quickest bowlers in the tournament and he is well worth backing as Quetta Gladiators’ top wicket taker in this fixture.There are very few other batters in the world who are as consistent as Babar Azam across all formats and we recommend choosing him to hit over 31.5 runs in this match. Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators 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. PES vs QUE T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, PSL 2024 Match 2 of the 2024 Pakistan Super League sees Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators go head to head at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Zalmi finished third overall after a fourth placed group stage with the Gladiators finishing bottom of the table. Read on as we preview  this game. The match gets underway in Lahore at 15:00 local time on Sunday 18th February.  Peshawar Zalmi finished only two points behind last year’s runners-up Multan Sultans in the group stage and only four behind Lahore Qalandars so they will not need major changes to finish higher this season. We expect them to get off to a winning start. Quetta Gladiators were very disappointing throughout last year’s PSL but they have a good squad of players who will certainly be targeting the play-offs this season. Although they may not get off to a winning start, we expect them to be competitive in this match. PES vs QUE Match Toss PredictionOn a good batting wicket, both teams will want to pile the pressure on the opposition with a big total in the first innings. So, we predict that both captains will choose to bat first. PES vs QUE Pitch ReportThere is often a shine on this pitch in Lahore with the ball tending not to deviate off the pitch and allowing the batters to get full value for their shots. Whoever bats first will want to post at least 200. Lahore Weather ReportSunny conditions are expected with clear skies throughout this match. There will be a light wind from start to finish with the temperature in the mid-twenties. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2024

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Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women T20 Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - WBBL 2023

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women T20 Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – WBBL 2023

Get to Know Who will win HB-W vs AS-W T20 WBBL 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women DATE: Nov 26, 2023TIME: 04:40 IST / 11:10 GMTVENUE: Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney, Australia TOURNAMENT: WBBL (Women’s Big Bash League) 2023 Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women Betting Tips Lizelle Lee has hit 399 runs across the tournament and she is in excellent form. We recommend backing her to be Hobart Hurricanes Women’s highest run scorer on Sunday.Katie Mack has scored three half-centuries and 425 runs in this campaign. She is our tip for Adelaide Strikers Women’s highest run scorer against Hobart Hurricanes Women.Megan Schutt has been very consistent during this year’s competition and the pace bowler is a strong choice for Adelaide Strikers Women’s top wicket taker at the SCG. Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women 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. Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips – WBBL 2023Hobart Hurricanes Women will take on Adelaide Strikers Women at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Match 55 of the WBBL. This match gets underway at 10:10 local time on Sunday 26th November, 2023. HB-W vs AS-W, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Pitch ReportWith an early morning start at the Sydney Cricket Ground, there could be some early movement for the quick bowlers. We expect any total of 155+ to be hard to chase down in the second innings. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Women T20, WBBL 2023

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New Jersey Legends vs California Knights Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - US Masters T10 League 2023

New Jersey Legends vs California Knights Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – US Masters T10 League 2023

et to Know Who will win NJT vs CFK US Masters T10 League 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, pitch report, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New Jersey Legends vs California KnightsDATE: Aug 25, 2023TIME: 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMTVENUE: Central Broward Stadium – Lauderhill, United States  TOURNAMENT: US Masters T10 League NJL vs CAK Betting Tips Yusuf Pathan needs to come good for the team. He has shown glimpses of brilliance but is yet to play big innings. Back him as NJL’s top batter.Aaron Finch has scored three fifties in the tournament and can be backed as California Knights’ top batter.Devendra Bishoo has been brilliant for the Knights. He bagged two wickets New York Warriors for 10 runs and followed it up with a spell of 0-13 in last game. Back him as Knights’ top bowler. New Jersey Legends vs California Knights TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Euro Sports Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the K9WIn Cricket Exchange India and website. New Jersey Legends vs California Knights Match Prediction & Betting Tips, US Masters T10 League 2023New Jersey Legends will take on California Knights in match 19 of the US Masters T10 League. The match will be played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium and will start at 7:00 PM IST. NJT vs CFK Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida Pitch ReportThe pitch is a good one to bat and if batters are set, plenty of easy runs are there for the taking. 110 is a par score here. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Jersey Legends vs California Knights,US Masters T10 League 2023

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

New Zealand vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win NZ-W vs PAK-W 1st T20 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New Zealand vs Pakistan WomenDATE: Dec 03, 2023TIME: 05:30 IST / 0:00 GMTVENUE: University Oval – Dunedin, New ZealandTOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 New Zealand vs Pakistan Women Betting Tips Bismah Maroof is Pakistan’s best bet for scoring runs in New Zealand conditions. Back her as Pakistan top batter.Sophie Devine is one of the veterans of New Zealand cricket and did well in the WBBL, with nearly 500 runs. She can be backed as New Zealand women top batter.New Zealand women have a better batting at disposal so they are likely to hit more boundaries. New Zealand vs Pakistan Women 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. New Zealand vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting TipsNew Zealand Women will take on Pakistan Women the 1st of the three match T20I series. The match will be played at the University Oval, Dunedin and will start at 5:30 AM IST on December 3. NZ-W vs PAK-W, University Oval, Dunedin Pitch ReportThe wicket will be good for batting. There will some help for the pacers early on. The pace and carry might trouble the Pakistan batters as they are not used to playing in such conditions. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Pakistan Women 1st T20, 2023

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Shimron Hetmyer

Blessing and curse: Hetmyer on double-edged finisher’s role in IPL 2024

Rajasthan sneaked past PBKS in a final over thriller at the Mullanpur Stadium on Saturday, 13 April. RR were saved by Shimron Hetmyer’s 27* off just 10 balls, where the batter kept his nerve and chased down 10 runs in the final over against Arshdeep Singh. Hetmyer won the player of the match award for his terrific innings which brought Rajasthan back to winning ways in the Indian Premier League 2024. Speaking after the game, Hetmyer said that it was a blessing and curse to be a finisher in the tournament as things were so unpredictable in the final few overs of the game. On the day, Hetmyer was under pressure after missing the first two balls of the final over but managed to pull off a terrific victory for the Jaipur-based franchise. “I practice hard. I try to back myself for batting in these situations in the nets. I try as much as possible in the nets. I try my best to hit sixes. Sometimes, it comes off; sometimes, you can’t. Happy to pull off a victory for my team tonight,” Hetmyer said in the post-match presentation ceremony. IPL 2024: PBKS vs RR Highlights “The pressure was creeping on me after a couple of balls. But I was as clear as possible about my job in hand,” the star player further added. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule At one point in time, it seemed like RR had made a mess of a simple 149-run chase after they opened with uncapped Mumbai spinner Tanush Kotiyan. Kotiyan, who plays as a spin bowling all-rounder for Mumbai in the domestic circuit looked out of his depth and was only able to score 24 off 31 balls. Things got quite tricky for the RR finishers in the final over, but two cameos from Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer was able to give them the edge that they needed to win the game. “After missing a couple of deliveries first up in the final over, Boult came to me and said you have got this, mate. Yeah, definitely. I would have taken a single if it was there on offer with two needed off two. We (Boult and me) spoke about it. Single or double whatever was offered at that stage, we were going for it. A full toss came my way, and I was like (chuckles), backed myself and went for the six,” concluded the ever-smiling Hetmyer. With the win, Rajasthan remained at the top of the table with 10 points from 6 games. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: Apr 14, 2024

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No rest for Jasprit Bumrah before T20 World Cup, hints MI coach Kieron Pollard

No rest for Jasprit Bumrah before T20 World Cup, hints MI coach Kieron Pollard

MI batting coach Kieron Pollard has hinted that Jasprit Bumrah might not be rested for the remaining games in the Indian Premier League. Speaking at the post-match press conference after their win against SRH at the Wankhede Stadium, Pollard said that he was not aware of any discussion about resting Bumrah ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. With the IPL finishing on 26 May and the World Cup starting on June 1, there is not a lot of time for the players to rest. Certain sections of the fans on social media had hoped that the teams would rest their main India players in the final leg of the IPL to aid the Indian team. “I certainly haven’t had any discussions about that,” Pollard told media after the game when asked if there are any plans to rest Bumrah from MI’s remaining two matches keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule “I don’t think that’s my role and function at this point in time. But let’s see what happens. We are all here to play an entire IPL. Sometimes when we think too far ahead of different things, thinking about World Cups, all these things could affect performances even from before the team was selected,” he further added. Pollard said that their main goal was to do well in the Indian Premier League and they would focus on the same. “For us and in our camp, the most important thing is finishing off the IPL and let’s see what happens after that. When he leaves the IPL and he goes into the Indian team, I think that’s where that concession will take place,” Pollard added. MI’s last IPL game is against Lucknow Super Giants at home on May 17. If MI do not qualify, Bumrah will have a week before the team flies out to the USA. MI have 4 wins from their 12 matches this season and are at the 9th position in the Indian Premier League table. McGrath Advocates Rest For Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah needs an ‘off-season’ since his bowling action with an ‘extensive effort’ could result in ace India pacer suffering further injuries, warned legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath here on March 19. Bumrah spent a lengthy period on the sidelines for undergoing a surgery for stress fracture on his back in March 2023, while being already out of action since September 2022. In between, he also missed the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia as well as the IPL 2023. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 7, 2024

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Security amped up in New York following reports of threat to India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter – India TV

Security amped up in New York following reports of threat to India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter – India TV

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES India vs Pakistan. Kathy Hochul, the governor of the state of New York, is going to enforce extensive security measures around the Eisenhower Park Stadium following reports of threats to the high-voltage India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on June 9. Hochul mentioned that her office is working in tandem with the law enforcement agencies to ensure that all the games slated to be played in the city remain immune to any potential security threat. “I have also directed the New York State Police to engage in elevated security measures, including an increased law enforcement presence, advanced surveillance, and thorough screening processes,” Hochul was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “Public safety is my top priority and we are committed to ensuring the Cricket World Cup is a safe, enjoyable experience.” The International Cricket Council has also assured the fans of the sport that security measures have been elevated for the T20 extravaganza and it is working closely with the local administration to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament. “The safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place. We work closely with authorities in our host countries and continually monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event.” India’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

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Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, ICCWWC__T20, Today Match Prediction

Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, ICCWWC__T20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 05, Saturday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024 Sri Lanka Women’s battle against history versus Australia  Bangladesh Women vs England Women 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. AUSW vs SLW Match Prediction & Analysis The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 2024, has got off to a good start. Defending champions Australia Women will begin their campaign as they take on Sri Lanka Women in the 6th match. Sri Lanka Women have gotten off to a poor start, losing their opening game against Pakistan Women, and they will look to put up a good fight against the Australians.    Australia Women has won all seven games they have played against Sri Lanka Women in the past. The World Champions have lost only once in the last 10 games and are in superb form. The Sri Lankan batting looked like shambles in the last game, and it will be interesting to see if the team can recover from the slump and do well. TEAMS PREVIEW Australia Preview Alyssa Healy’s team will look to make a grand start as they defend the title again. The team has dominated this tournament with only 8 losses in 44 games in the last eight editions. They have a strong batting lineup and a bowling attack that can rip apart any opposition. Healy would like a strong show from his players and take a lead on the points table.   Sri Lanka Preview Chamari Athapaththu’s team has had a poor start in the tournament. The team went down by 31 runs against Pakistan Women in their first game. The batting lineup performed badly as they failed to chase a low total. They have never defeated Australia in the past, and Athapaththu must lead from the front and take her side to a win.   Weather Conditions There are predictions for clear skies over Sharjah. It will be a flat surface that allows batters to play freely. There isn’t much on this track for the fast bowlers, but spinners can trouble the batters. The average first innings score is around 140 runs, and the side batting first would like 160 runs on the board. AUSW vs SLW Pitch Report Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, is a high scoring with the small size of the ground and fast outfield helping batters score quick runs. There is absolutely nothing on this surface for fast bowlers. Spinners have enjoyed a good record here as the ball can turn sharply and stop on the batters. Toss: To Bowl Chasing scores at this venue is easy as the wicket doesn’t change its character in the second half. We have seen big run chases at the venue, and sides struggle to defend totals. The side winning the toss will prefer to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.

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Hong Kong vs Kuwait, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

Hong Kong vs Kuwait, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hong Kong vs Kuwait 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 24, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 08:00 AM IST​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 International Tri Nations Cup 2024 Kuwait’s big test after batting meltdown in the last game Hong Kong vs Kuwait 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. HKG vs KUW Match Prediction & Analysis We are in for a good contest in the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup, 2024. Hong Kong will be up against Kuwait in the 4th game as both teams look to move up on the points table. Kuwait went down against Malaysia in the last game, and the side is looking to regain its form. Hong Kong will feel confident after their win against Malaysia and shall look to build on that momentum.   Hong Kong has enjoyed a good record against Kuwait. They have lost only once against them and shall look to extend their good record. The team has experienced batsmen, adding to their strength. Kuwait would have low confidence after their big loss in the last game. It will be interesting to see if they can repeat the success. Hong Kong Preview Nizakat Khan’s team found its form in the last game against hosts Malaysia, defeating them by 6 wickets. This win will help the side regain its confidence after starting the tournament with a loss. They had lost to Kuwait earlier, and Khan would like to settle the score with a strong show in this game.   Kuwait Preview Mohammad Aslam lost against Malaysia in the last game by 5 wickets. It was a poor show from the side with the bat as they folded up for a mere 70 runs batting first. They defeated Hong Kong in the first game, and Aslam wanted his team to repeat the same magic. A win here would place them comfortably on the points table.   Weather Conditions We expect cloudy skies over Kuala Lumpur, and rain may disrupt the game. The wicket has been slow, and batsmen have struggled to score runs. The average first innings score in the last three games has been 113 runs. The side batting first shall look to have 160 runs to feel confident. HKG vs KUW Pitch Report Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, is a small venue with a lively surface where bowlers have done well. The shorter boundaries here make hitting easy. Fast bowlers have done well on this surface, but spinners must rely on their skills as the wicket doesn’t have much for them.

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