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Debutant Azan Awais struck a maiden Test century to headline Pakistan’s determined batting effort on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. Resuming the day on 179 for one in reply to Bangladesh’s 413, Pakistan were bowled out for 386 in 100.3 overs, conceding a…

Pakistan’s rich tradition of producing impactful Test debutants continued in 2026 as young batter Azan Awais etched his name into the record books with a superb 103 against Bangladesh on Test debut. Azan became the latest Pakistani batter to score a century in his maiden Test appearance, joining an elite…

Dhaka, 8 May 2026: Pakistan bowlers shared four wickets on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh as the hosts reached 301 for four in 85 overs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. After Pakistan captain Shan Masood opted to bowl first, the visitors…

In an exciting final of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets to lift the trophy. Batting first, Hyderabad Kingsmen posted a total of 129 runs in 18 overs. Saim top-scored with 54 off 50 balls, while Labuschagne added a quick 20…

Hyderabad Kingsmen secured a dramatic two-run victory over Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, booking their place in the tournament final after a nail-biting contest. Batting first, Hyderabad Kingsmen posted a competitive total of 186 for 5 in their 20 overs. Usman led…

The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe women’s teams scheduled to take place at National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 4 to 9 May. The three-match T20I series will be followed by ODI series and the squad for…

Hyderabad Kingsmen thumped Rawalpindiz by 108 runs to displace Lahore Qalandars from the fourth spot on the points table based on better net run rate as they defended their mammoth 244-6 total here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Sunday afternoon. Glenn Maxwell, Usman Khan and Kusal Perera’s blazing…

Quetta: Karachi Kings delivered a dominant batting performance to defeat Quetta Gladiators by 9 wickets in Match 37 of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11. Batting first, Quetta Gladiators posted a strong total of 195 for 6 in their 20 overs. Rossouw led the innings with a powerful 90 off…

Islamabad United registered the biggest-ever win in HBL Pakistan Super League history by balls remaining as they chased the meagre 81-run target against Hyderabad Kingsmen in 6.4 overs and eight wickets in hand, which effectively sealed their ticket for the Playoffs here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Friday…

 The interim committee on Pakistan Weightlifting Federation has requested Pakistan Olympic Association to remove former President PWLF Hafiz Imran Butt from the posts of Representative of Olympic Sports in POA, Finance Committee, and Chief Coordinator of suspended PWLF. In a letter to the President/Secretary POA and Pakistan Sports Board, Chairman…

Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 80 off 43 balls and shared a decisive 119-run partnership with Farhan Yousaf as Peshawar Zalmi chased down 183 with seven wickets and seven balls to spare against Karachi Kings in the 32nd match of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium…

Pakistan has achieved another major milestone in the field of sports, as the country has made significant progress on the global stage of tent pegging. Renowned sports personality Sahibzada Sultan Muhammad Ali has assumed the important position of Vice President of the International Tent Pegging Federation. People from public, social,…

 The Men’s National Selection Committee has named a 16-member squad for the two-Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh set to take place in Bangladesh next month. The first of the two matches – part of the ICC World Test Championship will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka…

Hyderabad Kingsmen registered back-to-back wins in consecutive days as they got over the line in a 154-run chase against Islamabad United here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Sunday night. Following four consecutive defeats the Kingsmen have turned the tables bagging four points and going up to number six…

Mirra Andreeva battled back from a poor opening set to defeat home favourite Anastasia Potapova 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 and claim the Linz Open crown on Sunday. The top seed and world No. 10 started slowly, committing a series of unforced errors as Potapova raced through the first set, breaking twice…

An all-round performance from captain Tuba Hassan helped Stars beat Invincibles by 52 runs in the final of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 on Sunday at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore. Stars successfully defended their title and pocketed the trophy along with prize money of PKR 1.5…

Hyderabad Kingsmen hunted down the 189-run target set by the Karachi Kings in 19.1 overs to claim the first ever duel of the Sindh Derby and their first HBL Pakistan Super League triumph as well in fifth try here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Saturday night. Hassan Khan…

Quetta Gladiators romped to a 61-run win over Rawalpindiz after an emphatic performance with both bat and ball in the 18th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Friday night. Rawalpindiz, who lost their fifth consecutive game in the tournament, were restricted…

US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, has praised the vibrant cricket culture in Pakistan, describing it as a powerful force for unity and engagement. Baker drew comparisons between cricket and baseball, saying both sports share similarities in fielding, pitching, and scoring, while emphasizing that cricket remains a unique…

Zimbabwe women’s team will embark on their maiden tour of Pakistan to feature in a six-match white-ball series, the PCB announced today. The series comprises three ODIs and three T20Is. All six matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, with Zimbabwe set to arrive in Karachi…

Peshawar Zalmi crushed Karachi Kings by a record 159 runs in Match 17 of HBL Pakistan Super League 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday night, riding on Kusal Mendis’ record-breaking century and a combined bowling effort to skittle Karachi for 87 in 16.1 overs. The result lifted Peshawar…