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Dubai, October 18, 2024 – A new chapter in women’s cricket history will be written on Sunday when New Zealand faces South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Both teams, having never won the prestigious title, will battle it out for their maiden crown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Multan, October 18, 2024 – Pakistan leveled the Test series 1-1 against England with a commanding victory on the fourth day of the second Test in Multan. Spin duo Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan delivered match-winning performances, securing a memorable win for the hosts.

Multan, October 17, 2024 – As the second Test in Multan approaches a gripping conclusion, Pakistan will head into the fourth day with fierce determination to capture the remaining eight England wickets and square the series. After an enthralling day three, England, set a challenging target of 297 runs, find themselves teetering at 36-2 in 11 overs, still requiring 261 runs to seal victory.

Multan, 16 October 2024: Pakistan ended Day 2 of the second Test in Multan in a commanding position, as spinner Sajid Khan four-wicket haul, including three late scalps, left England reeling at 239-6 in 53 overs. England now trails by 127 runs after Pakistan posted a first-innings total of 366.

The semi-final matchups for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 are officially set following a dramatic finish to Group B. West Indies secured their place in the knockout rounds with a stunning victory over England on Tuesday in Dubai, joining South Africa as the two teams to advance from the group.

Multan, October 15, 2024 – Debutant Kamran Ghulam produced a brilliant century on the opening day of the second Test against England at Multan Cricket Stadium, lifting Pakistan to a solid 259/5 at stumps. Ghulam, who replaced the out-of-form Babar Azam, anchored the innings alongside Saim Ayub, whose fluent 77 further stabilized the hosts’ position.

New Zealand’s preparations for their highly anticipated Test series against India have been dealt another blow, as fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out due to a knee injury.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has defended its decision to rest top players, including former captain Babar Azam, fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, and wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed. According to The News, the PCB stated that this choice was made to benefit Pakistan cricket.