HBL PSL 2020 stats pack after first match

HBL PSL 2020 stats after the first match - Points Tables, Batsman’s , Bowlers, Fielders, Upcoming Matches and the Full Match Schedule 20th – 22nd March

PSL 5: Quetta Gladiators in three-wicket win over Islamabad United

Mohammad Hasnain’s maiden four-wicket haul and Azam Khan’s first-ever half-century helped Quetta Gladiators to begin their title defence with a three-wicket win over Islamabad United

Anwar Ali is replacing Umar Akmal in Quetta Gladiators squad

All-rounder Anwar Ali will replace Umar Akmal in the Quetta Gladiators’ line-up for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 following the event’s technical committee’s approval.

Kumar Sangakkara - Would love for international teams to consider coming to Pakistan

After the conclusion of the Marylebone Cricket Club’s week-long tour of Lahore, Kumar Sangakkara, the President of the prestigious MCC and captain of the club’s touring squad to Pakistan

Umar Akmal suspended under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

The Pakistan Cricket Board today suspended Umar Akmal with immediate effect under Article 4.7.1* of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code The Pakistan Cricket Board today suspended Umar Akmal with immediate effect...

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020: 5 batters likely to end as top-scorers for their teams

While Smriti Mandhana and Bismah Maroof will carry their country's hopes on their shoulders, Danni Wyatt will be crucial for England's fortunes.

Pakistan Super League 2020: 5 bowlers to watch out for

While Dale Steyn and Chris Jordan are two of the most sought after franchise bowlers, the PSL will also showcase its pace-bowling spectrum ranging from Wahab Riaz on one end to Naseem Shah on the other.

Pakistan Super League 2020: 5 all-rounders to watch out for

One of the tallest (figuratively) all-rounders in world cricket, Kieron Pollard will represent Peshawar Zalmi. The focus will also be on homegrown talents like Imad Wasim.

HBL PSL 2020 to carry total prize money of US$1million

HBL Pakistan Super League 2020, the biggest cricket spectacle in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup, will carry a total prize money of US$1million, it was announced today.

Northern Beat MCC by Nine Runs

A quick-fire 64 from Ali Imran and two wickets apiece from Mubasir Khan and Munir Riaz helped Northern to a nine-run win over Marylebone Cricket Club at Aitchison College Ground, Lahore on Monday.

HBL PSL - the most successful league for bowlers

Since its advent in 2016, the HBL Pakistan Super League has made a place for itself amongst the top T20 leagues in the world because of high quality on-field action.

350 artists to converge at National Stadium for HBL PSL 2020 opening ceremony

As many as 350 artists will perform in the opening ceremony of the HBL PSL 2020, which will be held at Karachi’s National Stadium on Thursday.

Captains gather at Taronga Zoo ahead of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The captains of the 10 teams competing in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 came together at Taronga Zoo in Sydney on Monday

Pakistan Shaheens beat MCC by five wickets

An unbeaten 91-run stand between Imran Rafiq and Hasan Mohsin and Ehsan Adil’s six-wicket haul helped Pakistan Shaheens to a five-wicket win over Marylebone Cricket Club at Aitchison College Ground, Lahore.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 Update: Wins for England and South Africa & rain in Brisbane

Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt led the way as England bounced back from not making the final of a preceding tri-series, beating New Zealand

Jahangir Khan to bring HBL PSL 2020 trophy at National Stadium

Jahangir, in an international-styled ceremony, will carry the silverware to the field of play and hand it over to the defending captain Sarfaraz Ahmed – of Quetta Gladiators

HBL PSL 2020: 6 Young Pakistan players to watch out for

The HBL Pakistan Super League has historically been a major platform for Pakistan’s emerging players as the limelight,

Pakistan Super League 2020: 5 batsmen to watch out for

While international imports Jason Roy, Chris Lynn, Dawid Malan and Shane Watson are all set to dazzle the Pakistani crowd, PSL 5 will also bring an opportunity for the likes of Akmal brothers to stake claim for a T20 World Cup spot.

HBL PSL to observe childhood and breast cancer awareness days

The HBL Pakistan Super League continues to make an impact on and off the field and like last year it is set to make another humble contribution in the fight against Childhood Cancer and Breast Cancer

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: ‘Pakistan are closing the gap with top teams’ - Javeria Khan

Pakistan have never qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup knockout stages but experienced batter Javeria Khan

HBL Pakistan Super League 5 Preview: Quetta Gladiators & Peshawar Zalmi

Since its advent the HBL Pakistan Super League has brought forward some riveting on-field rivalries and contests between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Tournament Predictions

All you need to know about the 5th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which will be played in Pakistan entirely this time around

MCC beat Lahore Qalandars by four wickets

Marylebone Cricket Club started off their tour of Lahore with a four-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars in a 20-over match at Gaddafi Stadium.

South Africa Delay Pakistan Tour Due to Player Workload

Cricket South Africa have expressed their inability to tour Pakistan next month but assured the Pakistan Cricket Board that they will honour the commitment of sending their side as soon as it is reasonably possible.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020: Pakistan Team Preview

The absence of former skipper Sana Mir from the squad is the biggest talking point for Pakistan, who are part of Group B in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020.

HBL Pakistan Super League 5 Preview: Multan Sultans & Islamabad United

The HBL Pakistan Super League has provided rich cricketing entertainment to fans in the last four seasons.

HBL Pakistan Super League 5 Preview : Karachi Kings & Lahore Qalandars

The HBL Pakistan Super League has become synonymous with quality cricket and the six league franchises are supported by passionate fans who give it their all to cheer their respective teams.

HBL PSL 2020 will be a catalyst for making game accessible to fans around the country

With the fifth edition of HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 just around the corner, the level of excitement in this cricket-mad nation continues to surge every day.

Ehsan Adil, Mohammad Asghar called for MCC one-dayer

Five changes have been made in the Pakistan Shaheens’ line-up for a 50-over contest against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Aitchison College on 16 February after HBL PSL franchises called-up players for the preparations in the lead up to the tournament.

Match Schedule Announced for MCC tour of Pakistan

The match schedule and itinerary for the upcoming Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) tour of Pakistan has been confirmed today.

PCB to Honour Unsung Pakistani Heroes in HBL PSL 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be honouring the unsung heroes of the nation during HBL Pakistan Super League 2020, which will mark the first instance of the league being held in Pakistan in its entirety.

PCB mourns the passing of Waqar Hasan, the last surviving member of the first Test squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its grief and sorrow over the passing of former Test batsman Waqar Hasan in Karachi this morning. He was 87.

1st Test Pakistan v Bangladesh Day 4: Pakistan Romp Home in Style

Bangladesh’s resistance blown away yesterday by 16-year old Naseem Shah’s hat-trick, failed to stand up to the pressure exerted by Pakistan bowlers on the fourth morning.

1st Test Pakistan v Bangladesh Day 3: Sensational Naseem rocks Bangladesh

Bangladesh tigers were very much in this contest, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,

Faisal Afridi and Richard Illingworth named as on-field umpires for HBL PSL 2020 opener

England’s Richard Illingworth will team up with Faisal Khan Afridi as an on-field umpire for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 opening match between defending champions

1st Test Pakistan v Bangladesh Day 2 - Free-flowing Babar powers Pakistan

Pakistan has further strengthened their grip of the Test match with excellent batting display on the second day at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

ICC U19WC - Pakistan finish third as play-off against New Zealand gets washed out

Persistent and heavy rain forced the cancellation of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 third position play-off between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Saturday.

Replacement picks finalised for HBL PSL V

Eight new players were drafted across the six HBL Pakistan Super League squads for the upcoming edition, which commences on 20 February, during the Player Replacement Draft.

HBL PSL :Fakhar, Shaheen and Shadab speak about the PSL

Since its inception, the HBL Pakistan Super League has not only brought sparking talent to the limelight but has served as an inspiration to many youngsters.

HBL Pakistan Super League: A look back over the years

The HBL Pakistan Super League returns with the historic fifth edition set to be played in Pakistan from 20 February to 22 March 2020. This edition will be the first one to be played in Pakistan in its entirety.

1st Test Pakistan v Bangladesh Day 1: Shaheen flies high as Bangladesh crumble

Pakistan has a firm grip in this contest after their bowlers put up a good show on the opening day of the Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium..

Pakistan's ambition is to finish the ICC U19 CWC on a high

Pakistan U19 will finish off their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 campaign with their third position play-off match against New Zealand at the Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Saturday.

Pre-Hype from Peshawar Zalmi continues before Pakistan Super League Season Five

Zalmi Perfume launched in Packages Mall, Lahore. Zalmi Stars and Fans were also present at the launch event.

Pakistan v Bangladesh 1st Test Preview: Onus on Tamim as Tigers expect to run Babar's Boys close

Rawalpindi will get to witness more international action with the first Test of the split two-match series being held here, beginning on Friday.

U19 WC: For once, the India-Pakistan hype was worth it

India U19 may have beaten their Pakistani counterparts by 10 wickets, but the recognition it brought to the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena, Fahad Munir and Haider Ali, all the hype was admissible.

Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh to have top-class broadcast coverage

Fans will be treated with top-quality broadcast coverage for the Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, an ICC World Test Championship fixture which begins on Friday.

The ICC has confirmed the match officials for the 1st Rawalpindi Test

Richie Richardson will return to Pakistan as a match referee when he officiates the ICC World Test Championship fixture between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which commences on Friday, in Rawalpindi as the ICC confirmed the match officials’ appointments.

ICC U19 CWC: Pakistan's Rohail Nazi post-match press conference

Pakistan's Rohail Nazi post-match press conference ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: India beat Pakistan to book Final spot

Defending champions India defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets to book their place in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final

Outcomes of the Board of Governors meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board

The 57th Board of Governors meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board, first of 2020, was held in Peshawar on Tuesday. The following are the outcomes of the meeting:

How Babar Azam Raced Against Time for his First Test century on home soil

Rawalpindi will be in focus once again from Friday as Pakistan take on Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series.

India v Pakistan Semi-Final 1 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup - Live InPlay

Join us for India v Pakistan Semi-Final 1 ICC U19 CWC - Live InPlay - From 08:00AM GMT

Pakistan Ready to Take on India in ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Semi-final

Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will lock horns in the first semi-final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Tamim's inclusion and Mustafizur's axing headline the Bangladesh squad for Rawalpindi Test

Bangladesh's 14-member Test squad for the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan at Rawalpindi looks a lot different from the last time they featured in a Test series.

Fahad Munir speaks about the tournament and his contribution

After outclassing Afghanistan in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup quarter-final on Friday, a confident Pakistan U19 team began their preparations for the semi-final..

Pakistan Names 16-player Squad for Rawalpindi Test

The national men’s selection committee has named a 16-player squad for the first ICC World Test Championship fixture against Bangladesh to be played in Rawalpindi from 7-11 February.

Pakistan set up India semi-final with assured Afghanistan win

Mohammad Huraira was the stand-out man for the side in green, with a swashbuckling half-century setting his country well on the way after they limited their opponents to just 189, a final-four clash against India their reward.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Huraira half-century secures Pakistan S-F spot against India

A half-century from Mohammad Huraira on debut secured Pakistan U19 a six-wicket win against Afghanistan U19

Rohail Nazir Focussed on All-important Quarter-final Clash Against Afghanistan

Pakistan U19 captain Rohail Nazir is aiming to give a match winning performance and lead his side to a victory against Afghanistan when the two sides clash in the fourth quarter-final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League at the Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday.

MCC Name Squad to Tour Pakistan

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have today confirmed their squad which will tour Pakistan next month.

HBL Pakistan Super League:Tayyar Hain official anthem gets thumbs up

Tayyar Hain, the official anthem of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020, was presented for viewing to all stakeholders in an impressive ceremony

Batsman Mohammad Irfan Khan Sets Sights on ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Quarter-final

Mianwali-born middle-order batsman Mohammad Irfan Khan has remained a permanent fixture of Pakistan U19 sides since appearing in the seven-match series against South Africa U19 in June 2019.

Saud Shakeel to Captain Pakistan Shaheens Against MCC

Pakistan Cricket Board has rewarded batsman Saud Shakeel for leading Pakistan to 50-over ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 title by naming him as captain for the one-off 50-over fixture against the Marylebone Cricket Club.

3rd T20I Pakistan v Bangladesh: Abandoned due to rain - Umar Gul honoured

The third Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball being bowled

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Super League and Plate get underway in South Africa

There’s nowhere better to learn your trade as a young player than knock-out cricket and that’s what awaits emerging stars at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Pakistan v Bangladesh 3rd T20I Preview: Hosts' No. 1 ranking on the line as Tigers search for redemption

Pakistan have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series but they would be dethroned from their top T20I ranking if they lose this game.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Abbas Afridi a key member of Pakistan bowling attack

Pakistan U19’s leading wicket-taker at the end of the group stage is the FATA-born all-rounder Abbas Afridi who has collected eight wickets in three Group C games of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup being played in South Africa.

2nd T20I Pakistan v Bangladesh: Pakistan too good for Bangladesh

As the top-ranking T20I side in the world, Pakistan have made a positive start to the year 2020 by taking the three-match series at home against Bangladesh

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: India win as other matches rained off

Clinical India keep marching on while rain washes out two matches.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Pakistan and Bangladesh share points

An outstanding bowling effort by Pakistan bowlers went in vain as rain and a wet outfield forced a premature end of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Group C clash at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom on Friday.

1st T20I Pakistan v Bangladesh - A close game without the drama

A smart unbeaten 58 off 45 balls by veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik, saw Pakistan home in the final over to go one -up in the three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Pakistan v Bangladesh 1st T20I Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Live InPlay

Bumper Friday Awaits Cricket Followers

Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 will go toe to toe in their last Group C fixture of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in Potchefstroom on Friday, 24 January, with the winner topping the group and featuring in the third Super League quarter-final at the same venue on 30 January.

PCB and ICC Hold Constructive Meetings

International Cricket Council chief executive Manu Sawhney today concluded his two-day visit to Pakistan following positive and constructive meetings in Islamabad and Lahore.

Pakistan v Bangladesh 1st T20I Preview: Much improved Tigers no pushovers for Babar & Co

The ODI leg against Sri Lanka marked the proper return of international cricket to Pakistan. However, a clean sweep in the T20I series dampened that sentiment. Pakistan will expect to celebrate this home series with a resounding victory.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan & Pakistan qualify - wins for New Zealand & South Africa

Afghanistan and Pakistan will both compete in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League after maintaining their perfect group-stage records in South Africa.

Pakistan U19 Ensure Quarter-finals Berth with Win Over Zimbabwe

Pakistan U19 beat Zimbabwe U19 by 38 runs at the Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom on Wednesday and ensured their qualification to Super League quarter-finals.

World No.1 Babar Azam to Captain Pakistan for the First Time in Front of his Home Fans

World No.1 Babar Azam on Friday will captain Pakistan in the three-T20I series against Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium, a venue where 13 years ago he served as a ball-picker in the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa.

Pakistan v Bangladesh T20Is: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Series Predictions

All you need to know about the Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, consisting of three legs. The first of which - a three-match T20I series - will begin in Lahore on January 24.

Bismah Maroof leads Pakistan as captain in her first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

The upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia will see Bismah Maroof lead Pakistan for the first time in a global event and the 28-year-old is excited to shoulder the responsibility.

Ranjan Madugalle named ICC match referee for Bangladesh T20Is

Ranjan Madugalle, one of the most respected and senior most member of the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, has been appointed by the game’s governing body as match referee for the three T20Is..

Haris Rauf sits with Hasan Ali for an exclusive chat

Haris Rauf has had a meteoric rise since he appeared in Lahore Qalandars’ trials in Gujranwala two years ago. The right-arm pacer has since gained admirers wherever he has played.

Pak v Ban T20Is: Is picking Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez a regressive step?

Pakistan have picked 39-year-old Mohammad Hafeez and 37-year-old Shoaib Malik in their T20I squad for the home series against Bangladesh, which has led to some pertinent questions.

Abdul Razzaq Thinks Best PSL Team Would Beat Best IPL Team

Given the difference in the quality of cricket in both leagues, I would go as far as saying that if a team of the best players from the IPL faced a similar team from the PSL, the Pakistani team would come out on top.

HBL PSL 2020 tickets are now available online!

With one month to go before the HBL Pakistan Super League returns to Pakistani grounds, the PCB has announced ticket prices and purchase details.

Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt in Conversation with Shan Masood

With only three days left in the first match of the T20I series against Bangladesh, Ahsan Ali and Amad Butt are optimistic to leave a mark at the international level.

ICC U19 CWC: Pakistan v Scotland Highlights

ICC U19 CWC: Pakistan v Scotland Highlights - Video Highlights from the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, all the action highlights from all the matches

ICC U19 World Cup: Wins for India and Pakistan

Defending champions India got their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title defence off to a perfect start with an impressive 90-run win over Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli spoke to the media after the 3rd ODI against Australia

Virat Kohli spoke to the media in Bengaluru on Sunday after the 3rd ODI against Australia.

Mohammad Waseem and Tahir Hussain bowl Pakistan U19 to crushing win over Scotland U19

Fast bowlers Mohammad Waseem and Tahir Hussain blew away Scotland U19 as Pakistan U19 got off to the perfect start in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 with a seven-wicket win at the North West University Oval, Potchefstroom on Sunday.