While batting first Morrisville Samp Army posted 104-7 courtesy of quick cameos of Faf du Plessis, Andries Gous and Karim Janat.

Faf du Plessis, who came into bat as an opener, top-scored with a 34-run knock from 23 balls, which featured five boundaries and one six before falling prey to Richard Gleeson in the eighth over.

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Meanwhile, Andries Gous struck 21 runs from nine balls with the help of two sixes and one four followed by Karim Janat’s unbeaten 16 off eight balls.

Richard Gleeson took two wickets for Deccan Gladiators, while Maheesh Theekshana, Anrich Nortje, Usman Tariq and Ibrar Ahmad chipped in with one wicket each.

While chasing a target of 105, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and captain Nicholas Pooran gave Deccan Gladiators a flying start with a 51-run opening stand in 3.2 overs.

Pooran smashed three sixes and one four on his way to a 10-ball knock of 28 runs before he fell victim to Isuru Udana, who took three wickets in Qualifier 2 against Delhi Bulls.

Kohler-Cadmore continued his onslaught during a one-sided partnership of 44 runs with Rilee Rossouw (12) to take his team within touching distance of victory.

Amir Hamza dismissed Rossouw, bringing Jos Buttler to bat. Buttler scored 12 runs off five balls, guiding his team to victory with 19 balls remaining.

Kohler-Cadmore’s 21-ball 56 was laced with five boundaries and four sixes.

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With this victory, Morrisville Samp Army qualified for the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 League against Deccan Gladiators, scheduled to be played later today.

Morrisville Samp Army invited Delhi Bulls to bat first and restricted them to 89-7, courtesy of a dominant bowling performance.

Tim David top-scored for Delhi Bulls with 24 runs from 14 balls, while Nikhil Chaudhary (16) and captain Rovman Powell (13) were the other two notable contributors. Notably, all three of them fell prey to Isuru Udana, who returned with figures of 3-17.

Amir Hamza also bagged two wickets, while Imad Wasim and Karim Janat managed one wicket each.

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In response, Morrisville Samp Army achieved the target in 9.1 overs despite a disciplined bowling performance by Delhi Bulls’ bowlers.

Andries Gous top-scored with a 38-run knock from 23 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six, meanwhile, Jack Taylor played an unbeaten cameo of 23 runs from 11 balls.

Salman Irshad was the major wicket-taker for Delhi Bulls with two wickets on one over, while Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid and Shadab Khan picked one wicket each.

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With this victory, the Guyana Amazon Warriors solidified their stronghold for a spot in the finals, currently sitting in second place in the standings. With one last group stage match against the struggling Rangpur Riders ahead, they are well-positioned for advancement.

Warriors’ captain, Imran Tahir, had a stellar evening. After successfully winning the toss and opting to field first, he made a significant impact on the game, earning the Player of the Match accolade with impressive bowling figures of 3-18.

Hampshire Hawks’ Shan Masood showcased his batting prowess with a 79-run knock from 53 balls, which featured eight boundaries and two sixes.

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Masood’s entertaining innings was curtailed when he was stumped off Imran Tahir’s bowling, but not before laying a solid foundation for his team.

Following Masood’s departure, Tahir maintained his relentless attack, swiftly taking out both Howell and Liam Dawson in succession to restrict Hampshire Hawks to 146-6 in their allotted 20 overs.

However, this score fell short of what was needed to challenge the confident batting lineup of the Warriors.

Shimron Hetmyer contributed with 24 runs and Roston Chase added 33 runs to the total before Hassan Khan hit a quickfire 27 runs off just 18 balls to steer Guyana Amazon Warriors to a four-wicket victory with ten balls to spare.

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The tickets for the five-team tournament will go on sale from Thursday, 5 December. Tickets can be purchased online from pcb.tcs.com.pk, while the physical tickets will be available for purchase at the designated TCS outlets in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

In order to encourage the fans to witness the high-quality action in the five-team Champions T20 Cup, entry to the Premium enclosures (Miran Baksh, Shoaib Akhtar, Sohail Tanvir and Yasir Arafat) has been made free for 20 out of 22 matches.

For the Qualifier, on 23 December and the final, on 25 December, the Premium enclosure tickets can be bought for PKR 100 and PKR 250, respectively.

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Tickets for the VIP enclosures (Imran Khan and Javed Miandad) can be bought at rates starting from PKR 200 and 250 for single header games while the VIP tickets for the double headers can be bought at PKR 300 and PKR 400.

The VIP enclosure tickets for the final of the inaugural edition of the Champions T20 Cup can be purchased for PKR 500.

Fans can also watch the action from the Gallery at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the tickets cost from PKR 650 to 700 for the single header matches while PKR 800 for the six doubleheaders in the tournament.

For the Qualifier, the Gallery tickets will cost PKR 700 per head while the fans can buy the 25 December final tickets for the Gallery worth PKR 1,000.

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Pakistan with this 69-run victory qualified for the semi-finals of the U19 Asia Cup, having previously defeated arch-rivals India in their opening match.

The UAE were also punished by No.3 batter Muhammad Riazullah, as Pakistan U19 amassed 314 for three in the allotted 50 overs after being sent into bat.

Later in the afternoon, fast bowler Abdul Subhan delivered a player-of-the-match performance, decimating the middle order with exceptional figures of 10-0-57-6. His spell saw the home side collapse from 170 for three to finish at 245 for eight.

Shahzaib Khan, who had scored 159 against India on Saturday, smashed 11 fours and six sixes in a 136-ball 132. Riazullah was equally impressive, hitting nine fours and three sixes in a well-crafted 91-ball 106.

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Shahzaib and Riazullah put on 183 runs for the second wicket in just over 27 overs. Their partnership followed a strong 94-run opening stand between Shahzaib and Usman Khan (41).

After Shahzaib was dismissed on the final delivery of the 46th over, Riazullah added 37 runs in the last four overs with Faham-ul-Haq (20 not out).

Chasing a stiff target, the UAE stumbled to 57 for three before Ethan D’Souza and Muhammad Rayan stitched together a 113-run partnership for the fourth wicket. However, Rayan’s departure at 170 marked the end of UAE’s resistance, as they eventually finished at 245 for eight.

D’Souza, the seventh batter to be dismissed, scored a 102-ball 84 with 11 fours, while Rayan contributed 50 off 66 balls, including three sixes and one four.

The victory places Pakistan atop Group A, followed by the UAE, India and Japan. In Group B, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have won two matches each, while Afghanistan and Nepal remain winless. The top two sides from each group will progress to the semifinals.

Pakistan will face Japan in their final league match on Wednesday at the Dubai International Sports Stadium.

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According to sources, the PCB has forwarded its formula to the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to which Pakistan and India will play all of their game at a neutral venue for the next three years.

As per the Partnership or Fusion Formula, India will not travel to Pakistan and vice versa for their games in the ICC tournaments scheduled for the next three years.

Sources said that the ICC will take a decision on the matter after holding consultations with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The development came after the ICC on Friday adjourned the board meeting without a decision about the fate of the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled in the February-March window next year in Pakistan.

The meeting was called after the BCCI refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament.

It is worth noting here that the BCCI suggested a hybrid model instead of travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and proposed India’s matches be held in Dubai.

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The PCB categorically rejected such a proposal and insists that it will hold the entirety of the tournament on its soil.

A day earlier, reports said that the PCB wrote to the International Cricket Council ahead of the scheduled board meeting.

In the letter, the Pakistan Cricket Board made it clear that the hybrid model, which would involve holding some matches in a neutral venue, was not acceptable for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, hinted at a new formula to be created based on parity for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Naqvi emphasised that any new formula regarding the ICC event must ensure equality and fairness.

“A lot of things are going on, I don’t want to comment too much because that can ruin everything, we have presented our point of view to ICC,” said Naqvi while speaking to the media at Dubai Stadium last week.

“India has also given its opinion, All the boards are trying to ensure a win-win situation for all, Pakistan also wants that cricket should win but anything with respect.”

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An unfinished 65-run fifth-wicket partnership off 34 balls between Tayyab Tahir and Muhammad Irfan Khan (27*) lifted Pakistan to 165-4.

Zimbabwe scored 60 for two in their PowerPlay – eight runs more than Pakistan – but then ran out of steam to be bundled out for 108 in 15.3 overs.

Abrar Ahmed took two wickets in his second over to finish with figures of three for 28, while Sufyan Moqim mesmerised the middle-order with his left-arm wrist spin bowling to finish with figures of 4-0-20-3. Haris Rauf took two wickets for 17 runs.

Pakistan had made an impressive start to reach 52 for one after the PowerPlay overs. They were then suffocated for runs as the next 11 overs yielded 69 runs for the loss of three wickets.

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However, Tayyab and Irfan put on 44 runs off the last three overs to provide some stability to the total. Tayyab struck four fours and a six in a 25-ball 39 not out, while Irfan’s 15-ball 27 included three fours.

Usman Khan with a 30-ball 39 with two fours and two sixes and Saim Ayub (24) were the other notable run-scorers, while Omair Bin Yousuf scored 16 and captain Salman Ali Agha scored a 19-ball 13.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza was the most impressive bowler, taking one for 14 from his four overs, while fast bowlers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani collectively conceded 82 runs from their eight overs.

Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Omair Bin Yousuf, Salman Agha (c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.

Zimbabwe Playing XI: Brain Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tawandanashe Marumani (wk), Tashinga Musekiwa, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani

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Lahore Qalandars opted to bat first after winning the toss but the decision backfired as they lost two early wickets with only six runs on the board.

Adam Rossington (30) and Mohammad Faizan (19) then knitted a cautious 31-run stand from 28 balls to help their team recover before Benny Howell castled the former.

Tom Abell scored a scratchy 21 off 27 before Luke Wells and Muhammad Akhlaq’s sixth-wicket partnership of 44 runs took Lahore Qalandars to the respectable total of 135-5 in 20 overs.

Wells scored an unbeaten 35 off 24 with one boundary and two sixes while Akhlaq struck 23 off 12 with three sixes.

In response, Hampshire Hawks managaed to score 131-8, courtesy of a discplines bowling performance by Lahore Qalandars.

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Opening batter Tom Prest top-scored with 30 off 22, while Benny Howell and James Fuller played quick cameos of 25 and 26* but could not take their team across the line.

They needed 21 runs in the last over bowled by Lahore Qalandars’ captain Carlos Brathwaite and Fuller struck two sixes to take his team close to the victory.

However, they needed five runs off the final ball but Fuller could only manage a single, losing the match by a close four-run margin.

Tabraiz Shamsi took three wickets for Qalandars, while Brathwaite, Wells and Asif Afridi bagged one wicket each.

For the unversed, apart from Lahore Qalandars and Hampshire Hawks, the inaugural season of GSL features Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team Guyana Amazon Warriors, Rangpur Riders of Bangladesh and Victoria from Australia.

Currently, Victoria are placed at the top having defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors in their solitary match. Meanwhile, Rangpur Riders after losing to Hampshire Hawks in the Super Over are lying at the bottom.

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Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan as white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has been rested for the T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, Saim Ayub, who clinched the Player of the Series award during the ODI series, has been added to the T20I squad and will open the innings in the first T20I, the PCB revealed on their social media accounts.

Usman Khan will don the wicket-keeping gloves as Haseebullah Khan, who kept the wickets in the third T20I against Australia, was not included in the line-up.

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Top-order batter Omair Bin Yousuf, middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed will make their return to the T20I side.

Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan and Haris Rauf will make Pakistan’s pace attack against Zimbabwe, while Abrar and Sufiyan Muqeem are two specialist spinners in the line-up.

For the unversed, Pakistan made a resounding comeback to win the ODI series 2-1 after Zimbabwe defeated them in the first ODI by 80 runs in the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) Method.

Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Omair Bin Yousuf, Salman Agha (c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.

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Du Plessis is playing for Morrisville Samp Army in the Abu Dhabi T10 League and the above-mentioned incident during the match against Delhi Bulls.

Morrisville Samp Army, while batting first, set a target of 113 runs, with Faf du Plessis adding only 11 runs to the total.

During the Delhi Bulls’ innings, Tim David hit a powerful shot off Isuru Udana that soared towards extra cover. In a bid to stop the ball from racing to the boundary, Faf du Plessis sprinted at full throttle.

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Unfortunately, he was unable to prevent it from crossing the boundary. A ball boy, eagerly anticipating the ball’s arrival, inadvertently obstructed Du Plessis, whose forward momentum was directed towards the boundary boards.

As Du Plessis attempted to leap over the ball boy to avoid a collision, the boy unexpectedly stood up, resulting in a WWE-style suplex that sent Du Plessis over the boundary boards.

Fortunately, he landed safely on the other side, skillfully avoiding the hard impact of the advertising hoardings that lined the field. A flicker of frustration crossed his face as he glanced at the ball boy, silently acknowledging the precarious situation they both found themselves in.

Despite the chaotic encounter, Du Plessis chose not to voice his displeasure. Instead, he took a few moments to catch his breath, stretching out his muscles and assessing his condition before resolutely returning to the field.

It’s worth noting that Faf du Plessis is in stellar form during the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024, having scored 201 runs at a strike-rate of 220.87 in six innings.

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