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KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Opening batters Colin Munro and Alex Hales shared a century partnership as Islamabad United snapped its three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. Munro made a blistering 82 off 47 balls and Hales scored 47 in anchoring Islamabad to 169-3 in 18.3 overs for its second …
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Multan hands Lahore third straight loss in PSL, Karachi tops Peshawar
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Multan Sultans continued their dream start by handing defending champion Lahore Qalandars their third straight loss in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. Earlier at Lahore, experienced power-hitter Kieron Pollard upstaged Babar Azam’s landmark Twenty20 and led Karachi Kings to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi. Pollard bludgeoned an unbeaten 49 off 21 balls with …
Read More »Unbeaten Australia wins under-19 cricket World Cup after beating India by 79 runs in South Africa
BENONI, South Africa (AP) — Harjas Singh top-scored with 55 runs as Australia finished unbeaten to win the men’s under-19 World Cup after beating India by 79 runs in the final on Sunday. After electing to bat, Australia scored 253-7 in its 50 overs. The Australians then bowled India out for 174 with player of the match Mahli Beardman (3-15) …
Read More »New Zealand beats under-strength South Africa by 281 runs in test cricket series opener
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand beat an under-strength South Africa lineup by 281 runs on the fourth day of the first cricket test Wednesday to take an early lead in the two-match series. Captain Tim Southee declared New Zealand’s second innings overnight at 179-4, with an overall lead of 528. New Zealand bowled out South Africa in …
Read More »Ravindra’s 240 puts New Zealand on top after 2 days in 1st cricket test against South Africa
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Rachin Ravindra finally caught up with his reputation on Monday, scoring 240 before New Zealand was all out for 511 on the second day of the first cricket test against South Africa. South Africa was in trouble at 80-4 at stumps, trailing by 431 runs. Kyle Jamieson took two wickets within three balls in …
Read More »Mathews, Chandimal hit centuries to give Sri Lanka a 212-run lead against Afghanistan
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal scored centuries and shared 232 runs for the fourth wicket to take Sri Lanka to a strong position in the one-off test against Afghanistan on Saturday. Sri Lanka reached 410-6 at stumps on the second day, giving the hosts a 212-run first innings lead at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Mathews …
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