Harare, July 30 (Ians) The Durban Qalandars, buoyed by the power-hitting of the Afghanistan batter Hazratullah Zazai, clinched the title in the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10, defeating the Joburg Buffaloes in the final, in front of a packed house at the Harare Sports Club.
On what was a historic night for Zimbabwe cricket, Zazai smashed a match-winning 43 not out from 22 deliveries to help deliver the title. The Qalandars won by 8 wickets and 4 balls to spare.
Asked to bat first, the Joburg Buffaloes came out of the gates very quickly, with the duo of Mohammad Hafeez and Tom Banton looking to score fast and entertain the packed house. The openers hit cleanly against the new ball and raced away to a 50-run partnership, getting to the mark in just over three overs.
But before the fourth over was completed Hafeez was cleaned up by George Linde for 32, and shortly after that,...
On what was a historic night for Zimbabwe cricket, Zazai smashed a match-winning 43 not out from 22 deliveries to help deliver the title. The Qalandars won by 8 wickets and 4 balls to spare.
Asked to bat first, the Joburg Buffaloes came out of the gates very quickly, with the duo of Mohammad Hafeez and Tom Banton looking to score fast and entertain the packed house. The openers hit cleanly against the new ball and raced away to a 50-run partnership, getting to the mark in just over three overs.
But before the fourth over was completed Hafeez was cleaned up by George Linde for 32, and shortly after that,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 29 (Ians) The Durban Qalandars put on a dominant display in Qualifier 2 of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 on Friday night at the Harare Sports Club, when they faced the Harare Hurricanes, winning by four wickets with eight deliveries to spare.
The Qalandars, who finished top of the points table in the league stage will now face the Joburg Buffaloes in the final of the tournament on Saturday. Interestingly, the Qalandars and the Buffaloes finished as the top two, respectively, on the points table in the league stage of the tournament.
Asked to bat first in the penultimate game of the tournament, the Harare Hurricanes’ openers Robin Uthappa and Evin Lewis were on the hunt for quick runs in the initial phase of the innings. Lewis however was dismissed in the first over, after which Donovan Ferreira and Uthappa looked to go through the gears.
The duo,...
The Qalandars, who finished top of the points table in the league stage will now face the Joburg Buffaloes in the final of the tournament on Saturday. Interestingly, the Qalandars and the Buffaloes finished as the top two, respectively, on the points table in the league stage of the tournament.
Asked to bat first in the penultimate game of the tournament, the Harare Hurricanes’ openers Robin Uthappa and Evin Lewis were on the hunt for quick runs in the initial phase of the innings. Lewis however was dismissed in the first over, after which Donovan Ferreira and Uthappa looked to go through the gears.
The duo,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 28 (Ians) Yusuf Pathan rolled back the years and produced plenty of big hits during his unbeaten half-century knock to help the Joburg Buffaloes storm into the finals of the Zim Afro T10, after defeating the Durban Qalandars by six wickets in Qualifier 1 at the Harare Sports Club, here on Friday.
Yusuf scored an unbeaten 80 from 26 deliveries as the Buffaloes chased down a record total.
Put into bat first, the Durban Qalandars, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, had a slow start, losing the in-form Tim Seifert for 11 in the third over, with the score on 16. Mirza Tahir Baig and Andre Fletcher then changed the gears against the Joburg Buffaloes’ bowling.
While it was Fletcher, who was finding the boundaries with more regularity, Baig ensured he kept the scoreboard moving at his end. The duo put on a 49-run stand for the second wicket...
Yusuf scored an unbeaten 80 from 26 deliveries as the Buffaloes chased down a record total.
Put into bat first, the Durban Qalandars, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, had a slow start, losing the in-form Tim Seifert for 11 in the third over, with the score on 16. Mirza Tahir Baig and Andre Fletcher then changed the gears against the Joburg Buffaloes’ bowling.
While it was Fletcher, who was finding the boundaries with more regularity, Baig ensured he kept the scoreboard moving at his end. The duo put on a 49-run stand for the second wicket...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 28 (Ians) Durban Qalandars fought hard against the Sikandar Raza led Bulawayo Braves and defeated them by 7 runs in what was a very closely contested game of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 at the Harare Sports Club, here.
For Qalandars, it was Tendai Chatara who struck some telling blows to swing the game in his team’s favour on Thursday.
Having opted to bat first in the penultimate league stage game, the Durban Qalandars had the kind of start that was ideal for the Bulawayo Braves as Taskin Ahmed struck in the first over, cleaning up the in-form duo of Tim Seifert (0) and Andre Fletcher (6).
In the next over, the Qalandars lost their skipper Craig Ervine for a duck as Tanaka Chivanga picked his first wicket.
Taskin Ahmed came back for his second over and accounted for Hazratullah Zazai (5), to leave the Qalandars in a spot...
For Qalandars, it was Tendai Chatara who struck some telling blows to swing the game in his team’s favour on Thursday.
Having opted to bat first in the penultimate league stage game, the Durban Qalandars had the kind of start that was ideal for the Bulawayo Braves as Taskin Ahmed struck in the first over, cleaning up the in-form duo of Tim Seifert (0) and Andre Fletcher (6).
In the next over, the Qalandars lost their skipper Craig Ervine for a duck as Tanaka Chivanga picked his first wicket.
Taskin Ahmed came back for his second over and accounted for Hazratullah Zazai (5), to leave the Qalandars in a spot...
- 7/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 26 (Ians) The experienced Robin Uthappa struck an emphatic half-century against the Durban Qalandars, setting his team on the way to a comprehensive 24-run win in what was a high-scoring game in the Zim Afro T10 at the Harare Sports Club.
Uthappa rolled back the clock and scored freely to put on a scintillating display with the bat, reaching a half-century.
Batting first, the Harare Hurricanes openers were in fine form from the get-go and took the attack to the Durban Qalandars. Both Robin Uthappa and Regis Chakabva were dealing with boundaries in the initial stages of the innings, and the Qalandars were finding it tough to apply the brakes.
The duo raced off the mark and very soon completed the half-century stand and were looking set to build on that and post a massive total.
Having batted for most of the innings, the duo not only dominated the...
Uthappa rolled back the clock and scored freely to put on a scintillating display with the bat, reaching a half-century.
Batting first, the Harare Hurricanes openers were in fine form from the get-go and took the attack to the Durban Qalandars. Both Robin Uthappa and Regis Chakabva were dealing with boundaries in the initial stages of the innings, and the Qalandars were finding it tough to apply the brakes.
The duo raced off the mark and very soon completed the half-century stand and were looking set to build on that and post a massive total.
Having batted for most of the innings, the duo not only dominated the...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 25 (Ians) Tim Seifert’s heroics helped the Durban Qalandars win a thriller to kickstart the fifth day of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 at the Harare Sports Club. Tim Seifert scored 46 as he gave the Qalandars a great start as they defeated the Joburg Buffaloes by 2 runs.
Batting first, the Qalandars made a good start with Seifert taking the attack to the Joburg Buffaloes. While Seifert attacked from one end, it was Hazratullah Zazai who was the first wicket of the day, caught in the deep for 2.
Seifert helped the Qalandars cross the 50-run mark and was dismissed shortly after for 46 from 20 deliveries, having hit four boundaries and four sixes during that knock. Andre Fletcher tried to up the ante as well but was castled for 9, after which the duo of Craig Ervine (30 not out) and Asif Ali took charge.
The duo were on fire...
Batting first, the Qalandars made a good start with Seifert taking the attack to the Joburg Buffaloes. While Seifert attacked from one end, it was Hazratullah Zazai who was the first wicket of the day, caught in the deep for 2.
Seifert helped the Qalandars cross the 50-run mark and was dismissed shortly after for 46 from 20 deliveries, having hit four boundaries and four sixes during that knock. Andre Fletcher tried to up the ante as well but was castled for 9, after which the duo of Craig Ervine (30 not out) and Asif Ali took charge.
The duo were on fire...
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 24 (Ians) A fine all-round performance by Karim Janat helped the Cape Town Samp Army continue to be a step ahead of their rivals, as they eased past the Durban Qalandars and won by 4 wickets, with an over to spare, in the Zim Afro T10 on Monday.
The Cape Town Samp Army have now won four games on the bounce and are top of the points table.
Batting first, the Durban Qalandars lost the in-form Tim Seifert (1) early to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, after which Andre Fletcher (4) and Asif Ali (0) were quickly packed off by Karim Janat. Meanwhile, Hazratullah Zazai was doing the heavy lifting at the other end and trying to keep the run rate moving along at a good clip.
However, he had little support, as Nick Welch (1) too was dismissed cheaply, after which George Linde dug in. The partnership of Linde and Zazai brought some respectability to the score,...
The Cape Town Samp Army have now won four games on the bounce and are top of the points table.
Batting first, the Durban Qalandars lost the in-form Tim Seifert (1) early to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, after which Andre Fletcher (4) and Asif Ali (0) were quickly packed off by Karim Janat. Meanwhile, Hazratullah Zazai was doing the heavy lifting at the other end and trying to keep the run rate moving along at a good clip.
However, he had little support, as Nick Welch (1) too was dismissed cheaply, after which George Linde dug in. The partnership of Linde and Zazai brought some respectability to the score,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 23 (Ians) Regis Chakabva scored an unbeaten 44 as Harare Hurricanes finally got off the mark in the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 as they swatted away the challenge of the Durban Qalandars at the Harare Sports Club here on Sunday.
It was a massive performance from Chakabva as he helped Harare Hurricanes register their first points of the tournament.
Batting first, the Durban Qalandars lost the in-form Hazratullah Zazai for 3, when he was bowled by Mohammad Nabi. At the other end though, Tim Seifert is going great guns, and dealing in big hits, much to the joy of the fans at the stadium, who were enjoying the Sunday sun.
Nabi packed off Andre Fletcher after that for 2, after which Asif Ali and Seifert put on a solid partnership. The duo were on the attack from the get-go and put on a 51-run partnership for the third wicket,...
It was a massive performance from Chakabva as he helped Harare Hurricanes register their first points of the tournament.
Batting first, the Durban Qalandars lost the in-form Hazratullah Zazai for 3, when he was bowled by Mohammad Nabi. At the other end though, Tim Seifert is going great guns, and dealing in big hits, much to the joy of the fans at the stadium, who were enjoying the Sunday sun.
Nabi packed off Andre Fletcher after that for 2, after which Asif Ali and Seifert put on a solid partnership. The duo were on the attack from the get-go and put on a 51-run partnership for the third wicket,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 22 (Ians) Opening batter Hazratullah Zazai was the hero as the Durban Qalandars registered their second win of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 cricket tournament, as they swatted away the challenge of the Joburg Buffaloes with relative ease, winning by 7 wickets with 5 balls to spare.
Batting first, the Joburg Buffaloes got off to a fine start with Tom Banton firing on all cylinders. However, after a 22-run opening stand, Will Smeed was knocked over for 1 by George Linde. In walked the very experienced skipper Mohammad Hafeez and joined Banton.
Banton continued to attack from his end, while Hafeez held up the other. The duo put on 18 runs together before Hafeez was dismissed for 11. The Durban Qalandars were on the hunt for more quick wickets, however, Mushfiqur Rahim and Banton came together and thwarted the bowlers, putting together a good 35-run stand for the third wicket.
The...
Batting first, the Joburg Buffaloes got off to a fine start with Tom Banton firing on all cylinders. However, after a 22-run opening stand, Will Smeed was knocked over for 1 by George Linde. In walked the very experienced skipper Mohammad Hafeez and joined Banton.
Banton continued to attack from his end, while Hafeez held up the other. The duo put on 18 runs together before Hafeez was dismissed for 11. The Durban Qalandars were on the hunt for more quick wickets, however, Mushfiqur Rahim and Banton came together and thwarted the bowlers, putting together a good 35-run stand for the third wicket.
The...
- 7/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harare, July 22 (Ians) The Durban Qalandars kick started their campaign at the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 in grand style as they won a closely contested game against the Cape Town Samp Army by 8 runs, here.
The Qalandars, who had Tim Seifert get them off to a flyer, put in a team performance and survived a scare as the experienced Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel almost won it with a late counter-attack.
Batting first, under the lights, the Durban Qalandars were off to an absolute flyer, giving the packed house a lot to cheer about. Hazratullah Zazai and Tim Seifert were scoring at good clip right from the get-go, and dealt in boundaries from either end.
None of the Cape Town Samp Army bowlers were able to put the brakes on the opening batters, who were quick to put on a half-century stand, well before the five-over mark. With the fans cheering them on,...
The Qalandars, who had Tim Seifert get them off to a flyer, put in a team performance and survived a scare as the experienced Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel almost won it with a late counter-attack.
Batting first, under the lights, the Durban Qalandars were off to an absolute flyer, giving the packed house a lot to cheer about. Hazratullah Zazai and Tim Seifert were scoring at good clip right from the get-go, and dealt in boundaries from either end.
None of the Cape Town Samp Army bowlers were able to put the brakes on the opening batters, who were quick to put on a half-century stand, well before the five-over mark. With the fans cheering them on,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi Feb 4 (Ians) Breezy knocks by consistent opener Muhammad Waseem and skipper Kieron Pollard backed by Dwayne Bravo’s three-wicket spell carried Mi Emirates into the playoffs with an impressive 18-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the 26th match of the Dp World ILT20 here.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ winless run continued after they let Mi Emirates post 180 for 4 in 20 overs through some poor fielding and unimpressive bowling at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday night.
Dropping Waseem thrice, they let the high-scoring UAE opener flourish and hit 60 runs off 43 balls with six sixes and one boundary. Skipper Pollard’s cameo of 43 off just 17 balls with four boundaries and three sixes swelled the total.
Chasing the target, Abu Dhabi were bowled out for 162 in 19.2 overs with Dwayne Bravo producing a fine spell of 3 for 37, backed by Imran Tahir (2-20) and Zahoor Khan (2-33). Andre Russell’s fighting...
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ winless run continued after they let Mi Emirates post 180 for 4 in 20 overs through some poor fielding and unimpressive bowling at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday night.
Dropping Waseem thrice, they let the high-scoring UAE opener flourish and hit 60 runs off 43 balls with six sixes and one boundary. Skipper Pollard’s cameo of 43 off just 17 balls with four boundaries and three sixes swelled the total.
Chasing the target, Abu Dhabi were bowled out for 162 in 19.2 overs with Dwayne Bravo producing a fine spell of 3 for 37, backed by Imran Tahir (2-20) and Zahoor Khan (2-33). Andre Russell’s fighting...
- 2/4/2023
- by News Bureau
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Abu Dhabi, Feb 2 (Ians) Shimron Hetmyer hammered a last-ball six to pull Gulf Giants over the line for a five-wicket n against Mi Emirates in the 24th match of the Dp World ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here and assured their place in the playoffs.
In a match in which bowlers from both sides excelled, Chris Jordan’s three-wicket spell backed by Dominic Drakes, David Wiese and Rehan Ahmed with two wickets each helped Gulf Giants bowl out the Mi Emirates for 139 runs in 19.5 overs.
However, things were not so easy for Gulf Giants too as Mi Emirates’ bowlers put on a spectacular performance to almost clinch victory.
Despite the loss, the Mi Emirates are still third on the ILT20 points table and will look to win their remaining two games for a shot at the playoffs. Mi Emirates are in the third slot two points ahead of...
In a match in which bowlers from both sides excelled, Chris Jordan’s three-wicket spell backed by Dominic Drakes, David Wiese and Rehan Ahmed with two wickets each helped Gulf Giants bowl out the Mi Emirates for 139 runs in 19.5 overs.
However, things were not so easy for Gulf Giants too as Mi Emirates’ bowlers put on a spectacular performance to almost clinch victory.
Despite the loss, the Mi Emirates are still third on the ILT20 points table and will look to win their remaining two games for a shot at the playoffs. Mi Emirates are in the third slot two points ahead of...
- 2/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, Jan 22 (Ians) The Mi Emirates kept their winning run intact in the Dp World International League T20 after pulling off a thrilling five-wicket over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, here.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders put up a strong total of 170 for seven, riding on the brilliant innings of 65 runs from 40 balls by Dhananjaya de Silva. In reply, the Mi Emirates were in a spot of bother when they needed 20 runs off the last over. However, Dwayne Bravo and Najibullah Zadran batted smartly and took their team over the line.
The Mi Emirates lost Muhammad Waseem early on in the innings for two runs off seven balls, but Andre Fletcher kept them in the game with three boundaries off Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over. Pooran and Fletcher put up a crucial stand of 55 runs and kept the Mi Emirates’ chase on track until...
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders put up a strong total of 170 for seven, riding on the brilliant innings of 65 runs from 40 balls by Dhananjaya de Silva. In reply, the Mi Emirates were in a spot of bother when they needed 20 runs off the last over. However, Dwayne Bravo and Najibullah Zadran batted smartly and took their team over the line.
The Mi Emirates lost Muhammad Waseem early on in the innings for two runs off seven balls, but Andre Fletcher kept them in the game with three boundaries off Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over. Pooran and Fletcher put up a crucial stand of 55 runs and kept the Mi Emirates’ chase on track until...
- 1/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, Jan 22 (Ians) The Mi Emirates kept their winning run intact in the Dp World International League T20 after pulling off a thrilling five-wicket over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, here.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders put up a strong total of 170 for seven, riding on the brilliant innings of 65 runs from 40 balls by Dhananjaya de Silva. In reply, the Mi Emirates were in a spot of bother when they needed 20 runs off the last over. However, Dwayne Bravo and Najibullah Zadran batted smartly and took their team over the line.
The Mi Emirates lost Muhammad Waseem early on in the innings for two runs off seven balls, but Andre Fletcher kept them in the game with three boundaries off Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over. Pooran and Fletcher put up a crucial stand of 55 runs and kept the Mi Emirates’ chase on track until...
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders put up a strong total of 170 for seven, riding on the brilliant innings of 65 runs from 40 balls by Dhananjaya de Silva. In reply, the Mi Emirates were in a spot of bother when they needed 20 runs off the last over. However, Dwayne Bravo and Najibullah Zadran batted smartly and took their team over the line.
The Mi Emirates lost Muhammad Waseem early on in the innings for two runs off seven balls, but Andre Fletcher kept them in the game with three boundaries off Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over. Pooran and Fletcher put up a crucial stand of 55 runs and kept the Mi Emirates’ chase on track until...
- 1/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sharjah, Jan 18 (Ians) Mi Emirates displayed their all-round strength and registered an emphatic six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors in the sixth match of the Dp World ILT20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night.
Deadly strikes by Mi Emirates’ veteran and experienced bowlers Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir, who shared five wickets between them, restricted Sharjah Warriors to 146 for 7 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Mi Emirates won in 17.1 overs with 17 balls to spare through another fine knock of 40 runs from UAE’s Muhammad Waseem and Nicholas Pooran’s breezy 39 runs. Sharjah Warriors thus crashed to their third successive defeat while Mi Emirates moved to the top of the points table.
Sharjah Warriors’ opener Tom Kohler Cadmore’s fine knock of 55 off 41 balls with six boundaries and one six went in vain. Dwayne Bravo (3 for 25) and Imran Tahir (2 for 17) reduced Sharjah Warriors from a strong 87 for 1 to 119 for 7 within a span of seven overs.
Deadly strikes by Mi Emirates’ veteran and experienced bowlers Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir, who shared five wickets between them, restricted Sharjah Warriors to 146 for 7 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Mi Emirates won in 17.1 overs with 17 balls to spare through another fine knock of 40 runs from UAE’s Muhammad Waseem and Nicholas Pooran’s breezy 39 runs. Sharjah Warriors thus crashed to their third successive defeat while Mi Emirates moved to the top of the points table.
Sharjah Warriors’ opener Tom Kohler Cadmore’s fine knock of 55 off 41 balls with six boundaries and one six went in vain. Dwayne Bravo (3 for 25) and Imran Tahir (2 for 17) reduced Sharjah Warriors from a strong 87 for 1 to 119 for 7 within a span of seven overs.
- 1/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Kandy, Sri Lanka, Dec 13 (Ians) Kandy Falcons beat Dambulla Aura by 77 runs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday in the Lanka Premier League 2022. Batting first, the Kandy Falcons posted a competitive total of 193 for the loss of 3 wickets.
For Dambulla Aura, Shevon Daniel and Lasith Croospulle opened the innings. They put up an opening partnership of 25 runs before Shevon Daniel was dismissed by Karunaratne for 9 runs. However, after that, wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Chaturanga de Silva was team’s highest scorer with 25 runs from 15 balls. His innings was laced with 4 boundaries.
For Kandy Falcons, Carlos Brathwaite and Chamindu Wijesinghe were the pick of the bowlers as both took 3/25 from 3 overs. Chamika Karunaratne and Fabian Allen also picked two wickets each.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Kandy Falcons elected to bat first. For Kandy Falcons, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher opened the innings. The duo put up a 48-run partnership from 5.5 overs.
For Dambulla Aura, Shevon Daniel and Lasith Croospulle opened the innings. They put up an opening partnership of 25 runs before Shevon Daniel was dismissed by Karunaratne for 9 runs. However, after that, wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Chaturanga de Silva was team’s highest scorer with 25 runs from 15 balls. His innings was laced with 4 boundaries.
For Kandy Falcons, Carlos Brathwaite and Chamindu Wijesinghe were the pick of the bowlers as both took 3/25 from 3 overs. Chamika Karunaratne and Fabian Allen also picked two wickets each.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Kandy Falcons elected to bat first. For Kandy Falcons, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher opened the innings. The duo put up a 48-run partnership from 5.5 overs.
- 12/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Colombo, Dec 12 (Ians) Galle Gladiators beat Kandy Falcons by 12 runs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday in the Lanka Premier League 2022. Batting first, the Galle Gladiators posted a competitive total of 153 for the loss of 6 wickets.
For Kandy Falcons, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher opened the innings. However, Fletcher was sent back to the pavilion by Thushara for eight runs. Ashen Bandara was the team’s highest scorer with 41 not out of 30 balls. His innings included three boundaries and one six.
However, he didn’t get any support from the other end as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Towards the end of the innings, Chamika Karunaratne scored 32 from 15 balls, but his knock went into vain as Kandy Falcons fell short of the target.
For Galle Gladiators, Nuwan Thushara and Lakshan Sandakan were the picks of the bowlers as they scalped 2-26 and 2-22 respectively from their allotted four overs.
For Kandy Falcons, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher opened the innings. However, Fletcher was sent back to the pavilion by Thushara for eight runs. Ashen Bandara was the team’s highest scorer with 41 not out of 30 balls. His innings included three boundaries and one six.
However, he didn’t get any support from the other end as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Towards the end of the innings, Chamika Karunaratne scored 32 from 15 balls, but his knock went into vain as Kandy Falcons fell short of the target.
For Galle Gladiators, Nuwan Thushara and Lakshan Sandakan were the picks of the bowlers as they scalped 2-26 and 2-22 respectively from their allotted four overs.
- 12/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Colombo, Dec 11 (Ians) In a nail-biting contest, which went right down to the last bowl, Kandy Falcons beat defending champions Jaffna Kings by 3 wickets in the Lanka Premier League.
Batting first, the Jaffna Kings posted a competitive total of 147 for the loss of 7 wickets.
For Kandy Falcons, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher opened the innings. At 18, Zaman Khan dismissed Andre Fletcher for 11 runs from 11 balls. His innings was laced with 2 boundaries. Meanwhile, Pathum Nissanka scored 29 runs from 24 balls including 2 boundaries.
However, it was Ashen Bandara’s 44 from 39 balls which helped the Kandy Falcons register a win. His innings was laced with 3 boundaries. He was well supported by Chamika Karunaratne, who made a quickfire 26 from 16 balls including 2 boundaries and 2 sixes.
For Jaffna Kings, Dunith Wellalage was the pick of the bowler as he scalped 2/17 from his 4 overs. Meanwhile, Maheesh, Zaman, James and Vijayakanth all took one wicket each.
Earlier, after winning the toss,...
Batting first, the Jaffna Kings posted a competitive total of 147 for the loss of 7 wickets.
For Kandy Falcons, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher opened the innings. At 18, Zaman Khan dismissed Andre Fletcher for 11 runs from 11 balls. His innings was laced with 2 boundaries. Meanwhile, Pathum Nissanka scored 29 runs from 24 balls including 2 boundaries.
However, it was Ashen Bandara’s 44 from 39 balls which helped the Kandy Falcons register a win. His innings was laced with 3 boundaries. He was well supported by Chamika Karunaratne, who made a quickfire 26 from 16 balls including 2 boundaries and 2 sixes.
For Jaffna Kings, Dunith Wellalage was the pick of the bowler as he scalped 2/17 from his 4 overs. Meanwhile, Maheesh, Zaman, James and Vijayakanth all took one wicket each.
Earlier, after winning the toss,...
- 12/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Galle, Dec 7 (Ians) Kandy Falcons registered their second victory in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (Lpl) 2022 as they beat Galle Gladiators by five wickets. The Gladiators posted 121/8 on board in 20 overs after winning the toss and the Falcons chased the target in just 15 overs with the loss of five wickets.
Kamindu Mendis (44) scored the most runs for the Falcons. He hit four boundaries and two sixes after openers Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher gave a great start to the Falcons in the chase. Pathum Nissanka scored 22 runs off 21 balls with the help of three boundaries and a six. On the other hand, Fletcher scored 20 runs off just 14 balls including three boundaries and a six.
Nuwan Pradeep took two wickets, while Nuwan Thushara and Iftikhar Ahmed got one wicket each for the Gladiators.
Earlier, Movin Subasingha and Imad Wasim set the platform for Galle Gladiators. Movin Subasingha hit 40 runs off 38 balls,...
Kamindu Mendis (44) scored the most runs for the Falcons. He hit four boundaries and two sixes after openers Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher gave a great start to the Falcons in the chase. Pathum Nissanka scored 22 runs off 21 balls with the help of three boundaries and a six. On the other hand, Fletcher scored 20 runs off just 14 balls including three boundaries and a six.
Nuwan Pradeep took two wickets, while Nuwan Thushara and Iftikhar Ahmed got one wicket each for the Gladiators.
Earlier, Movin Subasingha and Imad Wasim set the platform for Galle Gladiators. Movin Subasingha hit 40 runs off 38 balls,...
- 12/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Galle, Dec 6 (Ians) Riding on Andre Fletcher’s unbeaten century and Wanindu Hasaranga’s 4/14, Kandy Falcons beat Colombo Stars by 109 runs in Lanka Premier League on Tuesday.
After posting a mammoth total of 199/1, Kandy Falcons bowled out the Colombo Stars for 90 in 14.3 overs.
Colombo Stars captain Angelo Mathews was the team’s highest scorer with 26 runs from 23 balls. His innings included 2 boundaries.
However, after Niroshan Dickwella was run out, the Stars kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Towards the end of the innings, Keemo Paul made a quickfire 22 from 15 balls, which included 1 boundary and 2 sixes, but the team fell short of the target. For Falcons, Fabian Allen picked two wickets.
Earlier, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher set the platform for the Kandy Falcons. Fletcher remained unbeaten on 102 from 67 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and 3 sixes, while Nissanka scored 71 runs from 41 balls. He struck 8 boundaries and 2 sixes during his time at the crease.
After posting a mammoth total of 199/1, Kandy Falcons bowled out the Colombo Stars for 90 in 14.3 overs.
Colombo Stars captain Angelo Mathews was the team’s highest scorer with 26 runs from 23 balls. His innings included 2 boundaries.
However, after Niroshan Dickwella was run out, the Stars kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Towards the end of the innings, Keemo Paul made a quickfire 22 from 15 balls, which included 1 boundary and 2 sixes, but the team fell short of the target. For Falcons, Fabian Allen picked two wickets.
Earlier, Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher set the platform for the Kandy Falcons. Fletcher remained unbeaten on 102 from 67 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and 3 sixes, while Nissanka scored 71 runs from 41 balls. He struck 8 boundaries and 2 sixes during his time at the crease.
- 12/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, Nov 6 (Ians) Indian cricketer Stuart Binny has been signed by New York Strikers for Season 6 of the Abu Dhabi T10, scheduled to commence on November 23 with the side taking on the Bangla Tigers in the opening game.
A former Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals player in the Indian Premier League (Ipl), Binny has played six Tests, 14 ODIs and three T20Is for India.
The 38-year-old boasts of the best bowling figures in Odi cricket for an Indian with figures 6/4 against Bangladesh. He is regarded as one of the better partnership breakers in white-ball cricket.
Coming from a cricketing family, the allrounder is also a hand-hitter in the second phase of the innings and has the ability to score at a good pace. A veteran of over 300 games across formats, including first-class, List A and T20 games, Binny joins the likes of Kieron Pollard, Eoin Morgan...
A former Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals player in the Indian Premier League (Ipl), Binny has played six Tests, 14 ODIs and three T20Is for India.
The 38-year-old boasts of the best bowling figures in Odi cricket for an Indian with figures 6/4 against Bangladesh. He is regarded as one of the better partnership breakers in white-ball cricket.
Coming from a cricketing family, the allrounder is also a hand-hitter in the second phase of the innings and has the ability to score at a good pace. A veteran of over 300 games across formats, including first-class, List A and T20 games, Binny joins the likes of Kieron Pollard, Eoin Morgan...
- 11/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, Oct 28 (Ians) Coached by the former English cricketer Carl Crowe, the New York Strikers’ squad in the Abu Dhabi T10 League has players such as Kieron Pollard and England’s Odi winning World Cup captain Eoin Morgan.
The team will be mentored by the Indian legend Yuvraj Singh, and are banking on their batting depth at the Abu Dhabi T10 this year.
Speaking ahead of the season, coach Carl Crowe said, “One of our goals during the draft was to pick a squad with huge depth batting wise so you can look at some of the names we bat all the way down the order to 8, 9, 10. Whichever combination we select, so we are happy with the depth rather than necessarily picking out one player.”
Come the season, the coach will have his task cut out in terms of planning and zeroing in on the playing combinations to make...
The team will be mentored by the Indian legend Yuvraj Singh, and are banking on their batting depth at the Abu Dhabi T10 this year.
Speaking ahead of the season, coach Carl Crowe said, “One of our goals during the draft was to pick a squad with huge depth batting wise so you can look at some of the names we bat all the way down the order to 8, 9, 10. Whichever combination we select, so we are happy with the depth rather than necessarily picking out one player.”
Come the season, the coach will have his task cut out in terms of planning and zeroing in on the playing combinations to make...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Carrara (Gold Coast), Oct 5 (Ians) An almost full-strength Australia squad, including David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, will be up against the West Indies in a short two-match T20I series beginning at the Metricon Stadium here later on Wednesday, with both sides looking to give final touches to their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup, beginning on October 16.
Dashing opener Warner, who was rested from the three-match T20I India tour, will be back along with Marsh — who was sidelined due to an ankle injury — and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, who was tending to a knee issue.
However Ashton Agar and Kane Richardson, who are both members of Australia’s 15-member T20 World Cup squad, are not part of the series.
“We have and are taking a cautious approach with the World Cup on the near horizon,” National Selection Panel (Nsp) Chair George Bailey was quoted as saying by cricket.
Dashing opener Warner, who was rested from the three-match T20I India tour, will be back along with Marsh — who was sidelined due to an ankle injury — and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, who was tending to a knee issue.
However Ashton Agar and Kane Richardson, who are both members of Australia’s 15-member T20 World Cup squad, are not part of the series.
“We have and are taking a cautious approach with the World Cup on the near horizon,” National Selection Panel (Nsp) Chair George Bailey was quoted as saying by cricket.
- 10/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, Sep 27 (Ians) The New York Strikers have assembled a strong squad at the Player Draft including Andre Fletcher and Wahab Riaz for the sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10.
The New York strikers had already confirmed the signings of Yuvraj Singh as Mentor and Carl Crowe as Coach. The Franchisee had 13 out of the 17 player slots to fill going into the Player Draft.
Yuvraj, who participated in the Abu Dhabi T10 back in 2019, will be looking to bring his explosive batting expertise to the team. Carl Crowe was the coach of the Champions of the Abu Dhabi T10 in the 2021 edition, Deccan Gladiators, and has coached a whole host of cricket franchises all over globe including Kolkata Knight Riders in the Ipl.
Even before the Player Draft began, The New York Strikers had already filled four out of a possible total of seventeen player slots. Keiron Pollard...
The New York strikers had already confirmed the signings of Yuvraj Singh as Mentor and Carl Crowe as Coach. The Franchisee had 13 out of the 17 player slots to fill going into the Player Draft.
Yuvraj, who participated in the Abu Dhabi T10 back in 2019, will be looking to bring his explosive batting expertise to the team. Carl Crowe was the coach of the Champions of the Abu Dhabi T10 in the 2021 edition, Deccan Gladiators, and has coached a whole host of cricket franchises all over globe including Kolkata Knight Riders in the Ipl.
Even before the Player Draft began, The New York Strikers had already filled four out of a possible total of seventeen player slots. Keiron Pollard...
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
All 8 franchises firm up teams in Abu Dhabi T10; new entrants NY Strikers get Pollard as icon player
Abu Dhabi, Sep 27 (Ians) Ahead of the sixth season of the Abu Dhabi T10, which tees off at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on November 23, eight franchises have finalised their squads, with the tournament seeing the addition of two new franchises — New York Strikers and Morrisville Samp Army.
The final of the tournament will be played on December 4.
Defending champions Deccan Gladiators, who have Nicholas Pooran as their icon player, have signed on some serious talent in Andre Russell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, David Wiese, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wood, Odean Smith, Josh Little, Will Smeed, Zahir Khan, Curtis Campher, Zahoor Khan, Adeel Malik, Sultan Ahmed, Jason Roy and Taskin Ahmed.
The Bangla Tigers, with Shakib Al Hasan as their icon player, have acquired the services of Evin Lewis, Colin Munro, Hazratullah Zazai, Joe Clarke, Benny Howell, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Amir, Matheesha Pathirana, Nurul Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rohan Mustafa, Chirag Suri, Umair Ali,...
The final of the tournament will be played on December 4.
Defending champions Deccan Gladiators, who have Nicholas Pooran as their icon player, have signed on some serious talent in Andre Russell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, David Wiese, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wood, Odean Smith, Josh Little, Will Smeed, Zahir Khan, Curtis Campher, Zahoor Khan, Adeel Malik, Sultan Ahmed, Jason Roy and Taskin Ahmed.
The Bangla Tigers, with Shakib Al Hasan as their icon player, have acquired the services of Evin Lewis, Colin Munro, Hazratullah Zazai, Joe Clarke, Benny Howell, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Amir, Matheesha Pathirana, Nurul Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rohan Mustafa, Chirag Suri, Umair Ali,...
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Aug 12 (Ians) Mi Emirates, the sister franchise of five-time Ipl champions Mumbai Indians, on Friday announced Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran and Trent Boult as their four signings.
Apart from the above four mentioned signings, Mi Emirates have also signed Andre Fletcher, Imran Tahir, Samit Patel, Will Smeed, Jordan Thompson, Najibullah Zadran, Zahir Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Bradley Wheal and Bas De Leede.
Each team in the ILT20 will consist of 18 players, including four UAE players and two other players from Icc Associate countries. The players signed by Mi Emirates are as per the league guidelines.
The franchise added that the local players from UAE will be added to the squad, which will be based in Abu Dhabi, in the near future.
“I am delighted with our dynamic group of 14 players that will be part of our #Onefamily and represent ‘Mi Emirates’. We are glad to have one of our key pillars,...
Apart from the above four mentioned signings, Mi Emirates have also signed Andre Fletcher, Imran Tahir, Samit Patel, Will Smeed, Jordan Thompson, Najibullah Zadran, Zahir Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Bradley Wheal and Bas De Leede.
Each team in the ILT20 will consist of 18 players, including four UAE players and two other players from Icc Associate countries. The players signed by Mi Emirates are as per the league guidelines.
The franchise added that the local players from UAE will be added to the squad, which will be based in Abu Dhabi, in the near future.
“I am delighted with our dynamic group of 14 players that will be part of our #Onefamily and represent ‘Mi Emirates’. We are glad to have one of our key pillars,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Aug 11 (Ians) Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Dasun Shanaka, Ollie Pope and Fazalhaq Farooqi on Thursday were unveiled as new signings in the Marquee Players List of the inaugural edition of ILT20, to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January-February next year.
“Our team continues to be impressed with the quality of talent that has committed to participating in the ILT20. We are very pleased to see the list of Marquee players grow in stature which is evident through our latest reveal, and we are encouraged to see exciting, emerging talent join such experienced names from world cricket,” said Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary of Emirates Cricket.
Earlier, on Monday, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, Wanindu Hasaranga and Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Andre Russell, Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis, Fabien Allen, Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Dushmantha Chameera, Akeal Hosein,...
“Our team continues to be impressed with the quality of talent that has committed to participating in the ILT20. We are very pleased to see the list of Marquee players grow in stature which is evident through our latest reveal, and we are encouraged to see exciting, emerging talent join such experienced names from world cricket,” said Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary of Emirates Cricket.
Earlier, on Monday, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, Wanindu Hasaranga and Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Andre Russell, Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis, Fabien Allen, Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Dushmantha Chameera, Akeal Hosein,...
- 8/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
St John's (Antigua), Feb 27 (Ians) Swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle and experienced fast bowler Fidel Edwards have been named in the West Indies T20I squad to play against Sri Lanka, marking their return to the international stage.
Off-spinner Kevin Sinclair earns his first West Indies selection and left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein gets his first T20I call-up as the Cricket West Indies (Cwi) selection panel named the West Indies squads for the CG Insurance T20 International Series and CG Insurance One-Day International Series.
The matches will be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (Ccg) and Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (Svrs).
The T20I matches will be played under floodlights on March 3, 5 and 7. This T20I series will make history as the first full international matches to be played by the official West Indies men's team at the Ccg. The matches will also be the first West Indies T20Is to...
Off-spinner Kevin Sinclair earns his first West Indies selection and left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein gets his first T20I call-up as the Cricket West Indies (Cwi) selection panel named the West Indies squads for the CG Insurance T20 International Series and CG Insurance One-Day International Series.
The matches will be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (Ccg) and Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (Svrs).
The T20I matches will be played under floodlights on March 3, 5 and 7. This T20I series will make history as the first full international matches to be played by the official West Indies men's team at the Ccg. The matches will also be the first West Indies T20Is to...
- 2/27/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
St John's (Antigua), Feb 23 (Ians) Fast bowler Keon Joseph had a huge impact with the new ball and Shimron Hetmyer made a stroke-filled half-century as Guyana Jaguars recorded a comprehensive victory over Windward Islands Volcanoes in the CG Insurance Super50 Cup.
Joseph steamed in from the Sir Curtly Ambrose End and took two key wickets in the first over of the match. He had dangerman Andre Fletcher caught at cover by Tevin Imlach and moments later had captain Sunil Ambris taken behind by Kemol Savory.
Joseph had impressive figures of 4/24 and was later named the CG Insurance Man-of-the-Match. Volcanoes were bowled out for 153. Hetmyer made 67 not out as Jaguars reached 155/1 off 28.4 overs in reply to win by nine wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Monday.
The victory was the fourth of the tournament for Jaguars who finished the preliminary round second in the standings on 16 points behind the...
Joseph steamed in from the Sir Curtly Ambrose End and took two key wickets in the first over of the match. He had dangerman Andre Fletcher caught at cover by Tevin Imlach and moments later had captain Sunil Ambris taken behind by Kemol Savory.
Joseph had impressive figures of 4/24 and was later named the CG Insurance Man-of-the-Match. Volcanoes were bowled out for 153. Hetmyer made 67 not out as Jaguars reached 155/1 off 28.4 overs in reply to win by nine wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Monday.
The victory was the fourth of the tournament for Jaguars who finished the preliminary round second in the standings on 16 points behind the...
- 2/23/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Auckland, Nov 27 (Ians) Incredible performances from pacer Lockie Ferguson and all-rounder James Neesham helped New Zealand beat West Indies by five wickets, via Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method, in the first T20I at the Eden Park on Friday.
In a rail-curtailed 16-over match, the Black Caps chased down the 176-run target with four balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Put into bat, West Indies put 180/7 in their innings, thanks to a magnificent 75 not out from skipper Kieron Pollard. Pollard faced 37 deliveries during which he scored four fours and eight sixes.
Apart from him, Andre Fletcher and Fabian Allen made notable contributions of 34 and 30 each.
However, the highlight of the innings was New Zealand's Ferguson who picked up his maiden T20I five-wicket haul and finished with figures of 4/21 in his four overs. Skipper Tim Southee also chipped in with two wickets, conceding 22 runs in his three overs.
In a rail-curtailed 16-over match, the Black Caps chased down the 176-run target with four balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Put into bat, West Indies put 180/7 in their innings, thanks to a magnificent 75 not out from skipper Kieron Pollard. Pollard faced 37 deliveries during which he scored four fours and eight sixes.
Apart from him, Andre Fletcher and Fabian Allen made notable contributions of 34 and 30 each.
However, the highlight of the innings was New Zealand's Ferguson who picked up his maiden T20I five-wicket haul and finished with figures of 4/21 in his four overs. Skipper Tim Southee also chipped in with two wickets, conceding 22 runs in his three overs.
- 11/27/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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