Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd Twenty20 International 2025

Pakistan achieved what they wanted to achieve that is 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh in the twenty20 international series in Lahore. The 3rd twenty20 international was a lot closer as compared to the first two twenty20 internationals with Bangladesh piling up a huge total of 196 runs in their allotted twenty overs.

Although Sahibzada Farhan went early , Muhammad Haris and Saim Ayub kept up the momentum and kept themselves abreast the run rate of 10 runs an over to easily chase Bangladesh's total of 196 runs with plenty of overs to spare and by 7 wickets.

Throughout the series Muhammad Haris showed a lot of potential and he has easily taken Muhammad Rizwan's place in the twenty20 team. Muhammad Haris bats with a better strike rate than Muhammad Rizwan and is a bit of a dasher. In twenty20 cricket we need a batsmen like Muhammad  Haris who can bat with better strike rates.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan shouldnt get complacent after just one series win in twenty20  against Bangladesh and they need to be consistent. 

Pakistan 's performance in World Test Championship (2023-2025)

 

Pakistan' s  performance in 2023-2025 World Test Championship was pathetic to say the least. Out of 10 test matches played in this test championship cycle Pakistan won just 4 and lost 6 test matches giving them a negative win/loss ratio and finishing last at the bottom of the test championship table. They finished even below West Indies which is a team which ranks below them in ICC test rankings that indicates their bad performance. 

After winning the series against England at home 2-1 a lot was expected of Pakistan cricket team that they would whitewash West Indies 2-0 in the test series at home in Multan. Instead West Indies drew the test series 1-1 with them after preparing a sharp turner of a pitch which back fired as Pakistan's own batsmen couldn't cope with the spin of Warrican.

In the end I would like to congratulate South African cricket team as they won the ICC World test championship title 2023-2025 defeating Australia in the final to win only their second ICC title the first being ICC knockout tournament in 1998 under Hansie Cronje's captaincy. 

Pakistan is a proud cricketing nation

 

Pakistan has achieved so much in cricket in its national history that i rate cricket is now Pakistan's national sport instead of hockey. We are a cricket mad nation and the craze we show in this sport is hardly witnessed in any other sport. People of all segments of society may it be rich and poor and of all age groups are absolutely crazy about this sport.

Pakistan has also been very successful nation with positive winning percentage in all three formats of the game that is test, odi, twenty20. In test matches Pakistan have won 150 matches and lost 146 matches. In ODI's Pakistan have won 519 matches and lost 430 matches. In Twenty20 International's Pakistan have won 144 matches and lost 98 matches. These statistics are updated to upto 24th December 2024.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan has always been talented in cricket throughout his history. 

Pakistan vs Bangladesh - First two twenty20 internationals 2025

 

Pakistan outclassed Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first Twenty20 and they defeated Bangladesh by 57 runs in the second twenty20 international. Pakistan is proving to be much superior than  Bangladesh and Bangladesh is proving to be no match to the Pakistan cricket team. Talent wise too Bangladesh is much inferior to Pakistan cricket team.

Pakistani batsmen are playing their shots right from the first ball which is refreshing change in the Pakistan cricket team brought in by new coach Mike Hesson's tactics. Mike Hesson has brought positive changes in the Pakistan cricket team like aggressive batting and aggressive bowling. We lacked aggression in our cricket especially in our batting when Aaqib Javed was our coach.

In the end what i would like to say is that Mike Hesson's tenure as Pakistan's coach has begun well.

Quetta favourites to win PSL

 

After Karachi got knocked out of the tournament my favourite team is now Quetta Gladiators. Quetta is a superb all round team with hardly any weak player or any weakness. Since Vivian Richards is there as their mentor who is a legend and all time great. I have full hopes that Quetta can pull of a win in the Final. 

Their opponents are likely to be either Lahore Qalandars or Islamabad united in the final. Both Lahore Qalandars  and Islamabad United are tough opponents with both teams having equally set of champion cricketers. But I prefer Lahore Qalandar's as Quetta's opponents as Islamabad United are too ruthless as a team. 

Quetta Gladiators have many match winners like Finn Allen, Hassan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed and Muhammad Amir in their team and they will be very tough to beat in the Final.

In the end what I would like to say is that on paper Quetta Gladiators are looking a very strong team indeed.

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025

 

Pakistan are the overwhelming favourites to beat Bangladesh in this twenty20 international tour of Pakistan by Bangladesh. I am saying this because Bangladesh's recent twenty20 record of late isnt good. Bangladesh have lost to associate teams like USA and UAE by identical margins of 2-1 and are currently not in form. Pakistan on the otherhand are playing at full strength and hopefully though should be able to whitewash Bangladesh in this twenty20 series 3-0 although Pakistan are not in good form of late themselves. 

With the return of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub Pakistan will be strengthened in the top order. Hassan Nawaz has also shown a lot of promise. While the return of Hassan Ali is an encouraging sign too. Therefore on paper Pakistan looks much better than Bangladesh and they should be able to beat Bangladesh easily. Although with the recent results going by Bangladesh can cause an upset or two.

In the end what i would like to say is that Pakistan is looking like a formidable side in front of Bangladesh. 

Karachi kings make it to the playoffs

 

Karachi Kings make it to the playoffs after defeating Peshawar Zalmi. This was the first time since 2021 that Karachi Kings have made it to the playoffs. Their success this season very much owes to David Warner who has been an inspirational leader and who has led Karachi Kings from the front. James Vince, Irfan Khan Niazi and Khushdil Shah have been instrumental to Karachi Kings success.

Hassan Ali has shown great fight with the ball. Mir Hamza, Abbas Afridi and Khushdil Shah have been containing the opposition out to low totals. This shows Karachi has got strength with both bat and ball in their line up and will be hard to beat in the playoffs. They are currently second in this year's PSL table and need to beat Islamabad United to retain their spot in the final standings.

In the end what I would like to say is that Karachi Kings have the team to give a tough fight to any opposition they face in the playoffs.