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Babar Azam said his role had been to bat until the end of the innings. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Belief is the key to winning games for Pakistan': Babar Azam

The 24-year-old hit a match-winning unbeaten 101 to anchor Pakistan's reply to New Zealand's score of 237 for six at Edgbaston.

27 Jun 2019 5:47 PM

In a must-win match, Babar azam oozed class on his way to an unbeaten hundred, guiding Pakistan to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the World Cup here on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Babar Azam can emulate Virat Kohli': Grant Flower

Chasing a tricky target of 238, Pakistan were 110 for three at the halfway stage, but Babar stood tall with his 101-run knock.

27 Jun 2019 5:44 PM

Sarfaraz thanked the crowd at Edgbaston. He, however, felt more needs to be done on the fielding side. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Pakistan play well when pushed to corner,' says Sarfaraz Ahmed

Babar Azam produced a sublime century under pressure as Pakistan halted New Zealand's unbeaten run in the World Cup.

27 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

Though Sarfaraz was unaffected by the act, the video which also went viral, made its way to his family. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Sarfaraz’s wife cried when he was called ‘fat pig’

Set under the crosshairs, Sarfaraz was targeted by fans, experts and even Pakistan prime minister and former player Imran Khan.

27 Jun 2019 1:46 PM

Jimmy Neesham led New Zealand's fightback with a career-best undefeated 97 to lift them from a precarious 83-5 to 237-6 in their 50 overs at Edgbaston but they went down to their first defeat of the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: New Zealand can shrug off Pakistan World Cup defeat, says Neesham

The 2015 runners-up lost by six wickets to a resurgent Pakistan, on the back of 101 by Babar Azam and 3 wickets from Shaheen Shah Afridi.

27 Jun 2019 10:57 AM

The 24-year-old Babar Azam completed his century, 10th in ODIs, with a single of Lockie Ferguson off. His knock, coming off 127 balls, was embellished with 11 shots to the fence. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Babar Azam's ton halts New Zealand's unbeaten run

Chasing 238 on a tricky Edgbaston pitch which offered vicious turn, Azam (101) and Sohail (68) showed intent, temperament and resolve.

27 Jun 2019 9:03 AM

New Zealand have named an unchanged side for the fifth game in a row (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

New Zealand win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan in delayed match

The start of the match was delayed by an hour because of wet ground condition but no overs were lost.

26 Jun 2019 4:02 PM

Blackcaps have displayed an all-around performance in batting, bowling, and fielding. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Key players to watch out for in New Zealand Pakistan clash

The Kiwis have not faced defeat in the tournament so far and are at the number two position with 11 points.

26 Jun 2019 12:54 PM

The 2017 Champions Trophy winners showed signs of resurgence against the Proteas, with openers Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam adding 81 for the first wicket and fast bowler Mohammad Amir taking his wickets tally to 15 for the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'If we're disciplined in bat, bowl, field we can beat NZ': Mahmood

After Sunday’s comprehensive win over South Africa, Pakistan still need 3 wins from their last games to have a chance at a semi-final spot.

26 Jun 2019 8:01 AM

Pakistan even started their comeback by beating South Africa by excatly 48 runs in both tournaments. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan are already repeating their 1992 comeback

The similarity between the results of 2019’s Pakistan fixtures and those from 1992 are nothing short of shocking.

25 Jun 2019 1:28 PM

Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men will now not only have to win the remaining three matches, starting with New Zealand, but also hope that the results in other matches favour them to salvage any hopes of a semifinal berth. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Resurrected Pakistan faces stiff task against rampant New Zealand

With just two wins and three losses, Pakistan are at the seventh spot with five points in six games.

25 Jun 2019 12:06 PM

Some former Test players have, however, advised the PCB not to rely on the same old faces when making changes after the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Mohsin Khan tipped to return as chief selector or team manager of Pakistan

Mohsin, who was head coach and also the chief selector in 2012, recently stepped down as head of the PCB's Cricket Committee.

24 Jun 2019 5:21 PM

Pakistan will next take face New Zealand on June 26 at Edgbaston. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur confident they will qualify for semi-finals

Pakistan bowled well in the tournament, their batting was also decent but their fielding always comes under scrutiny.

24 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur hoped the win against his native country would spark a revival of 1992. (Photo: AFP)

'Last Sunday I wanted to commit suicide': Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

The team faced a difficult build-up to the game at Lord’s as they simply could not escape the nightmare of being beaten by India last Sunday

24 Jun 2019 1:58 PM

Sohail smashed nine fours and three sixes during his knock of 89 in 59 balls. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan Sarfaraz praises Haris for Buttler-style show

Pakistan revived their chances of reaching the last four of the World Cup by beating South Africa by 49 runs.

24 Jun 2019 11:00 AM

As soon as South Africa were starting to gain an upper hand in the match, Pakistan got the breakthroughs of de Kock (47) and Aiden Markram (7). (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan knock South Africa out of semi-final race

With this win, Pakistan have maintained their hopes of reaching the semi-finals stages of the World Cup.

24 Jun 2019 10:53 AM

Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan Army Chief shows up during South Africa clash

The Army Chief could be seen with Pakistan supporters in a selfie and also sitting in the stands with Major General Asif Ghafoor.

23 Jun 2019 5:41 PM

South Africa and Pakistan will be entering the match with just one win to their name. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to watch out in Pakistan-South Africa clash

The Proteas are currently positioned at the eighth place in the tournament whereas Pakistan is placed at the ninth position.

23 Jun 2019 2:14 PM

Sarfaraz slammed the likes of Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis. (Photo: AFP)

Sarfaraz hits back at criticism by ‘TV Gods’

Ahmed was upset about the criticism and abuses against him finding their way to his family, who would ask him questions.

23 Jun 2019 1:59 PM

"Morale is still very high for us. The tournament is open now, so we have a chances," said Sarfaraz (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Not the first time we lost to India in WC, so it's fine': Sarfaraz

After the match against India, Pakistan had a week to analyse that loss and they would now be looking to beat a lowly South African side.

22 Jun 2019 8:40 PM

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