Peshawar Zalmi Innings: Opting to bat first, Zalmi posted a total of 154 runs, with Babar Azam leading the charge with a solid 72 off 51 balls. Despite his efforts, the middle order faltered under pressure from Karachi’s bowlers. Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali were the standout performers, claiming 3 wickets each and restricting Zalmi’s scoring opportunities. ​ Karachi Kings …

Burnley and Leeds United have secured automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2025–26 season. Burnley confirmed their return to the top flight with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United on Monday, April 21, 2025. This result also ensured Leeds United’s promotion, as they had earlier defeated Stoke City 6-0, climbing to the top of the Championship standings with …

On April 21, 2025, Pakistan’s interim head coach and chief selector, Aaqib Javed, addressed a press conference in Multan amid the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) active search for a permanent head coach. Javed, who assumed the interim role in November 2024 following the resignations of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, has expressed a preference to transition into a more stable, …

​Islamabad United secured a commanding 6-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in Match 10 of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 20. This win marked Islamabad’s fourth consecutive triumph, keeping them unbeaten and at the top of the points table .​ Match Summary Karachi Kings: 128/7 in 20 overs Top …

​Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has suggested that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan would be more effective batting in the middle order for the national T20I team. He believes their ability to build innings and provide stability aligns better with middle-order roles, rather than opening the batting. ​ Younis’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about the duo’s positions in the …