Australia Aim for 14th Straight T20 World Cup Win Against Pakistan

Australia vs Pakistan: Green and Gold Aim for 14th Consecutive T20 World Cup Win

Dubai, 6pm local time

Australia, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, will face Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash on Friday. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the first ball scheduled for 6pm local time.

Australia, led by Alyssa Healy, are the clear favorites heading into the match. They are the only unbeaten team in Group A, having recorded impressive victories over Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Pakistan, on the other hand, have won one and lost one of their two matches so far.

Australia’s batting lineup is one of the most formidable in the tournament. Beth Mooney, the reigning Player of the Tournament, has been in excellent form, while Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry are also capable of match-winning performances. Pakistan’s bowling attack will need to be at their best to contain the Australian batters.

Pakistan’s batting has been inconsistent so far in the tournament. Muneeba Ali, the captain, has been the only batter to score consistently. The team will need their other batters, such as Nida Dar and Omaima Sohail, to step up and contribute.

Australia’s bowling attack is also strong, with Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, and Sophie Molineux all capable of taking wickets. Pakistan’s batters will need to be patient and disciplined in order to build a competitive total.

The match is expected to be a close and exciting contest. Australia will be looking to extend their winning streak to 14 matches, while Pakistan will be determined to upset the champions and boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Hayley Matthews Stars as West Indies Dominate Pakistan in Second T20I

Hayley Matthews Stars as West Indies Dominate Pakistan in Second T20I

West Indies’ Hayley Matthews continued her impressive all-round form to lead her team to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20I in Karachi. Matthews’ 3 for 26 restricted Pakistan to a below-par 121 for 7, while her unbeaten 58 off 43 balls guided West Indies to a comfortable chase.

Pakistan opted to bat first but struggled to gain momentum, with Gull Feroza’s laborious 14 off 29 balls setting the tone for a slow start. Muneeba Ali’s 55 off 47 balls provided some respite, but Pakistan’s innings lacked impetus, reaching only 33 runs in the powerplay.

Matthews’ bowling proved decisive, as she dismissed Sidra Ameen early and then returned to claim two wickets in the final over, including the crucial scalp of Nida Dar. Pakistan’s total of 121 looked inadequate on a pitch that appeared to offer more assistance to the batters.

West Indies began their chase aggressively, with Matthews striking five boundaries in the first five overs. However, Pakistan’s spin trio of Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan, and Nida Dar slowed the scoring rate, restricting West Indies to six runs per over for the next six overs.

Despite the slowdown, West Indies never lost control of the chase. Matthews’ dismissal brought Shemaine Campbelle to the crease, but her dismissal by Tuba Hassan gave Pakistan a glimmer of hope. However, Chedean Nation’s boundary sealed the victory, completing a clinical performance by West Indies.

The third T20I of the five-match series will be played on 30 April in Karachi, with West Indies on the verge of securing a series victory.

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