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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

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

England are in fourth place in the 10-team table but are now just one point ahead of Bangladesh and Pakistan and two clear of Sri Lanka. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Joe Root asks England to keep cool heads during India World Cup game

A heavy defeat by Australia at Lord's on Tuesday was England's third defeat leaves their hopes of reaching the knockout stage in balance.

27 Jun 2019 10:25 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

Pakistan were off to a cracking start as Mohammed Amir (1/63) struck with his first delivery. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Neesham, de Grandhomme rescue NZ after sensational start from Pakistan

De Grandhomme's run out ended the fighting stand but Neesham stayed till the end and finished the innings in style by hitting a six.

26 Jun 2019 8:17 PM

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

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

‘The situation in Pakistan administered Kashmir or Azad Kashmir, although it is called Azad there is no Azadi, is becoming worse, especially with the diversion of rivers. It is creating enormous problems for the local people as they may be forced to migrate from the region in the near future,’ said Shabir Choudhary, a writer and activist from PoK. (Photo: ANI)

Activists hold conference in Birmingham on Pak atrocities in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan has lately sanctioned multiple projects in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan region that aim to further suppress and marginalise locals.

23 Jun 2019 3:45 PM

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir and middle-order batsman JP Duminy will both retire from ODIs at the end of the tournament after impressive careers. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa aims to end World Cup campaign on high note

The Faf du Plessis-led side have flopped badly at the 50-over event in England and Wales, recording just one win, over minnows Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2019 10:38 AM

Australia A will play five ODI's and three four-day matches between June 20 to July 26. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Mitchell Marsh flies back to join Australia A squad

All-rounder Stoinis is recovered from his side injury that he had sustained in the match against India on June 9.

20 Jun 2019 2:25 PM

India are currently at the fourth spot with seven points from four games. (Photo: AP)

'Dhawan's loss won't derail India's World Cup campaign',says Hussey

Virat Kohli and Co. will next face Afghanistan on Saturday at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

20 Jun 2019 2:12 PM

Chasing 242 in 49 overs in the rain-truncated match, New Zealand recovered from a mini slump at 137 for five, riding on a 91-run stand between skipper Kane Williamson (106 not out off 138 balls) and Colin de Grandhomme, to reach home with three balls to spare. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Colin De Grandhomme's mantra to success is 'keeping the game simple'

Colin De Grandhomme (60 off 47 balls) played a crucial role in New Zealand's four-wicket victory over South Africa here on Wednesday.

20 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

"I don't really rank innings, but each time you can try and go out and contribute to a winning performance is something that you're always wanting to do, and it was nice I was able to achieve that," said Kane Williamson, (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Experience of playing on slower tracks will prove beneficial': Williamson

Chasing a target of 242 in 49 overs in rain-truncated match against South Africa, New Zealand recovered from a mini slump at 137 for five

20 Jun 2019 11:43 AM

On Wednesday, South Africa fought hard to get to 241 for six on a difficult pitch after losing the toss. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa lick wounds after more agony

The Proteas' hopes of reaching the semi-finals in England and Wales are all but over after a four-wicket defeat by New Zealand on Wednesday.

20 Jun 2019 11:29 AM

In the 12th over, Hashim Amla, on 23, ran double and reached the milestone in his 176th innings in the format. (PHOTO:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Hashim Amla second-fastest batsman to score 8000 ODI runs

The 36-year-old added the new feather to his already illustrious cap during the World Cup match against the New Zealand at Edgbaston.

20 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

Chasing a target of 242 in 49 overs in rain-truncated match, New Zealand recovered from a mini slump at 137 for five riding on a 91-run stand between Kane Williamson (106 not out off 138 balls) and Collin de Grandhomme (60 off 47 balls) to reach home with three balls to spare. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Kane Williamson, Colin de Grandhomme help New Zealand home versus Proteas

Needing 12 off last 7 balls, Williamson steered a Lungi Ngidi slower delivery to bring down the equation to 8 off the last over.

20 Jun 2019 8:44 AM

The right-hander now sits behind India captain Virat Kohli, who achieved the feat in his 175th innings. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Hashim Amla becomes second-fastest batsman to register 8000 ODI runs

The 36-year-old added the new feather to his already illustrious cap during the World Cup match against the New Zealand at Edgbaston.

19 Jun 2019 9:19 PM

The match will be played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: SA vs NZ; Toss delayed due to wet outfield

It is not raining at the moment and there will be an inspection at 10.15 am local time.

19 Jun 2019 3:13 PM

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