Faysal Bank T20 (FBT20) Cup -- Rawalpindi Rams Cruised into Semi Finals Crushing Faisalabad in a Thriller

Defending T20 champions Rawalpindi Rams handed a shocking defeat to match favourites Faisalabad Wolves by 7 runs in a nail biting Group B match of Faysal Bank T20 Cup, here on National Stadium Karachi. 

Rawalpindi Rams into Semi-finals Beating Faisalabad Wolves by 7 Runs

Rawalpindi Rams have now joined Lahore Eagles and Sialkot Stallions for the semi-finals of the tournament. The last semi-finalist will be the winner of the last match of today being played right now between Peshawar Panthers and hosts Karachi Dolphins. According to latest reports from field; Panthers have set a challenging total of 178 for the Afridi’s men.

Batting first Rawalpindi Rams set a target of 166 to win, while Faisalabad Wolves were restricted to 158-8 in 20 overs. They needed 25 to win in the final over and pace bowler Muhammad Talha smashed Muhammad Ramiz for one six and two boundaries and took a couple but was caught on the final delivery needing eight to win.

Faisalabad Wolves’ start was disastrous as both their openers fell for duck and soon they were reeling at 39 for five. Imran Khalid top-scored with 48 off 35 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six while Skiper Misbah-ul-Haq made a fearless 43 off 36 balls smashing three boundaries and one six but that didn’t proved sufficient to take Wolves past the target set by Rams.

Earlier, Rawalpindi Rams recovered after losing four early wickets to post a spirited total of 165 losing eight wickets in stipulated 20 overs. Umar Amin continued his brilliance with the bat by playing an outstanding innings of 53 runs exhibiting temperament and class in pressure situation. He smashed seven boundaries in his 37-ball knock.

Rawalpindi Rams were bowed down by Wolves at 28-3 in third over, losing their star hitter Awais Zia (15). Then classy Umar Amin took the charge of the game and built an impressive partnership of 97 runs with Jamal Anwar (41). 

Rawalpindi, who made 69-4 in their first ten overs, added 96 runs in the last ten over to put winning total of 166. Pakistan top off-break bowler Saeed Ajmal claimed three wickets for 32 runs in four overs from Faisalabad Wolves.

Faysal Bank T20 (FBT20) Cup -- Updated Points Table, Today's Team Positions and Probable Semi-finalists

FAISALABAD, Pakistan (Sept. 30) – The latest points table of Faysal Bank T20 (FBT20) Cup, presented here below, shows that until now only two team has managed to reach in semi-finals which are Lahore Eagles from Group A and Sialkot Stallions from Group C. Thee last two teams for possible four semi-finalists will be decided today.   

Faysal Bank T20 (FBT20) Cup -- Updated Points Table

After thrashing Afghan Cheetahs out of FBT20 tournament Faisalabad Wolves, currently on the top in Group B, are ready to take on the title holders Rawalpindi Rams in second match of the day, which is a virtual quarter final as the winner will qualify for the semi final from Group B.

Totally three matches are scheduled to day (See details here) first match will be played between Multan Tigers and Afghan Cheetas, placed at 4^th and 3^rd in Group B; therefore, the match result will not affect the possible semi-final entrants.

The last match will be played between Karachi Dolphins, placed on top in Group D, and Peshawar Panthers, also another virtual quarterfinal. Karachi Dolphins, under the leadership of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, outclassed Islamabad Leopards comprehensively by 8 wickets with more than 6 overs to spare the other night. Their confidence will be sky-high against Panthers and are also favourite to qualify for semi-finals from Group D.

Faysal Bank T20 Cup: Today's (Friday, Sept. 30) Matches Schedule and Live Broadcasting

FAISALABAD, Pakistan (Sept. 30) – After thrashing Afghan Cheetahs out of FBT20 tournament Faisalabad Wolves are ready to take on the title holders Rawalpindi Rams today, which is a virtual quarter final as the winner will qualify for the semi final.

Faysal Bank T20 Cup: Friday (Sept. 30) Matches Schedule

Totally three matches are scheduled to day, detailed below:

• Multan Tigers  v  Afghan Cheetas, starts at 12:00 pm

Live Score Updates are available HERE 

• Rawalpindi Rams  v  Faisalabad Wolves, starts at 04:00 pm

Live Score Updates are available HERE 

• Karachi Dolphins  v  Peshawar Panthers, starts at 08:00 pm

Live Score Updates are available HERE 

All matches will be live broadcasted at Geo Super.

Faysal Bank T20 Cup 2011-12: Today's Matches Schedule (Thursday, Sept. 29) -- Live Streaming an Score Updates

FAISALABAD, Pakistan (Thu Sept. 29) – Faisalabad Wolves will be facing off Afghan Cheetahs today in the Faysal Bank T20 Tournament underway in Karachi. The Group B match will start at 4:00 pm and will be live broadcasted on Geo Super. For live score updates Click HERE.

Faysal Bank T20 Cup 2011-12: Today's Matches Schedule (Thursday, Sept. 29)

 The details of other two Group B  matches of the day are given below:

• Rawalpindi Rams vs Multan Tigers at 12:00 pm

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• Karachi Dolphins vs Islamabad Leopards 8:00 pm

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Pakistan Vs. Zimbabwe: 2nd Twenty20 International Today (Sunday/Sept.18) -- Start Timings, Squads and Live Score Updates

HARARE, Zimbabwe (Sept. 18) - Second Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Zimbabwe will be played today here at Harare Sports Club. Pakistan is unbeaten in this tournament winning lone test, three ODIs and the first T20 match.

Pakistan Vs. Zimbabwe: 2nd Twenty20 International Today (Sunday/Sept.18)

Zimbabwe desperately looking for a victory and will try their hearts out to win today’s match while Pakistan will be looking to complete the tour as ‘invincible’. 

Match is scheduled to begin at 14:00 local time (17:00/5:00 pm PST) and 12:00 GMT at Harare Sports Club, Harare.

Zimbabwe squad 

Brendan Taylor(c), Tatenda Taibu(wk), Chamu Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Kyle Jarvis, Hamilton Masakadza, Chris Mpofu, Vusi Sibanda, Prosper Utseya, Malcolm Waller, Regis Chakabva, Craig Ervine, Gregory Lamb, Tino Mawoyo, Ray Price, Brian Vitori, Charles Coventry, Cephas Zhuwawo

Pakistan Probable Squad 

Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Adnan Akmal(wk), Aizaz Cheema, Azhar Ali, Junaid Khan, Rameez Raja, Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir, Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq, Imran Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Khan, Taufeeq Umar, Yasir Shah, Umar Akmal

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Muhammad Hafeez Declared Man of the Match as Pakistan Crushed Zimbabwe by 85 Runs

HARARE, Zimbabwe (Sept. 16) – Pakistan crushed hosts Zimbabwe by 85 runs in the first Twenty20 international just concluded at Harare Sports Club here on today.

Man of the Match: Muhammad Hafeez Scored 71 and Picked up 4 Wickets

Zimbabwe batting crumbled in just 15.2 over after making just 113 runs. Coventry and Chibhabha were the significant contributors from Zimbabwe scoring 30 and 28 respectively. Six Zimbabwean batsmen couldn’t even reach the double figure.

Muhammad Hafeez picked up 4 wickets after smashing 71 runs earlier in Pakistan innings and declared man of the match.

Zimbabwe won the toss and invited the visitors to bat first hoping to get early wickets to pressurize Pakistan batting; but Pakistani openers Muhammad hafeez and Asad Shafiq got off to a flyer taking the scores to 72 in just 6 overs without losing any wickets.

Asad Shafiq got run out on total score of 74 after contributing significant 38 runs. Muhammad Hafeez continued his superb form and scored briskly to take the score to 148 before being victim to Chibhabha after contributing 71 runs off just48 balls.

Rameez Raja (Jr.), Umar Akmal and Sohail Tanveer played handy knocks at the end contributing 22, 22 and 17 respectively to take the score to 198.

Pak v Zim (First Twenty20 International) -- Hafeez and Shafiq Helped Pakistan to Get Huge 198/4

HARARE, Zimbabwe (Sept. 16) – Pakistan set a huge target of 199 for Zimbabwe in first Twenty20 international underway at Harare Sports Club here on Friday.

Zimbabwe won the toss and invited the hosts to bat first hoping to get early wickets to pressurize Pakistan batting; but Pakistani openers Muhammad hafeez and Asad Shafiq got off to a flyer taking the scores to 72 in just 6 overs without losing any wickets.

Asad Shafiq got run out on total score of 74 after contributing significant 38 runs. Muhammad Hafeez continued his superb form and scored briskly to take the score to 148 before being victim to Chibhabha after contributing 71 runs off just48 balls.

Rameez Raja (Jr.), Umar Akmal and Sohail Tanveer played handy knocks at the end contributing 22, 22 and 17 respectively.

Zimbabwe now need 199 runs in allotted 20 overs with an average run rate of almost 10 runs per over. 

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (1st T20 International) - Live Score Updates Below:



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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st Twenty20 International at Harare Sports Club -- Watch Live

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st Twenty20 International

Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2011

Friday Sept. 16 2011

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st Twenty20 International Live

Scheduled Timings: Match scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm PST (14:00 local time, 12:00 GMT)

 Zimbabwe squad

BRM Taylor*, RW Chakabva, CJ Chibhabha, E Chigumbura, CK Coventry, KM Jarvis, H Masakadza, CB Mpofu, RW Price, V Sibanda, T Taibu†, P Utseya, BV Vitori, MN Waller, C Zhuwao

Pakistan squad

Misbah-ul-Haq*, Adnan Akmal†, Aizaz Cheema, Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Imran Farhat, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Rameez Raja (2), Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Malik, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Taufeeq Umar, Umar Akmal, Yasir Shah, Younis Khan

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