| Pak T20 survival chances grow slimmer BRIDGETOWN: Defending champions Pakistan were on the brink of elimination from the World Twenty20 after losing to New Zealand by just one run in a thrilling Super Eights match here on Saturday. The chances of Pakistan survival in the event grew thinner, as it hinges on some ifs, as Pakistan could win only one match against Bangladesh. Victory for South Africa over England in Saturday's other Group E match at the Kensington Oval would mean Pakistan no longer had a chance of reaching the semi-finals. Recalled New Zealand fast bowler Ian Butler took an impressive three wickets for 19 runs as opener Salman Butt, who finished on 67 not out, so nearly saw Pakistan to victory after a top-order collapse. Pakistan, chasing 134 to win, finished on 132 for seven in reply to the 133 for seven New Zealand made after losing the toss. The title-holders began the final over, bowled by Butler, needing 11 to win. Left-hander Butt couldn't make contact with the first ball but slashed the second down to third man for four. He also missed the third delivery before crashing the fourth through point for another boundary. Off the fifth ball, Pakistan ran a bye and that left Abdur Rehman, who'd earlier taken two wickets for just 19 runs in his first Twenty20 international for nearly three years, on strike with two needed off the final ball. Rehman, also a left-hander, made good contact as he swung at a legside delivery from Butler but the ball flew straight to Martin Guptill to spark joyous celebrations amongst the New Zealand team. The Black Caps, who lost their opening Super Eights match to South Africa as Pakistan went down to England, needed a victory every bit as much as the title-holders to revive their hopes of a semi-final spot. Pakistan collapsed to 25 for three in the face of hostile fast bowling from Shane Bond and the recalled Kyle Mills. Man-of-the-match Butler, selected along with Mills after fellow seamers Jacob Oram and Tim Southee were dropped, then struck twice to reduce Pakistan to 58 for five in his first match of the tournament. Butler had Misbah-ul-Haq lbw for three and then, after digging in a short ball on a lively pitch, saw Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi caught pulling for 11 by a diving Nathan McCullum, running in from deep midwicket. Replays were not conclusive as to whether the ball had carried but Afridi walked off and the catch stood. Abdul Razzaq gave Pakistan renewed hope by driving New Zealand captain and left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori for a six and a four off successive balls. Razzaq then finished a 15th over from Vettori that cost 16 runs with another huge six, this time lofted over deep midwicket, to leave Pakistan in the far more healthy position of 94 for five. He then failed to connect several times against Bond before flat-batting the bowler for a massive six over long-on that landed on top of the pavilion. However, when Razzaq holed to off-spinner Nathan McCullum for a 28-ball 29 it meant Pakistan were 111 for six and needed 23 off 13 balls for victory. That became 22 off two overs and then Butt, giving himself room, drove Mills for a superb six over long-off. Butt, only one of three batsmen in the Pakistani innings to make it into double figures, faced 54 balls for his undefeated 67, with a six and eight fours. Vettori led the way for New Zealand with 38. Only opener Brendon McCullum (33) also made it past 30. Pakistan complete their Super Eights programme against South Africa in St Lucia on Monday, when New Zealand face England. |
 | |
| Two crucial matches in Super8 today BRIDGETOWN: Two crucial matches are being played in Super Eight of Twenty20 World Cup today, Geo News reported Sunday. The first match is set between two teams India and West Indies, that... more | |
| |
 | |
| |
| Pakistan face exit after one-run loss BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Defending champions Pakistan were on the brink of elimination from the World Twenty20 after losing to New Zealand by just one run in a thrilling Super Eights match here... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Tribunal adjourns Younis appeal LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan’s appeal against an indefinite ban was adjourned Saturday after his lawyer said he was only given documents detailing the allegations at the very ... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Pak players ‘mentally retarded’: Inti LAHORE: Former Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has launched a scathing attack on the national players, calling them ‘mentally retarted’ during their forgettable tour of Australia earlier this y... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Gayle anticipates India ‘rethink’ BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: West Indies captain Chris Gayle admits the hosts will have to go “back to the drawing-board” ahead of their World Twenty20 Super Eights clash with India here on Sunday ... more | |
| |
| |
New Balance 996 Men's Retro/Lifestyle Shoes | |
| Jayawardene opening up Twenty20 horizons BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene is relishing the “freedom” that comes with opening the batting after another superlative display at the World Twenty20. And he ins... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Sri Lanka wait on Murali fitness BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss said Muttiah Muralitharan “didn’t look great” as the uncertainty over the star off-spinner’s fitness to play on in the World Twenty20 dee... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Mahela magic leaves Windies spellbound BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Mahela Jayawardene’s superb form at the World Twenty20 continued as he made an unbeaten 98 in Sri Lanka’s 57-run win over the West Indies in the Super Eights here on Fr... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Clarke happy to be T20 passenger BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Australia captain Michael Clarke will be happy to stay in the pavilion while his team are batting for the rest of the World Twenty20 if it means more repeats of Friday’... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Bits and Pieces Modi to sue ECB chief: Sources LONDON: In a fresh turn of events, sources have said that deposed IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi is planning to take legal action against England and Wales... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Australia, Windies in Women’s World T20 semis ST KITTS: Australia and West Indies advanced to the semifinals but defending champions England were knocked out of the Women’s World Twenty20 Cup here. The semifinals of the event wil... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| We have not responded well to situations, says Miandad LAHORE: Not being able to respond to situations adequately is the reason behind Pakistan’s below par show at the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup, former skipper Javed Miandad said on Saturday. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ‘I have been BCCI’s enemy No 1 for long’ MUMBAI: Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi ridiculed the BCCI’s second show cause notice on Saturday for allegedly planning a “rebel” Twenty20 league in England. He said it has become a p... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Dhoni says India can stay with pace BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is adamant his side can cope with fast bowling at the World Twenty20 in spite of their dramatic collapse during a 49-run loss to Aust... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Webber takes pole as Red Bull blitz rivals BARCELONA: Australian Mark Webber stormed to his second pole position this season as Red Bull swept to another front-row lockout in Saturday’s qualifying session for Sunday’s Spanish Grand P... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| KRL to take on Nagacorp on Monday KARACHI: Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) will open their mission in the 6th AFC President’s Cup on Monday (tomorrow) when they take on Nagacorp of Cambodia at Yangon, Myanmar. Nation... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Premier Leagure braced for grandstand climax LONDON: With the Premier League season heading to one its most exciting conclusions in years, Chelsea will head into the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday (today) knowing that... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| In South Africa, the colour of football is still black JOHANNESBURG: In the packed stands of South African football stadiums, it’s almost impossible to spot a white face, a legacy of the white apartheid government’s isolation of the sport as a b... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Senators monitoring Ipoh performance ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee is keeping a close eye on the hockey affairs with the performance of the national outfit in the Azlan Shah Cup in greater context. Chairman Gh... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| briefs... Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open MADRID: Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open masters event after retiring from his quarter-final in the Serbia Open on Friday due to illn... more | |
| |
| |
| |
| Pietersen leaving World T20 for birth of first child BRIDGETOWN: England batsman Kevin Pietersen is to return home from the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean to be with his pregnant wife for the birth of the couple's first child. Follo... more | |
| |
| |
| |
 | Pietersen sets up England win over Proteas BRIDGETOWN: Kevin Pietersen laid the platform for a commanding 39-run victory over his native South Africa as England took a giant stride towards the World Twenty20 semi-finals here on Satur... more |
| |
| |
| |
| England beat South Africa by 39 runs BRIDGETOWN: England beat South Africa by 39 runs in a World Twenty20 Super Eights match here on Saturday.... more | |
| |
-
Hamlin sweeps Darlington
AP – Sun May 9, 12:25 am ET
AP DARLINGTON, S.C. - Denny Hamlin became the first driver in 17 years to sweep Darlington Raceway, winning the Sprint Cup race Saturday night after late mistakes took Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton out of contention. Full Story »
-
Magic blows out Hawks again for 3-0 series lead
AP – Sat May 8, 9:26 pm ET
AP ATLANTA - Orlando keeps on winning, even when Dwight Howard doesn't stand out. Full Story »
-
Fleury's 32 saves lead Penguins past Canadiens 2-1
AP – 1 hr 23 mins ago
AP PITTSBURGH - Crosby and Malkin. Malkin and Crosby. The Penguins' two stars get so much attention that the other key player who was largely responsible for them winning the Stanley Cup last season often isn't appreciated. Full Story »
-
Saints coach Payton deflects lawsuit questions
AP – Sat May 8, 6:26 pm ET
AP METAIRIE, La. - Sean Payton calmly took questions Saturday about a lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints, saying he "appreciated" the interest in a case that alleges an attempt to cover up prescription drug thefts at club headquarters. Full Story »
-
Chacin blanks Dodgers into eighth, Rockies win 8-0
AP – Sun May 9, 1:21 am ET
AP LOS ANGELES - Jhoulys Chacin made his second stellar start since being inserted into Colorado's injury depleted rotation, and the Rockies knocked out knuckleballer Charlie Haeger during a six-run first inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 on Saturday night. Full Story »
-
Magic stretch win streak in NBA East
AFP – Sun May 9, 2:00 am ET
AFP/Getty Images ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP) - Reigning Eastern Conference champion Orlando moved within one victory of returning the NBA East finals by routing Atlanta 105-75, the Magic stretching its win streak to 13 games. Full Story »
-
Wittels' hit streak up to 41 games for FIU
AP – Sat May 8, 4:48 pm ETJONESBORO, Ark. - Garrett Wittels of Florida International has extended his hitting streak to 41 games, equaling the fifth-longest mark in NCAA Division I history. Full Story »
-
Chelsea star Kalou eyes title party
AFP – 2 hrs 1 min ago
AFP/File LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has vowed that his side won't blow their chance to savour a joyous title celebration with their supporters on Sunday. Full Story »
-
Briton Wiggins wins cycling's Tour of Italy first stage
AFP – Sat May 8, 2:23 pm ET
AFP AMSTERDAM (AFP) - Britain's three-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins got Team Sky's Grand Tour debut off to the perfect start by winning the first stage of the Tour of Italy on Saturday. Full Story »
-
Source: City, Ice Edge near lease deal for Coyotes
AP – Sat May 8, 7:33 pm ETPHOENIX - A person close to the talks says Ice Edge Holdings is nearing agreement on a memorandum of understanding that gives the group exclusive negotiating rights with the city of Glendale on a new lease agreement for the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Full Story »
-
Australia wrap up 5-0 Davis Cup win over Japan
AFP – 43 mins ago
AFP BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) - Australia wrapped up a 5-0 win over Japan after winning both their "dead" singles matches on the final day of their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie on Sunday. Full Story »
-
Golf fan Tasered, arrested at Players Championship
AP – Fri May 7, 8:58 pm ET
AP PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - A 36-year-old man attending the second round of The Players Championship was subdued by a Taser on Friday. Full Story »
-
Tito Ortiz arrested, accuses partner of drug use
AP – Tue Apr 27, 1:50 am ET
AP LOS ANGELES - Mixed martial arts star Tito Ortiz claims his ex-porn star girlfriend is addicted to Oxycontin, and he blames Jenna Jameson's drug use for his arrest Monday on suspicion of domestic violence. Full Story »
-
Margarito wins unanimous decision over Garcia
AP – 2 hrs 59 mins agoAGUASCALIENTES, Mexico - Antonio Margarito won a unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia on Saturday in his first fight in more than 15 months following a one-year suspension. Full Story »
-
Webber leads Red Bull 1-2 in Spanish GP qualifying
AP – Sat May 8, 11:18 am ET
AP BARCELONA, Spain - Mark Webber claimed his second pole position of the Formula One season on Saturday, leading a Red Bull 1-2 at the Spanish Grand Prix. Full Story »
-
WADA recommends more EPO testing at Winter Games
AP – Fri May 7, 1:35 pm ETLONDON - The World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended an increase in EPO tests among higher-risk sports at future Winter Olympics. Full Story »
0 comments:
Post a Comment