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During his innings, Sharma hit 5 sixes and 16 boundaries, breaking several records, including the fastest century by an Indian in a World Cup match. His outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match title. Virat Kohli contributed 55 runs, and Shreyas Iyer added 25 runs, remaining unbeaten as India chased down the target with ease.

Ashraf emphasized that visas for Pakistani cricket enthusiasts intending to travel to India to witness the Cricket World Cup will be issued soon. He reiterated Pakistan’s enduring message of peace, underscoring that cricket inherently carries a message of harmony and tranquility.

Ahmedabad: The Pakistan Men’s cricket team arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday via a chartered plane from Hyderabad, gearing up for the much-anticipated ICC World Cup […]

This remarkable feat took place in a high-stakes encounter during the Mega Event, showcasing the exceptional talent and determination of the Sri Lankan team. Facing Pakistan’s bowling attack, Sri Lanka displayed exceptional batting prowess and strategic gameplay, resulting in a total that now stands as the highest ever scored against Pakistan in World Cup matches.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had set a challenging total of 344 runs for Pakistan, courtesy of outstanding performances from their batsmen. Kusal Mendis, Samarawickrama, and Pathum Nissanka impressed with their respective contributions. However, Pakistan’s bowlers, especially Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan, managed to restrict Sri Lanka to 244 runs in 50 overs.

In soccer-crazed South America, where passion for the sport transcends social boundaries, the dream of watching stars like Lionel Messi in action has become unattainable […]

New Zealand’s Colin Ackerman played a stellar innings of 69 runs, contributing significantly to their total. The Netherlands’ captain Scott Edwards scored 30 runs, and Stephan Myburgh added 29 runs to the scoreboard. However, it was New Zealand’s match-winner, all-rounder Mitchell Santner, who stole the show. Santner not only showcased an outstanding all-round performance but was also honored with the Player of the Match title.

Medical professionals will examine Nasim Shah later this month, marking the initial stages of his recovery. His surgery took place in England, and his rehabilitation will commence at the hospital.

Historically, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other eight times in World Cup tournaments, with the 2019 match being washed out due to rain. During the period from 1975 to 2011, Pakistan suffered defeats in 7 out of 7 encounters against Sri Lanka. Their first meeting in 1975 saw Pakistan lose by a substantial margin of 192 runs.