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IND vs PAK, T20 Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma got India off to a fiery start in the run chase as he smashed Shaheen Afridi for two fours and as many sixes.

Abhishek Sharma hit Shaheen Afridi for a four and a six off first 2 balls of run chase.

Abhishek scored 31 runs from just 13 balls before departing in 4th over.

Abhishek has the second-highest strike rate in T20 Asia Cup 2025. 

Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli

Abhishek Sharma breaks Virat Kohli's T20I powerplay record against Pakistan with impactful cameo in run chase

India head coach Gautam Gambhir wants honesty not just in the Indian dressing room but in the commentary box and the studio as well.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was impressed with Team India's thumping win over Pakistan.

Gambhir said that as coach he has his good days and bad days.

Gambhir wants honesty in the dressing room, commentary box and studio. 

Suryakumar Yadav, Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir wants 'honesty in commentary box and studio', says 'you don't compare oranges with apples' as he reflects on coaching stint with Team India

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan manager alleged that match referee Andy Pycroft told Salman Agha not to shake Suryakumar Yadav's hands at the coin toss.

Salman Agha did not turn up for the post-match presentation.

Pakistan manager registered a format protest against match referee Andy Pycroft.

Pakistan manager alleged that Pycroft asked Salman Agha to not shake Suryakumar Yadav's hands at coin toss.

Salman Agha, Suryakumar Yadav

Miffed by India's handshake snub, Pakistan manager registers formal protest against match referee for this reason at coin toss

IND vs PAK, T20 Asia Cup 2025: India head coach Gautam Gambhir thanked the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor to avenge Pahalgam terrorist attacks.

The Indian team refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after their Asia Cup clash.

Suryakumar Yadav expressed solidarity with Pahalgam terror attack victims.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir also thanked the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor.

Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav

'Thanks to our soldiers for Operation Sindoor': Head coach Gautam Gambhir after India's thumping win over Pakistan and handshake snub

Asia Cup 2025: The Indian team registered a clinical win in Dubai against Pakistan and skipped the post-match customary handshake. As a result, Pakistan captain Salman Agha decided to skip the post-match presentation.

Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning six and walked straight back to the dressing room.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha did not come for the post-match presentation.

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said that Agha was absent due to customary handshake refusal from Indian players.

Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Mike Hesson

Why did Pakistan captain Salman Agha skip the post-match presentation? Head coach Mike Hesson says 'cause and effect after what happened'

Duleep Trophy 2025 final: Yash Rathod was named 'Player of the match' for his 198-run knock whereas spin-bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain was named 'Player of the series'.

Yash Rathod starred with a 198-run knock in Central Zone's first innings.

This is Rajat Patidar's second trophy as captain this year.

Patidar scored a blazing century in the first innings. 

Rajat Patidar

Named captain after Dhruv Jurel's exit, RCB's Rajat Patidar leads Central Zone to Duleep Trophy title win after nearly 11 years

NZ vs AUS: Months ahead of T20 World Cup 2026, five senior players signed New Zealand's casual playing contract. Only Williamson won't be available for T20I series against Australia. 

Kane Williamson, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert signed casual playing contracts.

Williamson is unavailable for selection for the T20I series against Australia. 

New Zealand are yet to announce the squad for T20I series against Australia at home.

Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson unavailable for Australia T20I series after signing casual playing contract but wants to play T20 World Cup 2026 in India

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Ireland vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

IRE vs AFG, 1st T20I, Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, 09 August 2022 - Info

Match Details

Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 5 T20I Series, 2022

Tue 9 August, 20:00:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 18

AFG
155/7 (20.0 ov)

IRE
98 (17.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 57 runs

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 17

AFG
152/9 (20.0 ov)

IRE
142/8 (20.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 15

AFG
111 (18.4 ov)

IRE
149/6 (20.0 ov)

Ireland beat Afghanistan by 38 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Reynolds (IRE), Roly Black (IRE) and No TV Umpire

Referee
Graham McCrea (IRE)