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Multan Sultans, who have yet to secure a victory, have chosen to bat first against the Lahore Qalandars. In the 12th match of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) held in Multan on Tuesday, Multan Sultans won the toss and chose to bat first against Lahore Qalandars. Lahore Qalandars are looking to continue their winning streak after achieving consecutive victories, while the Sultans aim to improve their performance, having secured only one win in their last three matches. The Lahore Qalandars team includes Shaheen Afridi (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and Asif Afridi. The Multan Sultans team comprises Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & wk), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, and Joshua Little.

Peshawar Zalmi struggles to reach a total of 148 as Karachi Kings disrupt their innings with a formidable bowling performance. Karachi Kings successfully limited Peshawar Zalmi to a total of 147 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to field in the 11th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, held at the National Stadium in Karachi. Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar, was the top scorer with 46 runs off 41 balls, which included seven boundaries, before being dismissed lbw by Khushdil Shah. Mohammad Haris contributed 28 runs from 21 balls, but the Zalmi team struggled to gain momentum during the middle overs. Khushdil Shah emerged as the standout bowler for Karachi, claiming 3 wickets for 20 runs, including the crucial dismissals of Babar, Kohler-Cadmore, and Owen. Abbas Afridi also made a significant impact with figures of 3 for 30, taking the wickets of Haris, Samad, and Luke Wood. Peshawar faced early setbacks with Saim Ayub scoring...

Sports community pays tribute to Pope Francis, a devoted soccer enthusiast, as matches in Italy and Argentina are rescheduled. Top-tier soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires club that the Argentine pope supported throughout his life is now mourning the loss of its most notable fan. The broader soccer and sports community paid tribute after the pope's death at the age of 88. All sporting events scheduled for Easter Monday in Italy were postponed, which included four Serie A matches: Torino vs. Udinese, Cagliari vs. Fiorentina, Genoa vs. Lazio, and Parma vs. Juventus. These matches will now take place on Wednesday. Similarly, three premier matches in Argentina were rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday: Tigre vs. Belgrano, Argentinos Juniors vs. Barracas Central, and Independiente Rivadavia vs. Aldosivi. A minute of silence will be observed before these games to honor Francis, who served as the Archbishop o...

Mumbai inflicts a 9-wicket defeat on Chennai in their home ground. Mumbai Indians achieved a convincing 9-wicket victory over their long-time rivals, Chennai Super Kings, at home, successfully avenging their earlier defeat to the five-time champions at Wankhede Stadium. The match was highlighted by a remarkable partnership of 113 runs between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, which propelled the team to victory with 26 balls remaining. Rohit Sharma, returning to form, scored 76 runs, while Suryakumar dazzled the audience with his dynamic batting, contributing a well-crafted fifty and finishing the chase with two sixes. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings set a challenging target of 176 runs for Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 encounter at the renowned Wankhede Stadium. Making his debut, young talent Ayush Mhatre made an immediate impression for CSK, scoring a brisk 32 runs off just 15 balls. CSK's innings began on a shaky note as opener Rachin Ravindra was dismissed early, caught behind...

Islamabad United limited Karachi Kings to a score of 128 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, showcasing a precise and effective bowling performance. Islamabad United delivered an impressive bowling performance, limiting Karachi Kings to a total of 128 for 7 in the 10th match of the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League, which took place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Sunday. Choosing to bowl first proved to be a wise decision for Islamabad United, as their bowlers took full advantage of a slow and unpredictable pitch, effectively restricting Karachi Kings to a modest score. The pitch exhibited inconsistent bounce and significant grip, making it challenging for batsmen to settle in. The ball frequently held up on the surface, with occasional deliveries keeping low, which disrupted the batters' rhythm throughout their innings. The Kings experienced a shaky beginning, with captain David Warner dismissed early for just 3 runs, bowled by Naseem Shah. James Vince also struggle...

Rajasthan's Suryavanshi makes IPL debut at 14, starts off with a six Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the Indian Premier League (IPL) spotlight as its youngest debutant on Saturday and the 14-year-old announced himself in spectacular style with a massive six off the first ball he faced. The Rajasthan Royals left-hander came into the squad for the clash with Lucknow Super Giants in place of captain Sanju Samson and was an impact substitute during their chase of 181, where he started by smashing Shardul Thakur over extra cover."My word, what the hell was that?" Australia's Shane Watson said during the broadcast. "One of the hardest shots in cricket is to gain power over cover off the front shoe ... Power to burn from the 14-year-old. What a way to announce yourself to the world." Suryavanshi, who idolises West Indian great Brian Lara, hit two more sixes in his 20-ball 34 and was dismissed after forging a 85-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal, but his t...

Former France forward considers Ronaldo the most complete player Cristiano Ronaldo claimed last month that he is the most complete player in football. Although there was a lot of discussion and criticism about it at the time, Luis Saha agrees with the Portuguese legend. The former France forward believes that Ronaldo is the most complete player. Saha said this in a recent interview. Addressing his former Manchester United teammate as one of the greatest footballers of all time, he said, "I have always said that he is the most complete player. In this regard, any other player can do everything on the field. But all in all, if you want to start from any level in any game, then he is definitely the best version of the football players. If you want to see it in a slightly different style, then you can look at other players or talented people in your team. But if you want to see it as a machine or a robot, he will be the one who is at the forefront." Saha said that he is still imp...