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PAK Vs WI, 1st T20I Highlights : “Everyone knows we have a young bunch, It’s about learning as fast as possible” Nicholas Pooran

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West Indies were bowled out for 137 in their 201-run chase as Pakistan won the first T20I in Karachi by 63 runs on Monday (December 13). Pakistan as they take 1-0 lead in this three-match series. Pakistan now have 18 wins in T20Is in 2021, the most by any team in a year, beating their own record. They’ve completely outplayed West Indies tonight.

The stage was set by their batters – Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali struck half-centuries before Mohammad Nawaz’s cameo lifted them to 200.

Romario Shepherd had dismissed Fakhar Zaman after the latter and Mohammad Rizwan steadied Pakistan. The hosts lost captain Babar Azam in the first over.

Odean Smith, meanwhile, finished with 1-56 from his four overs. Shepherd had 2-23 from his first three overs but he was taken apart in his final over by Mohammad Nawaz, who struck three fours and a six over long-off in the 19th over which yielded 21 runs. Drakes dismissed Haider in the final over.

West Indies were never in the hunt during the chase. Shai Hope Scored 31 (26) and Odean Smith Scored 24(16) Rovman Powell (23 off 15) tried to revive the innings For West indies, but Pakistan were always ahead with the regular wickets.  Nawaz and Shadab strangled them while Mohammad Wasim kept on smashing the stumps. In the end, West Indies were bowled out in 19 overs. Shadab Khan picked up three wickets while Mohammad Wasim sneered four.

Earlier, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan and Haider Ali hit blistering fifties as the hosts ended up with 200 for six after being asked to bat first by West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran in the first T20I in Karachi. Rizwan scored 78 off 52 balls while Haider Ali smashed a 39-ball 68.

after the match What they said  :

Babar Azam: The way we batted. The way Rizwan batted, and Haider, and the way we continued the momentum. The finish from Nawaz was outstanding. Spinners were getting good help. They put pressure on them. Will go back and see what combination we’ll have for tomorrow.

Nicholas Pooran: We gave away 20 runs in the field. Few boundaries were of edges so felt undone there. Felt we could’ve chased 200. Everyone knows we have a young bunch, comes down to execution. It’s about learning as fast as possible.

Brief scores: Pakistan 200/6 in 20 overs (Mohammad Rizwan 78, Haider Ali 68; Romario Shepherd 2-43) beat West Indies 137 in 19 overs (Shai Hope 31; Mohammad Wasim 4-40, Shadab Khan 3-17) by 63 runs.

 

 

 

Sunil Narine’s impressive records for Kolkata Knight Riders, Let’s remind his IPL career

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Sunil Narine is one of the most valuable players in the Kolkata Knight Riders team and Sunil Narine has earned more than 700 million Indian rupees through the IPL.  Also Mystery spinner Narine has made several records in IPL, let’s take a look at his some of records.

Born on May 26, 1988, Sunil Narayan made his ODI debut on December 5, 2011 against India. Then on March 27, 2012 he was played his first Twenty20 match and Played the first Test on June 7 of that year.

 

 

 

Sunil Narayan, who join the IPL in 2012, has been a consistent contributor to the Kolkata team so far. Narayan is known as the flagship trump a card of the Knight Riders. He was also used by the Kolkata team as a opening batsman. He gave a great start and put a lot of pressure on the opposition team.

 

 

 

Looking at his IPL history.  he has made several records, including :

  • Fastest Half Century In IPL 2017, Narine Hit his half Century mark off 15 delivery against RCB

 

  • Sunil Narine won the IPL most Valuable Player title two time for KKR ( 2018 edition he scoring 357 runs and taking 17 wickets in 16 games)

  • 2nd best bowling economy in KKR. ( he bowled 516.2 overs and given 3482 runs with a economy of 6.74 ) it’s Sixth Best in IPL history.

The most successful year was within bowl, 2012 when he took 24 wickets. Here’s a reminder of his IPL Bowling performance year by year,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • 2012 : 24 wickets, best bowling figures , 05 wickets, for 19 runs
  • 2013 : 22 wickets, best bowling figures,  04 wickets for 13 runs
  • 2014 : 21 wickets, best bowling figures,  04 wickets for 20 runs,
  • 2015 : 07 wickets, best bowling figures, 04 wickets for 19 runs,
  • 2016 : 11 wickets, best bowling figures  26 runs for 03 wickets.
  • 2017 : 10 wickets, best bowling figures, 39 runs for 03 wickets.
  • 2018 : 17 wickets, best bowling figures, 03 wickets for 18 runs
  • 2019 : 10 wickets, best bowling figures, 02 wickets for 19 runs.
  • 2020 : 05 wickets, best bowling figures, 02 wickets for 28 runs.
  • 2021 : 14 wickets, best bowling figures, 04 wickets, for 21 runs.

 

 

So far, Sunil Narine has taken 141 wickets in the IPL and his best bowling performance is 05 for 19. Narine , who has scored 952 runs with the bat, is the highest scorer with 75 runs. The 33-year-old Narine will be playing on the field for several more years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mentor of the KKR David Hussey and captain Eoin Morgan gave an update on him.

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During the match between KKR and Chennai Super Kings at the in Abu Dhabi, Andre Russell had a hamstring injury after which he had to out of the playing eleven. he had missed a couple of games for the team due to a hamstring issue. But Russell is working hard to be back for the playoffs, the mentor of the franchise David Hussey and captain Eoin Morgan gave an update on him.

“He had a fitness test on Wednesday. I think he is maybe a game away so I think he will be pushing hard to get back in for the final [playoffs], which will be a huge boost not only for us but the competition. He is world-class, and he provides lots of entertainment,”

Captain Eoin Morgan pointed to Russell’s tendency to recovering quickly. “We are taking it day by day,” Morgan said. “We know that he heals quickly. He has proved that last year. He had a two-and-a-half inch hamstring tear last year and came back in two weeks. He is working incredibly hard and hoping we get through as is everybody else.” Also Russell is all set to make his comeback after the injury layoff. He posted a video on Instagram to send in a strong message.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUvu6SrIUKZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c53b399a-c505-4b32-afa0-9b0921268e72

In IPL 2021, Russell has scored only 183 runs from 10 matches at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 152.50. With the ball in hand, Russell has accounted for 11 wickets at an economy rate of 9.89.

Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard picked his top five players in T20 Cricket

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West Indies captain Kieron Pollard picked his top five players in T20 Cricket. he would pick in a World T20 Cup XI, Three from the West Indies, and a player each from India and Sri Lanka.

1. Chris Gayle

“Firstly, Christopher Henry Gayle, Universe Boss. Over fourteen thousand runs in T20 cricket with 22 centuries. Definitely number 1,” Pollard said about his choice.

2. Lasith Malinga

“Secondly, Lasith Malinga. King of Yorkers ” the Pollard said.

3. Sunil Narine

” From a spinning perspective, Sunil Narine. Again, the king of spin. He started it off, bowling in the powerplay and bowling in the end. He has been fantastic,” the Pollard said.

4. MS Dhoni

“So, now I have to take care of my wicket-keeping and batting sort of position. I will go with MS Dhoni. Great thinker, great finisher, feared batter in the back end,” he said of his choice.

5.Kieron Pollard

“Number 5, if it’s my world XI T20 then I got to be there, I’ve got to play. I will be number 5 and my record speaks for itself when it comes to T20 cricket, That’s my 5 and Bravo, yes he is there and thereabouts. There is only five for now but remember a team is made up of 11,” he said.

Pollard will lead defending champions West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

West Indies have a Best chance to winning the Twenty20 World Cup this year – Wisden

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According to the Wisden website, One team has won the Twenty20 World Cup with both satisfactory and detrimental seasonal skills and accordingly the team has been named as the team most likely to win the Twenty20 World Cup.

According to the Wisden website, the West Indies have a better chance of winning the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. In the letter they mentioned, the West Indies team was given third place. England have been named the second most likely team to win the Twenty20 World Cup this year. The article further notes the West Indies team.

“The defending champions enter the tournament with a formidable batting line-up, featuring some of the most accomplished cricketers in the format’s history. Their bowling attack is slightly weaker than their likely competitors for the title, but their extraordinary batting depth should make up for that to some degree.” Team alignment according to the probability of winning the World Cup,

1. India 2. England 3. West Indies 4. Australia 5. Pakistan 6. New Zealand 7. Bangladesh 8. South Africa
9. Afghanistan 10. Netherlands 11. Sri Lanka 12. Scotland 13. Ireland 14. Oman 15. Namibia 16. Papua New Guinea

Chris Gayle has decided to retire from the 2021 IPL to recovering mentally before the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

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Punjab Kings’ top batsman Chris Gayle has decided to retire from the 2021 IPL bio-bubble, according to Punjab Kings managers. They say that super batsman Chris Gayle has made this decision with the aim of recovering mentally before the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

The Punjab Kings said in a statement, “Over the past few months, He have been a part of the CPL bubble, and then join the IPL bubble. he said, I would like to recover mentally. I want to, Rest in Dubai, ”Gayle was quoted as saying by the Punjab Kings.

Gayle, 42, has scored 15 in two appearances in the IPL 2021 in the United Arab Emirates, and overall, Gayle has scoed 193 runs in 10 matches this season, with a career-best 46 runs.