Tag: Win

Poland beats Saudis to boost knockout chances

- Agence France-Presse -

Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his prolific career on Saturday when he netted in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, bursting their bubble following the team's giant-killing act against Argentina. Barcelona forward Lewandowski made sure Poland took a big step towards the last 16 in Qatar

Imran, Sharif shower praise on brave Pakistan 

- Times Report -

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and cricket great Imran Khan led tributes to Pakistan's valiant fight in Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final against England saying the country was proud of the team led by Babar Azam. Pakistan made a lion-hearted effort to defend a below-par total of 137-8 at the Melbourne Cricket

Samsung wins best employers award 2022

- Times Report -

Samsung has ranked first on Forbes’ ‘World’s Best Employers 2022’ list for the third consecutive year, a press release said Tuesday. Against the backdrop of its long-established commitment to providing the best work culture to its employees, Samsung maintained the top-notch reputation in the IT and technology industry. In cooperation

Pakistan beat South Africa to keep WC hopes alive

- Associated Press -

Gutsy Pakistan kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a 33-run win over South Africa in a dramatic rain-affected match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. South Africa, who are still on course for the semi-finals, came out blazing after a rain delay saw their initial target of

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of T20 WC race with 6-wicket win

- Times Report -

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (3-13) led Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling as the Asia champions restricted Afghanistan to a modest 144-8 in the Group 1 contest at Gabba. Sri Lanka knocked Afghanistan out of the semi-final race at the T20 World Cup with a six-wicket victory in Brisbane on Tuesday, boosting their own

Finch leads Australia to Irelandover Ireland

- Associated Press -

Australia got their Twenty20 World Cup defence back on track with a 42-run win over Ireland at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday. Ireland, chasing Australia's 179-5, were all out for 137 in the 19th over to put Australia level on points with New Zealand, who have a game in

Bangladesh overcome last over drama to beat Zimbabwe

- Associated Press -

After a chaotic and dramatic last over in Brisbane, Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by three runs in their third match of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday. In the last two overs, Zimbabwe needed 26 runs with five wickets in hand. They had Ryan Burl and Sean Williams at the crease. In

Taskin shines in Bangladesh’s close win over Netherlands

- Times Report -

Bangladesh registered their first win in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup, beating Netherlands by nine runs on Monday in Hobert. Taskin Ahmed, the right-arm pacer, bagged four wickets for the Tigers to lead the way to the victory. Another right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud also did well, taking

Sri Lanka cruise to 9-wicket win over Ireland

- Associated Press -

Sri Lanka cruised to a nine-wicket victory with five overs to spare against Ireland in both teams' Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 opener on Sunday. After Ireland had won the toss and chose to bat first in overcast and wintry conditions at Bellerive Oval, Sri Lanka's bowlers made regular breakthroughs to

Australia wins 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe

- Times Report -

Mitchell Starc took three early wickets to help restrict Zimbabwe to 96 runs and Steve Smith posted an unbeaten 47 as Australia won the second one-day cricket international by eight wickets Wednesday to clinch the three-match series.  After Australia won the toss and sent the visitors in to bat, Starc (3-24)