Karachi, The Khansortium Karachi Region Senior Inter District Cricket Tournament witnessed five decisive matches, showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship at various cricket grounds across the city. The tournament, organized by the Regional Cricket Association Karachi, featured remarkable centuries by Malik Karar Ali, Shah Raza, Ubais ullah, Shahzar Hassan, and Nabeel Khalid, alongside deadly bowling by Zakir Khan and Ikram Ullah.
According to Regional Cricket Association Karachi, the day’s play included standout performances with Malik Karar Ali scoring 134, Shah Raza 133, Ubais ullah 130, Shahzar Hassan 112, Nabeel Khalid 101, while Zakir Khan and Ikram Ullah both took five wickets in their respective matches, showcasing the high level of competition and skill present in the tournament.
In brief, the scores of the day’s matches were as follows:
– Zone-I Greens triumphed over Zone-IV Greens by 7 wickets at Eastern Star Ground, with Zainul Abidin leading the chase with a score of 66.
– Zone-VI Greens defeated Zone-III Blues by 7 wickets at Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana Ground, highlighted by Habib ullah’s 93 and Haider Abbas’s 78.
– Zone-VII Blues overcame Zone-V Reds by 4 wickets at TMC Ground, thanks to Hammad Bhatti’s 57 and Rizwan Abbasi’s 46.
– Zone-II Reds narrowly beat Zone-VII Reds by 1 wicket at RLCA Gulberg Ground in a close match that saw Sikandar Hasan scoring a brilliant 116.
– Lastly, Zone-I Reds won against Zone-VII Greens by 37 runs at Young Fighter Ground, with Akbar Babar and Muhammad Zohaib playing key roles in their team’s victory.
These matches are part of the ongoing effort to promote cricket at the district level, providing a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills. The tournament has been a testament to the thriving cricket culture in Karachi, offering exciting competition and highlighting the future stars of Pakistani cricket.
Antigua, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the start of general ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29, marking 100 days to the historic cricket event. Tickets became available from 10:00 AM Antigua Standard Time today, accessible via tickets.t20worldcup.com, on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to International Cricket Council, the public ballot for tickets witnessed unprecedented demand, with over 3 million ticket applications from more than 161 countries. The India vs. Pakistan match in New York, scheduled for June 9, was more than 200 times oversubscribed, reflecting the immense global interest in the event. While ticket allocations for nine T20 World Cup matches in the USA are currently exhausted, tickets for other fixtures in the West Indies remain available.
The event promises to be the largest ICC T20 World Cup ever, with 20 international teams competing across nine host cities. The launch of the official campaign film ‘Out of this World’ aims to capture the essence of T20 cricket and its expansive reach, featuring stars like Quinton de Kock and Kieron Pollard, and highlighting the tournament’s unique venues.
Fan engagement events are planned across all nine host locations, including a significant presence in Times Square, New York City, to further drum up excitement for the tournament. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice emphasized the World Cup’s potential to entertain global fans and leave a lasting legacy for cricket in the Americas.
Cricket West Indies Chief Executive Johnny Grave and T20 World Cup USA, Inc. Chief Executive Brett Jones expressed their enthusiasm for the tournament’s ability to showcase cricket’s growing popularity and its impact on the sport in the U.S.
Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to witness the historic cricket carnival in the West Indies and the USA, promising an unforgettable experience of competitive cricket and cultural celebration.