Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australia stumbled in the chase of 169 runs and managed 146/8 in 20 overs.
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan beat Australia in a Twenty20 for the first time in eight years on Thursday. The comfortable 22-run win to open the three-match series pitted a full-strength Pakistan against an under-strength Australia just over a week out from the T20 World Cup.
Saim Ayub has reclaimed the number one all-rounder position in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings in this week’s update. He reached career-best rating points of 295 as he moved past Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza after taking a wicket for 17 in his four overs before striking 36 for Pakistan in the final of the Tri-Series against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan secured a commanding 69-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20I Tri-Series on Sunday, November 23, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With this result, Pakistan have now recorded three consecutive wins in the tournament, solidifying their position at the top of the standings.
The 2nd T20I between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore turned into a thrilling contest filled with eye-catching moments. However, one particular shot by Saim Ayub stole the spotlight and left everyone in awe.
Saim Ayub, a part-time off-spinner and opener of Pakistan, has unexpectedly risen to the top of the ICC T20I rankings for men’s all-rounders. Saim took the No.
Pakistan batter Saim Ayub became the King of Ducks after failing to open his account in the Super 4 match against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025. He has recorded the most ducks in T20Is in a calendar year.
Saim Ayub was dismissed on a silver duck in Match 10 of Asia Cup 2025 between United Arab Emirates and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 17 as UAE struck in the first over of the match after opting to field first.
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub exudes confidence at the crease. After a mixed performance against Oman, where he was dismissed for a duck but picked up two wickets, he maintained that composure during his media interactions, looking ahead to the high-stakes clash against India on Sunday, September 14.
Asia Cup: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub said the team will evaluate the pitch and conditions before finalising their bowling combination for Sunday’s high-voltage Asia Cup clash against India in Dubai, weighing up whether to retain three spinners or add an extra pacer.
Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 campaign started with a bang as promising opener Saim Ayub was dismissed for a golden duck against Oman in Dubai. The wicket on the second ball of the innings left the spectators aghast and put Pakistan under pressure straight away.