DUBAI, OCT 23: News from the center is that Australia have won the toss and captain Aaron Finch has decided to bowl first.
OUT! Mitchel March went back to the dressing room after scoring just 11.
AUS 38-3 (7.5 Overs)
At the end of the powerplay Australia 33-2 (6 Overs)
DUBAI, OCT 23: News from the center is that Australia have won the toss and captain Aaron Finch has decided to bowl first.
Both the teams have met once in the tournament were Aussies secured a comfortable victory.
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DUBAI, OCT 23: The Pakistan players are set to get a massive bonus if they defeat India in the T20 World Cup as well as lifting the title.
According to details, Pakistan will face India on October 24 at the Dubai International Stadium. If the Men in Green win this match, they will get a 50 per cent increase in match fees which would be around Rs.170,000 according to a clause in the central contract.
A player’s current match fees stands at Rs.338,250, which means that winning a match against India will help them earn more than Rs.500,000.
The same increment will apply if Pakistan beat number one ranked T20 side in the world, which is currently England.
Meanwhile, if Pakistan win the elusive trophy, they will get a 300 per cent increase in match fees.
It must be noted that the winners of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be awarded prize money of $1.6 million. This prize money is divided equally between players in the squad, according to the central contract. Meanwhile, the team management is given a share equal to one player’s prize money.
The players usually get additional monetary rewards, if they win a mega event, from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), government officials and other prominent individuals.
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DUBAI, OCT 22: Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has opened up on comparing Indian skipper Virat Kohli with Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
The duo are among the top batsmen in the world and with India taking on Pakistan, in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the debate is back in the limelight.
Speaking on the topic, Akram said that it is unfair to compare Kohli with Azam but he feels that the latter is headed towards where the former is right now.
“Virat Kohli is Virat Kohli. He has dominated world cricket, scored all those runs over these years. He has led India. Babar Azam has started captaining Pakistan only now. But as far his technique is concerned, is very good to watch and very consistent in all formats,” Akram said while speaking on Salaam Cricket.
“He is learning his captaincy, he is a quick learner. So, it’s unfair to compare those two now. But Babar is definitely heading towards the position where Virat Kohli is now,” he added.
Pakistan will face India on October 24 at the Dubai International Stadium.
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DUBAI, OCT 22: India’s Test cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has warned the Men in Blue against taking Pakistan lightly ahead of the clash between arch-rivals during the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Pakistan will take on India on October 24 at the Dubai International Stadium as the Men in Green search for their first win in World Cups over their neighbours.
India have never lost to Pakistan in World Cup matches, with a 7-0 record in ODIs and 5-0 T20Is.
“Whenever we play against any team, the past records don’t matter. We always focus on the present, our strategies, strengths, how the conditions are going to be etc. Media creates a bit of the hype whereas the dressing room remains quiet. Focus is always on how well we can do as a team on that particular day,” Rahane said on Salaam Cricket in Dubai.
“I’m sure India against Pakistan match will be a good one. I’m obviously backing India to win the match but personally, I believe no team should be taken lightly. And I’m sure the Indian T20 team has as much respect for Pakistan as it has for any other team,” he added.
He also spoke about how the conditions in UAE will help both teams.
“Pakistan players have played quite a bit of cricket here in the UAE so they have an idea. But we also know how to adapt to these conditions as they aren’t much different from India. Those who have played the IPL 2021 have an advantage here in the T20 World Cup,” he concluded.
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