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Duffy and Foulkes Lead New Zealand to a Dominating 115-Run Victory Over Pakistan in 4th T20I

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1 year ago

March 25, 2025

New Zealand’s fast bowlers, Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes, led the team to a commanding 15-run victory over Pakistan in the fourth T20I at Bay Oval on Sunday. This win secured them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Batting first, New Zealand posted a strong total of 220/6 in their allotted 20 overs, bolstered by Finn Allen’s explosive half-century off just 20 balls, which featured six fours and three sixes. Tim Seifert contributed a solid 44 runs, while Michael Bracewell remained unbeaten with 46. For Pakistan, Haris Rauf was the standout bowler with figures of 3-27, and Abrar Ahmed took two wickets.

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In their chase, Pakistan struggled and were bowled out for just 105 runs in 16.2 overs, with New Zealand’s pace attack claiming nine of the ten wickets. Abdul Samad led the scoring for Pakistan with a quick-fire 44 off 30 balls, including four fours and two sixes.

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Duffy proved to be New Zealand’s most effective bowler, taking four wickets for just 20 runs, while Foulkes finished with 3-25.

Chasing a target of 221, Pakistan failed to capitalize on the dew conditions and were consistently challenged by the Black Caps pacers. Will O’Rourke dismissed Mohammed Haris on the second ball of the innings, followed by Duffy claiming the wickets of Hasan Nawaz and captain Salman Agha in the second over, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position. Foulkes quickly followed suit, cleaning up Shadab Khan in the fifth over.

By the halfway point, Pakistan found themselves in dire straits at 56/8. Duffy dismissed Rauf while Abdul Samad fought valiantly, scoring 44 runs but ultimately could not turn the match around.

Duffy returned for his final over, adding another wicket to seal his impressive figures of 4 for 20, while Foulkes took three wickets overall.

Earlier, the New Zealand openers, Seifert and Allen, provided a blistering start, racing to 50 runs in just 3.5 overs. However, Pakistan quickly struck back as Haris Rauf dismissed Seifert, who attempted a pull shot only to be caught by Khushdil. New Zealand ended the power play at 79 for 1, marking the second-highest powerplay total against Pakistan in men’s T20Is.

Despite Seifert’s departure, Allen continued to dominate, reaching his fifty off a mere 19 balls before miscuing a delivery from Abbas Afridi. After reaching 134/2, New Zealand slipped to 149/5 as Pakistan tightened their grip, bowling five consecutive overs without any boundaries.

However, New Zealand managed to recover, scoring 63 runs in the final five overs. Daryl Mitchell contributed a brisk 29 off 23, but it was Bracewell’s cameo of 46 runs that propelled New Zealand past the 200 mark.

Brief Scores:

New Zealand 220/6 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 50, Michael Bracewell 46 not out, Tim Seifert 44; Haris Rauf 3-27) defeated Pakistan 105 all out in 16.2 overs (Abdul Samad 44; Jacob Duffy 4-20, Zakary Foulkes 3-25) by 115 runs.

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Bengaluru Police Issue Advisory Ahead of RCB’s IPL 2026 Final

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1 week ago

May 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 :Bengaluru police have urged people to celebrate responsibly during and after the IPL 2026 final. RCB will play the final match on Sunday.

Police have banned public celebrations, bike rallies, road blockages, and stunt riding. Bursting crackers and setting up public LED screens without permission are also not allowed.

Authorities have asked people not to drink alcohol in public places or create disturbances. Citizens have also been warned against spreading rumours or posting offensive content on social media.

The advisory comes after a stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations last year, which claimed 11 lives. Police have appealed to fans to maintain peace and cooperate with officials to ensure public safety.

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Tim David Faces Criticism for Obscene Celebration against Mumbai Indians

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4 weeks ago

May 11, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 : In a dramatic IPL 2026 clash, Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Tim David has landed in controversy for allegedly making an obscene gesture after his team’s thrilling win against Mumbai Indians.

The incident took place during the 54th match of the Indian Premier League in Raipur. Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 167 runs in 20 overs and set a competitive target for RCB.

While chasing the target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed 15 runs in the final over. The match went down to the last ball, where RCB required two runs for victory. Rasikh Dar helped the team secure a thrilling win in the final delivery.

Soon after the victory, Tim David, who was in the dugout, was seen allegedly showing his middle finger towards the Mumbai Indians camp during the celebrations. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media and triggered criticism from cricket fans.

Reports suggest that match officials could take disciplinary action against the Australian batter. Under the ICC Code of Conduct, obscene or offensive gestures are considered a serious offence.

Such behaviour usually falls under Level 1 or Level 2 breaches of the ICC rules. Players found guilty can face fines ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent of their match fees. Demerit points may also be added to their disciplinary record. Repeated offences can even lead to suspension from matches.

Similar incidents have happened in the past as well. In 2012, Virat Kohli was fined 50 percent of his match fee for showing the middle finger to spectators during a match in Sydney.

Cricket is widely known as a “gentleman’s game,” and players are expected to maintain discipline and respect on the field. Tim David’s celebration has now sparked debate among fans and experts about sportsmanship in modern cricket.

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Pooran Super over Call Sparks Criticism

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1 month ago

April 27, 2026

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Sports: Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism after a failed Super Over decision against Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG sent Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to bat, with Pooran on strike against Sunil Narine.

Pooran was bowled on the first ball, leading to heavy criticism from fans. Many questioned the decision, especially because Narine had earlier troubled Pooran in a past Super Over.

LSG coach Justin Langer defended the move. He said the team trusted Pooran as he has faced Narine many times and has a strong record against him. He added that teams must back their best players even in difficult moments.

Langer also said Pooran is one of the best T20 players in recent years but is currently low on confidence. He assured that the team is working hard to help him regain form

Despite being at the bottom of the table, LSG remains hopeful. Langer said the team will use the break to improve and aim to win their remaining matches.