Glenn Phillips’ whirlwind and unbeaten 74-ball 106, along with fifties from Daryl Mitchell (81) and Kane Williamson (58), powered New Zealand to a staggering 330-6 in the tri-nation series opener at the newly revamped Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Opting to bat first, the Black Caps faced an early hiccup, losing the openers (Will Young 4; Rachin Ravindra 25) for just 39. But New Zealand batting maestro Kane Williamson played a resilient knock, studded with seven boundaries. Daryl Mitchell treated the Pakistan bowlers with great contempt, clobbering two boundaries and four sixes to provide an impetus to the visitors’ innings. Tom…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf was forced to leave the field during the opening match of the tri-nation series at the newly revamped Gaddafi Stadium due to pain in his ribs. Rauf, who was bowling his seventh over, began to experience discomfort, which led to his early departure. Following his exit, Salman Ali Agha took over the remainder of the over. Despite the setback, New Zealand managed to recover, losing five wickets during the innings. Contributions from Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, both of whom scored fifties, enabled the visitors to set a competitive total for the hosts.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the opening match of the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed confidence in his team’s batting depth and emphasized the importance of setting a strong total. His New Zealand counterpart, Mitchell Santner, stated that his side would look to take early wickets and restrict Pakistan to a manageable score. Playing XIs Pakistan’s batting lineup features Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam as openers, followed by Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, and Tayyab Tahir. The bowling attack comprises…
In a shocking twist, 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift has frozen Blake Lively from her Super Bowl guest list. As reported by Mirror, Swift, who will attend the Super Bowl to cheer for her boyfriend Travis Kelce, did not include Lively’s name in the crew she invited to support the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9, 2025. This update follows a report from Page Six stating that the “Blank Space” hitmaker feels “used” by her BFF. Last year, the situation was different as Lively joined the “Midnights” crooner in her VIP suite to watch the…
American comedian Chelsea Handler made a humorous remark about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing lawsuit at the 30th Critics Choice Awards. The 49-year-old comedian performed her monologue at the star-studded event on Friday, February 7, 2025. She said, “Waking up every day, not knowing what news we are going to hear that will disappoint or horrify us.” “So, it’s important, in times like these, to have a distraction. And that’s why I want to personally extend my gratitude to Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively,” Handler stated. The comedian-turned-actress also subtly roasted the US’ newly elected President, Donald Trump’s second…
Paris Hilton celebrated her husband Carter Reum’s 44th birthday with an intimate bash, even after their Los Angeles home was destroyed in wildfires. The House of Wax actress took to her Instagram account to share a glimpse into their private celebrations. In the first photo, Hilton and Reum could be seen beaming with joy, cradling their kids, Phoenix and London. The next image showed Reum blowing out candles on his birthday cake, with Phoenix in his arms, while Paris lovingly gazed at them, holding London close. “Happy Birthday to my love, my best friend, and the most incredible husband &…
Jennifer Garner wrote a heartwarming note after her special gift to her family church miraculously found its way amid the ruins! On Friday, February 7, 2025, the Elektra star took to Instagram and shared a series of “before and after” snaps of the church that had long been attended by her family. The first slide of the carousel showed a snap of a mug that Garner had gifted to the church during the holidays. The background of the photo featured the ruins of the church building. “A little moment of light and hope to end the week,” she began her…
Sabrina Carpenter is treating her fans to some “perfect” shots from the Grammys! On Friday, February 7, 2025, the Short n’ Sweet hitmaker took to her official Instagram handle and shared a carousel of exclusive photos from the star-studded night where she received her first two Grammy Awards. “Film from Sunday,” she captioned the post. The breathtaking carousel kicked off with a backshot of the beautiful singer, capturing her blonde hair as she gazed at the Grammys stage. In the second slide was a snap showcasing the singer walking towards the red carpet in a gorgeous sky-blue-colored backless gown, with…
Angelina Jolie recently reunited with fellow actress Zoe Saldana and her husband Marco at the 30th Critics Choice Awards ceremony. The Maria star and the Emilia Pérez actress were seen chatting at the star-studded event on Friday, February 7th, 2025. According to the Daily Mail, Jolie expressed her heartfelt praises and well wishes for Saldana, who won the Best Supporting Actress trophy at the awards show. Despite missing out on the opportunity, the mother of six showcased a kind gesture toward the Avatar actress, which captured fans’ hearts. Angelina Jolie Reunites with Zoe Saldana at Critics Choice Awards Jolie was…
Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, were spotted having lunch in Los Angeles after the rapper’s court proceedings. The singer-turned-businesswoman and her long-time boyfriend were seen leaving the courthouse on Friday, February 7th, 2025. As reported by Mail Online, after spending the whole day in court, the couple was later seen ordering food at a Chick-fil-A drive-through from the backseat of their car. During the court trial, Rihanna wore a business suit paired with a white t-shirt. To elevate her look, she accessorized with a brown scarf. On the other hand, Rocky was photographed in a black leather jacket and…
