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BAN vs PAK | Liton Das redeems himself with splendid Test century against Pakistan

Breaking the string of low scores that earned him a lot of critics in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, Liton Das came back to form in a grand fashion with a Test century against Pakistan in the first Test of the series at Chaotgram. He walked out to bat at the number six position when Bangladesh found themselves in a precarious position having lost the top order without too many runs on the board. He joined Mushfiqur Rahim in the middle when the score was just 49 runs and he went back to the pavilion only after scoring a splendid century and laying a partnership worth more than 200 runs with Mushfiqur. It was his century and 91 from Mushfiqur that Bangladesh reached a competitive score of 330 runs in the first innings after their skipper Mominul Haque won the toss and decided to bat first. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali, who has had the same fate as Liton Das in the T20 World Cup, was the pick of the bowlers as he took a brilliant five-wicket haul. He was on the top of his game and was well supported by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Faheem Ashraf.

BAN vs PAK | 1st Test: Hasan Ali silences critics, picks fifer in first innings

Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali certainly gave a perfect answer to his critics after he scalped a fifer in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Hasan had faced a lot of criticism in the recent past for his dismal show in the T20 World Cup after failing to make impact in all of the matches that he played for his team. He faced flak severely for his semi-final outing of the tournament for a crucial dropped catch in the final overs of the game which eventually knocked Pakistan out of the tournament. But the right-arm bowler turned the table for himself in this Test match after picking up five wickets including the prized scalp of Liton Das who struck a valuable ton. Ali provided Pakistan the first breakthrough after he trapped Shadman Islam in front of the stumps for 14 runs. The home side lost a few more wickets and were in a spot of bother after getting reduced to 49/4 before Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das joined hands for a 206-run stand for the fifth wicket. Hasan then came into the act and provided his side with the much-needed breakthrough after removing Liton for 114 runs. He was also trapped in front of the stumps. The Pakistan bowler then followed it with another quick dismissal after he cleaned up Yasir Ali for 4 and completed his five-wicket haul later on. The right-hander removed Abu Jayed (8 off 19) and Ebadot Hossain (0 off 1) on consecutive deliveries as Bangladesh were bundled out for 330. Hasan Ali returned with figures of 5/51 in 20.4 overs.

Smash 2021-22: Finn Allen scores fifty as Wellington clinch easy win against Canterbury

Wellington’s Finn Allen began the Super Smash 2021-22 competition with a fine half-century against Canterbury on Friday in Christchurch. Batting first, Wellington began the proceedings well with Allen and Luke Georgeson putting up 89 runs for the first wicket before the latter departed for a 22-ball 30. Allen then followed his opening partner within a span of two balls for 57 off 30 deliveries, a knock that involved four maximums and as many fours during the course of the innings. While the openers had laid the foundation for a good total, Bracewell, Jamie Gibson and van Beek chipped in with individual contributions to help the side put 177/7 in 20 overs. Bracewell struck 27 off 17 while Gibson remained unbeaten at 22 off 19. Van Beek chipped in with an 11-ball 17. Ed Nuttall was the pick of the bowlers for Canterbury as he scalped a three-for at the cost of 31 runs in 4 overs. Later, Canterbury didn’t really have a great start to the chase and kept losing wickets at regular intervals to get reduced to 94/6 and eventually get restricted to 150/9 in 20 overs. Bracewell returned with figures of 3/22 in 4 overs while Peter Younghusband had one wicket to his name for 8 runs in two overs. Wellington will now play Central Districts on Sunday (December 5, 2021) while Canterbury will be up against the same opposition on December 10, 2021.

WBBL 2021 Final: Perth Scorchers Women face Adelaide Strikers Women in title clash

Perth Scorchers Women will be up against Adelaide Strikers Women in the final of the WBBL in Perth on Saturday (November 27, 2021). Adelaide defeated Melbourne Renegades by 9 wickets in the Challenger match to make a place for themselves in the title clash. The Adelaide side was on a roll against the Renegades as the bowlers just dismantled the batting unit to restrict them to 83/8 in 20 overs. Later, the Strikers batters took less than 11 overs to go over the line. The team management would expect the side to replicate something of similar sorts when they take the field on Saturday against the Scorchers side. Perth on the other side, ended the league stage as the table-toppers with 20 points and 9 wins. Match Details Match: PRSW vs ADSW, Final, Women’s Big Bash League 2021 Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021 Time: 1:40 PM Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth Pitch Report The track is expected to help the fast bowlers in the initial phase of the game while it might assist the batters in the later stages. So, if you win the toss, elect to field first. Probable XI Perth Scorchers Women: Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Chloe Piparo, Heather Graham, Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Amy Louise Edgar, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Taneale Peschel, Lilly Mills Adelaide Strikers Women: Dane van Niekerk, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown Fantasy XI Beth Mooney (VC), Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Chloe Piparo, Mathilda Carmichael, Katie Mack, Sophie Devine (C), Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt, Sarah Coyte, Lilly Mills