PSL 2022: Multan Sultans off to flying start in 207-run chase vs Lahore Qalandars

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U19 World Cup 2022: Canada's tournament comes to end due to Covid-19 cases

The Plate Playoff semi-final match of the U19 World Cup between Canada and Scotland was canceled. The Canadian side would not be able to field an XI for Plate Group matches as nine of the 15 members in the squad tested positive for Covid-19. The International Cricket Council (ICC) hasn't revealed the names of the players but they are in isolation in Trinidad. "It's very unfortunate that these young men have to go through this kind of a challenge in their young career. We are focused on getting these players back home safely and quickly," CC president Rashpal Bajwa told Cricbuzz. "It's a very unfortunate incident that most of our players tested positive but that's the world we are living in with this pandemic." "We have been in direct contact with the team manager, and have been fully assured that the affected players are all asymptomatic. They are all now isolating at the hotel in full compliance with the ICC's established protocols. They will receive full support from the event medical team under the guidance of the ICC's Bio-Safety Advisory Group," a statement from the CC said. The encounter between Canada and Scotland was due on Saturday in Trinidad.

U19 World Cup 2022: Australia register semi-final spot with thumping win over Pakistan

Australia have marched ahead in the semi-final of the U19 World Cup after beating Pakistan in the quarter-final in Antigua. The Australian side posted 276/7 in 50 overs with Teague Wyllie and Corey Miller scoring individual fifties for the side. They had a decent start to the proceedings after Campbell Kellaway and Wyllie put up a partnership of 86 runs for the first wicket. Wyllie was then joined by Corey Miller in the middle and the two batters stitched a 101-run stand for the second wicket. The side then lost wickets at regular intervals but a late surge from William Salzmann who struck 25 in 14 deliveries played an important role in putting up a good score on the board. Qasim Akram picked up three wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs. Later, Pakistan had a disappointing start to the chase as they were reduced to 27/2 before Abdul Faseeh and Irfan Khan tried to steady the ship with a partnership of 50 runs for the third wicket. But their departure in quick succession pushed the Pakistan team on the back foot and the Asian side didn't really find a way back. They were eventually bundled out for 157 after Mehran Mumtaz chipped in with a quick-fire 29 off 19. Pakistan lost by 119 runs. William Salzmann picked up three wickets for 37 runs in 8.1 overs. Australia will now meet either India or Bangladesh in the semis.

PSL 2022: Fakhar Zaman unleashes batting masterclass

Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman was on song against Multan Sultans in the PSL 2022 match in Karachi. The left-handed opener smashed the Multan bowlers all around the park and notched up 76 off just 35 deliveries, a knock that included two maximums and 11 fours during the course. Lahore had a brilliant start to the proceedings as Zaman and Abdullah Shafique put up 89 runs for the first wicket in less than 9 overs before Shafique departed for a 22-ball 24. Zaman was then joined by Kamran Ghulam who too made some important contributions as he scored 43 off 31 including three sixes and a couple of fours. At the time of writing, the Qalandars were 171/4 in 17.4 overs with Imran Tahir completing his four overs. The right-arm bowler returned with figures of 1/32 in 4 overs.