Sports analysis

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium witnessed an absolute run-fest on May 7th, 2025, as the Quetta Gladiators locked horns with Islamabad United in what turned out to be a memorable encounter in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. In a match filled with explosive batting and a few surprises, the Gladiators emerged victorious, leaving the United stunned by a margin of 109 runs. Islamabad United won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they might have reconsidered as the innings unfolded. The Quetta Gladiators' batting lineup came out all guns blazing. Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen provided a brisk start, setting the platform for what was to come. However, it was the explosive partnership between Rilee Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz that truly took the game away from Islamabad United. Rilee Rossouw was in scintillating form, smashing a magnificent century. His innings of 104 runs came off just 46 deliveries and was studded with 14 boundaries and 6 towering sixes. He was ably supporte...

The recent match between Pakistan and New Zealand was a nail-biter, with the Kiwis emerging victorious in the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025. Held at the National Stadium in Karachi, the match saw New Zealand win by 5 wickets, chasing down Pakistan's total of 242 ¹. A Challenging Pitch The pitch was two-paced, making it difficult for the batsmen to score freely. Pakistan's captain, Rizwan, opted to bat first, but his team struggled to build momentum, losing early wickets. Despite a valiant effort from Salman Agha, who was named Player of the Series, Pakistan's total seemed below par ¹. New Zealand's Clinical Performance New Zealand, on the other hand, was clinical in their approach. Their bowlers, particularly Will O'Rourke, who was named Player of the Match, exploited the conditions beautifully. O'Rourke's spell with the new ball set the tone for the match, and New Zealand's batsmen capitalised on the foundation laid by their bowlers ¹. A Th...