ISLAMABAD: The top Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official applauded the skill of the women’s national team on Monday following the first One Day International (ODI) victory against New Zealand in Christchurch in a thrilling super over.
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat shortly before the beginning of the match. The host team scored 251 runs at the loss of 8 wickets before Pakistan fought back and tied the game.
As the contest went into super over, Pakistan relied on Sadia Iqbal’s brilliant bowling that helped her take two wickets and lead her team to victory by 3 runs.
“I want to congratulate the entire squad, team management and support personnel for completing the tour to New Zealand with great success,” PCB management committee’s chairman Zaka Ashraf said in a statement. “Today’s ODI win is a testament to the skills and dedication of the players.”
“I hope the team continues to give their best and bring similar results in the future as well,” he added.
Ashraf said PCB would host a special ceremony to celebrate the performance of Pakistan women’s team upon their return from New Zealand.
Pakistan are now ranked number two in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 with 16 points, just behind top-placed Australia.
Earlier, Pakistan won the three-match T20I series 2-1 to become the first Asian side to defeat New Zealand in a T20I series.
Pakistan’s top cricket official hails women’s team for historic super over win against New Zealand
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Pakistan’s top cricket official hails women’s team for historic super over win against New Zealand
- New Zealand won the toss and scored 251 at the loss of 8 wickets against Pakistan after deciding to bat first
- Sadia Iqbal’s brilliant bowling in the super over helped her take two wickets and led her team to victory by 3 runs
Pakistani PM to hold talks with Qatar’s emir, prime minister in Doha today
- Pakistan has been seeking closer economic engagement with Gulf partners amid push to stabilize economy
- Pakistan and Qatar maintain close ties spanning energy cooperation, defense collaboration and labor exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha today, Tuesday, to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, the prime minister’s office said.
Pakistan has been seeking closer economic engagement with Gulf partners amid its broader push to stabilize the economy and attract investment, while maintaining security and defense cooperation with key regional states.
“Discussions will take place on further strengthening bilateral relations,” Sharif’s office said about his meeting on Tuesday.
Qatar’s prime minister is expected to host an iftar dinner on Tuesday in honor of the Pakistani leader and his delegation. During the visit, Sharif is also expected to meet Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, as well as Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, the PMO said.
A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association is also scheduled to call on the prime minister, the statement added.
Pakistan and Qatar maintain close ties spanning energy cooperation, defense collaboration and labor exports. Qatar hosts a large Pakistani expatriate community, and the visit comes as Islamabad continues efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen economic partnerships in the Gulf region.
