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Tahir’s maiden five-wicket haul demolished Pakistan’s batting line-up
South Africa spinner Imran Tahir recorded a maiden five-wicket haul, while captain Graeme Smith finished unbeaten on 67 as the Proteas left Pakistan in absolute tatters on the first day of the second Test in Dubai.
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Khan’s 200 triggered Pakistan’s inspiring comeback
Zimbabwe would have thought they had a chance to make history by beating Pakistan at home before Younis Khan broke their hearts in the second innings with a brilliant unbeaten double hundred.
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Broad’s 11 wickets left Australia down for the count
After England retained the Ashes in less than impressive circumstances, with rain virtually wiping out the final day of the third Test to end it as a draw, more salt was rubbed in Australia’s wounds as they faltered in their chase of 299 to hand England an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
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Al Hasan’s six wickets helped Barbados skirt past Trinidad and Tobago
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan claimed six victims for six runs as the Barbados Tridents sneaked past the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel by four wickets in a thrilling low-scoring affair.
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‘Mr Consistent’ did what he does best to knock South Africa out of the tournament
South Africa captain AB de Villiers was adamant that his side would not ‘choke’ during their semi-final encounter with England, but that was exactly what ended up happening as they were dominated and put out of their misery by Jonathan Trott.
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Cook effectively crushed New Zealand’s hopes of making it to the semi-finals
England found themselves within touching distance of the semi-finals after captain Alastair Cook’s blistering innings of 64 pretty much knocked New Zealand out of the running, despite a lone effort by Kane Williamson.