Pakistan Beat Srilanka in ICC World Cup by 11 Runs

Pakistan beat Srilanka by 11 runs in ICC World Cup Group A Match in Colombo. Pakistan bat first and scored  277 for 7 wickets down in 50 overs. From Pakistan side Misbah ul Haq, Kamran Akmal and Younus Khan played a responsible inning. In the start Pakistan Team was moving ahead with a slow run rate but Misbah and Younus developed a successful partnership and gradually took Pakistan Score above 250 and further Afridi and Abdul Razzaq played their role. Finally, the Pak inning ended up at 277 in 50 overs.

As the Srilankan Batsmen descended in the ground, it seemed that they are resisting hard and 278 is not a hard target. But after the spell of attackers, Shahid Afridi and Muhammad Hafeez taken the responsibility to bowl and started getting important breakthroughs.

Eventually, Pakistan succeeded to take over and in the final over when Srilanka needed 18 runs Umer Gul was given the ball. He bowled responsibly and Srilankans could take their team to 266 and on last ball of 50th over Pakistan won this match.

Shahid Afridi was declared Man of the Match for his excellent bowling; he got 4 wickets in this match. He has also completed his 300 wickets in this match. It may be recalled that Afridi had got 5 wickets in the last match which was played against Kenya.

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Srilanka beat Canada by 210 runs

In the third match of ICC World Cup 2011, which was being played between Canada and Srilanka, Srilanka has beaten Canada by 210 runs. Canada had to chase a huge target of 333 runs against Srilanka whereas Canadian Team crumbled at 122 in 36.5 overs.

The match was held in Mahinda Raja Pixay Cricket Stadium where Srilanka played first and made 332 runs. Canada started batting to hit 333 runs but only 3 batsmen could score in double figure. Ashish Bagai scored 22, Rizwan Cheema scored 37 and Bedevan scored 16 runs. Rest of the team could not make double figure score. After this victory Srilanka has strengthened its position in the World Cup.


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Afridi 65 of 25 balls - Pakistan vs New Zeland 3rd ODI 2011

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Pillion Riding Ban Not To Be Extended

Ban of pillion riding in Karachi has not to be extended as a decision of Sindh Govt. was made today. After increasing incidents of target killings of various political workers and activists, Sindh Govt. had imposed ban on pillion riding in Karachi till January 29, 2011.

Regarding its extension there was a confusion but now it is clearly announced that pillion riding ban is not being extended and the public of Karachi can ride double on a bike after 12:00 am tonight (29 January, 2011).


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Lahore Blast at Urdu Bazar -13 Died

Huge blast at Chehlum Procession at Urdu Bazar, Lahore. Death toll rise to 13 while 84 injured including women and children. 4 policemen in the martyrs.

CCPO Lahore Aslam Tareen says that police saved the procession from large destruction. Policemen stopped the suicider out of security circle that saved the procession from massive damage.

Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah says that the assailant was stopped at the first check post and the tribute goes to security agencies.

Allama Sajid Naqvi and several other leaders condemn the suicide attack.

Karachi: Killings Continued Still on Third Day

Target killings still continue in Karachi despite meetings, announcements and actions. Several people died today in different incidents including Syed Badshah former town Nazim of MQM and some other political workers.

1 killed in Urdu Chowk, Orangi Town when unknown motorcyclists opened fire at gathering of people. In another incident one killed in Rinchor Line.

Culprits of Assault on Bashir Jan Arrested

Two culprits who attacked deadly on ANP Leader Mr. Bashir Jan, have been arrested from a private hospital in Gulshan e Iqbal. Two other culprits have been arrested from Orangi Town. A search operation was made by Rangers and Police and 22 suspects have been arrested from Orangi Town.