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Samson powers India to 255/5 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup final | The Express Tribune
New Zealand’s decision to field backfires as Samson, Sharma and Kishan hit fifties in Ahmedabad
India’s Ishan Kishan in action. Photo: Reuters
A blistering innings from Sanju Samson helped India post a formidable total of 255/5 against New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field, but the decision quickly backfired as India’s opening pair of Samson and Abhishek Sharma launched an aggressive start, scoring 92 runs during the powerplay.
The duo put together a 98-run opening stand before New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner introduced spinner Rachin Ravindra into the attack. Ravindra struck with his very first delivery, dismissing Sharma, who had scored a rapid 52 off 21 balls, including six fours and three sixes.
Samson continued his strong form, bringing up another half-century and building a second major partnership with Ishan Kishan. The pair added 105 runs over the next eight overs to maintain India’s momentum.
With five overs remaining and only one wicket down, India appeared on course to surpass 280. However, New Zealand mounted a brief comeback when James Neesham claimed three wickets in a single over, removing both set batters.
Samson scored 89 from 46 deliveries, hitting eight sixes and five fours, while Kishan contributed a quick 54 off 25 balls, including four sixes and four boundaries.
Although captain Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed off the first ball he faced, late hitting from Shivam Dube, who struck 26 from just eight deliveries, lifted India to 255/5 at the end of their innings.
Despite Neesham’s three wickets, New Zealand’s bowlers endured a difficult outing, with all conceding more than 13 runs per over. Lockie Ferguson had the most expensive spell, giving away 48 runs in his two overs.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled ticketing information for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United, set to take place at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.
According to the cricket board, E-Tickets for the high-stakes fixture can be purchased from tonight, with prices for all enclosures of the aforementioned venue set at Rs500.
Furthermore, the physical tickets will be available for sale from Tuesday morning and can be bought at the TCS Express Centre at the China Ground situated opposite the venue.
The PCB further advised fans with tickets to reach the stadium “well before the start of play” to avoid any inconvenience. Notably, the coin toss for the Qualifier will take place at 6:30pm as per the Pakistan Standard Time (PST), with the first ball to be bowled at 7pm.
Meanwhile, the ticket details for the remaining two playoffs, set to be played in Lahore, will be announced in due course.
The cricket board announced the ticketing details hours after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted approval for public attendance in all three playoffs of the ongoing PSL 11.
Taking to X, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi said he had a meeting with the premier, during which the cricket board secured his approval for allowing fans in the stadia for the upcoming playoffs of the eight-team tournament.
“Just had a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and I’m pleased to share that we have secured his approval for public attendance in all three PSL playoff matches as well,” Naqvi wrote on the microblogging website.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled ticketing information for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United, set to take place at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.
According to the cricket board, E-Tickets for the high-stakes fixture can be purchased from tonight, with prices for all enclosures of the aforementioned venue set at Rs500.
Furthermore, the physical tickets will be available for sale from Tuesday morning and can be bought at the TCS Express Centre at the China Ground situated opposite the venue.
The PCB further advised fans with tickets to reach the stadium “well before the start of play” to avoid any inconvenience. Notably, the coin toss for the Qualifier will take place at 6:30pm as per the Pakistan Standard Time (PST), with the first ball to be bowled at 7pm.
Meanwhile, the ticket details for the remaining two playoffs, set to be played in Lahore, will be announced in due course.
The cricket board announced the ticketing details hours after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted approval for public attendance in all three playoffs of the ongoing PSL 11.
Taking to X, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi said he had a meeting with the premier, during which the cricket board secured his approval for allowing fans in the stadia for the upcoming playoffs of the eight-team tournament.
“Just had a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and I’m pleased to share that we have secured his approval for public attendance in all three PSL playoff matches as well,” Naqvi wrote on the microblogging website.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted approval for public attendance in all three playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.
“Just had a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and I’m pleased to share that we have secured his approval for public attendance in all three PSL playoff matches as well,” Naqvi wrote on his official X handle.
However, Naqvi cautioned that the permission “comes with an important condition from his side that fans are strongly encouraged to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption while attending the matches, in line with the ongoing national austerity efforts”.
Just had a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and I’m pleased to share that we have secured his approval for public attendance in all three PSL playoff matches as well.
However, this comes with an important condition from his side that fans are strongly encouraged to… pic.twitter.com/SXtyhrIBpF
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) April 27, 2026
“He also conveyed his best wishes to all four teams competing in the PSL playoffs. Looking forward to some exciting and entertaining cricket ahead,” he added.
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