Pakistani opening batsman scores a century in the One Day Cup semi-final, possibly signaling a return to Test cricket
In the nail-biting semi-final of the 2025 One Day Cup, Yorkshire faced an uphill battle against Hampshire at Headingley. Despite setting a target of 305 to progress to the final, Yorkshire fell short, losing the match and being knocked out of the competition.
No other Yorkshire batter scored more than 30 runs in the semi-final, leaving the team relying heavily on individual performances. However, it was Hampshire's No.5, England all-rounder Liam Dawson, who stole the show with a rescuing century.
Meanwhile, in the world of international cricket, news regarding Imam-ul-Haq's potential return to Pakistan's Test side has been making waves. Imam, who hasn't played Test cricket for Pakistan since 2023, signed for Yorkshire as a replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad and has been in exceptional form. In the 2025 One Day Cup, he scored a century off 96 balls, amassing a total of 688 runs with an impressive average of 98.28. He also managed to score four centuries and three half-centuries throughout the competition.
Pakistan selectors are reportedly keen to see Imam translate his Yorkshire form to domestic cricket in Pakistan, with rumours suggesting he could be recalled for the series against South Africa in October. However, the search results do not provide information on who was selected for Pakistan's Test squad for this series.
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Elsewhere, the Hanif Mohammed Trophy, Pakistan's first-class competition, began this week.
In the rain-affected semi-final, the target was reduced to 254 in 41 overs, but it wasn't enough for Yorkshire to claim victory. As the dust settles on this heartbreaking defeat, Yorkshire will be looking to regroup and prepare for their next challenge.
