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Cherry Blossom Sharjah Cup 2003 | Pakistan Dominance With New Team After Wasim, Waqar, Saeed Retire

The Cherry Blossom Sharjah Cup, held in April 2003, was a One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium in the UAE. Four teams participated: Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Kenya. A total of seven matches were played, culminating in Pakistan's dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the final by eight wickets. Kumar Sangakkara was named the Player of the Series for his remarkable performances, including two centuries. This tournament also marked Sanath Jayasuriya's final series as Sri Lanka's captain. Key Highlights: Final Match (April 10, 2003): Zimbabwe: 168 all out in 49.1 overs (Tatenda Taibu 74*). Pakistan: 172/2 in 35.2 overs (Taufeeq Umar 81*). Player of the Match: Taufeeq Umar. Pakistan won by 8 wickets. Notable Performances: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka): Two centuries (100* vs Pakistan, 103* vs Kenya). Dougie Marillier (Zimbabwe): Century (100 vs Kenya) and consistent batting. Abdul Razzaq (Pakistan): Match-winning 76* against Zimbabwe in the first match. Shoaib Malik (Pakistan): All-round performances, including 76 vs Kenya and 3/29 in the final. Mohammad Sami (Pakistan): 4/25 vs Kenya. Team Standings (Round Robin Stage): 1st: Pakistan - 3 wins, 0 losses. 2nd: Zimbabwe - 2 wins, 1 loss. 3rd: Sri Lanka - 1 win, 2 losses. 4th: Kenya - 0 wins, 3 losses. Match Results: Match 1: Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 68 runs. Match 2: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. Match 3: Zimbabwe defeated Kenya by 5 wickets. Match 4: Sri Lanka defeated Kenya by 129 runs. Match 5: Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets. Match 6: Pakistan defeated Kenya by 143 runs. This tournament showcased the dominance of Pakistan in the Sharjah format and highlighted emerging players like Taufeeq Umar and consistent performances from experienced names like Sangakkara. #CricketMax #PakistanCricket #Highlights