Pakistan secures a semi-final thrilling five-for from Ubaid Shah.
2024.02.03
Bangladesh’s aspirations were dashed when Pakistan brilliantly defended 155 to win by five runs.
At the Under-19 World Cup, Pakistan secured the final semi-final spot by defeating Bangladesh by five runs in a low-scoring thriller on Saturday. Now, on February 6, India will play South Africa in the first semi-final, and on February 8, Pakistan will play Australia in Benoni.
Bangladesh Under-19s 150 (James 26, Borson 21*, Ubaid 5-44) lost against Pakistan Under-19s 155 (Minhas 34, Shahzaib 26, Jibon 4-24, Borson 4-24) by five runs.
Bangladesh won the championship here in 2020, therefore their hopes of an Under-19 World Cup repeat in South Africa were crushed in the most devastating way in Benoni.
Ubaid Shah, the younger brother of the fast-talking phenomenon Naseem Shah, was Pakistan’s hero. On a scorching and dusty day, Ubaid bowled with fire, energy, and raw pace, hustling Bangladesh’s batting lineup. Finishing with figures of 5 for 44, Pakistan brilliantly defended 155 to win by five runs.
Final Score
Pakistan Under-19s 155 (Minhas 34, Shahzaib 26, Jibon 4-24, Borson 4-24) beat Bangladesh Under-19s 150 (James 26, Borson 21*, Ubaid 5-44) by five runs
Ireland U19 vs New Zealand U 19
Despite the fact that the other two results didn’t significantly affect semi-final qualifying, they nonetheless featured impressive performances. In Bloemfontein, Ireland defeated New Zealand by 41 runs using the DLS technique, ending the Super Six stage with a single victory.
Gavin Roulston led Ireland to victory with 82 runs, the most of any player on the side in their 267 for 9. With Kian Hilton making 72, Roulston and Hilton put up a 129-run partnership that set up Ireland for a competitive total. Ireland had hoped for a higher total, but their plans were derailed by a lackluster final 10 overs. Ewald Schreuder, a fast bowler, was the most effective bowler with a 4 for 46 line.
Before attempting to mount a late charge for victory, New Zealand appeared to be content to consolidate initially and move slowly. However, they dropped to 131 for 5 in the 33rd after leading 92 for 2 in the 24th. When the rain started, they were under pressure since they had let the asking rate to skyrocket. Ireland secured victory thanks in large part to Oliver Riley’s early three-for, which put them comfortably ahead of the DLS.
Final Score
Ireland Under-19 267 for 9 (Roulston 82, Hilton 72, Schreuder 4-46) beat New Zealand Under-19 131 for 5 (Nelson 34, Riley 3-20) by 41 runs via DLS method
England U 19 vs Zimbabwe U 19
At the Under-19 World Cup, legspinner Tazeem Chaudhry Ali’s seven-for was the highest score by an Englishman. They defeated Zimbabwe by 146 runs at Potchefstroom.
Though it wasn’t the most convincing of batting displays, England’s victory was a bit more clear. Charlie Allison was the one they could credit for a rescue from 116 for 5. His 76 put them up to 237 for 7, and his opening partner Theo Wiley chipped in with 61.
Zimbabwe’s pursuit was never successful, as they quickly fell to 51 for 5. From that point on, there was no turning back as Chaudhary Ali had a great performance and a consoling victory.
Final Score
England Under-19237 for 7 (Alison 76, Wylie 61, Nyamhuri 2-50) beat Zimbabwe Under-19 91 (Taruvinga 38, Ali 7-29) by 146 runs
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