U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 22) – New Zealand vs Pakistan
Pakistan Under-19 steamrolled their way to a historic 10-wicket victory against New Zealand at Buffalo Park, marking their third consecutive win in Group D. This remarkable achievement not only secured Pakistan’s place at the top of the group but also etched their first-ever win by 10 wickets in the Men’s Under-19 World Cup.
The pursuit of a modest target saw Pakistan’s openers, Shamyl Hussain and Shahzaib Khan, navigate a watchful start before unleashing a flurry of shots to effortlessly chase down the total. Shahzaib’s aggressive and unbeaten 80, complemented by Shamyl’s solid 54, highlighted the batsmen’s command over the New Zealand bowling attack. The unbroken 144-run partnership between the openers not only sealed the victory but also underlined the clinical efficiency of Pakistan’s batting lineup.
New Zealand’s decision to bat first under overcast conditions backfired as they lost three wickets within the first three overs. Although Ollie Tewatiya and Lachlan Stackpole initiated a recovery, Pakistan’s bowlers regrouped, breaking crucial partnerships and restricting the Kiwis to a modest total of 140. Pakistan’s thorough bowling performance set the stage for their batsmen to shine, culminating in an outstanding team effort that firmly establishes them as the team to watch in the upcoming Super Six matches.
Chief Scores :
New Zealand U19 – 140 for 10 in 38 overs (Lachlan Stackpole 42, Oliver Tewatiya 29, Thomas Jones 14, Arafat Minhas 3 for 6, Ubaid Shah 3 for 30, Naveed Ahmed Khan 2 for 26)
Pakistan U19 – 144 for 0 in 25.2 overs (Shahzaib Khan 80*, Shamyl Hussain 54*, Ryan Tsourgas 0 for 9, Oscar Thomas Jackson 0 for 16, Mason Clarke 0 for 18)
