U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 14) Nepal vs Pakistan
Pakistan Under-19 notched their second consecutive victory in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024, defeating Nepal Under-19 by 5 wickets. Azan Awais played a crucial role with his half century, finishing off the chase with a boundary.
Opting to bat first, Nepal Under-19 posted a total of 197, facing a disciplined bowling effort from Pakistan. Despite a positive start in the powerplay, Nepal lost momentum against the spinners. Bipin Rawal top-scored with 39 runs, but the inability of other batters to capitalize on good starts restricted Nepal’s innings. Arafat Minhas led the bowling attack for Pakistan with 3 wickets, supported by effective contributions from other bowlers.
In response, Pakistan Under-19 started cautiously, scoring 33 in the first powerplay. The opening pair laid a solid foundation with an 80-run partnership. Despite losing wickets in quick succession, Azan Awais and Ahmad Hassan stabilized the innings, preventing a collapse. Azan Awais’s stellar knock of 63, along with crucial contributions from Shamyl Hussain and Shahzaib Khan, guided Pakistan to a comfortable victory with 2.2 overs to spare.
Aakash Chand’s fiery spell with 3 wickets briefly posed a challenge for Pakistan, but the well-executed partnerships and sensible batting ensured a successful chase. The 5-wicket win keeps Pakistan Under-19’s unbeaten streak alive, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matches in the tournament.
Nepal U19 – 197 for 10 in 50 overs (Bipin Rawal 39, Deepak Dumre 26, Dev Khanal 23, Arafat Minhas 3 for 23, Ahmad Hassan 2 for 12, Ubaid Shah 2 for 48)
Pakistan U19 – 201 for 5 in 47.4 overs (Azan Awais 63*, Shamyl Hussain 37, Shahzaib Khan 37, Akash Chand 3 for 34, Aakash Tripathi 1 for 10, Dipesh Prasad Kandel 1 for 34)
