U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 5) – Pakistan vs Afghanistan
Pakistan Under-19 asserted its supremacy against Afghanistan in the Men’s Under-19 World Cup, winning their opening game by a mighty 181 runs. Pakistan set a formidable total, charged by Shahzaib Khan’s splendid century, before bundling out the Afghans over 23 overs to spare.
Pakistan Under-19 continued their stellar performance with the ball, as their opening bowlers made early breakthroughs, setting the tone for an imposing display. Ubaid Shah emerged as the star bowler, scalping four wickets, while Mohammad Zeeshan contributed with a crucial three-wicket haul. The pacers, Amir Hassan and Ahmad Hassan, chipped in with a wicket each, maintaining relentless pressure on the Afghan batters. The disciplined and strategic bowling approach ensured that Afghanistan could not settle in, resulting in a comprehensive victory for Pakistan.
The fantastic victory for Pakistan Under-19 showcased their exceptional performance in all three departments—batting, bowling, and fielding. Shahzaib Khan’s outstanding century laid the foundation, while the bowlers, especially Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Zeeshan, executed their plans with precision. As Pakistan celebrates this resounding win, Afghanistan will need to regroup quickly and come back stronger in the upcoming matches to stay competitive in the U19 World Cup.
Chief Scores :
Pakistan U19 – 284 for 9 in 50 overs (Shahzaib Khan 106, Saad Baig 55, Mohammad Riaz Ullah 46, Khalel Aham 4 for 51, Bashir Ahmad 2 for 52, Allah Ghazanfar 1 for 40)
Afghanistan U19 – 103 for 26.2 overs (Numan Shah 26, Sohail Khan 20, Rahimullah Zurmati 20, Ubaid Shah 4 for 26, Mohammad Zeeshan 3 for 17, Ahmad Hassan 1 for 16)
