BENONI: Pakistan’s U19 cricket team is set to lock horns with Australia in the semi-final of the ICC U19 World Cup at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, scheduled for Thursday (tomorrow).
The highly anticipated match is expected to commence with the toss at 12:30 PKT, followed by the first ball at 1300 PKT.
Pakistan’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by an impressive unbeaten streak, culminating in their victory over Bangladesh U19 in a gripping encounter on February 3 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
In the thrilling encounter, Pakistan’s pace attack showcased their prowess by dismantling the Bangladesh U19 batting line-up, restricting them to a modest total of 150 runs. Pakistan had set a target of 155 runs in the first innings.
Ubaid Shah emerged as the standout performer of the match, claiming the player of the match award for his exceptional bowling spell of five wickets for 44 runs in his allotted 10 overs. Supported by his fellow right-arm seamers, Ali Raza and Zeeshan, the Pakistan U19 team showcased a formidable bowling performance, with Raza securing three wickets and Zeeshan claiming one.
