Pakistan Prepare for U19 Tri-Series Final

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25th Nov, 2024. 08:06 pm
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Pakistan will face Afghanistan in the final at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground on Tuesday.
Both teams have won three games each and lost one in the seven-match series.
Pakistan’s victories against UAE were emphatic, winning by 10 wickets and 191 runs, respectively.

Dubai: Pakistan will face Afghanistan in the U19 tri-series final at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground on Tuesday. The toss is scheduled for 10:00 AM PKT, with the match set to start at 10:30 AM PKT.

Both teams have played four matches in the seven-match series, winning three games each and losing one, while hosts UAE finished winless.

Pakistan, led by Saad Baig, secured a 13-run victory over Afghanistan in their last encounter on 20 November. However, Afghanistan, captained by Mahboob Khan, dominated Pakistan with a 100-run win in their first meeting on 15 November.

Pakistan’s victories against the UAE were emphatic, winning by 10 wickets and 191 runs, respectively.

Players to Watch

Batting Stars: The opening pair of Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan has been outstanding.
- Usman, a left-hander, scored 306 runs in four matches, averaging 102, with one century and three half-centuries.
- Shahzaib has amassed 277 runs at an average of 92.33, with one century and two half-centuries.
- The duo also recorded two-century partnerships, including an unbeaten 192-run stand against UAE.
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Bowling Unit:
- Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, and Mohammad Ahmed have each taken six wickets.
- Mohammad Ahmed’s five-wicket haul and Ali Raza’s four-for in the win over Afghanistan are highlights.
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Injury Update

Left-arm spinner Mohammad Hassan Khan has been ruled out of the final and the upcoming ACC U19 Men’s Asia Cup due to a left ankle injury. His replacement for the Asia Cup will be announced soon.

Captain’s Words

Saad Baig expressed confidence ahead of the final, saying:

“We have performed well in the tournament and are looking forward to the final. The players have embraced their roles, which has been crucial to our success. This series has prepared us well for the Asia Cup.”

Pakistan U19 Squad

Captain: Saad Baig (Karachi)
Abdul Subhan (Abbottabad), Ali Raza (Sialkot), Faham-ul-Haq (Lahore), Farhan Yousuf (Lahore), Haroon Arshad (Karachi), Mohammad Ahmed (Lahore), Mohammad Huzaifa (Bahawalpur), Mohammad Riazullah (Abbottabad), Naveed Ahmed Khan (Karachi), Shahzaib Khan (Abbottabad), Tayyab Arif (Sialkot), Umar Zaib (Abbottabad), Usman Khan (FATA)