U19 World Cup, Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19: In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, Asian rivals Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 are all set to take on each other in the Super Six round of the U19 ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place tomorrow at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The match is set to commence at 1:30 p.m. IST.
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Just like India, Pakistan has maintained an unbeaten record in the ongoing U19 World Cup, securing victories in all three of their group stage encounters against Afghanistan, Nepal, and New Zealand. In their initial Super Six match, the Saad Baig-led team faced Ireland and emerged triumphant with a three-wicket win.
Opting to bowl first, the Pakistani bowlers showcased complete dominance over the Irish batting unit. The European team was dismissed for a mere 181 runs, courtesy of exceptional bowling performances from Ubaid Shah (3-31), Ahmad Hassan (2-37), Ali Raza (2-18), Amir Hassan (2-34), and Haroon Arshad (1-15). The collective efforts of the Pakistani bowling attack restricted Ireland’s scoring opportunities, setting the stage for a successful chase by the boys in green.
The Irish bowlers made it difficult for the Pakistani batters to chase down the target of 182 runs, as off-spinner Harry Dyer spun a web around the Pakistan batting unit with his four wicket haul, giving the Boys in Green a run for their money, but the Saad Baig team won the match by three wickets thanks to the heroics of Ahmad Hassan (57 runs in 72 balls). Pakistan would be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament by winning their second Super Six game against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, had a pretty decent group stage, as they managed to win two matches against the USA and Ireland but lost their opening encounter against India U19 by a margin of 84 runs. Their two victories were enough to secure them a spot in the Super Six stage, and they defeated Nepal comfortably by five wickets in their first Super Six match. The final Super Six match against Pakistan is going to be a must-win game for the Bengal Tigers if they want to have any hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals.
Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19: Match Information
Tour: Under 19 ICC Cricket World Cup
Match: Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 Super Six round
Date: February 3, 2024
Day and Time: Friday, 1:30 pm IST
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Willowmoore Park: Pitch Report
Benoni’s Willowmoore Park has proven to be a difficult surface for batsmen, with bowlers usually gaining the upper hand. The current trend indicates that this pattern may continue in the upcoming encounter between Pakistan and Bangladesh, as pacers are expected to take advantage of the significant seam and swing on offer. Fans can brace themselves for an exciting battle between bat and ball as the sides compete for supremacy in this crucial match.
Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19: Live Streaming Details
One can watch the Super Six match between Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 on the Star Sports Network on television, and the match will also be broadcast live on the Disney Plus Hotstar App and Website for free.
Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19: Squads
Pakistan U19: Saad Baig (C & WK), Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Amir Hassan, Ahmad Hassan, Azan Awais, Arafat Minhas, Khubaib Khalil, Haroon Arshad, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Zeeshan, Shahzaib Khan, Ubaid Shah, Riaz Ullah, and Muhammad Riazullah.
Bangladesh U19: Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (c), Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Jishan Alam, Adil Bin Siddik, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Ariful Islam, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Boranno, Shihab James, Ahrar Amin, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Maruf Mridha, and Wasi Siddiquee.
Read: India U19 vs Nepal U19 Match Details, Squad and Live Streaming Details
Fore More, Visit the Official Site of U19 Cricket Teams