“Pakistan’s remarkable performance in the ACC U19 Asia Cup has secured them a place in the semi-finals, where they are set to face the United Arab Emirates tomorrow morning. The semi-final is scheduled to commence at 10 AM (Pakistan time) at ICC Academy Oval 1 on December 15, 2023.
In a tournament filled with intense and thrilling matches, Pakistan’s young cricketers have maintained an undefeated record in their group by defeating Nepal, India, and Afghanistan.
Against Nepal, fast bowler Mohammad Zeeshan’s six-wicket haul and crucial half-centuries from captain Saad Baig and Azan Awais played pivotal roles in the team’s seven-wicket victory.
Facing India, Azan Awais’s splendid century, along with notable half-centuries from Saad Baig and Shahzaib, contributed to an eight-wicket win.
In the match against Afghanistan, opener Shamyl Hussain’s notable 75 runs played a significant role in the team posting 303, a total that Pakistan defended with ease.
The upcoming semi-final promises to be an intriguing and challenging contest, as the United Arab Emirates U-19 team has showcased an excellent performance, securing the second position in their group after defeating Sri Lanka and Japan, despite a loss to Bangladesh.
Saad Baig highlighted the team’s strong performances in all three matches but emphasized that their ultimate goal is to secure victory in the final.
He mentioned the team’s dedication to correcting mistakes after each match and their thorough preparation for upcoming challenges.
In the 2021 U19 Asia Cup, UAE suffered a 21-run defeat against Pakistan. Qasim Akram, Pakistan’s captain, earned the Player of the Match award for his all-around performance, which included scoring 50 runs and taking three wickets.”
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The match will be live-streamed on the Asian Cricket Council’s YouTube channel.
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