India Defeats Pakistan to Qualify for U19 World Cup Semi-Finals

BULAWAYO: (Web Desk) – India secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after defeating Pakistan in a crucial Super Six match.

In the match played in Bulawayo, Pakistan captain Farhan Yousuf won the toss and invited India to bat first. India posted a total of 252 runs in their allotted overs. Chasing a target of 253, Pakistan were bowled out for 194.

For Pakistan, Usman Khan top-scored with 66 runs, followed by Hamza Zahoor with 42 and captain Farhan Yousuf with 38. India’s Ayush Mahatre and Khelan Patel took three wickets each.

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Pakistan’s bowling saw Abdul Subhan take three wickets and Muhammad Siyam claim two, while Ali Hassan Baloch, Ahmed Hussain, Momin Qamar, and Ali Raza took one wicket each.

Pakistan needed 253 runs in 33.3 overs to reach the semi-finals. Australia, England, and Afghanistan had already qualified for the semi-finals.