Pakistan U19 Beat Nepal to Reach ACC Asia Cup Semi-Finals

Oman – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Pakistan U19 have booked their place in the ACC Asia Cup semi-finals after a strong 101-run win over Nepal U19. The defending champions played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Tuesday.

Pakistan won all three of their group games. This put them at the top of Group A.

They will now play Bangladesh U19 in the first semi-final on Thursday, 12 November.

Pakistan were asked to bat first. They finished on 275 for seven in their 50 overs.

The start was not easy. Pakistan were struggling at 64 for three.

Then Ahmed Hussain and captain Farhan Yousaf took charge. The two added 135 runs for the fourth wicket and brought the innings back on track.

Ahmed, a left-handed batter, played a fast knock of 89 off 73 balls. He hit seven fours and two sixes.

Farhan played the anchor role well. He made 74 off 95 balls with six fours and three sixes.

Hasnain Abbas Dar added a quick 25 off 23 balls near the end. His runs gave Pakistan a few extra overs of pressure.

For Nepal, Bipin Sharma was the best bowler. He took three wickets for 58 runs.

Nepal never looked comfortable in the chase. They were bowled out for 174 in 43.4 overs.

Ahmed was brilliant with the ball too. He took four wickets for 35 runs in his 10 overs.

Mohammad Huzaifa and Mohammad Sayyam picked up two wickets each. Sayyam gave away just 27 runs.

Rohit Chand top-scored for Nepal with 37. Niraj Kumar Yadav added 29, but it was not enough.

Ahmed was named Player of the Match for his all-round show. Pakistan will hope he keeps up this form in the semi-final.

Scores in Brief:

Pakistan U19 beat Nepal U19 by 101 runs.

Pakistan U19: 275-7 in 50 overs (Ahmed Hussain 89, Farhan Yousaf 74; Bipin Sharma 3-58).

Nepal U19: 174 all out in 43.4 overs (Rohit Chand 37, Niraj Kumar Yadav 29; Ahmed Hussain 4-35, Mohammad Sayyam 2-27).

Player of the Match: Ahmed Hussain (Pakistan U19).