Pakistan U19s [315/9] defeat Zimbabwe U19s [200] in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

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Lahore, 16 January 2022: Two-time former champions Pakistan will take on Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup West Indies 2022 opener on Monday at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Trinidad and Tobago.

Pakistan will then meet Afghanistan on Thursday at the Brian Lara Cricket Ground, while their last Group C fixtures will be against Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Saturday at the Queens Park Oval.

If Pakistan top’s Group C, their Super League quarter-final will be on Friday, 28 January, at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground against the side that finishes second in Group D, which comprise West Indies, Australia, Sri Lanka and Scotland.

In the scenario of Pakistan finishing second in Group C, their Super League quarter-final will be on Thursday, 27 January, at the Coolidge Cricket Ground against the side that tops Group C, which includes West Indies, Australia, Sri Lanka and Scotland.

Pakistan is the third most successful side after India and Australia in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, which was launched in 1988 before becoming a biennial event in 1998. Pakistan have won titles in 2004 and 2006, finished runners-up thrice in 1988, 2010 and 2014, and achieved third positions in 2000, 2008, 2018 and 2020.

Squads:

PAKISTAN

Squad

Qasim Akram (c), Abdul Faseeh, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Ahmed Khan,Ali Asfand, Arham Nawab, Awais Ali, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Shehzad, Rizwan Mehmood, Zeeshan Zameer.

Travelling Reserves: Ghazi Ghori (wk), Mohammad Zeeshan.

Key Player

Zeeshan Zameer – The Pakistan quick was the top wicket-taker in the recent Under-19 Asia Cup, picking up 11 wickets at an average of 9.45, including a best of 5/60 against India. Excellent with his yorkers and bouncers, the young quick clocks over 140 kph consistently. Having already garnered eyes in T20 franchise cricket, Zameer will be one to watch out for in the U19 World Cup in West Indies.

ZIMBABWE

Squad

Emmanuel Bawa (c), Brian Bennet, David Bennet, Victor Chirwa, Mgcini Dube, Alex Falao, Tendekai Mataranyika, Tashinga Makoni, Connor Mitchell, Steven Saul, Matthew Schonken, Panashe Taruvinga, Matthew Welch, Rogan Wolhuter, Ngenyasha Zvinoera.

Non-travelling Reserves: Aishah Chibanda, Luyanda Mtomba, Tadiwanashe Mwale, Declan Rugg, Tanaka Zvaita.

Key Player

Emmanuel Bawa – A survivor from 2020 edition of the tournament, where he made a hundred against Canada, Bawa will lead Zimbabwe in the U19 World Cup this time. The century at the last tournament put him in an elite group of Zimbabwe batters - Mark Vermuelen, Brendan Taylor and Malcolm Lake - to make centuries at the U19 World Cup. The 17-year-old has expressed his delight at leading the teenage group coached by former national team player Prosper Utseya.

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Match starts:

01:00 PM GMT / 09:00 AM LOCAL

[mmkextreme_1]

Is the match going to be televised or streamed online?

[MenInG]

Is the match going to be televised or streamed online?

Will be streamed but not broadcast as per ICC.

We cannot give streaming links on PP.

[Omer2002]

Will be streamed but not broadcast as per ICC.

We cannot give streaming links on PP.

It mentions on the ICC website it will but i think it wont which will be very annoying as the other two games are streamed.

[MenInG]

Toss: Zimbabwe Under 19s who chose to bowl

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[m.shah]

Irfan khan still playing

[Omer2002]

How faisal akram cant get in the team is beyond me ..i dont like the combinatiom again too many bowling choices need batters in the team

[Omer2002]

one down already against |Zimbabwe....

[PakEngFan]

Haseebullah is a very poor batsmen.

[Bewal Express]

Haseebullah is a very poor batsmen.

I am also coming to that conclusion. No strike rotation at all

[PakEngFan]

I am also coming to that conclusion. No strike rotation at all

I am changing my option he’s beyond poor. No technique. Can’t play spin or pace. Azan awais was miles better then him but not in the squad.

[MenInG]

Pakistan Under 19s - 55/2 16.2/50 ov CRR: 3.36

[Omer2002]

My goodness we are a very poor team...unbelievable shot played by faseeh. The keeper has made 10 of 50 balls i mean how is that even possible.

[Omer2002]

Maaz Sadaqat batted to well as an opener in asia cup and we are 2 down yet he is still no where to be seen

[pakistani pride]

Seems like the parchee quota continues.
17 runs of 55 plus balls.

Any coach with some self respect would already have called him in!

[PakEngFan]

Can this haseebullah get out. He’s making a poor batsmen like irfan look world class in comparison to him.

[m.shah]

My goodness we are a very poor team...unbelievable shot played by faseeh. The keeper has made 10 of 50 balls i mean how is that even possible.

Where are you watching

[PakEngFan]

Where are you watching

Sky sports cricket on YouTube.

[PakEngFan]

Maaz Sadaqat batted to well as an opener in asia cup and we are 2 down yet he is still no where to be seen

He’s pretty poor too have seen him bat.

[boomboomcheema]

Pakistan playing like kittens. What is this. I was expecting a 350+ score.

[shamaan]

Pakistan playing like kittens. What is this. I was expecting a 350+ score.

I think 350 your expecting to much but certaintly should be in a better position.

[shamaan]

@Bewal Express what you thinking ?

[Omer2002]

You can watch the match on the ICC TV app

NO you cant that is Geo restricted. For people in UK its skysports youtube

[boomboomcheema]

I think 350 your expecting to much but certaintly should be in a better position.

I know , 350+ is too much to ask for at the Under 19 Level but wasn't expecting batting at S/R below 20. Hope they will pick up the rate as game progresses.

[MenInG]

Pakistan Under 19s - 87/2 24/50 ov CRR: 3.62

[PakEngFan]

This is awful to watch. What on earth is this rubbish Haseebullah doing?

[Omer2002]

I know running all over the show..as well

[MoJoJoJo]

where to watch the stream in pak? all channels are showing wi vs sco

[Muhammad Sahal]

This is awful to watch. What on earth is this rubbish Haseebullah doing?

on which website are you watching ? can some one please tellllllllllllllllllll

[PakEngFan]

on which website are you watching ? can some one please tellllllllllllllllllll

It’s on sky sports cricket YouTube.

[Omer2002]

on which website are you watching ? can some one please tellllllllllllllllllll

Are you in the UK?

If so it is on Skyports youtube

[Muhammad Sahal]

Are you in the UK?

If so it is on Skyports youtube

I am in pakistan

[shaaik]

on which website are you watching ? can some one please tellllllllllllllllllll

Try ICC tv app ..

[Omer2002]

good comeback this.. i till dont agree with the combo. Maaz sadaqat hasnt even come yet. need to start hitting out

[Bewal Express]

@Bewal Express what you thinking ?

I only saw a little bit of the innings and i was really disappointed with the lack in intent. I know these young men are under immense pressure because one good innings could get PSL contracts etc and a few bad ones could be the end. But even taking that into consideration, it left me a little empty. I have seen the scorecard since and he has Haseeb has got some runs , so maybe he was playing risk averse cricket and we will see the real player start to play.

[Nasty Naz]

Some old school cricket is being played by this team. Haseeb at one point was around 20 runs for 60 balls and the team essentially going at 3 runs an over before picking up the rate.

That is 90's level approach of eating countless amount of dot balls, being "settled" in before being aggressive. It's worked out in this case but what happens if he gets out while at 20 runs on 60 balls? Irfan Khan played quick from the get-go which is nice to see.

[MenInG]

Brilliant hundred moment for Haseeb

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[IAJ]

Some old school cricket is being played by this team. Haseeb at one point was around 20 runs for 60 balls and the team essentially going at 3 runs an over before picking up the rate.

That is 90's level approach of eating countless amount of dot balls, being "settled" in before being aggressive. It's worked out in this case but what happens if he gets out while at 20 runs on 60 balls? Irfan Khan played quick from the get-go which is nice to see.

Well could have been because of the conditions also. Too many posters here crying for nothing. It's the end result which matters and they have already a very good score for this level.

[Extra_Cover]

Some posters and their knee-jerk reactions are hilarious. I just don't understand how quickly people jump at conclusions and pass their opinions as fact.

[Omer2002]

why is our new abdul razzak Ahmed Khan coming so late down??? He was awsome in the Asia cup

[Last Monetarist]

Pakistan u19 finish 315/9 from 50 overs.

[Last Monetarist]

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[shah_1]

why is our new abdul razzak Ahmed Khan coming so late down??? He was awsome in the Asia cup

Zeeshan Zameer did hit some clean strikes

[finalfantasy7]

Some old school cricket is being played by this team. Haseeb at one point was around 20 runs for 60 balls and the team essentially going at 3 runs an over before picking up the rate.

That is 90's level approach of eating countless amount of dot balls, being "settled" in before being aggressive. It's worked out in this case but what happens if he gets out while at 20 runs on 60 balls? Irfan Khan played quick from the get-go which is nice to see.

agree with you, i watched the game from the 12 over till 50th, he started off way too slow, took him around 65 runs/113balls to start attempting to go for boundaries - assuming he needed to take his time due to new pitch and not making many runs in the asia cup - finished decently he.

I was really impressed with irfan khan - literally played his whole innings a run a ball - didn't let his strike rate go below 85%, nearly always stayed at 95%.

Good cameo by qasim akram - lucky Maaz Sadaqat didnt run him out , good hitting by Zeeshan Zameer

[finalfantasy7]

welch played 2 great shots both going for 4's from Zeeshan Zameer first over

[Omer2002]

16 for 0 after 2...

[finalfantasy7]

16 runs from 2 over from zimbabwe - good start

[SpiritOf1903]

Only two innings.

[Omer2002]

Should we be worried what a start from.zimbos..no mystery spinner in faisal akram too

[MenInG]

Zimbabwe Under 19s - 34/1 6.3/50 ov CRR: 5.23

ZIMu19 require 282 runs with 261 balls remaining | Req RR: 6.48

[MenInG]

Situation good for Pak

Zimbabwe Under 19s - 78/4 13.5/50 ov CRR: 5.63
ZIMu19 require 238 runs with 217 balls remaining | Req RR: 6.58

[MenInG]

A five-wicket haul for Alex Falao in the match against Pakistan

[finalfantasy7]

Situation good for Pak

Zimbabwe Under 19s - 78/4 13.5/50 ov CRR: 5.63
ZIMu19 require 238 runs with 217 balls remaining | Req RR: 6.58

5 wickets down now, mitchell gone, hopefully clean them out for 125 inside 30overs

[shah_1]

Awais Ali bowling decent pace

[Saj]

111/6

3 wickets now for Awais Ali.

[Hassaan HS]

Zimbabwe Under 19s - 125/7 23/50 ov CRR: 5.43
ZIMu19 require 191 runs with 162 balls remaining | Req RR: 7.07

[Angrez Pakistani]

This Bennett guy looks like a good future prospect. Our bowling attack looks a bit toothless right now.

[PakEngFan]

This Mehran ibrahim looks a darter.

[PakEngFan]

Well could have been because of the conditions also. Too many posters here crying for nothing. It's the end result which matters and they have already a very good score for this level.

No we are not crying. Saw haseebullah bat from ball 1 and he’s a poor batsmen. He’s pretty awful against pace and these were Zimbabwe pacers.

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No we are not crying. Saw haseebullah bat from ball 1 and he’s a poor batsmen. He’s pretty awful against pace and these were Zimbabwe pacers.

You mean the guy who scored a 100?

[PakEngFan]

You mean the guy who scored a 100?

Yes the guy who score 130 odd. The guy who scored 70 odd too struggles against pace. Doesn’t matter how much they score they are not good for higher level.

[Omer2002]

This Mehran ibrahim looks a darter.

Exactly...sadaqat been similar so y not go for X factor in faisal akram..so strange

[Saj]

4 wickets for Awais Ali.

Good innings from Bennett 81 off 92 balls.

[Muhammad Saad]

Pretty sure Faisal has some problems with the management

[finalfantasy7]

bennet gone 82 - great innings by him.

Noticed that all the pakistan bowlers dont vary thr sped - thy all bowl between 84-87.5mph - no slower bowl at all

[finalfantasy7]

all out for 200, ali gets 6 wickets

[PakEngFan]

Exactly...sadaqat been similar so y not go for X factor in faisal akram..so strange

At least maaz can bat and is an all rounder and looked more threatening with mehran he’s just a darter.

[Artaxerxes]

Zeeshan Zameer looks quick but he was getting carried away with short pitched bowling.The bouncer should be used as a surprise weapon.Heshoukd aim at the stumps.

[MenInG]

Pakistan Under-19s won by 115 runs

Pakistan Under 19s - 315/9 50/50 ov RR: 6.30

Zimbabwe Under 19s - 200 42.4/50 ov RR: 4.68

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[Maher96]

First game always brings its nerves. Still a convincing windy 115 runs.

Hopefully will get better as the tournament progresses.

[Saj]

Haseebullah posts highest score of World Cup so far in Pakistan win

Pakistan’s opener Haseebullah put on the highest score of the tournament so far with 135 from 155 balls as he and Irfan Khan combined for a 192-run third-wicket partnership.

Irfan was forced to go for 81 from 77 balls, including eight fours, after being caught by David Bennett off the bowling of Mcgini Dube.

Zimbabwe continued the fightback, led by right-arm seamer Alex Falao, who took the wicket of Haseebullah on his way to five for 58 as Pakistan ended with 315 for nine.

The Chevrons had already produced a score higher than this against Papua New Guinea in their opening game of Group C but faltered in this chase.

Matthew Welch and Steven Saul combined at the top of the order to put on 34 for the first wicket.

The next six wickets fell for 77 runs before a timely partnership of 83 runs between Bennett and Mataranyika gave Zimbabwe a glimmer of hope.

But with Bennett’s dismissal they were left needing 121 runs with only 58 balls remaining, Mataranyika followed his partner back to the hutch two balls later before the final wicket of Mcgini Dube fell to hand Pakistan a convincing 115-run victory.

[Omer2002]

At least maaz can bat and is an all rounder and looked more threatening with mehran he’s just a darter.

Exactly my point..and shezad didnt even bowl his medium pace so many bowlin options they need to get the batting right

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Pakistan showed their batting strength as they played their opening game in Group C in Guyana, putting on 315 thanks to a Haseebullah Khan century. Zimbabwe fell 116 runs short in the chase despite an 83–run eighth-wicket partnership between Brian Bennett and Tendekai Mataranyika.

Pakistan’s opener Haseebullah put on the highest score of the tournament so far with 135 from 155 balls as he and Irfan Khan combined for a 192-run third-wicket partnership.

Irfan was forced to go for 81 from 77 balls, including eight fours, after being caught by David Bennett off the bowling of Mcgini Dube.

Zimbabwe continued the fightback, led by right-arm seamer Alex Falao, who took the wicket of Haseebullah on his way to five for 58 as Pakistan ended with 315 for nine.


The Chevrons had already produced a score higher than this against Papua New Guinea in their opening game of Group C but faltered in this chase.

Matthew Welch and Steven Saul combined at the top of the order to put on 34 for the first wicket.

The next six wickets fell for 77 runs before a timely partnership of 83 runs between Bennett and Mataranyika gave Zimbabwe a glimmer of hope.

But with Bennett’s dismissal they were left needing 121 runs with only 58 balls remaining, Mataranyika followed his partner back to the hutch two balls later before the final wicket of Mcgini Dube fell to hand Pakistan a convincing 115-run victory.

Tuesday 18 January matches

England v Canada, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

South Africa v Uganda, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

Afghanistan v PNG, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

Start time 09h00

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2452280

[shamaan]

Haseebullah looked very limited however he didn't give him wicket away which is always a good thing.

Zeeshan Zameer is very fast and has the X factor.

Pakistan are playing with a batter short.

[MenInG]

Stars of yesterday's win speak to PCB:

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[sweep_shot]

Big win (as expected).

Pakistan should top the group.

[MenInG]

Highlights

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[Savak]

The inability of our youngsters and senior players to make the most of the death overs while batting in ODI and T-20 Cricket is alarming. Definately agree with the PCB's decision to search for a power hitting coach.

[shamaan]

The inability of our youngsters and senior players to make the most of the death overs while batting in ODI and T-20 Cricket is alarming. Definately agree with the PCB's decision to search for a power hitting coach.

Why what score In death overs were u expecting.