Tag: Bangladesh U19 vs Pakistan U19

DUBAI: Iqbal Hossain Emon’s four-wicket haul, followed by skipper Azizul Hakim’s unbeaten half-century helped Bangladesh defeat Pakistan in the semi-final of the ACC U19 Asia Cup here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Bangladesh will face India, who defeated Sri Lanka in the second semi-final, in the U19 Asia Cup final, scheduled on 8 December at the same venue.

Pakistan U19, who were undefeated in the group stage, were bundled for a meagre 116 while batting first, setting a paltry total, which Bangladesh easily chased in 22.1 overs after losing three wickets.

Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim played a stellar unbeaten knock of 61 runs from 42 balls with the help of seven boundaries and three sixes.

Mohammad Shihab James was another notable contributor with a 26-run knock from 36 balls. For Pakistan, Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan and Naveed Ahmed Khan managed one wicket each.

Earlier, Bangladesh U19 opted to field first and Maruf Mridha proved the decision right as he did not allow Pakistan’s opening batters to open their accounts, removing them in quick succession.

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With Pakistan struggling at 7-2, Muhammad Riazullah and captain Saad Baig stitched a 42-run stand to put up a fight before Iqbal Hossain Emon removed the latter.

Riazullah also fell prey to Emon after scoring a scratchy 28-run knock from 62 balls, which featured only two boundaries.

Farhan Yousaf top-scored with a run-a-ball 32 with the help of one boundary and three sixes. No other batter could pose much threat against Bangladesh as Pakistan bundled for 116 in 37 overs.

Emon led Bangladesh’s attack with the figures of 4-24, while Mridha took two key wickets. Al Fahad and Debasish Deba bagged one wicket each.

Pakistan U19 Playing XI: Usman Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Muhammad Riazullah, Saad Baig (c)(wk), Naveed Ahmed Khan, Haroon Arshad, Farhan Yousaf, Faham-ul-Haq, Umar Zaib, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza

Bangladesh U19 Playing XI: Zawad Abrar, Azizul Hakim (c), Kalam Siddiki,
Rizan Hossan, Mohammad Shihab James, Farid Hasan (wk),  Debasish Deba, Samiun Basir,  Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Maruf Mridha

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Shahzaib Khan’s unbeaten century led Pakistan U19 to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh U19 in the fourth one-day at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Saturday. The win gives Pakistan U19 an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Chasing 200 runs to win, the opening pair of Shahzaib and Azan Awais provided a solid 152-run start to the innings. The left-handed Azan, who scored 105 in the second one-day match, was the first one to return back to the hut after scoring a 91-ball 52, which included seven boundaries.

Shamyl Hussain (7, 12b, 1×4) was next to join Azan as Pakistan U19 were 167 for two in 32.4 overs. At that moment, captain Saad Baig partnered with Shahzaib to stitch an unbroken 35 runs for the third wicket to help the side achieve the target in the 37th over.

In the partnership, Shahzaib Khan brought up his century and returned unbeaten on 105 off 105 deliveries, smashing 14 fours and one six.

After being put into bat, Bangladesh U19 were dismissed for 199 in 46.4 overs. Ariful Islam top-scored for his side with a 95-ball 50, which included four fours and one six.

For Pakistan U19, right-arm fast Aimal Khan and left-arm spinner Ali Asfand bagged three wickets each.

Both sides will now feature in the fifth match of the series at the same venue on Monday, 15 May. Pakistan U19, who have earlier won the solitary four-day match by 10 wickets played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, will aim to end the 50-over series 4-1.

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MULTAN: Bangladesh under-19 team reached Multan on Tuesday with former Indian Test cricketer Wasim Jaffer accompanying the young side for their full-fledged tour of Pakistan after 15 years hiatus. 

Jaffer, the batting consultant for the Bangladesh U19 team, has played 31 Test and two One-Day Internationals for the Indian team and remains the highest run-scorer in India’s premium first-class tournament – Ranji Trophy.

Bangladesh U19 side will engage in a four-day match before three ODIs and two T20  against the national U19 team. All the matches will be held at Multan Cricket Stadium.

The tour will commence on November 4 with a four-day match that ends on November 7. The three ODIs are scheduled on 10, 12 and 14 November. Meanwhile, the two T20Is will be played on 16 and 18 November.

In order to attract the maximum crowd, Pakistan Cricket Board has announced free entry into the stadium for the series’ matches.

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