U19 Tri-Nation Series: Shaharyar all smiles after Pakistan’s victory

National side was up against Australia and New Zealand

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan congratulated the Pakistan U19 team for winning the tri-nation series featuring Australia and New Zealand in the UAE.

It was a litmus test for the young side ahead of the U19 World Cup in Bangladesh, and the chairman praised the entire team, including players and the support staff.

“My heartiest congratulations to captain, manager, coach, the entire team and management for winning the tri-nation series,” said Shaharyar. “It has been a superb success for the team showing unity, discipline and ability. Even after losing two matches against the top sides in the series, the youngsters refused to bow down and came back strongly to claim the tri-nation tournament.”



In the last match of the competition, Pakistan beat New Zealand by 31 runs, completing their bottom-of-the-table move to the top and triumphing on better run-rate.

Batting first, the team had posted a fighting total of 279-9 in their 50 overs. Saif Badar was the star of the day, but was unlucky to remain stranded on an unbeaten 99.



In reply, New Zealand were kept in the hunt by a one-man show from Christian Leopard (71). However, they were eventually dismissed for 248 in 45.3 overs.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 21^st, 2016.

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