Pakistan under-19 thrashed their Zimbabwe counterparts by 120 runs in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament in South Africa.
Captain Babar Azam top-scored with a 101-ball 85 to help Pakistan post a commendable 265 for nine opting to bat first. Umar Waheed (63) scored the only other half-century of the innings, a 49-ball knock late in the innings, as Zimbabwe checked Pakistan’s progress in the second half.
In reply, Zimbabwe never posted a serious challenge, crumbling midway through the innings with opener Luke Masasire’s 54 going in vain. Ziaul Haq picked up three wickets for Pakistan, while Usman Qadir bagged two.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 13th, 2012.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ