Sami Aslam and Babar Azam, who hit his third consecutive half-century, laid the foundation for the 306-run total before Ehsan Adil and Usman Qadir pegged back Zimbabwe to dismiss them for 215.
Batsmen set up win
Aslam and Azam put on 148 for the opening wicket before Zimbabwe hit back with three quick wickets. However, Umar Waheed, named man of the match, combined with Mohammad Nawaz to take Pakistan past the 300-run mark.
Waheed was unbeaten on 68, made off just 55 deliveries, and hit five boundaries and three sixes. Together with Nawaz, Waheed provided the final onslaught Pakistan were looking for that made the run-chase difficult for the opponents.
In reply, Zimbabwe were off to a good start. However, a wicket in the 12th over derailed their progress as they were reduced from 62 for no loss to 98 for five. Down and out, Ryan Burl tried to consolidate but to no avail.
Adil, who finished with three for 29, and Qadir provided Pakistan with regular breakthroughs as Zimbabwe never got in the hunt.
The loss was Zimbabwe’s third in three matches while Pakistan, having already qualified for the January 22 final where they will face South Africa under-19, get ready to face the hosts in their last group match today.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 16th, 2012.
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I was at the game yesterday. The cricket was amazing.
Afaaq you clearly have no proper understanding of world cricket. All legends of cricket, from Imran Khan to Ian Botham acknowledge that Pakistan have the best raw talent pool in the world. Look at the endless line of bowlers Pakistan has produced. The difference between u-19 and senior cricket is that talent is a much lower factor in success, and alot of it comes down to training,facilities and equipment which isnt available in Pakistan due to lack of funds. now please keep your cynical views to yourself. we dont need attitudes like yours in pakistan
@ Afaaq. Babar Azam, current age 17 years 93 days...... Doesnt look like a 25 year old either in his pic on cricinfo.
The fact of the matter is, this shows Pakistan is on top of the world when it comes to cricketing talent. Its inconceivable for a so-called Cricketing Powerhouse like the Indians to even dream of having as good of a bowler as Mohammed Aamir (forget about the spot fixing), at such a young age...
Yet they still worship tendulkar. Even though its 7 losses in a row out of the last 7 test matches.
What do some of us do, neglect our talents, and always find a reason to hate on them.
Well done guys, Lets now take Pakistan to THE top of the world, with some good test results against England, and some great talents coming up the ranks. All the best.
When you play 25 year olds in a under 19 contest what more can you expect. Ever wondered why only Pakistan and India win these events? We seem to be either the winners or runners up in these competitions for ages. What happens when they mature a couple of years?