Pakistan maintained their unbeaten run in the U19 Asia Cup, thrashing hosts Malaysia by 249 runs in Kuala Lumpur to finish the round on top of Group A.
Pakistan had earlier won three consecutive group matches, including an impressive but close win over India, will now meet Afghanistan in the first semi-final on Thursday. India and Sri Lanka will take on each other in the other semi-final on Friday.
Against Malaysia, Mohammad Nawaz’s all-round show helped Pakistan bowl out the hosts for just 53 after poutting up 302 for four off their quota. The all-rounder smashed 53 of just 33 balls, including nine fours, to take his side past the 300-mark. Umar Waheed (76) was the top-scorer while captain Babar Azam (68) and Imamul Haq were the other main contributors with the bat.
In reply, Nawaz claimed three wickets for just nine runs to help dismiss the hosts in the 31st over. Azizullah (two for six) and Mir Hamza (two for 14) were the other main performers. Pavithren Nadaesan (17) was the only Malaysian player to reach double figures.
Meanwhile, India, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan also recorded victories on the rain-affected day. India overcame Nepal by 81 runs while Afghanistan downed Bangladesh by seven wickets. Sri Lanka also managed an 87-run win over Qatar.
Published In The Express Tribune, June 27th, 2012.
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Afghanistan gonna win
love you afghanistan team