The Afghanistan Under-19s cricket team on Tuesday made the semi-finals after knocking our Bangladesh Under-19s cricket in an unexpected cricket match.
The Under-19s cricket team of Afghanistan which faced the Bangladesh Under-19s in group B of the tournament successfully chased a revised target of 220 from 42 overs following rain after Bangladesh had made 240 for 9.
Afghanistan captain Javed Ahmadi made 71 and Shabir Noori cracked an aggressive 57 to guide the chase that became a little tense towards the end due to a climbing run-rate and two wickets falling for three runs. However, Najibullah Zadran smashed three sixes and two fours in 18 balls to take his side into the semi-finals with nine deliveries to spare.
The Bangladesh Under-19s team collapsed to 18 for 8, however opener Soumya Sarkar and No. 3 Salman Hossain, were going well at 159 for 4. A ninth-wicket stand of 49 runs in 4.3 overs provided them a competitive total to defend. Afghanistan achieved it eventually but not without glimpses of hope for Bangladesh.
In the meantime Qatar Under-19s faced the Srilankan Under-19s team where Srinlanka managed to beat Qatar by 87 runs. The match was reduced to 26 overs due to rain. Pabasara Waduge scored 71 to guide Sri Lanka to 124 for 2 in 26 overs before rain intervened. Facing a revised target of 188, Qatar were kept on a tight leash by the Sri Lanka bowlers, led by offspinner Tharindu Kaushal who took three wickets. A 45-run partnership for the eighth wicket was the only resistance Qatar could muster as they ended on 100 for 8.
In the other Group A fixture, Pakistan completed a crushing win over Malaysia. Having opted to bat, Pakistan sped to 302 for 4 on the back of solid contributions from Sami Aslam (47), skipper Babar Azam (68), Umar Waheed (76) and Mohammad Nawaz (53*). What followed was an abysmal reply from the hosts, who were bundled out for a paltry 53 to lose by 249 runs. Only one player reached double-figures as each of the five Pakistan bowlers employed enjoyed success in the wickets’ column. Nawaz followed his 33-ball half-century with a haul of 3 for 9 from nine overs to claim the Man-of-the-Match award. (AOP)
The Under-19s cricket team of Afghanistan which faced the Bangladesh Under-19s in group B of the tournament successfully chased a revised target of 220 from 42 overs following rain after Bangladesh had made 240 for 9.
Afghanistan captain Javed Ahmadi made 71 and Shabir Noori cracked an aggressive 57 to guide the chase that became a little tense towards the end due to a climbing run-rate and two wickets falling for three runs. However, Najibullah Zadran smashed three sixes and two fours in 18 balls to take his side into the semi-finals with nine deliveries to spare.
The Bangladesh Under-19s team collapsed to 18 for 8, however opener Soumya Sarkar and No. 3 Salman Hossain, were going well at 159 for 4. A ninth-wicket stand of 49 runs in 4.3 overs provided them a competitive total to defend. Afghanistan achieved it eventually but not without glimpses of hope for Bangladesh.
In the meantime Qatar Under-19s faced the Srilankan Under-19s team where Srinlanka managed to beat Qatar by 87 runs. The match was reduced to 26 overs due to rain. Pabasara Waduge scored 71 to guide Sri Lanka to 124 for 2 in 26 overs before rain intervened. Facing a revised target of 188, Qatar were kept on a tight leash by the Sri Lanka bowlers, led by offspinner Tharindu Kaushal who took three wickets. A 45-run partnership for the eighth wicket was the only resistance Qatar could muster as they ended on 100 for 8.
In the other Group A fixture, Pakistan completed a crushing win over Malaysia. Having opted to bat, Pakistan sped to 302 for 4 on the back of solid contributions from Sami Aslam (47), skipper Babar Azam (68), Umar Waheed (76) and Mohammad Nawaz (53*). What followed was an abysmal reply from the hosts, who were bundled out for a paltry 53 to lose by 249 runs. Only one player reached double-figures as each of the five Pakistan bowlers employed enjoyed success in the wickets’ column. Nawaz followed his 33-ball half-century with a haul of 3 for 9 from nine overs to claim the Man-of-the-Match award. (AOP)
Source : Afghan Voice Agency (AVA), International Service
