Pakistan Under-19 registered a convincing 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in a crucial ICC Under-19 World Cup Super Six match played in Harare, keeping their semi-final hopes alive.
Winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off immediately as the bowlers delivered an outstanding performance.
New Zealand Bowled Out for 110
Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack dismantled the New Zealand Under-19 batting lineup, restricting them to just 110 runs.
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Bogo was the top scorer for New Zealand with 39 runs
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Abdul Subhan led Pakistan’s bowling with 4 wickets
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Ali Raza supported well, claiming 3 wickets
The rest of the Kiwi batting order struggled against Pakistan’s pace and control.
Easy Chase for Pakistan U19
Chasing a modest target of 111 runs, Pakistan completed the task comfortably:
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Target achieved in the 18th over
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Only 2 wickets lost
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Sameer Minhas played a match-winning knock, remaining unbeaten on 76 runs
The chase highlighted Pakistan’s calm and confident approach under pressure.
Semi-Final Qualification Still at Stake
With this win, Pakistan have strengthened their position in the Super Six stage. However, the road to the semi-finals remains challenging.
Pakistan must now secure another crucial victory against India on February 1 to confirm their place in the knockout stage.
A Confidence-Boosting Win
The dominant performance against New Zealand has boosted team morale and momentum, setting up a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals India.
Fans will be hoping the young Green Shirts carry this form forward in their next must-win encounter.
