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Hard luck, turned out to be a tough tour as it just went downhill after Game 1.

[MuslimDave]

Tough second half to the season, with relegation to Div 3 in both formats after a strong start. Onwards to the T20 WC EOS with fresh energy!

[MuslimDave]

OD Division 2 - Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
Noori Nath x4
Saim Ayub x4
Faisal Mirza x4
Safeer Ul-Haq x4
Arshad Barlas x4
Rameez Sadiq x2
Shan Maqsood x2

Wicket Keepers:
Abrar Shafi x3
Tariq Laghari x3

All Rounders:
Waseem Akhtar x3
Khadim Habib x4

Bowlers:
Muntazir Kirmani x3
Aaqib Qutab x3
Jalat Faiz x2
Atta Ghaffar x2
Shumail Masih x3
Mohammad Kamal x3
Nadeem Faisal x2

Post Tour Review: A Tough Tour for Pakistan
Pakistan endured a challenging tour, finishing with 1 win and 4 losses. While the batting lineup produced some standout performances, inconsistent bowling proved costly.

Game 1 vs Scotland – Won by 4 wickets
Scotland set a daunting 336/5, led by centuries from G.Drummond (108) and C.Aitken (103). M.Kirmani’s 4/53 was the lone bright spot with the ball. In response, T.Laghari (125) and N.Nath (112) rescued Pakistan from early trouble, chasing the target in 47.5 overs.

Game 2 vs Ireland – Lost by 4 wickets
S.Maqsood (98) and A.Shafi (68) powered Pakistan to 340/6. However, Ireland chased it down comfortably in 48.2 overs, with R.McCann (72*) guiding them home.

Game 3 vs England – Lost by 9 runs
England posted a competitive 263/7, despite M.Kamal’s 4/53. T.Laghari (96) kept Pakistan in the chase, but the team fell short at 254/5.

Game 4 vs Kenya – Lost by 46 runs
D.wa Mutahi’s explosive 150 (100) led Kenya to 370/4. A.Shafi’s brilliant 127 kept Pakistan’s hopes alive, but they finished at 324/9, falling short once again.

Game 5 vs Bangladesh – Lost by 33 runs
Bangladesh posted 295/7, with K.Shankar (80) leading the way. Pakistan’s top order faltered, and despite efforts from T.Laghari (56) and W.Akhtar (40), the team managed only 262/8.

Batting:
• T.Laghari (277 runs @ 277.00) – A consistent performer, including a match winning century vs Scotland.
• A.Shafi (235 runs @ 78.33) – Starred with a brilliant 127 vs Kenya.

Bowling:
• M.Kirmani (10 wickets @ 20.20) – Pakistan’s most effective bowler.
• S.Masih & M.Kamal – Contributed key breakthroughs but lacked consistency.

Pakistan showed glimpses of brilliance, especially in batting, but the bowling unit struggled to contain opposition teams.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

U20 T20 World Cup S60

Hosting Country: India
Start Date: 24 February 2025

Group 1: Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Kenya, UAE & USA

Group 2: Canada, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, West Indies & Zimbabwe

Batsmen:
Saim Ayub - Hyderabad Hunters (10 Caps)
Rameez Sadiq - Rizwan Royals (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Safeer Ul-Haq - Shahzaday11 (10 Caps)
Shan Maqsood - Faisalabad Falcons (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Karim Salman - The Hurlutown Partnership (U20 Debut)
Hazrat Sarwar - Misfits (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Reem Al Bloushi - Aqrabiyah Antlers (U20 Debut)
Tariq Laghari - Shahzaday11 (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Abrar Shafi - Barnsley St Peter’s (6 Caps)

All Rounders:
Waseem Akhtar LFM - Faisalabad Falcons (6 Caps)
Khadim Habib RFS - Afghan=good (6 Caps)

Bowlers:
Mutazir Kirmani LFS - Muhammadi XI (5 Caps, T20 Debut)
Haseeb Ilyas LWS - Misfits (U20 Debut)
Jalat Faiz LM - The Plenty (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Nadeem Faisal RFM - Harley Reid CC (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Mohammad Kamal RFM - Hyderabad Hunters (5 Caps)
Faiz Khalil RFM - Welsh Fire (U20 Debut)
Shumail Masih LF - Hyderabad Hunters (3 Caps, T20 Debut)

Pitches:
24 Feb vs England (Flat)
25 Feb vs Canada (Uneven)
26 Feb vs West Indies (Dry)
27 Feb vs New Zealand (Hard)
28 Feb vs Zimbabwe (Hard)

Games to be played at 04.30 FTP time

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 1 vs England on a Flat pitch with Hot conditions expected.

England won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Pakistan 188/6 off 20 overs
Pakistan got off to an aggressive start, with S.Ayub 18 (10) and A.Shafi 33 (20) scoring at a rapid pace. Skipper S.Ul-Haq 31 (25) kept the momentum going, but it was S.Maqsood’s explosive 53* off 31, featuring 4x4’s and 3x6’s, that propelled Pakistan to a strong total.

WK T.Laghari 40 (26) played a crucial finishing role, despite a double breakthrough from G.Brindley 2/36 in the 19th over. Pakistan went on to post a total of 188/6.

Second Innings: England 175/4 off 20 overs
Chasing 189, England lost C.Dehring (5) early, but B.Rawle 79* (60) played a composed innings, anchoring the chase. T.Wiese’s blistering 51 (31) composed of 3x4’s, 2x6’s kept England in the game, but the required rate kept climbing.

M.Kirmani 2/32 delivered the key breakthroughs, dismissing Wiese and F.Franks 22 (16) at crucial moments. Pakistan’s bowlers held their nerve to restrict England to 175/4 in 20 overs, sealing the victory.

Man of the Match: B.Rawle 79* (60)

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 England U20
Batting - Top Order 9,900 10,272
Batting - Middle Order 8,497 8,831
Batting - Tail 4,020 4,064
Bowling - Seam 9,232 (8) 9,772 (8)
Bowling - Spin 10,700 (12) 10,597 (12)
Fielding/Keeping 11,207 11,626
Overall 169,838 174,821

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6955833

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 2 vs Canada on a Uneven pitch with Hot conditions expected.

Canada won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Pakistan 122/9 off 20 overs
Pakistan got off to a brisk start, with S.Ayub 33 (20) playing positively. However, wickets began to tumble, with Diaz 4/15 running riot.

From 85/3 in the 12th over, Pakistan collapsed to 122/9 in 20 overs, failing to build partnerships. Keeper, R.Al Bloushi 24 (21) and A.Shafi 26 (25) tried to stabilise the innings, but Diaz’s triple strike in the 13th over turned the game.

For Canada, Z.Marquez 2/19 and B.Powers 1/17 supported Diaz well, ensuring Pakistan never gained control.

Second Innings: Canada 123/7 off 19.2 overs
Pakistan’s bowlers made Canada fight for every run, with M.Kamal 3/18 striking early to reduce Canada to 27/3 in 5.2 overs. T.Johnston 36 (29) counterattacked but fell just as momentum was shifting.

With wickets falling around him, K.Frey 59 (46), featuring 5x4’s & 1x6 held firm, ensuring Canada stayed in the chase. Though he fell in the 19th over, Canada won with 4 balls to spare.

Pakistan’s bowling effort was commendable, with Kamal 3/18, W.Akhtar 1/22, and M.Kirmani 1/17 keeping the game alive till the last over, but they ultimately fell short.

Man of the Match: B.Diaz 4-0-15-4

Match Ratings
Canada U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 10,275 9,734
Batting - Middle Order 8,504 8,076
Batting - Tail 4,405 4,940
Bowling - Seam 9,684 (13) 8,788 (16)
Bowling - Spin 10,530 (7) 10,495 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 11,074 10,397
Overall 171,455 162,907

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6955842

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 3 vs West Indies on a Dry pitch with Humid conditions expected.

Pakistan won the toss & elected to bat first.

First Innings: Pakistan 128/5 off 20 overs
Opting to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan never found momentum. Opener S.Maqsood (4) fell early, and though A.Shafi 24 (26) and S.Ul-Haq 22 (18) tried to rebuild, wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

Captain H.Sarwar (6) and T.Laghari (10) departed cheaply, leaving Pakistan at 80/5 in the 13th over. However, a late counterattack from K.Habib 35* (23) along with R.Sadiq’s steady 22 (29) pushed them to 128/5 in 20 overs.

Second Innings: West Indies 129/6 off 19.1 overs
Pakistan’s bowlers started well, with H.Ilyas 1/36 and K.Habib 3/25 picking up early wickets, reducing West Indies to 38/3 in the 7th over.

However, H.Jones held firm, playing a controlled 61* (46), anchoring the chase with smart shot selection. Wickets kept falling, with Kirmani 2/22 striking twice, but Jones ensured West Indies stayed in control, sealing victory with 5 balls to spare.

Man of the Match: K.Habib 35 (23) & 4-0-25-3

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 West Indies U20
Batting - Top Order 9,242 9,783
Batting - Middle Order 8,644 8,317
Batting - Tail 4,567 4,813
Bowling - Seam 9,131 (8) 9,192 (8)
Bowling - Spin 10,402 (12) 10,189 (12)
Fielding/Keeping 11,064 10,947
Overall 167,912 168,635

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6955839

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 4 vs New Zealand on a Hard pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

New Zealand won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Pakistan 169/4 off 20 overs
Pakistan started briskly, with S.Ayub 13 (10) hitting an early six, but he fell to Wildsmith in the third over.

K.Salman 63 (45) and T.Laghari 27 (19) built a solid platform, adding 54 runs for the second wicket. Captain S.Ul-Haq 46 (36) played a steady knock, accelerating in the death overs before falling in the 19th over.

A late 12 off 5 from R.Al Bloushi helped Pakistan finish on 169/4 in 20 overs.

Second Innings: New Zealand 173/4 off 18.2 overs
Pakistan struck early, running out Heke (0) and Cooke (1) in the first over, reducing New Zealand to 2/2. However, K.Williamson took control, counterattacking with clean strokeplay.

Williamson smashed 5x4’s and 4x6’s in a match winning 86* off 50 balls, dominated in a 61 run stand with K.Barstow 36 (22). After Barstow’s dismissal in the 7th over, captain K.Havili 29 (25) provided support before falling in the 15th over.

Williamson and Charlesworth 20* (11) finished the chase comfortably, sealing the win in 18.2 overs.

Man of the Match: K.Williamson 86* (50)

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 New Zealand U20
Batting - Top Order 9,453 9,986
Batting - Middle Order 8,334 8,311
Batting - Tail 3,639 4,314
Bowling - Seam 8,705 (16) 9,219 (16)
Bowling - Spin 10,642 (4) 10,526 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,817 10,863
Overall 159,987 166,124

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6955834

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 5 vs Zimbabwe on a Hard pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Pakistan won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Zimbabwe 189/5 off 20 overs
Zimbabwe’s top order got off to a fast start, with Mash 27 (18) and Ontong 29 (23) taking on the Pakistan bowlers. R.Dwanqube 38 (27) and A.Prior 23 (12) kept the momentum going, but the real fireworks came from T.Lawrence 39* (21), who finished the innings with a flurry of boundaries.

Pakistan’s bowlers struggled on the hard pitch, with M.Kamal 2/46 and H.Ilyas 2/31 taking wickets but leaking runs. J.Faiz 0/38 and S.Masih 0/38 were expensive, allowing Zimbabwe to reach 189/5 in 20 overs.

Second Innings: Pakistan 183/6 off 20 overs
Pakistan’s chase got off to a shaky start as Shafi (6) and Ayub (18) fell early to Uys and Maruma. However, R.Al Bloushi took control, smashing 91 off 51 balls with 7x4’s and 2x6’s, supported by captain S.Maqsood 53 (45).

At 167/2 in the 19th over, Pakistan looked set for victory, but Zimbabwe struck back. Uys dismissed both Maqsood and Al Bloushi, and quick wickets in the final over sealed the game. Pakistan could only manage 183/6 in 20 overs, falling 6 runs short.

Man of the Match: R.Al Bloushi 91 (51)

Match Ratings
Zimbabwe U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,905 9,593
Batting - Middle Order 7,959 7,608
Batting - Tail 4,611 3,563
Bowling - Seam 9,003 (16) 8,685 (16)
Bowling - Spin 9,487 (4) 9,974 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,577 10,611
Overall 162,521 156,043

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6955838

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

S61

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 07 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Hosting Rights Won By: Pakistan
Hosting Country: Pakistan
First Preferred Pitch: Crumbling
Second Preferred Pitch: Dry
Third Preferred Pitch: Slow

OD Division 3 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Ibrahim Sajjad - The Cricket Club (U20 Debut)
Shan Maqsood - Faisalabad Falcons (6 Caps)
Sardar Shariff - Gojra Gators (U20 Debut)
Fida Sohail - The Plenty (U20 Debut)
Tajwali Ul-Ghani - KPS XI (U20 Debut)
Karim Salman - The Hurlutown Partnership (2 Caps, OD Debut)
Hazrat Sarwar - Misfits (2 Caps, OD Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
MS Dhoni-uddin - Hyderabad Rovers (U20 Debut)
Sardaraz Balouch - Scotch Bonnets (U20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Khair Umair - The Bloodhounds (U20 Debut)
Irfan Alam - Shahzaday11 (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
Pervez Ul-Hussain - Tambos Titans (U20 Debut)
Azam Arsalan - Misfits (U20 Debut)
Jameel Balouch - Lightning Dragon CC (U20 Debut)
Abrar Mahmood - Hyderabad Hunters (U20 Debut)
Prince Yar - One Man Rock Band (U20 Debut)
Shafqat Talha - Keighley Cougars (U20 Debut)
Salim Ul-Munir - St Anne’s 2nd XI (U20 Debut)

Pitches:
07 Apr vs USA (Slow)
08 Apr vs South Africa (Crumbling)
09 Apr vs India (Crumbling)
10 Apr vs Scotland (Crumbling)
11 Apr vs Zimbabwe (Dry)

Games to be played at 05.00 UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team