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Game 5 vs India on a Crumbling surface with Humid conditions expected.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.

First Innings: Pakistan 233/5 in 50 overs
In their final showing of the tour, Pakistan opted to bat first, looking to possibly bat India out of the contest in tough conditions. They started steadily, if circumspect. However, a wicket in the 10th was followed quickly by three more. It seemed that the Indian pacers would make Pakistan rue the toss decision with the score at 84/4 in 23 overs.

However, that's when the Pakistani resurgence came through the middle and lower order, specifically in the form of keeper Masood Hamza (67 off 79) and allrounder Muzaffar Ashraf (62 off 56). They both hit half centuries in a crucial 123 run stand to deny the Indian bowling and steer the effort back on track, giving the bowlers a decent total to defend.

Second Innings: India 200 all out in 45.1 overs
The Indian chase started off carefully yet solidly. At the haflway mark, the total stood at 99/2 and it seemed that India had built their platform. However, a double strike by leg spinner Rameez Munir in the 27th over swung things back in Pakistan's favor. From that point, the Pakistani bowling attack did not allow a partnership to develop, regularly taking wickets.

The Indian batting showed some late defiance through Nadeem Bhadoria who hit 37 off 29 deliveries. However, it was too little too late and he too fell to Munir- who finished with a 5fer for his efforts. Muzaffar Ashraf contributed with the ball as well, taking 3 wickets and India found themselves bowled out in the 46th over, short by 33 runs.

Man of the match: Rameez Munir LWS 10-1-31-5

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 India U20
Batting - Top Order 9,371 9,071
Batting - Middle Order 8,533 8,008
Batting - Tail 4,881 5,125
Bowling - Seam 8,999 (30) 8,193 (28)
Bowling - Spin 9,686 (20) 8,840 (22)
Fielding/Keeping 10,637 9,949
Overall 164,546 155,930

Match Scorecard

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

OD Division 3 - Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
F.Azad x3
N.Nath x4
R.Fazal x3
F.Mirza x5
H.Abbas x4
T.Stankzai x2
S.Ul-Haq x3

Wicket Keepers:
A.Hamid x3
M.Hamza x3

All Rounders:
M.Ashraf x3
A.Bashir x3

Bowlers:
A.Anwar x1
H.Sami x4
H.Murad x3
M.Niazi x4
R.Munir x2
I.Jilani x3
M.Kirmani x2

Post Tour Review: Pakistan’s Unbeaten Triumph
Pakistan completed a flawless 5-0 record on their recent tour, securing maximum World Cup qualification points and earning promotion to Division 2. The squad demonstrated their ability to deliver under pressure, whether defending totals or chasing, with standout performances across the board.

Each game had its heroes. Against the USA, debutant R.Fazal’s composed 70 and Haris Murad’s brilliant 5/29 ensured a comfortable win. Scotland saw Hannan Abbas (83) and Tanveer Stankzai (83*) anchor a crucial chase. Zimbabwe showcased the team’s balance, with openers Fazal and Abbas leading the way and debutant M.Kirmani claiming 4/41. Against the Netherlands, N.Nath’s composed 56* under pressure steered Pakistan home. The finale against India was a fitting end, with Masood Hamza (67) and Muzaffar Ashraf (62) rebuilding the innings before Rameez Munir’s superb 5/31 sealed victory.



7 players will now graduate to senior cricket:
• Tanveer Stankzai: A composed middle order batter with a tour high average of 98.00, including a match winning 83*.
• Masood Hamza: The dependable WK, who has scored 345 runs in U20 ODIs at an impressive average of 43.12, including a century.
• Feroz Asad: A consistent top order performer, he scored 376 runs in 10 U20 ODIs at 41.78, including four half centuries.
• Muzaffar Ashraf: A genuine AR, Ashraf averaged 93.00 with the bat this tour and claimed 7 wickets at 18.14 with the ball.
• Rameez Munir: The standout leg spinner, Munir’s 5/31 against India capped a tour where he took 6 wickets at a stunning average of 8.33.
• Haris Murad: The left arm spinner was a key weapon, finishing with 12 wickets in U20 ODIs, including a tour best 5/29.
• Akbar Bashir: A steady bowler, Bashir maintained a economy rate of 3.17 in U20 ODIs and provided crucial control in tight games.





Despite the results on this tour, the journey is far from over. Consistent progress will require continued dedication and effort. A significant part of this success is owed to our community. Thank you for training Pakistan’s young talent. Let’s keep working hard, pushing our players to reach their maximum potential, and building a brighter future for Pakistan cricket.

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025
Hosting Rights Won By: Zimbabwe
Hosting Country: Zimbabwe
First Preferred Pitch: Uneven
Second Preferred Pitch: Hard
Third Preferred Pitch: Even

T20 Division 2 - Tour Selection
Batsmen:
Noori Nath - Hyderabad Hunters (7 Caps, T20 Debut)
Rehan Fazal - Hyderabad Hunters (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Faisal Mirza - Realism Ravens (5 Caps, T20 Debut)
Hannan Abbas - Wellworth (4 Caps, T20 Debut)
Safeer Ul-Haq - Shahzaday11 (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Arshad Barlas - Shahzaday11 (U20 Debut)
Samar Barlas - WIN Cavelliers (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Abrar Hamid - Shahzaday11 (9 Caps)
Abrar Shafi - Barnsley St. Peter’s (U20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Waseem Akhtar LFM - Faisalabad Falcons (U20 Debut)
Khadim Habib RFS - Afghan=Good (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
Adam Anwar RFM - The Cricket Club (1 Cap, T20 Debut)
Haseeb Sami RF - Faisalabad Falcons (12 Caps)
Bakht Kaneria RFM - Gojra Gators (U20 Debut)
Mohammad Kamal RFM - Hyderabad Hunters (U20 Debut)
Moin Ismail RM - KT XI (U20 Debut)
Manzoor Niazi LWS - Ruff Royals (4 Caps, T20 Debut)
Ibrahim Jilani RFS - Misfits (3 Caps, T20 Debut)

Pitches:
13 Jan vs Kenya (Uneven)
14 Jan vs Canada (Hard)
15 Jan vs Zimbabwe (Hard)
16 Jan vs West Indies (Hard)
17 Jan vs Bermuda (Uneven)

Games to be played at 11.30am UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 1 vs Kenya on a Uneven pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Kenya won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Pakistan 168/4 off 20 overs
Pakistan posted 168/4 in their allotted 20 overs, a total that appeared competitive on an uneven pitch. H.Abbas 45 (34) and F.Mirza 57 (37) were the standouts, combining for a 67 run 2nd wicket partnership that provided the innings with a much needed boost.

Mirza was particularly aggressive, smashing 8x4’s in his breezy knock, while captain A.Hamid 29* (19) added a late flourish with a quickfire cameo. However, the Kenyan bowlers, led by J.Abadu (3/31), kept things in check with regular wickets.

Second Innings: Kenya 173/2 off 18.2 overs
Kenya’s chase began on a shaky note, with I.Mathai bowled by H.Sami (2/28) for a duck in the 1st over. Sami struck again to remove S.Gicheru 14 (13), leaving Kenya at 31/2 inside 4 overs.

But from that point, it became the Kosgey show. The flamboyant right hander smashed an unbeaten 112 off just 56 balls, hitting 14x4’s and 2x6’s in a masterclass of power hitting and placement. He was ably supported by J.Mwashimba 47* (39), whose calm innings ensured there were no further hiccups.

Kosgey’s destructive batting dismantled Pakistan’s bowling attack. The Kenyan pair finished the chase in 18.2 overs, cruising to victory with 10 balls to spare.

Man of the Match: B.arap Kosgey 112* (56)

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 Kenya U20
Batting - Top Order 9,730 9,916
Batting - Middle Order 8,935 8,761
Batting - Tail 4,414 4,873
Bowling - Seam 9,356 (12) 8,505 (12)
Bowling - Spin 10,555 (8) 11,283 (8)
Fielding/Keeping 11,461 10,652
Overall 171,469 169,365

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952325

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 2 vs Canada on a Hard pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Canada won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Pakistan 179/5 off 20 overs
After being sent in to bat, Pakistan posted a total of 179/5, thanks to A.Shafi’s blistering 65* (39) and A.Barlas’s steady 53 (40). Despite a shaky start that saw them reduced to 18/2 after 2.3 overs, Barlas and Shafi rebuilt the innings with a 96 run stand for the 4th wicket.

W.Akhtar’s late cameo 16* (8) added crucial runs in the death overs. Canada’s W.Roe was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3/32, while Z.Marquez 2/22 provided good support.

Second Innings: Canada 171/5 off 20 Overs
Canada began their chase disastrously, losing opener H.Francis for just 3 in the 1st over. However, T.Johnston’s explosive 80 (51), featuring 7x4’s and 2x6’s, kept Canada in the hunt.

He found an able ally in A.Houser 57 (46), as the duo added 110 runs for the 3rd wicket to take Canada to within touching distance of victory. However, excellent fielding from Pakistan, including two critical run outs by I.Jilani and N.Nath, derailed Canada’s momentum.

With 19 needed off the final over, M.Ismail held his nerve, claiming the wicket of D.Crews before closing out the game to give Pakistan an 8 run victory.

Man of the Match: A.Shafi 65* (39)

Match Ratings
Canada U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,957 9,577
Batting - Middle Order 8,804 8,271
Batting - Tail 4,421 4,924
Bowling - Seam 8,992 (18) 9,172 (16)
Bowling - Spin 9,989 (2) 11,219 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,681 10,753
Overall 165,817 166,329

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952329

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 3 vs Zimbabwe on a Hard pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Zimbabwe won the toss & elected to bat first.

First Innings: Zimbabwe 185/8 off 20 overs
Zimbabwe set an imposing target of 185/8, with T.Ontong 32 (23) and E.Davids 32 (18) providing an explosive start. M.Mash 40 (25) and T.Mahlunge 28 (23) carried the momentum into the middle overs.

Pakistan’s bowlers faced early punishment but pulled things back in the death overs, led by I.Jilani’s 3/34. M.Niazi chipped in with 2 wickets, as Zimbabwe lost 4 wickets for just 1 run between the 17th and 18th overs.

Second Innings: Pakistan 186/4 off 20 overs
Pakistan’s chase was headlined by opener H.Abbas, who scored a composed 59 (42), setting the tone alongside S.Barlas 50 (33). The pair added 98 runs for the opening wicket, laying a strong foundation.

Despite a minor wobble in the middle order, skipper A.Hamid 39* (22) anchored the innings with a captain’s knock. A.Barlas 11 (6) and N.Nath 12* (5) provided the finishing touches, ensuring Pakistan crossed the line on the last ball of the game.

Man of the match: H.Abbas 59 (42)

Match Ratings
Zimbabwe U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,749 9,909
Batting - Middle Order 7,848 7,843
Batting - Tail 4,460 4,415
Bowling - Seam 8,608 (16) 9,221 (12)
Bowling - Spin 8,848 (4) 10,973 (8)
Fielding/Keeping 10,344 11,293
Overall 158,086 167,748

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952336

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 4 vs West Indies on a Hard pitch with Humid conditions expected.

West Indies won the toss & elected to bat first.

First Innings: West Indies 195/2 off 20 overs
West Indies captain N.Bissoon led from the front with a masterful 104* (60), anchoring the innings with support from A.Demmin, who struck a fluent 72 (50). The pair combined for a 160 run opening stand, dominating Pakistan’s bowlers.

While the bowlers struggled, M.Kamal 1/47 managed to break the partnership, and sharp fielding resulted in W.Barrasingha’s run out. However, West Indies finished strongly, reaching 195/2.

Second Innings: Pakistan 190/4 off 20 overs
Chasing 196, Pakistan’s innings got off to a disastrous start with H.Abbas bowled for a golden duck on the very first ball. A.Shafi counterattacked with a brisk 46 (28) before falling to Carrington. R.Fazal held the innings together with a steady 58 (45), but his run out in the penultimate overs proved costly.

A.Barlas nearly turned the game on its head with a blistering unbeaten 74* (42), including 7x4’s and 2x6’s. However, Pakistan fell just short, finishing at 190/4.

Man of the match: N.Bissoon 104* (60)

Match Ratings
West Indies U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 8,960 9,165
Batting - Middle Order 7,547 8,495
Batting - Tail 3,889 4,469
Bowling - Seam 9,086 (20) 8,966 (16)
Bowling - Spin 0 (0) 10,247 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,947 10,599
Overall 155,970 161,957

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952334

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 5 vs Bermuda on a Uneven pitch with Humid conditions expected.

Pakistan won the toss & elected to bat first.

First Innings: Pakistan 114/7 off 20 overs
Electing to bat first, Pakistan never looked comfortable. H.Abbas top scored with 53 (52), holding the innings together amid a flurry of wickets. However, a lack of support from the middle order left Pakistan struggling to accelerate, as Bermuda’s bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths.

M.Lake was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3/27 in his 4 overs. He was supported by V.Bourne 1/23 and P.Johnnybread 1/15, as Pakistan could only muster 114/7 in 20 overs.

Second Innings: Bermuda 118/3 off 19.4 overs
Bermuda’s chase began cautiously, with openers D.Mahabir 29 (35) and R.Carew 34 (36) laying a solid foundation. Despite the efforts of M.Niazi, who picked up 2/26 in his 4 overs, Bermuda’s batters negotiated Pakistan’s bowling comfortably.

R.Westmaas finished unbeaten on 31* (23), ensuring there were no late hiccups. Bermuda reached the target in 19.4 overs, losing just 3 wickets in the process.

Man of the Match: M.Lake 3/27

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 Bermuda U20
Batting - Top Order 9,440 9,485
Batting - Middle Order 7,925 7,928
Batting - Tail 4,347 3,894
Bowling - Seam 8,910 (16) 8,831 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,864 (4) 0 (0)
Fielding/Keeping 11,166 10,928
Overall 162,503 158,275

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952331

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

T20 Division 2 - Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
Noori Nath x4
Rehan Fazal x3
Faisal Mirza x4
Hannan Abbas x4
Safeer Ul-Haq x3
Arshad Barlas x3
Samar Barlas x3

Wicket Keepers:
Abrar Hamid x3
Abrar Shafi x3

All Rounders:
Waseem Akhtar x3
Khadim Habib x2

Bowlers:
Adam Anwar x3
Haseeb Sami x4
Bakht Kaneria x3
Mohammad Kamal x2
Moin Ismail x3
Manzoor Niazi x3
Ibrahim Jilani x2

Post Tour Review: Tour of Highs and Lows for Pakistan
The Pakistan team experienced a rollercoaster tour, finishing with 2 wins and 3 losses. The squad showed moments of brilliance, but inconsistency proved costly, ultimately resulting in relegation to Division 3.

We were in with a shout to promote on the final matchday, as well as the possibility of relegation, and unfortunately, we ended up on the wrong side of the table. Quite the contrast to the first OD tour where we went unbeaten. This tour highlights how, with an ever changing squad, fortunes can shift dramatically. Consistency will be key to achieving and maintaining U20 standards.

Game 1 vs Kenya
• Result: Lost by 8 wickets
A competitive total of 168/4, courtesy of F.Mirza’s aggressive 57 and H.Abbas composed 45, wasn’t enough as B.Kosgey’s stunning 112* single handedly took the game away.

Game 2 vs Canada
• Result: Won by 8 runs
A.Shafi’s unbeaten 65 and A.Barlas’s steady 53 led Pakistan to 179/5. Tight fielding and death bowling, including two run outs, helped Pakistan defend the total against Canada’s valiant effort led by T.Johnston’s 80.

Game 3 vs Zimbabwe
• Result: Won by 6 wickets
Pakistan chased down 185 in a nail biting last ball finish. H.Abbas (59) and S.Barlas (50) built the foundation, with captain A.Hamid’s unbeaten 39 steering the side home.

Game 4 vs West Indies
• Result: Lost by 5 runs
Despite a shaky start, A.Barlas’s explosive 74* nearly pulled off a miracle chase of 196. However, N.Bissoon’s magnificent 104* proved to be the difference.

Game 5 vs Bermuda
• Result: Lost by 7 wickets
Pakistan’s batting faltered on an uneven pitch, posting only 114/7. H.Abbas fought valiantly with 53, but Bermuda chased the target comfortably, sealing a disappointing end to the tour.

Batting Standouts
• H.Abbas: The top run scorer for Pakistan, tallying 157 runs in 4 matches at an average of 39.25. His composed 59 in the crucial win against Zimbabwe showcased his reliability at the top of the order.
• A.Barlas: A consistent middle order batter, scoring 138 runs at an impressive strike rate of 156.82. His unbeaten 74 against the West Indies nearly turned the game in Pakistan’s favor.
• A.Shafi: Played a pivotal role with a stunning 65* against Canada, finishing the tour with 121 runs at a strike rate of 153.16.

Bowling Contributions
• H.Sami: The pick of the seamers, taking 4 wickets in the tour, including figures of 2/28 against Kenya. His economy rate of 6.94 was the best among Pakistan’s pacers.
• M.Niazi: The standout spinner for Pakistan, taking 4 wickets at a strike rate of 17.00, including an economical spell of 2/26 against Bermuda.
• I.Jilani: While not among the top wicket takers, his contributions with the ball helped pull things back in key moments.

Graduating Players
Nine players will graduate from the U20 setup after this tour:
H.Sami, B.Kaneria, I.Jilani, A.Hamid, S.Barlas, H.Abbas, M.Niazi, M.Ismail & A.Anwar

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 03 Feb 2025 - 07 Feb 2025
Hosting Rights Won By: England
Hosting Country: England
First Preferred Pitch: Hard
Second Preferred Pitch: Uneven
Third Preferred Pitch: Even

OD Division 2 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Noori Nath - Hyderabad Hunters (11 Caps)
Rehan Fazal - Hyderabad Hunters (6 Caps)
Faisal Mirza - Realism Ravens (9 Caps)
Safeer Ul-Haq - Shahzaday11 (6 Caps)
Arshad Barlas - Shahzaday11 (3 Caps, OD Debut)
Rameez Sadiq - Rizwan Royals (U20 Debut)
Shan Maqsood - Faisalabad Falcons (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Abrar Shafi - Barnsley St. Peter’s (3 Caps, OD Debut)
Tariq Laghari - Shahzaday11 (U20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Waseem Akhtar LFM - Faisalabad Falcons (3 Caps, OD Debut)
Khadim Habib RFS - Afghan=Good (2 Caps, OD Debut)

Bowlers:
Muntazir Kirmani LFS - Muhammadi XI (2 Caps)
Aaqib Qutab RM - The Dutch Ovens (U20 Debut)
Jalat Faiz LM - The Plenty (U20 Debut)
Atta Ghaffar LF - ARKACHIEVERS (U20 Debut)
Shumail Masih LF - Hyderabad Hunters (U20 Debut)
Mohammad Kamal RFM - Hyderabad Hunters (2 Caps, OD Debut)
Nadeem Faisal RFM - Harley Reid CC (U20 Debut)

Pitches:
03 Feb vs Scotland (Hard)
04 Feb vs Ireland (Even)
05 Feb vs England (Uneven)
06 Feb vs Kenya (Hard)
07 Feb vs Bangladesh (Even)

Games to be played at 10.00 UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 1 vs Scotland on an Hard pitch with Hot conditions expected.

Pakistan won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Scotland 336/5 off 50 overs
Put into bat first on a hard pitch, Scotland made full use of the conditions as their top order piled on the runs. Opener G.Drummond 108 (103) and C.Aitken 103 (115) stitched together a massive 216 run stand, setting a strong platform.

M.Kirmani was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming 4/53 in 10 overs, including crucial wickets of Drummond, Gibson, Souness, and Grant. Despite his efforts, Scotland capitalised on the strong start, with D.Souness 62 (45) and captain W.Grant 26 (15) providing a late flourish as they went on to post a score of 336/5 in 50 overs.

Second Innings: Pakistan 337/6 off 47.5 overs
Pakistan started shakily, losing 3 wickets inside 13 overs. S.Ul-Haq 24 (30) and R.Fazal 30 (28) tried to stabilise the innings, but the chase looked in danger at 103/4.

Then came the match defining partnership. T.Laghari 125* (107) and N.Nath 112 (83) turned the game around with a stunning 212 run stand for the 5th wicket. Nath played an aggressive role, smashing 8x4’s and 5x6’s at a strike rate of 134.94, while Laghari anchored the innings with controlled aggression.

After Nath’s dismissal in the 46th over, there was a brief scare when K.Habib fell for a golden duck, but M.Kirmani 15* (9) ensured Pakistan crossed the finish line in 47.5 overs, finishing on 337/6.

Man of the Match: Tariq Laghari (wk) 125* off 107 balls

Match Ratings
Scotland U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,812 10,213
Batting - Middle Order 8,340 8,838
Batting - Tail 5,526 3,706
Bowling - Seam 10,102 (30) 8,470 (30)
Bowling - Spin 10,875 (20) 10,716 (20)
Fielding/Keeping 10,747 10,637
Overall 173,484 166,075

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6954279

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 2 vs Ireland on an Even pitch with Hot conditions expected.

Ireland won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Pakistan 340/6 off 50 overs
After being put in to bat, Pakistan put up a decent total of 340/6 in 50 overs, led by a brilliant 98 from captain S.Maqsood and a vital 68 from wicketkeeper A.Shafi.

Openers S.Ayub 40 (46) and A.Barlas 48 (50) provided a solid foundation before Maqsood took charge, playing at a strike rate of 111.36. In the later stages, N.Nath 45* (22) and K.Habib 25 (15) accelerated, ensuring Pakistan crossed the 340 run mark.

Second Innings: Ireland 341/6 off 48.2 overs
Ireland responded aggressively, with A.Halloran 93 (83) anchoring the top order. He received solid support from J.March 64 (66), keeping Ireland in the hunt.

However, it was the R.McCann show in the second half of the innings. His 72* (56), along with P.O’Houlihan 40 (28), ensured Ireland remained ahead of the required rate. Despite Pakistan’s best efforts, Ireland reached 341/6 in 48.2 overs, sealing a 4 wicket win.

Man of the Match: WK - A.Shafi 68 (71)

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 Ireland U20
Batting - Top Order 9,993 10,124
Batting - Middle Order 8,843 8,948
Batting - Tail 4,894 5,388
Bowling - Seam 8,842 (30) 9,507 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,180 (20) 9,981 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,672 10,437
Overall 168,931 172,723

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6954277

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 3 vs England on an Uneven pitch with Humid conditions expected.

England won the toss & elected to bat first.

First Innings: England 263/7 off 50 overs
England managed to post a competitive 263/7 in 50 overs, with J.Redgrave 60* (57) and W.D’Arcy-Evans 46 (33) playing crucial late innings knocks.

Captain P.Brinsley 54 (81) and A.Doolan 50 (81) provided a steady start, but M.Kamal 4/53 ripped through the top order to stall England’s progress. Just when it seemed like England might struggle, Redgrave and D’Arcy-Evans counter attacked, propelling the hosts past 260. W.Akhtar 3/59 provided a few breakthroughs towards the end.

Second Innings: Pakistan 254/5 off 50 overs
Pakistan started cautiously, with F.Mirza 55 (81) and S.Ul-Haq 26 (34) putting on 54 for the 1st wicket. However, D.Macpherson (2/46) and K.McGuirk (1/49) struck at crucial moments to keep England in control.

At 139/4, Pakistan seemed to be struggling, but T.Laghari 96 (96) with 2x4’s & 5x6’s played a stunning knock to bring his team back into contention. With R.Sadiq 35 (38) providing valuable support, Pakistan needed 45 off the last 5 overs. England’s bowlers held their nerve, restricting Pakistan to 254/5, sealing a 9 run victory.

Man of the match: T.Laghari 96 (96))

Match Ratings
England U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,833 9,900
Batting - Middle Order 8,525 8,184
Batting - Tail 4,252 4,556
Bowling - Seam 9,146 (50) 8,804 (50)
Bowling - Spin 0 (0) 0 (0)
Fielding/Keeping 11,357 10,461
Overall 165,993 161,409

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6954278

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 4 vs Kenya on an Hard pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Pakistan won the toss & elected to bowl first.

First Innings: Kenya 370/4 off 50 overs
Kenya’s innings was built on the brilliance of D.wa Mutahi, who smashed 12x4’s and 2x6’s in his match winning knock. He found strong support from T.Mac Auma 93 (94), who played a crucial anchoring role.

The early breakthroughs by Pakistan’s bowlers were negated as wa Mutahi and Mac Auma put on a massive 149 run stand, setting up a mammoth total. S.Yusuf 50* (34) provided the late flourish, propelling Kenya to 370/4 in 50 overs.

Second Innings: Pakistan 324/9 off 50 overs
Chasing 371, Pakistan got off to a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. A.Shafi 127 (103) with 6x4’s & 2x6’s played a magnificent lone hand, keeping his team in the chase with a brilliant century.

R.Sadiq 79 (68) provided excellent support in a 136 run 5th wicket partnership, but the required rate kept climbing. Once Shafi fell at 308/7 in the 45th over, Kenya tightened their grip on the game as they went on to win by 46 runs.

Man of the match: D.wa Mutahi 150 (100)

Match Ratings
Kenya U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,834 9,516
Batting - Middle Order 8,721 8,237
Batting - Tail 5,257 3,268
Bowling - Seam 8,556 (30) 8,454 (40)
Bowling - Spin 11,154 (20) 10,358 (10)
Fielding/Keeping 10,958 10,620
Overall 170,846 156,855

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6954273

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Game 5 vs Bangladesh on an Even pitch with Windy conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss & elected to bat first.

First Innings: Bangladesh 295/7 off 50 overs.
After losing S.Johnson (7) early, Bangladesh stabilised through a composed innings from K.Shankar 80 (93), who struck 5x4’s and 1x6. M.Sarkar 60 (76) and R.Sen 57 (49) provided the acceleration in the middle overs, ensuring momentum stayed with Bangladesh.

B.Pal 25* (18) helped push the total to 295/7 in 50 overs. S.Masih 3/55 and M.Kirmani 3/73 were the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, but their efforts weren’t enough to restrict Bangladesh.

Second Innings: Pakistan 262/8 off 50 overs
Pakistan got off to the worst possible start as S.Ayub fell for a duck in the first over. S.Ul-Haq 43 (64) and A.Shafi 40 (51) attempted to rebuild, but both were dismissed, leaving Pakistan struggling at 122/3 in the 26th over.

T.Laghari 56 (55), W.Akhtar 40 (40) & K.Habib 42 (50) tried to keep the chase alive, but tight bowling from Khanolkar 3/48, Chawla 2/53 & B.Pal 3/51 ensured Bangladesh stayed in control, restricting Pakistan to 262/8 off 50 overs.

Man of the match: B.Pal 25* (18) & 3/51

Match Ratings
Pakistan U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 9,357 9,455
Batting - Middle Order 8,759 8,044
Batting - Tail 5,735 4,632
Bowling - Seam 8,518 (30) 9,514 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,119 (20) 9,974 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,341 10,566
Overall 166,487 164,544

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Regards
U20 Management Team