On Saturday Pakistan took over the top position in the ICC U-19 World Cup Group C by defeating Papua New Guinea by nine wickets. In their third and last group match here at the Queen’s Park Oval.
Furthermore, all-rounder Mohammad Shehzad starred for Pakistan. He produced a stunning spell of medium-pace bowling taking five wickets for just seven runs in 6.4 overs to spearhead PNG’s capitulation for a measly 50 in 22.4 overs after they opted to bat first. The press release issued by PCB stated.
However, Pacer Ahmed Khan took three wickets for 10 runs in five overs as other than Christopher Kilapat. None of the PNG batters could even reach double figures. Nineteen extras were the top score while Kilapat, who opened the innings, contributed 11.
Moreover, Abbas Ali and Haseebullah Khan brought Pakistan to the nominal target without any further damage. Abbas who opened the innings with Shehzad scored a 32-ball 27 along with three fours. Haseebullah remained unbeaten on 18 off 36 balls with the aid of two fours.
Examining the past match history, Pakistan had prior this week defeated Zimbabwe and Afghanistan to secure a spot in the World Cup Super Eights (quarter-finals).
