In a tense encounter, Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team faced a challenging situation, posting a score of 145 for 9 in 40 overs. As the innings progressed, Deepesh made a return to the bowling attack. One of the notable moments was when Subhan attempted to score runs with a late cut, only managing to take a couple of runs before falling to a crucial wicket. He was stumped off Kanishk’s bowling for a modest score of 6 runs from 14 balls.
Mohammad Seyam entered next, while Ahsan continued to shine at the crease. Ahsan struck a boundary square on the offside, moving his score to 65, and retained the strike by taking a single off the last ball. However, Pakistan was still in need of 103 runs from just 66 balls to clinch victory.
The situation intensified when Ahsan, after a spirited knock of 70 runs off 83 balls, was caught by Suryvanshi while trying to push the score along. This wicket proved significant as it marked the end of his fighting innings.
Niqab Shafiq then joined the action at number ten, while Kishan made a reappearance in the bowling attack. Seyam managed a couple of runs with a lofted shot over extra cover, but the pressure was mounting. Shortly after, Kishan forced Seyam into a mistimed pull, resulting in another wicket as Seyam was caught by Mhatre for just 2 runs off 7 balls.
With wickets falling at critical times, the Pakistan U19 team faces a daunting task ahead. The remaining batsmen will need to step up to secure the target and make a strong effort in the final overs.