In the inaugural clash of the U19 Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan delivered a commanding performance, clinching a resounding 7-wicket triumph over Nepal. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, the Pakistan U19 team showcased dominance with the ball, restricting Nepal U19 to a meager 152 runs in 47.2 overs.
The star of Pakistan’s bowling attack was Mohammad Zeeshan, a medium-paced bowler, who excelled by claiming an exceptional 6 wickets while giving away a mere 19 runs in 9.2 overs. Complementing his efforts, Ubaid Shah and Ali Asfand contributed with a wicket each, while Amir Hassan snagged 2 crucial wickets.
Despite Uttam Magar’s notable 51-run contribution and Dipesh Kandel’s 31 runs for Nepal U19, the team struggled to post a formidable total, with no other batsman making a substantial impact.
In the chase, Pakistan U19 exhibited their batting prowess by comfortably reaching the 153-run target in just 26.2 overs. Azan Awais played a stellar, unbeaten innings of 56 runs, and captain Saad Baig contributed an impressive 50 runs, guiding their team to victory with only 3 wickets down.
Looking forward, the Pakistan U19 squad is gearing up for a highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals India in their upcoming Asia Cup encounter scheduled for Sunday, 10 December, promising a thrilling battle between these two cricketing powerhouses.
