Nepal vs Pakistan: A Battleground in East London
In an intense clash in East London, the spirited Nepal team faced off against the formidable Pakistan U19. Opting to bat first, Nepal’s Bipin Rawal set a steady foundation, but Ahmed Hussain’s double strike shifted the momentum in favor of Pakistan. Despite a mid-order stumble, Nepal’s lower middle-order, led by Deepak Dumre and Subash Bhandari, pushed the total to 197. Arafat Minhas claimed three crucial wickets for Pakistan.
Pakistan’s response saw a robust opening stand of 80 runs, with Shamyl Hussain and Shahzaib Khan at the helm. Aakash Chand’s impactful bowling created a stir, putting Pakistan at 104/4. However, Azam Awais and Hassan’s partnership steadied the ship, guiding Pakistan to a five-wicket victory. With this win, Pakistan advances to the Super Six stage, while Nepal faces a crucial clash against Afghanistan to stay in contention.
Sri Lanka vs Namibia: Bowling Brilliance in Kimberley
The battle in Kimberley unfolded as Sri Lanka U19 clashed with Namibia U19 in a low-scoring encounter. Sri Lanka, opting to bat, faced a challenging situation, getting bowled out for 133. Namibia’s Zacheo van Vuuren’s four-wicket haul posed a threat, but Supun Waduge’s resilient half-century ensured Sri Lanka reached a defendable total.
Namibia’s reply stumbled early, reduced to 25/8 by Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling, led by Vishwa Lahiru and Ruvishan Perera. Eventually bowled out for 56, Namibia faces elimination with two consecutive losses. Sri Lanka, boasting a superior net run rate, looks poised to progress to the next round.
West Indies vs Scotland: Powerplay Drama in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom witnessed a thrilling encounter between West Indies U19 and Scotland U19. Scotland’s openers provided a solid start, reaching 89 runs before Nathan Sealy and Isai Thorne’s wickets brought West Indies back into the game. Scotland posted 205/9, and in response, West Indies faced early setbacks at 45/3.
However, a counterattacking partnership of 45 runs between Jordan Johnson and Mavendra Dindyal shifted the momentum. Jewel Andrew’s brilliant half-century propelled West Indies to a five-wicket victory with 14.5 overs to spare. West Indies, with one win and one loss, gears up to face England next, while Scotland, with two losses, aims to boost their net run rate against South Africa for a chance at the Super Six stage.
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