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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 - Tournament Thread

jnaveen1980 said:
They have not been challenged yet. One match they did get challenged got rained out. I think Pakistan looks stronger than BD.
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More like *they* probably dont follow u19 matches much. All their top teams are out so far, Aus, Eng, WI. Tomorrow one of Afg or Pak will also be out.
 
BDfanforever said:
More like *they* probably dont follow u19 matches much. All their top teams are out so far, Aus, Eng, WI. Tomorrow one of Afg or Pak will also be out.
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So far BD has faced only weaker teams. agree or not? Zimbabwe, Scotland now SA. Pakistan had them on the mat. I don't know much about these teams. But SA looks like a very poor under-19 team who got steamrolled by Afghanistan. The just beat Canada and UAE.
 
Bangladesh definitely will have a very good competitive team in future..these kids are good !!
 
jnaveen1980 said:
So far BD has faced only weaker teams. agree or not? Zimbabwe, Scotland now SA. Pakistan had them on the mat. I don't know much about these teams. But SA looks like a very poor under-19 team who got steamrolled by Afghanistan. The just beat Canada and UAE.
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Yes and no. That's the way this format works. You wont face too many strong teams on your way. SA is SA, their u19 team actually won a WC in the past, what have their seniors done? They are also playing in their home conditions.
 
Just checked the schedule. So it will be India vs Pakistan as i expect Pakistan to beat Afghanistan easily.
 
I think this is a golden opportunity for BD to go to final. They face NZ in semi-final and NZ aren't really that great at U-19 level.
 
Raqib Shamsudeen of Canada has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the Event Panel of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup confirmed the use of an illegal action. The Event Panel comprised of members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists.

Shamsudeen was reported by the match officials during Canada’s match against South Africa on 22 January. Video footage of him bowling in the event was shared with the Event Panel for review.

The event panel concluded that Raqib employed an illegal bowling action and, as such, in accordance with article 6.7 of the regulations, he is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket.


https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1593890
 
Sri Lanka U19 vs Scotland U19, Plate Semi-Final 1
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom
SCOU19 149/8 (40.0 Ovs) • SLU19 277/6 (50.0 Ovs)
Scotland U19 need 129 runs in 60 balls - Rain stops play


Bangladesh U19 vs South Africa U19, Super League Quarter-Final 3
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
RSAU19 157-all out (42.3 Ovs) • BANU19 261/5 (50.0 Ovs)
Bangladesh U19 won by 104 runs


Japan U19 vs Canada U19, Plate Playoff Semi-Final 2
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom
JPNU19 118-all out (29.4 Ovs) • CANU19 300/7 (50.0 Ovs)
Canada U19 won by 182 runs

Nigeria U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19, Plate Playoff Semi Final 1
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom
UAEU19 146/3 (29.2 Ovs) • NGAU19 145 (46.4 Ovs)
United Arab Emirates U19 won by 7 wkts
 
Boys have made the per for me - before tournament, I set a target of reaching SF at least.

At the end boys made it one sided contest. I thought, they batted a bit slow and started late to press the gas, but I guess this wicket wasn’t that easy as it looks (or sounds from commis). BD openers did exceptionally well to play out their three new ball pacers and still maintaining a RR of 5. Tanzim got out at wrong time to his bread & butter shot, otherwise target could have been 300+

Difficulty will be selection in next game - Murad actually is the better spinner and Rakib got his chance only because Rishad was taken to High Performance camp - now, Rakib has won MoM. I think, in SF as well, they’ll play same XI (or may be Emon will be dropped now Nabil), but if we make the final, it’ll be against an Asian side - 3 pacers will be required.

It’s a SF, therefore every past equation is invalid - but, if I were given a choice of the 9 other top teams, Kiwis would have been my 2nd choice after SRL to play the SF, as boys really hammered Kiwis few months back in their home. I am confident that boys will make it to the final, but there is a SF to be won before that - good luck & blessings.
 
Downfall of South African cricket has begun.
New generation is losing to Afghanistan and bangladesh
 
sindhiboy said:
Downfall of South African cricket has begun.
New generation is losing to Afghanistan and bangladesh
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Aus is a bigger concern for me. NZ too. They can't replace Guptil like Pak can't replace Hafeez.
 
So looks like it will be India v Afghanistan and Bangladesh v New Zealand in the semis and an India - Bangladesh final.
 
BDfanforever said:
Either way India will be dishing out yet another thrashing to both Pak and BD( if we make it).
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Are we that good :) Good to know. How many makes it to the next level will be the ultimate prize money in this. Pakistan has 2 or 3 already played. Musa, Shaheen, Naseem.
 
India are looking good to lift the trophy again.

I was expecting India vs West Indies final but NZ came out of nowhere.

It is good for BD though. NZ is easier than West Indies.
 
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An impressive bowling display from Rakibul Hasan helped Bangladesh under-19s seal a convincing 104-run victory over South Africa under-19s to advance to the ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup Super League semi-final in Potchefstroom on Thursday.

Hasan claimed leading figures of five for 19 as the young Tigers dismissed the junior Proteas for 157 all out after they posted a competitive 261/5 thanks to half-centuries from Tanzid Hasan (80), Shahadat Hossain (74) and Tawhid Hridoy (51).

South Africa won the toss under sunny skies at the JB Marks Oval and elected to put Bangladesh to bat.

That plan didn’t work for the home side, as Parvez Emon (17) and T. Hasan put on 60 runs for the opening stand, with the latter going on to reach his half-ton (80 off 84 balls, 12 fours) despite losing Emon and Mahmudul Joy (3) in quick succession.

With an in-form batter at the crease, Hridoy walked in and played the anchoring role in two 50-run partnerships with T. Hasan and Hossain, respectively, on his way to a measured 73-ball 51 (two fours).

While at the other end, Hossain blasted an unbeaten 74 off 76 deliveries, including seven fours and one six to propel the subcontinent outfit to a competitive total.

In their chase, the SA U19s got off to a decent start before losing three crucial wickets within the 16th over, including Jonathan Bird, who looked good during his 35 off 39 balls, and the tournament’s top runs scorer and captain, Bryce Parsons (7).

The home side failed to recover from that early setback and despite a valiant half-century from Luke Beaufort (60 off 91 balls; six fours), R. Hasan continued to chip away with wickets in regular intervals as they skittled out the home side with 7.3 overs to spare.

“We approached this match today as per normal, we played a few series before this World Cup and in the dressing room we discussed that we have a good strategy and just have to apply our plans on the field,” the Player of the Match, R. Hasan commented.

“We played with an extra spinner and we had a good day with our spin and the plan worked during the middle period and wrist spinners bowled well along with the main bowlers and that’s why we did well in this game,” he added.
 
The situation is tailormade for Pakistan unpredictable brilliance to come through. Underdogs in both semi and final (if they come through next match), Pak will play with their back to ball and dish out superb back-to-back performance.

In its own weird way, Pakistan is most probable to lift the trophy.
 
Babbar said:
The situation is tailormade for Pakistan unpredictable brilliance to come through. Underdogs in both semi and final (if they come through next match), Pak will play with their back to ball and dish out superb back-to-back performance.

In its own weird way, Pakistan is most probable to lift the trophy.
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Underdogs against India, sure, but against Bangladesh or New Zealand in the finals? If Pakistan win against Afghanistan and India, they win the world cup.
 
Spin proves key as Bangladesh down hosts South Africa in Super League semi-finals

Bangladesh reached the final four of the ICC Cricket U19 World Cup for the second time after an emphatic victory over hosts South Africa.

Rakibul Hasan of Bangladesh the player of the match award from JP Duminy during the ICC U19 Cricket World Super League Cup Quarter Final 3 match between Bangladesh and South Africa at JB Marks Oval on January 30, 2020 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

The Tigers joined India and New Zealand in the Super League semi-finals as star turns from Tanzid Hasan and Rakibul Hasan ended the hosts’ hopes.

Elsewhere Sri Lanka, Canada and UAE were victorious in Plate action in Potchefstroom.

RAKIBUL RIPS THROUGH SOUTH AFRICA

An impressive bowling display from Rakibul Hasan helped Bangladesh seal a convincing 104-run victory over South Africa to seal a spot in the semi-finals in Potchefstroom.

Hasan claimed figures of five for 19 as the Tigers dismissed the Proteas for 157 all out after they posted 261/5 thanks to half-centuries from Tanzid Hasan (80), Shahadat Hossain (74) and Tawhid Hridoy (51).

South Africa won the toss under sunny skies at the JB Marks Oval and elected to put Bangladesh in to bat.

That plan didn’t work for the home side as Parvez Emon (17) and Tanzid put on 60 runs for the opening stand, with the latter going on to reach 80 from 84 balls.

With an in-form batter at the crease, Hridoy walked in and played the anchoring role in two 50-run partnerships with Tanzid and Hossain, respectively, on his way to a measured 73-ball 51.

Hossain blasted an unbeaten 74 off 76 deliveries, including seven fours and one six to propel the subcontinent outfit to a competitive total.

In their chase, South Africa got off to a decent start before losing three crucial wickets within the 16th over, including Jonathan Bird and the tournament’s top runscorer Bryce Parsons.

The home side failed to recover from that early setback and despite a valiant half-century from Luke Beaufort, Rakibul continued to chip away as they skittled out the home side with 7.3 overs to spare.

“We approached this match today as per normal, we played a few series before this World Cup and in the dressing room we discussed that we have a good strategy and just have to apply our plans on the field,” Rakibul said.

“We played with an extra spinner and we had a good day with our spin and the plan worked during the middle period.

“The wrist spinners bowled well along with the main bowlers and that’s why we did well in this game.”

SRI LANKA’S PLATE DEFENCE ON TRACK AFTER SCOTLAND SUCCESS

Sri Lanka eased into the Plate final after half-centuries by Nipun Perera, Ahan Wickramasinghe and Navod Paranavithana powered them to a convincing 97-run DLS-win over Scotland.

The semi-final victory means they will now meet the winner of Friday’s second last-four showdown between England and Zimbabwe in the deciding game on Monday.

The islanders were full value for their win after dominating the game from start to finish.

Having won the toss and elected to bat, they were muscled to a good start by Kamil Mishara (39) and Paranavithana (54 off 73 balls) – the openers putting on 90 in 17.1 overs.

After both departed to Charlie Peet (2-44), followed by Ravindu Rasantha (21), captain Perera (66 off 69 balls) and Wickramasinghe (59 off 50 balls) added a 103-run fourth-wicket stand that lifted their side to 277 for six.

“We batted very well and did excellently to reach this target,” the skipper, who was named Player-of-the-Match, said. “The wicket wasn’t great for batting because it had a lot of grass and was also slow, so we knew we had a good score.”

A double strike by Madushanka (2-26) and a wicket by Wijesinghe (3-31) then left the Scots in early trouble at 42 for three, before captain Angus Guy (31) and Jasper Davidson (20) dug in to give them hope with a 53-run partnership.

But Scotland then lost wickets in a heap, with lightining ending their misery early – the final target having being revised to 247 in 40 overs.

“The bowlers did their job very well in the second innings,” Perera added. “So we’re very happy to win and go through to the next stage.”

CANADA OFF THE MARK WITH JAPAN VICTORY

Canada recorded their first win of the tournament with a 182-run victory over Japan in their Plate semi-final playoff fixture at the Ibbies Oval.

The Canadians posted 300 for the loss of seven wickets having been sent in to bat, spearheaded by a run-a-ball century from Nicolas Manohar.

Also adding to the tally were scores of 40 each from Udavbir Walia and captain Ashtanga Deosammy.

Japan, in response, were rolled over for 118 with Akhil Kumar starring with the ball as he picked up six for 46.

After the match he said: "I am enjoying myself in South Africa and getting some wickets on these dry surfaces that suit me here.

“We have one more match remaining and we would like to finish off on a positive note.”

Japan struggled with the bat but Neel Date posted the first team half century as they reached a triple figure total for the first time since arriving in South Africa.

Earlier, they were on the field for a full 50 overs - the first time in the tournament - with Kento Ota-Dobell, Tushar Chaturvedi and Leon Mehlig all picking up two wickets apiece.

UAE TOO GOOD FOR PLUCKY NIGERIA

United Arab Emirates proved too strong for Nigeria as they cruised to a seven-wicket triumph at the North West University Oval.

UAE restricted the West African newcomers to 145 and reached the target in 29.2 overs.

Alishan Sharafu was the key man for the UAE, notching a fluent 59 not out from 60 balls to snuff any drama out of the chase.

"It was a good team performance, and our spinners did really well," said Sharafu.

The pitch got tougher to bat on, with spin proving difficult to get away but despite this Sharafu sprayed seven boundaries to see his side home with 124 balls to spare.

"I think it was a really good team performance, and everything came together for us on the field," captain Aryan Lakra said.

"The Nigerian lower-order did very well to hang around, otherwise we would have been chasing around 110. I thought Alishan played a fantastic knock for us.”

The Eagles had been invited to bat first as they looked to end their World Cup adventure with a flourish and Olayinka Olaleye gave them a decent start, with a grafting 31 from 50 balls.

He was looking for partners, though, but Sulaimon Runsewe (14) and Miracle Akhigbe (20) couldn't build on their starts.

It was Rishabh Mukherjee who gave Nigeria the big problems, spinning a web on his way to figures of four for 35 in his spell of ten overs.

Aryan Lakra started tidily with the new ball and returned to add gloss to his numbers. He finished with three for 20 as Nigeria were eventually bowled out for 145 in 46.4 overs of toil.

The reply by the UAE was measured and led by Sharafu, while in-form Jonathan Figy also chipped in with 28. The latter fell before the end, but Sharafu saw his team home to wrap up the win.

Scores in brief

Sri Lanka Under 19s beat Scotland Under 19s by 97 runs (DLS method), North West University Oval, Potchefstroom

Sri Lanka 277-6, 50 overs (Nipun Dhananjaya Perera 66, Ahan Sanchitha 59; Charlie Peet 2-44, Jasper Davidson 2-31)
Scotland 149-8, 40 overs (Angus Guy 31; Chamidu Wijesinghe 3-31, Dilshan Madushanka 2-26)

Bangladesh Under 19s beat South Africa Under 19s by 104 runs, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Bangladesh 261-5, 50 overs (Tanzid Hasan 80, Shahadat Hossain 74no; Pheko Moletsane 2-41)
South Africa 157, 42.3 overs (Luke Beaufort 60; Rakibul Hasan 5-19, Tanzim Hasan 2-41)

Canada Under 19s beat Japan Under 19s by 182 runs, Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom
Canada 300-7, 50 overs (Nicolas Manohar 101, Udaybir Walia 40no; Tushar Chaturvedi 2-47)
Japan 118, 29.4 overs (Neel Date 59; Akhil Kumar 6-46, Harmanjeet Bedi 0-2)

Nigeria Under 19s beat UAE Under 19s by seven wickets, Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom
Nigeria 145, 46.4 overs (Elijah Olaleye 31; Rishabh Mukherjee 4-35, Aryan Lakra 3-20)
UAE 146-3, 29.2 overs (Alishan Sharafu 59no, Jonathan Figy 28; Ifenayi Uboh 2-23)

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures

Super League Quarter Final 4: 31 January: Afghanistan v Pakistan – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Plate Semi Final 2: 31 January: England v Zimbabwe, Diamond Oval, Kimberley

15th Place Playoff: 1 February: Nigeria v Japan, Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom

13th Place Playoff: 1 February: UAE v Canada, Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom

Super League Playoff Semi Final 1: 1 February: West Indies v South Africa, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
 
jnaveen1980 said:
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Kiwis’ ultimate classy gesture after opponent’s ‘cruel’ dismissal on 99

Just when you thought New Zealand’s cricketers couldn’t get any nicer...

The Kiwi Under 19 side was at the centre of a heartwarming moment of sportsmanship during its World Cup quarterfinal against the West Indies on Wednesday.

West Indies’ Kirk McKenzie was on 99 when he was struck with a severe cramp that didn’t subside, forcing him to be stretchered from the field agonisingly short of a century.

He later limped back to the crease to complete his innings but was effectively playing on one leg as the cramp continued to hinder him.

Kiwi quick Kristian Clarke promptly bowled on a length at the stumps and the footwork-less McKenzie was helpless to defend, bowled through the gate on 99.

“Goodness that’s cruel. Just the second batsman to be dismissed for 99 in a World Cup” the commentator said.

Adding insult to injury was that the cramp returned as McKenzie attempted to walk from the field.

That’s when the Kiwis gathered around him and carried him off the ground while those in both changerooms gave him a standing ovation.

McKenzie’s untimely injury was likely the difference between the two sides in the end as the quarter-final boiled down to a nailbiting final over.

New Zealand fell to 8-153 but an 86-run, ninth-wicket partnership between Clarke and Joey Field pulled the side back in it.

Seven runs was required from the final over and the Kiwis held their nerve, chasing down 238 with two wickets and two balls to spare.
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A potential Pakistan v India on the 4th of February! Very much looking forward to it.
 
Just watched the highlights for the Bangladesh South Africa match. Shahadat and Tanzid Tamim are absolute artists with the bat
 
I dont know about u19, but the biggest age fudging I have seen is Shami. There is no way this guy is 29. I heard even his wife has problem with his age lol.

Nonetheless, he is still one of the best bowlers out there.
 
sindhiboy said:
Downfall of South African cricket has begun.
New generation is losing to Afghanistan and bangladesh
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can also be construed as Afghanistan and Bangladesh actually moving forward and improving their team. Both are starting to produce some quicks too. South Africa are rebuilding.
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
Just watched the highlights for the Bangladesh South Africa match. Shahadat and Tanzid Tamim are absolute artists with the bat
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Technically, the most correct batsman is Joy (No. 3), but he is a bit slow starter and today got run out after occupying wicket for sometimes. Once set, difficult to get him out.
 
MMHS said:
Technically, the most correct batsman is Joy (No. 3), but he is a bit slow starter and today got run out after occupying wicket for sometimes. Once set, difficult to get him out.
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I have a feeling Bangladesh is going to rise with this incoming talent. Rakibul looks great too
 
England U19 vs Zimbabwe U19, Plate Semi-Final 2
Jan 31 • 11:00 AM at Diamond Oval, Kimberley
 
The Afghanistan players - ages do need another look - ICC needs to make some rules on this
 
England U19 vs Zimbabwe U19, Plate Semi-Final 2
Jan 31 • 11:00 AM at Diamond Oval, Kimberley
ENGU19 205/5 (39.0 Ovs) • ZIMU19
England U19 opt to bat
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
I have a feeling Bangladesh is going to rise with this incoming talent. Rakibul looks great too
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Problem is, these boys are not developing much in domestics from U19 level to bridge the international level gap.
 
MMHS said:
Problem is, these boys are not developing much in domestics from U19 level to bridge the international level gap.
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I would be surprised if these boys don't turn into decent cricketers. Bangladesh need to find 3 guys who can bowl 135-140 all day and good lengths and lines and a non -darting spinner. Batting seems fine.
 
minamino said:
Same could be said about players from the Asian countries.
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There is an extent to everything. 1-2 years I agree - some of our boys are actually over 19, but many of them are genuine U19 and there is a kid (Nabil), grade 10 student. It can’t be that every other Asian team has a squad with average age between 23-25.
 
I am 21 and I look younger than most of the players in this match and I don't look young at all.
 
Nikhil_cric said:
I would be surprised if these boys don't turn into decent cricketers. Bangladesh need to find 3 guys who can bowl 135-140 all day and good lengths and lines and a non -darting spinner. Batting seems fine.
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that's it. imagine Bangladesh with a bumrah or shami or a shaheen. they would give all of us hell in odi and t20.
 
Without knowing the strengths/weaknesses of Afghanistan/Pakistan i could predict it would be an easy win for Pakistan. It is simple logic. Pakistan has way too much experience with some of them playing in domestic. They will definitely come out on top in pressure situations.
 
George Balderson put in a captain’s performance to help England to victory over Zimbabwe in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Kimberley, South Africa.

Balderson scored an unbeaten 45 from 30 balls batting at number eight and picked up three wickets in Zimbabwe’s reply as England won by 75 runs.

Batting first, England scored 286 from their 50 overs thanks to an almost run-a-ball 90 from George Hill – his highest U19 ODI score – and 59 from Jordan Cox. The two came together in the 17th over with the score on 82 for three and added 83 together before Cox fell.

Balderson and his vice-captain, Hill, put on 56 for the seventh wicket, before the skipper and the lower order blitzed 26 from the last 15 balls.

Zimbabwe’s reply started rapidly, going at nearly nine runs an over through the first seven. They did, however, lose three wickets in that time – one to Scott Currie and two to Balderson.

Opener Wesley Madhevere scored quickly to reach 52 in the 14th over before being run out by Joey Evison. At this point the run-rate dropped sharply as Emmanuel Bawa and Taurayi Tugwete attempted to get the chase back on track.

They added 70 from 17 overs, but once Bawa fell LBW to Currie the runs and wickets came thick and fast once more, with six wickets lost for 62 runs in 10 overs.

Left-arm spinner Lewis Goldsworthy took two for 29 from 10 overs, while Hamidullah Qadri picked up his 12th victim of the tournament. Balderson finished off the innings with his third wicket, bowling Tadiwanashe Nyangani for a duck.

The win sees England move into the final of the Plate competition, with a chance to finish ninth overall.

Balderson said: “It’s great to get to the Plate final, with a chance to leave the tournament on a high. Zimbabwe proved tough opposition today and we expect another challenge in the final on Monday regardless of who we play.

“Jordan and George set us up well with the bat, helping us post a very competitive score. It was nice to contribute some runs with the bat myself in the later stages as well, to give us a good total to defend.

“The Zimbabwe batsmen put together a few partnerships and looked to score quickly, but our bowlers stuck to their task well to take regular wickets and secure the victory.”
 
Pakistan set up India semi-final with assured Afghanistan win

Pakistan reached back-to-back semi-finals at the ICC U19 World Cup thanks to a confident triumph over an Afghanistan who failed to repeat their efforts of two years ago in Australia.



Mohammad Huraira was the stand-out man for the side in green, with a swashbuckling half-century setting his country well on the way after they limited their opponents to just 189, a final-four clash against India their reward.

Elsewhere England toppled Zimbabwe to seal a place in the Plate final.
HURAIRA THE LYNCHPIN AS PAKISTAN MAKE LAST FOUR

A dashing half-century by Mohammad Huraira after a disciplined bowling display by the Pakistan bowlers helped them set up a semi-final showdown with India with a thumping six-wicket win over Afghanistan at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.

The right-hander, playing his first game of the competition, struck 64 off 76 balls to anchor his team’s pursuit of 190 with relative ease as they raced over the line in the quarter-final meeting with 53 balls to spare.

“The coaches and the support staff gave me a lot of confidence,” Player-of-the-Match Huraira said. “I also had a lot of self-belief that whenever I get a chance, I will do my best. Today it came off all thanks to the Almighty.”

Huraira’s effort had come after watching his bowling team-mates combine nicely to dismantle the Afghans in the final over of the first innings.

It was a disappointing effort by their neighbours, who had won the toss and opted to take first strike only for their batsmen to struggle.
Captain and opener Farhan Zakhil was the top-scorer with 40 but the rest of his top order struggled.

Rahmanullah (30 off 39 balls) and Abid Mohammadi (28 off 57 balls) provided some runs in the middle order, but a regular loss of wickets to the miserly Tahir Hussain (1-28) and Aamir Ali (1-30) left them in a fix.

Mohammad Amir Khan (3-58) and Fahad Munir (2-29) were the most successful pair leaving a modest target for the Pakistanis.

Openers Haider Ali (28 off 34 balls) and Huraira then helped their side fly out of the blocks by putting on 61 in a little over 11 overs to settle any nerves.

Rohail Nazir (22 off 35 balls) was then part of a 56-run second-wicket stand that continued the momentum, and even though Noor Ahmad (2-32) did his best to drag Afghanistan back, Qasim Akram (25 off 41 balls) and Mohammad Haris (29 off 43 balls) finished the job with an unbroken 63-run partnership.

Pakistan will now meet old rivals India in the first semi-final on Tuesday.
“The India-Pakistan rivalry has always been there,” Huraira added.

“There will be a bit more pressure, but we’ll get used to it. Myself, should I play, I’ll try and play it like a normal game, and we look forward to it.”
MADHEVERE EFFORT IN VAIN AS HILL STROKES ENGLAND INTO PLATE FINAL

England won their Plate semi-final against Zimbabwe by 75 runs, but they will remember the all-round skills of one Zimbabwean player for a while yet.

George Hill won the Player-of-the-Match award for his decisive 90 with the bat at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley, but Wesley Madhevere of Zimbabwe was a strong second option, having opened the bowling with his off-spin, snaring four for 42, before scoring a fluent 52 from 45 balls when opening the batting.

He was run out to end what looked like a serious challenge on the target of 287, and the chasing side never really maintained their interest once he departed.

England had won the toss and elected to bat first, in fine conditions at the Diamond Oval. Madhevere, playing in his third World Cup, was immediately on the prowl, snaring two wickets in the first ten overs.

Hill entered the fray at 82 for three after 17 overs, and immediately changed the flow of the game. Assertive footwork and some powerful shots off the slow bowlers saw the scoring rate rise, with Hill drilling six fours and a six.

“It's a nice feeling to go out there and make runs again,” Hill said.
“The wicket was pretty flat against the seam bowlers, but once the ball got tacky, it was quite hard to score against the spinners.”

Jordan Cox, batting at first drop, scored a steady 59 from 76 balls, while skipper George Balderson weighed in with 45 not out in the latter stages, as England looked to climb beyond 300. But it was that man Madhevere who returned for the death overs, and he took the key wicket of Hill, denying the youngster a well-deserved century.

England eventually settled for 286 for nine, which was a massive ask for Zimbabwe. As long as Madhevere was at the crease, mixing deft with delightful, they felt they had a sniff. But, having reached his half-century, he was undone by smart fielding form Joey Evison.

Emmanuel Bawa (31 off 64 balls) and Sakhumuzi Ndlela (22 off 18 balls) battled on in vain, but Balderson's three scalps, as well as Lewis Goldsworthy's two for 29 in ten overs, saw to it that there was no momentum.

Zimbabwe were eventually all out for 211, with 55 balls still remaining in their innings, which pointed to what could have been with a bit more patience.

England, who have responded very well to being knocked out of the Cup competition, now head to the Plate final, where they will look to finish off their cricketing safari in style.

Reflecting on the team performance, Hill was pleased with all aspects on the day.

“To be honest, most things went right for us today. We were quite aggressive in the powerplay with the bat. With the ball, they batted really well at the top, but our spinners did really well to claw it back. Once the wickets started falling, I thought we were quite comfortable,” he enthused.

Scores in brief
Pakistan beat Afghanistan by six wickets, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Afghanistan 189 all out, 49.1 overs (Farhan Zakhil 40, Abdul Rahman 30; Mohammad Amir Khan 3-58)

Pakistan 190-4, 41.1 overs (Mohammad Huraira 64, Mohammad Haris 29 not out; Noor Ahmad 2-22)

England beat Zimbabwe by 75 runs, Diamond Oval, Kimberley
England 286-9 in 50 overs (George Hill 90, Jordan Cox 59, George Balderson 45 not out; Wesley Madhevere 4-42)

Zimbabwe 211 all out in 40.5 overs (Taurayi Tugwete 58, Wesley Madhevere 52; George Balderson 3-29, Lewis Goldsworthy 2-29).

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
15th Place Playoff: 1 February: Nigeria v Japan, Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom
13th Place Playoff: 1 February: UAE v Canada, Witrand Oval,

Potchefstroom
Super League Playoff Semi Final 1: 1 February: West Indies v South Africa, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Super League Playoff Semi Final 2: 2 February: Australia v Afghanistan, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom

11th Place Playoff: 2 February: Scotland v Zimbabwe, Diamond Oval, Kimblerley
Plate Final: 3 February: Sri Lanka v England, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 1: 4 February: India v Pakistan, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Source ICC
 
Nigeria U19 vs Japan U19, 15th Place Playoff
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom

West Indies U19 vs South Africa U19, 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 1
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

United Arab Emirates U19 vs Canada U19, 13th Place Playoff
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom
 
Nigeria U19 vs Japan U19, 15th Place Playoff
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom
NGAU19 42/0 (7.0 Ovs) • JPNU19 115 (42.0 Ovs)
Nigeria U19 need 74 runs

West Indies U19 vs South Africa U19, 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 1
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
WIU19 11/2 (4.0 Ovs) • RSAU19 143 (38.2 Ovs)
West Indies U19 need 133 runs

United Arab Emirates U19 vs Canada U19, 13th Place Playoff
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom
CANU19 15/0 (2.3 Ovs) • UAEU19 174 (44.1 Ovs)
Canada U19 need 160 runs
 
United Arab Emirates U19 vs Canada U19, 13th Place Playoff
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom
CANU19 179/6 (42.2 Ovs) • UAEU19 174 (44.1 Ovs)
Canada U19 won by 4 wkts

West Indies U19 vs South Africa U19, 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 1
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
WIU19 147/6 (41.4 Ovs) • RSAU19 143 (38.2 Ovs)
West Indies U19 won by 4 wkts

Nigeria U19 vs Japan U19, 15th Place Playoff
Feb 01 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom
NGAU19 116/2 (22.4 Ovs) • JPNU19 115 (42.0 Ovs)
Nigeria U19 won by 8 wkts
 
The South Africa under-19s failed to bounce back from a disappointing defeat in the ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup Super League Quarter-final as they went down by four wickets to the Windies in the Play-Off semi-final on Saturday in Potchefstroom.

An impressive bowling display on a pitch that offered a lot to the bowlers helped the Caribbean outfit remove the Junior Proteas for 144 all out. The Windies, led by captain, Konami Melius (29), then chased down the target with four wickets in hand, despite a commendable effort from the home side.

The SA U19s won the toss and elected to set a score but were pegged back with Jonathan Bird (13), captain, Bryce Parsons (7) and Luke Beaufort (9) falling early. Although wickets fell around him, opener, Levert Manje imposed himself well to get to a 63-ball 43 (three fours, two sixes) alongside wicket-keeper batman, Khanya Cotani (27) to get the hosts to two runs shy of triple figures.

A run out of Manje then sparked a middle-order collapse, as four more wickets went down in quick succession, including Jack Lees, (7), Pheko Moletsane (1), Cotani and Merrick Brett (1) to leave the home side reeling on 122 for eight.

Tiaan van Vuuren (7) and Achille Cloete (10) combined for a crucial 21 runs before the Windies wrapped up the innings, with Joshua James (2/25), Ashmead Need (2/12) and Matthew Patrick (2/12) all picking up wickets.

In their reply, the West Indies were also rocked by early departures at the crease as the SA U19s started their defence with great impetus.

Top-order batters, Leonardo Julien (0) and Kelvon Anderson (1) were dismissed during a fiery opening spell by Merrick Brett (two for 33) and Cloete (one for 40) before Melius and Kirk McKenzie (19) battled hard to repel the South Africans’ attempts to make serious inroads.

The spin duo of Parsons (two for 23) and Moletsane (one for 6) finally broke their third-wicket stand but their momentum was soon foiled by an important 47-run partnership between Antonio Morris (26) and Patrick (25) as they edged closer to victory.

Nyeem Young (10) and Joshua James (15) then chipped in with vital runs to help get their side over the line with 50 balls remaining.

The SA U19s will now face either Afghanistan or Australia in the Super League 7th place Play-off final on Wednesday, 05 February from 10h00 (SA time) at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
 
West Indies down hosts as Nigeria make History

West Indies will contest the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 5th Place Play-Off after a four-wicket win over hosts South Africa in their Super League Play-Off Semi Final in Potchefstroom.

Kimani Melius led the batting efforts as his side edged to their target of 144, with the home nation now set for the 7th Place Play-Off after missing out at the JB Marks Oval.

Nigeria, meanwhile, made history with their very first win of the ICC U19 World Cup – defeating fellow debutants Japan to secure 15th place at South Africa 2020.

Canada also prevailed in their final game, getting the better of pool-stage rivals United Arab Emirates to end their campaign in 13th position.

West Indies rally to set up fight for fifth

West Indies bounced back from the disappointment of losing their Super League Quarter Final to New Zealand by securing a four-wicket victory over South Africa in Potchefstroom.

An impressive bowling display on a pitch that offered a lot to the bowlers helped the Caribbean outfit remove the Junior Proteas for 143 all out.

The Windies, led by captain Melius (29), then chased down the target with four wickets in hand, despite a commendable effort from the hosts.

South Africa were pegged back early with Jonathan Bird (13), captain Bryce Parsons (7) and Luke Beaufort (9) falling early.

Although wickets fell around him, opener, Levert Manje imposed himself well to get to a 63-ball 43 alongside wicket-keeper-batsman, Khanya Cotani (27) to move the hosts to two runs shy of triple figures.

A run out of Manje then sparked a middle-order collapse, as four more wickets went down in quick succession with three different West Indies bowlers finishing with two wickets.

In their reply, the West Indies were also rocked by early departures at the crease as South Africa started their defence with great impetus.

Top-order batters, Leonardo Julien (0) and Kevlon Anderson (1) were dismissed during a fiery opening spell by Merrick Brett (two for 33) and Achille Cloete (one for 40) before Melius and Kirk McKenzie (19) battled hard to repel the South Africans’ attempts to make serious inroads.

The spin duo of Parsons (two for 23) and Pheko Moletsane (one for six) finally broke their third-wicket stand but their momentum was soon foiled by an important 47-run partnership between Antonio Morris (26) and Matthew Patrick (25) as they edged closer to victory.

Nyeem Young (10) and Joshua James (15 not out) then chipped in with vital runs to help get their side over the line with 50 balls remaining.

“Overall it was a great game today, the team played well, but disappointed after the loss to New Zealand,” said Patrick, Player of the Match.

“But what good teams do is that they bounce back and we bounced back today.”

West Indies will play the victor of Australia’s Super League Play-Off Semi Final match with Afghanistan in the fight for fifth, while the losing side will do battle for South Africa in their bid to finish seventh.

Nigeria make history with Japan success

Nigeria finished off their maiden ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign with an historic first win after beating Japan by eight wickets at the Ibbies Oval.

After bowling out Japan for 115, the Nigerians reached the score with relative ease off 22.4 overs.

With this victory, the west Africans will finish 15th on the overall tournament table while Japan, their fellow debutant associate member nation, taking 16th in the standings.

There were many other memorable moments in the fixture played under hot conditions and a slow wicket in Potchefstroom.

Batting first, Japan reached triple figures for the first time, as Shu Noguchi (31) and Ishaan Fartyal (16) top scored, while also benefiting from 30 extras from the Junior Yellow Green bowling.

Nigerian seamer and Player of the Match, Ifeanyi Uboh, picked up an impressive five for 23 with Taiwo Mohameed finishing with two for 13.

In the chase, openers Sulaimon Runsewe (56 not out) and Elijah Olaleye (21) ensured that their team had total control as they chased a moderate target.

"As a team, we are excited about getting our first win. I am also happy to have taken my first five-wicket haul at international level. It will motivate me to do better,” said Uboh.

Japan captain Marcus Thurgate said: "We are disappointed with the results but we have enjoyed our stay in South Africa.

“We go back home with a lot of positives for our game and will come back stronger."

Canada’s revenge sees them finish on a high

Excellent all-round contributions from Udaybir Walia and Akhil Kumar helped Canada leave South Africa on a high after a battling four-wicket win in their 13th Place Play-Off against United Arab Emirates.

The North Americans were clinical with the ball, dismissing their counterparts for 174 in 44.1 overs, but then made heavy weather hunting down the target at Witrand Oval.

They slipped to 93 for six in the 25th over, before Walia (42 not out) and Harmanjeet Singh Bedi (40 not out) shared in an unbroken 86-run stand that carried them over the line with 46 deliveries to spare.

The match, which allowed Canada to exact revenge on UAE after they lost to them in the group stages, drew the curtain on the tournament for both teams.

And they will at least head home knowing they were involved in a tough final tussle in South Africa.

Walia was also Canada’s star man with the ball earlier after they had won the toss and opted to bowl, with the seamer claiming three for 16.

He offered excellent support to fellow medium-pacer Kumar (three for 27), with only Alishan Sharafu’s 65 not out managing to do any damage from the UAE perspective.

Rishabh Mukherjee (four for 62) left the Canadians in a huge hole early on, before Kumar (37) steadied the ship and the Walia-Bedi stand completed the job.

“I think the World Cup was a great learning experience for everyone in our team,” said Walia, Player of the Match. “All the wins and all the losses will help make us into better players.”

Scores in brief

West Indies Under 19s beat South Afirca Under 19s by four wickets, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
South Africa 143 all out, 38.2 overs (Levert Manje 43; Matthew Patrick 2-12, Ashmead Nedd 2-18)
West Indies 147-6, 41.4 overs (Kimani Melius 29, Antonio Morris 26; Bryce Parsons 2-23)

Nigeria Under 19s beat Japan Under 19s by eight wickets, Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom
Japan 115 all out, 42 overs (Shu Noguchi 31; Ifeanyi Uboh 5-23, Taiwo Mohameed 2-13)
Nigeria 116-2, 22.4 overs (Sulaimon Runsewe 56 not out, Elijah Olaleye 21; Ashley Thurgate 2-26)

Canada Under 19s beat UAE Under 19s by four wickets, Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom
UAE 174 all out, 44.1 overs (Alishan Sharafu 65 not out; Udaybir Walia 3-16, Akhil Kumar 3-37)
Canada 179-6, 42.2 overs (Udaybir Walia 42 not out, Harmanjeet Singh Bedi 40 not out; Rishabh Mukherjee 4-62)

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures

Super League Play-Off Semi Final 2: 2 February: Australia v Afghanistan, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom

11th Place Play-Off: 2 February: Scotland v Zimbabwe, Diamond Oval, Kimblerley

Plate Final: 3 February: Sri Lanka v England, Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Super League Semi Final 1: 4 February: India v Pakistan, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

7th Place Play-Off: 5 February: South Africa v TBC, Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v TBC, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
 
Australia U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 2
Feb 02 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom

Scotland U19 vs Zimbabwe U19, 11th Place Playoff
Feb 02 • 11:00 AM at Diamond Oval, Kimberley
 
Thought I would watch a bit of junior cricket today but Afghan men have won the toss & batting first😩
 
Australia U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 2
Feb 02 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom
AFGU19 81/5 (27.0 Ovs) • AUSU19
Afghanistan U19 opt to bat

Scotland U19 vs Zimbabwe U19, 11th Place Playoff
Feb 02 • 11:00 AM at Diamond Oval, Kimberley
ZIMU19 161/2 (26.0 Ovs) • SCOU19
Zimbabwe U19 opt to bat
 
MenInG said:
Australia U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 2
Feb 02 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom
AFGU19 81/5 (27.0 Ovs) • AUSU19
Afghanistan U19 opt to bat

Scotland U19 vs Zimbabwe U19, 11th Place Playoff
Feb 02 • 11:00 AM at Diamond Oval, Kimberley
ZIMU19 161/2 (26.0 Ovs) • SCOU19
Zimbabwe U19 opt to bat
Click to expand...

Is the AFG vs Aus match being broadcasted anywhere?
 
ZIM U19 looks to be quite good actually, they were in a tough group (to advance), but much better performance against lower ranked team. May be we’ll see few of these boys in national colours soon - their best players are already into mid 30s - Taylor, Raza, Ervine, Williams, Chakva.
 
Australia Under 19s - 126/6 39.3 ov CRR: 3.18
Afghanistan Under 19s - 191/7
AUSu19 trail by 65 runs

Close finish.
 
Looks like Aussies were lot that unfortunate then - they should finish 7th ahead of SAF, but I am sure had they played against WIN again, they would have lost it.
 
What’s game by Tanveer Sangha - almost alone is beating the AFGs!!!
 
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