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PCB name U19 and Shaheens squads for the tours of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

First innings update

Pakistan U19 271-9, 50 overs (Azan Awais 105, Saad Baig 51, Shamyl Hussain 33, Amir Hassan 29 not out; Iqbal Hossain Emmon 4-72, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby 3-52)

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KingOfPakBreakfast said:
Genuinely wonder what’s happening with Mohammad Zeeshan, Basit Ali and Arham Nawab? Those boys were the standouts in the PJL and seemed to have a high upside.

Bro, [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] are you aware of what’s happened with the lot of them? They’ve gone from being the most promising U19s to seemingly vanishing.
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Does anyone have any idea about this?
 
Azan Awais century leads Pakistan U19 to 78-run win

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Chattogram, 8 May 2023:

A century from Azan Awais and an all-round bowling performance headed by Mohammad Ismail helped Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 78 runs at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday.

The win gives Pakistan U19 a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day series against Bangladesh U19.

After being asked to bat first, Pakistan U19 were dismissed for 271 on the last ball of the 50th over. Azan, who returned undefeated on 69 in Pakistan U19’s nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first one-day, scored 105 today. His innings included 15 fours which came off 125 deliveries.

After the departure of Shahzaib Khan (6, 13b, 1x4), Azan was involved in a 57-run partnership with Shamyl Hussain (33, 49b, 4x4s, 1x6) for the second wicket and later stitched 126 runs for the third wicket with captain Saad Baig (51, 64b, 4x4s, 1x6).

Saad’s dismissal with the score at 193 was then followed by a batting wobble that saw the tourists lose six wickets for 42 runs, leaving them in a spot of bother at 235 for nine in 46.5 overs. Amir Hassan was then joined by Aimal Khan and the pair knitted 36-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Amir scored 29 off 18 deliveries, which included two fours and as many sixes. Aimal struck two fours in a seven-ball 13.

For Bangladesh U19, Iqbal Hossain Emmon was the most successful bowler, taking four wickets for 72 runs. Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby bagged three wickets for 52 from nine overs.

In turn, the visitors never allowed the hosts to score freely as the latter were bundled out for 193 in 47 overs. Only Shihab James (42, 63b, 5x4s) and Adil Bin Siddik (40, 61b, 6x4s) were the notable run-getters for the losing team.

For Pakistan U19, right-arm fast Ismail took three wickets for 46, while Ali Asfand, Arafat Minhas and Aimal Khan snapped two wickets each.

After taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day series, both sides will travel to Rajshahi to take part in the remaining matches scheduled on 11, 13 and 15 May at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi. The solitary T20 will also be played at the same venue on 17 May.

Scores in brief

Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 78 runs

Pakistan U19 271 all out, 50 overs (Azan Awais 105, Saad Baig 51, Shamyl Hussain 33, Amir Hassan 29; Iqbal Hossain Emmon 4-72, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby 3-52)

Bangladesh U19 193 all out, 47 overs (Shihab James 42, Adil Bin Siddik 40; Mohammad Ismail 3-46, Ali Asfand 2-18, Arafat Minhas 2-44, Aimal Khan 2-50)

Player of the match – Azan Awais (Pakistan U19)
 
This u19 batch looking too good after last two failures of a batch , should include Zeeshan and arham and that guy who played PJL , looked very rohit sharmaesque
 
In the second four-day match between Zimbabwe 'A' and Pakistan Shaheens at Mutare Sports Club.

Pakistan Shaheens won the toss and elected to field first.
 
Day 1: TEA ☕️! Zimbabwe 'A' lost five wickets in the post lunch session

After 52 overs, Zimbabwe 'A' are on 154/6

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Pak were 140 for 1 at stumps. Easy catch off Hurraira dropped but he is making hay
 
Shaheens fast bowlers shine with the ball on opening day

Mutare, 10 May 2023:

Seven wickets among right-arm pacers Mohammad Ali and Aamir Jamal helped Pakistan Shaheens bundled out Zimbabwe A for a paltry 163 on day one of the second four-day match at Mutare Sports Club in Mutare.

In turn, at stumps, Pakistan Shaheens were 115 for one in 24 overs and were trailing by 48 runs with nine wickets in hand. Captain Imran Butt (27, 33b, 4x4s) returned back to the pavilion after adding 63 runs for the opening wicket with Mohammad Huraira. Huraira (60 not out, 79b, 9x4s, 1x6) and Omair Bin Yousuf (19, 34b, 2x4s, 1x6) returned undefeated as they added an unbroken 52 runs for the second wicket.

Earlier, after being put into bat, Zimbabwe A lost centurion from the last match Joylord Gumbie for seven to Ali with 12 runs on the board. After the departure of Gumbie, opening batter Tadiwanashe Marumani was joined by Dion Myers and the pair knitted 110 runs for the second wicket. Myers (50, 108b, 9x4s, 1x6) after scoring his fifth first-class half-century was next to return back to the hut. He was bowled by left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz, who bagged 11 wickets in Shaheens’ victory in the first four-day match.

At the score of 130, Marumani (66, 100b, 8x4s, 1x6) was caught by wicket-keeper Haseebullah off Aamir. Both Haseebullah and Aamir are playing their first match on the tour, after they replaced Rohail Nazir and Mir Hamza, respectively. Qasim Akram was the third change by Shaheens, who is playing in place of Mubasir Khan.

Following the departure of two set batters, Zimbabwe A were unable to recover and the pace bowling duo of Aamir and Ali were all over the opposition, bowling them out for 163 in 56.4 overs.

Ali returned with figures of four for 36 in 14.4 overs, while Aamir and Mehran snapped three wickets each.

Scores in brief:

Zimbabwe A 163 all out, 56.4 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 66, Dion Myers 50; Mohammad Ali 4-36, Mehran Mumtaz 3-36, Aamir Jamal 3-51)

Pakistan Shaheens 115-1, 24 overs (Mohammad Huraira 60 not out, Imran Butt 27, Omair Bin Yousuf 19 not out)
 
Bangladesh U19 v Pakistan U19, third one-day match at Rajshahi

Bangladesh U19 have won won the toss and are fielding first
 
Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan U19 by four wickets

Rajshahi, 11 May 2023:

Bangladesh U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by four wickets at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Thursday.

This was Pakistan U19’s first loss on the tour, after the tourists have won solitary four-day match by 10 wickets, first one-day by nine wickets and second one-day by 78 runs. All three matches were held at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

In today’s match, after being put into bat, Pakistan U19 were bowled out for 154 in 41.4 overs. Captain Saad Baig was the notable run-getter for the losing team with a 42-ball 35, hitting four fours and one six. Arafat Minhas (28, 50b, 4x4s) and Ali Asfand (27 not out, 38b, 5x4s) were the other contributors with the bat.

For Bangladesh U19, Rohanat Borson and Iqbal Hossain Emmon bagged three wickets each.

In turn, in pursuit of the 155-run target, Bangladesh U19 lost six wickets and achieved the target in 26 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Adil Bin Siddik top-scored with 36 off 34 balls, which included eight boundaries.

For Pakistan U19, right-arm fast Aimal Khan took two wickets for 36 from seven overs.

Pakistan U19 still lead the five-match one-day series 2-1. Both sides will feature in the fourth match of the series at the same venue on Saturday, 13 May. The tourists will aim to stage a comeback and win another series on the tour, while the hosts will be looking to win the next match and play the series decider on Monday, 15 May.

Scores in brief

Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan U19 by four wickets

Pakistan U19 154 all out, 41.4 overs (Saad Baig 35, Arafat Minhas 28, Ali Asfand 27 not out; Rohanat Borson 3-22, Iqbal Hossain Emmon 3-37)

Bangladesh U19 155-6, 26 overs (Adil Bin Siddik 36, Shihab James 27; Aimal Khan 2-36)
 
Haseebullah’s century gives Shaheens 298-run lead

Mutare, 11 May 2023:

Haseebullah’s unbeaten century and half-centuries from Hussain Talat, Mohammad Huraira and Omair Bin Yousuf put Pakistan Shaheens in a commanding position at the close of second day’s play of the second four-day match at Mutare Sports Club in Mutare.

At stumps, Pakistan Shaheens were 461 for eight in 112 overs as the tourists were leading by 298 runs.

Earlier, resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 115 for one in 24 overs, in reply to Zimbabwe A’s first innings score of 163 all out, Mohammad Huraira (60 not out) and Omair Bin Yousuf (19 not out) could add only 12 runs to the partnership before Huraira (64, 86b, 9x4s, 1x6) became the first batter to return back to the pavilion. Right-handed Kamran Ghulam (2, 7b), playing his 46th first-class match, soon followed Huraira as Shaheens were 133 for three in 28.3 overs.

Omair was joined by vice-captain Hussain Talat and the pair knitted 84 runs for the fourth wicket. Over the course of the partnership Omair brought up his half-century, but was bowled by Roy Kaia for a 96-ball 65, smashing six fours and one six. Qasim Akram playing his first match on the tour, joined Hussain and the pair stitched a 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket, before Hussain (74, 100b, 8x4s, 1x6) and Qasim (36, 55b, 4x4s) returned back to the hut in the space of 14 balls as both batters fell to right-arm fast bowler Victor Nyauchi.

At 293 for six and a lead of just 130 runs, wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah and all-rounder Aamir Jamal got together and the pair added crucial 83 runs for the seventh wicket. After the dismissal of Aamir (35, 47b, 4x4s) with scorecard reading Shaheens 376 for seven in 82.4 overs, Mehran Mumtaz joined Haseebullah and another 36 runs was added to the total.

After the departure of Mehran (12, 22b, 1x4), Mohammad Ali and Haseebullah recorded an unbroken 49-run partnership for the ninth wicket. During the partnership, the 20-year-old left-handed Haseebullah brought up his second first-class century in his 11th first-class match. He returned undefeated on 111 off 197 deliveries, hitting 14 fours and one six. Ali scored an unbeaten eight off 37 balls, which included one four.

For Zimbabwe A, Tanaka Chivanga and Victor Nyauchi picked three wickets each.

Scores in brief:

Zimbabwe A 163 all out, 56.4 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 66, Dion Myers 50; Mohammad Ali 4-36, Mehran Mumtaz 3-36, Aamir Jamal 3-51)

Pakistan Shaheens 461-8, 112 overs (Haseebullah 111 not out, Hussain Talat 74, Omair Bin Yousuf 65, Mohammad Huraira 64, Qasim Akram 36, Aamir Jamal 35, Imran Butt 27; Tanaka Chivanga 3-83, Victor Nyauchi 3-113)
 
Pakistan Shaheens on track for victory

Mutare, 12 May 2023:

Pakistan Shaheens are on the verge of an innings win over Zimbabwe A at the close of third day’s play of the second four-day match at the Mutare Sports Club in Mutare.

At stumps, Zimbabwe A were still trailing by 78 runs and left with three second innings wickets only.

Earlier, resuming their first innings at the score 461 for eight in 112 overs, Shaheens were dismissed for 479 in 116 overs. Centurion Haseebullah added just six runs to his overnight score as he was dismissed in the 116th over, scoring 117 off 214 deliveries, smashing 14 fours and one six. Shahnawaz Dahani (6, 4b, 1x6) was the last batter to be dismissed.

For Zimbabwe A, Victor Nyauchi took five wickets for 125 runs.

In turn, starting their second innings at the deficit of 316 runs, only Nyasha Mayavo (55, 108b, 7x4s,1x6) managed to score a half-century for the hosts. Tony Munyonga (43, 69b, 3x4s, 3x6s) and Joylord Gumbie (42, 99b, 6x4s) were the other notable run-getters for the side.

For the tourists, Aamir Jamal and Mohammad Ali bagged two wickets apiece for 45 and 37 runs, respectively.

Scores in brief:

Zimbabwe A 163 all out, 56.4 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 66, Dion Myers 50; Mohammad Ali 4-36, Mehran Mumtaz 3-36, Aamir Jamal 3-51) and 238-7, 76 overs (Nyasha Mayavo 55, Tony Munyonga 43, Joylord Gumbie 42; Mohammad Ali 2-37, Aamir Jamal 2-45)

Pakistan Shaheens 479 all out, 116 overs (Haseebullah 117, Hussain Talat 74, Omair Bin Yousuf 65, Mohammad Huraira 64, Qasim Akram 36, Aamir Jamal 35, Imran Butt 27; Victor Nyauchi 5-125, Tanaka Chivanga 3-89)
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's a clean sweep.<br><br>Pakistan Shaheens win the two-match four-day series 2⃣-0⃣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShaheensInZim?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShaheensInZim</a> <a href="https://t.co/uVJ4NOvalI">pic.twitter.com/uVJ4NOvalI</a></p>— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZimCricketv/status/1657303277057310720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pakistan Shaheens defeated Zimbabwe A by an innings and 41 runs on the fourth day of the second four-day match at the Mutare Sports Club in Mutare.

It took only 9.3 overs for the visitors to wrap up the innings and take the remaining three wickets as Zimbabwe A could add only 37 runs to their overnight score of 238 for seven in 76 overs.

For Pakistan Shaheens, right-arm fast Mohammad Ali bagged three wickets for 49 runs. He ended up with match figures of seven for 85. Shahnawaz Dahani and Aamir Jamal snapped two wickets apiece in the second innings.

The win means Pakistan Shaheens have completed a clean-sweep over Zimbabwe A across the two four-day matches. Shaheens won the first four-day match by eight wickets which was played at the Kwekwe Sports Club in Kwekwe from 3-6 May.

Shaheens will now take on Zimbabwe’s national side in the six-match one-day series starting from 17 May in Harare.

Scores in brief:

Pakistan Shaheens beat Zimbabwe A by an innings and 41 runs

Zimbabwe A 163 all out, 56.4 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 66, Dion Myers 50; Mohammad Ali 4-36, Mehran Mumtaz 3-36, Aamir Jamal 3-51) and 275 all out, 85.3 overs (Nyasha Mayavo 55, Tony Munyonga 43, Joylord Gumbie 42; Mohammad Ali 3-49, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-33, Aamir Jamal 2-45)

Pakistan Shaheens 479 all out, 116 overs (Haseebullah 117, Hussain Talat 74, Omair Bin Yousuf 65, Mohammad Huraira 64, Qasim Akram 36, Aamir Jamal 35, Imran Butt 27; Victor Nyauchi 5-125, Tanaka Chivanga 3-89)

Player of the match – Mohammad Ali (Pakistan Shaheens)

Tour schedule:

3-6 May – 1st Four-day match; KSC, Kwekwe (Pakistan Shaheens won by eight wickets)
10- 13 May – 2nd Four-day match; MSC, Mutare (Pakistan Shaheens won by an innings and 41 runs)
17 May – 1st 50-over match; TSC, Harare
19 May – 2nd 50-over match; HSC, Harare
21 May – 3rd 50-over match; HSC, Harare
23 May – 4th 50-over match; OH, Harare
25 May – 5th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
27 May – 6th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
 
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Shahzaib’s century gives Pakistan U19 one-day series win

Rajshahi, 13 May 2023:

Shahzaib Khan’s unbeaten century led Pakistan U19 to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh U19 in the fourth one-day at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Saturday. The win gives Pakistan U19 an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Chasing 200 runs to win, the opening pair of Shahzaib and Azan Awais provided a solid 152-run start to the innings. The left-handed Azan, who scored 105 in the second one-day match, was the first one to return back to the hut after scoring a 91-ball 52, which included seven boundaries.

Shamyl Hussain (7, 12b, 1x4) was next to join Azan as Pakistan U19 were 167 for two in 32.4 overs. At that moment, captain Saad Baig partnered with Shahzaib to stitch an unbroken 35 runs for the third wicket to help the side achieve the target in the 37th over. In the partnership, Shahzaib brought up his century and returned unbeaten on 105 off 105 deliveries, smashing 14 fours and one six.

After being put into bat, Bangladesh U19 were dismissed for 199 in 46.4 overs. Ariful Islam top-scored for his side with a 95-ball 50, which included four fours and one six.

For Pakistan U19, right-arm fast Aimal Khan and left-arm spinner Ali Asfand bagged three wickets each.

Both sides will now feature in the fifth match of the series at the same venue on Monday, 15 May. Pakistan U19, who have earlier won the solitary four-day match by 10 wickets played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, will aim to end the 50-over series 4-1.

Scores in brief

Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by eight wickets

Bangladesh U19 199 all out, 46.4 overs (Ariful Islam 50, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby 34, Parviz Rahman Jibon 30; Aimal Khan 3-34, Ali Asfand 3-39, Arafat Minhas 2-26)

Pakistan U19 202-2, 36.5 overs (Shahzaib Khan 105 not out, Azan Awais 52, Saad Baig 29 not out)

Player of the match – Shahzaib Khan (Pakistan U19)
 
Azan Awais can be a good long format batsman but he needs to improve his power hitting game to have any future in white ball cricket.
 
Saad Baig really needs to promote himself a bit further up the order to give himself a bit more time in the middle.
 
Beating BD u19 is not child’s play , they are always among the top 3 in the world at junior level and it looks like Pak u19 this time got some serious batting and bowling talent.
 
Amir Hasan has a beautiful bowling action. Too often the left armers are slingy and offer little into right handers, but with that action he will move it in sharply. I saw a young right bowler in the PJL also with a beautiful bowling action. He isn't part of BD tour
 
Having watched the highlights I can safely say that BD U19 is really poor this time around apart from couple of batter and one pace bowler , On the other hand Pak team is also pretty good talent wise ,

The openers are brilliant in putting price on their wicket as well as having shots all around the ground , Shahzaib has a problem playing incoming delivery but has shots all round the ground , Azan looks like Nasir Jamshed with shades of Umar Akmal in playing street smart cricket , Saad Baig is decent , Shamyl Looks stylish whenever he is going but has too many weaknesses to get sorted ,

Tayyab Arif is very classy but lacks strength and power game , Amir Hassan action is very good for an inswinger but he lacks pace and bowls mostly around 126-133Ks , Ismail seems to have gained a bit pace I thin he is now around 135-140k compare to 130-139K previously , Aimal bowls another 136-143k bowler but bowls too many bad bowls in every over but has a knack of bowling a jaffa of a delivery ,

Ali Asfand is Zulfi baba part 2 with good control , Arafat Minhas is nothing more than a part time spinner , so as Obaid Shahid (His batting is stylish though and has a power game too) , We definitely need Zeeshan and Ali Raza back and fit in the squad for our seam attack to be more dangerous , batting wise we can make couple of changes too from PJL batters.
 
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Good to see PJL trundlers have their pace up and in closing of becoming a genuine fast medium bowlers who can hit 145k every now and then. Hopefully they will get more pace as the world cup is far away.
 
Hamza, Shahzaib half-centuries give Pakistan U19 80-run win

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Rajshahi, 15 May 2023:

Half-centuries from Hamza Nawaz and Shahzaib Khan and three-fers by Ali Asfand and Arafat Minhas helped Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 80 runs in the fifth one-day at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Monday.

The win ended the five-match series by 4-1 in tourists’ favour.

Chasing 245 to win, Bangladesh were dismissed for 164 in the 37th over. Bangladesh’s Mohammad Shihab James (56, 79b, 9x4s) and captain Ahrar Amin (53, 58b, 8x4s, 1x6) struck half-centuries in the losing cause.

For Pakistan, left-arm spinners Ali and Arafat took three wickets apiece and Sajjad Ali bagged two wickets.

Earlier, after being put into bat, Pakistan managed to score 244 for eight in 50 overs. Player of the match Hamza top-scored with a 76-ball 72, hitting six fours and three sixes. Opening batter Shahzaib, who was named player of the tournament (264 runs, 1x100, 2x50s), scored 67 off 93 deliveries, smashing eight fours and one six.

Azan Awais (41, 61b, 5x4s) and Arafat (40, 42b, 5x4s, 1x6) were other notable contributors with the bat.

For Bangladesh, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby took four wickets.

The two teams will compete in a solitary T20 match at the same venue on 17 May.

Scores in brief

Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 80 runs

Pakistan U19 244-8, 50 overs (Hamza Nawaz 72, Shahzaib Khan 67, Azan Awais 41, Arafat Minhas 40; Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby 4-42, Akanto Sheikh 2-47)

Bangladesh U19 164 all out, 36.3 overs (Shihab James 56, Ahran Amin 53; Arafat Minhas 3-20, Ali Asfand 3-24, Sajjid Ali 2-34)

Player of the match – Hamza Nawaz (Pakistan U19)

Player of the tournament – Shahzaib Khan (Pakistan U19)
 
Pakistan Shaheens all set for one-day series challenge

Harare, 16 May 2023:

The one-day series between Pakistan Shaheens and Zimbabwe Select is set to kick off on 17 May at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After a dominant performance in the two four-day matches, where Pakistan Shaheens emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 win over Zimbabwe A, they are now geared up for the limited-overs action.

The white-ball series include six 50-over matches to be played at the Harare Sports Club from 17 May to 27 May.

The 16-member Shaheens squad includes eight players who have already represented Pakistan in international cricket. Besides the eight international players, Shaheens will be hoping left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz to replicate his red-ball form in the white-ball series. He took 15 wickets across the two four-day matches, including 11 wickets in the first game at the Kwekwe Sports Club in Kwekwe.

In the batting department, Shaheens will be banking on Haseebullah, Mohammad Huraira and Omair Bin Yousuf – all of whom struck centuries in the two four-dayers – to take their form with the bat in the limited-overs series. Additionally, with the inclusion of Saim Ayub, who recently represented Pakistan in eight T20Is, the Shaheens have added more depth to their batting lineup. Saim’s presence is expected to bolster their batting order and provide stability in critical junctures of the game.

On the eve of the series, Saim Ayub said: “Representing the Pakistan men's team in T20Is has been an incredible experience, and I'm thrilled to bring that valuable experience to the Shaheens for this 50-over series against Zimbabwe Select.

“I'm looking forward to the series with great anticipation. We have performed well in the four-day matches, but this is a new series and we respect Zimbabwe as opponents.

“The preparations at the Harare Sports Club have been intense and focused. We have been working hard on all aspects of our game, from batting to bowling and fielding. The coaching staff has left no stone unturned to make sure we are well-prepared for the series.”

Pakistan Shaheens: Imran Butt (captain) (Lahore), Hussain Talat (vice-captain) (Lahore), Aamir Jamal (Islamabad), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Quetta), Haseebullah (Quetta), Kamran Ghulam (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mir Hamza (Karachi), Mohammad Ali (Sialkot), Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot), Mubasir Khan (Islamabad), Omair Bin Yousuf (Karachi), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper) (Islamabad), Saim Ayub (Karachi) and Shahnawaz Dahani (Larkana).

Player Support Personnel – Aizaz Cheema (coach), Imran Abbas (manager), Abdul Rehman (team consultant), Saboor Ahmed (trainer), Muhammad Asad (physiotherapist) and Faisal Rai (team analyst).

Tour schedule:

3-6 May – 1st Four-day match; KSC, Kwekwe (Pakistan Shaheens won by eight wickets)
10- 13 May – 2nd Four-day match; MSC, Mutare (Pakistan Shaheens won by an innings and 41 runs)
17 May – 1st 50-over match; HSC, Harare
19 May – 2nd 50-over match; HSC, Harare
21 May – 3rd 50-over match; HSC, Harare
23 May – 4th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
25 May – 5th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
27 May – 6th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ZC picks strong squad for one-day series against Pakistani side<br><br>Details &#55357;&#56637;<a href="https://t.co/QzMXMzZbxE">https://t.co/QzMXMzZbxE</a> <a href="https://t.co/fLTSYj837y">pic.twitter.com/fLTSYj837y</a></p>— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZimCricketv/status/1658479712312885252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
All six matches are live on A SPORTS although i cant find any streams. Saim Ayub cant even get in the team.
 
Shamyl Hussain’s half-century and Arafat Minhas’ quick-fire 41 guided Pakistan U19 to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh U19 in the solitary T20 match at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Wednesday.

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The win means Pakistan U19 take the four-day, one-day series and T20 series trophies home.

Chasing 160 to win at eight runs an over, the tourists lost player of the one-day series Shahzaib Khan in the first over for nought. Opening batter Shamyl Hussain was joined by captain Saad Baig and the pair knitted 41 runs for the second wicket. At the departure of Saad (24, 16b, 3x4s, 1x6) in the sixth over, Mohammad Tayyab Arif (16, 19b, 1x4) stitched a 41-run partnership for the third wicket with Shamyl.

Following Tayyab’s wicket in the 12th over and Pakistan U19 still requiring 71 to win from 51 balls, left-handed Shamyl was joined by another left-hander Arafat Minhas. The pair added 56 runs for the fourth wicket off just 33 balls. Over the course of the partnership, Arafat scored 41 off 22 balls, smashing seven fours and one six.

Shamyl, on the other hand, continued t0 keep one end intact and brought up his maiden half-century on the tour. He was dismissed on the last ball of the 19th over, scoring 67 off 49 balls, hitting seven fours and one six.

The tourists chased down the target on the first ball of the final over with four wickets in hand.

For Bangladesh U19, Iqbal Hossain Emon took three wickets for 23.

Earlier, after being put into bat, Bangladesh U19 managed to score 159 for five in 20 overs. Opening batter Jishan Alam top-scored for his side with a 26-ball 52, which included five fours and four sixes.

For Pakistan U19, Ahmed Hussain bagged two wickets for 25 from three overs.

Scores in brief

Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by four wickets

Bangladesh U19 159-5, 20 overs (Jishan Alam 52, Ariful Islam 30; Ahmed Hussain 2-25)

Pakistan U19 160-6, 19.1 overs (Shamyl Hussain 67, Arafat Minhas 41; Iqbal Hossain Emon 3-23, Rohanat Doullah Borson 2-39)

Player of the match – Shamyl Hussain (Pakistan U19)
 
Shaheens had Zimbos 5 down so early on. All the hard work undone now. Run rate is pretty good too.
 
Awful batting by Shaheens so far...no idea how pace an innings. No idea how to analyse what bowlers could be attacked of the opponents etc.
 
Close win for Zimbabwe over shaheens. It is a full strength Zimbabwe team as expected though, in preparation for WCQ.
 
I think lots of mistakes to learn from. They were 5 down by 50odd should have finished them off. Then batting were reckless shots and how can you let their spinners take wickets.
 
Can't even win against Zimbabwe A team. Even India any Ranji team 2nd eleven can beat this weak Zimbabwe team.
 
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Can't even win against Zimbabwe A team. Even India any Ranji team 2nd eleven can beat this weak Zimbabwe team.
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Some of Zimbabwe A players play in thier first team such as muzarabani,Tendai Chatara,Sean Williams.
 
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Close win for Zimbabwe over shaheens. It is a full strength Zimbabwe team as expected though, in preparation for WCQ.
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Exactly it's a full strength Zimbabwe team. I don't think thier one player who has played in Pakistan main squad that has played more than 15 matches combined formats.
 
Zimbabwe Select beat Pakistan Shaheens by 24 runs

Harare, 17 May 2023:

Zimbabwe Select beat Pakistan Shaheens by 24 runs in the first one-day of the six-match series here at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Wednesday.

This was Pakistan Shaheens’ first loss on the tour after they won both four-day matches.

After being put into bat by Pakistan Shaheens captain Imran Butt, the fast bowlers (Aamir Jamal, Mir Hamza and Shahnawaz Dahani) made sure they exact the best out of the wicket as the hosts were 64 for five in 13.2 overs. At that moment, Ryan Burl and Clive Madande got together and added 90 runs for the sixth wicket. Burl (69, 68b, 6x4s, 2x6s) and Madande (34, 55b, 3x4s), lifted Zimbabwe Select to 234 before the hosts were bowled out.

For Shaheens, right-arm fast Aamir bagged four wickets for 35 runs in eight overs – his best figures in List-A career. Left-arm pacer Hamza ended-up with three for 37 in 10 overs, while Dahani took two wickets for 42 in 7.3 overs.

Shaheens had a bumpy start to the run chase as they lost three wickets for 29 runs in the seventh over with Imran (6, 15b, 1x4), Saim Ayub (8, 9b, 1x4) and Mohammad Huraira (3, 10b) getting out to right-arm fast Tendai Chatara.

Vice-captain Hussain Talat and Kamran Ghulam got together and the pair stitched a 48-run partnership for the fourth wicket to take score to 77 before Hussain (29, 25b, 4x4s, 1x6) fell to Wellington Masakadza. Kamran (42, 64b, 5x4s) was next to go with Shaheens reeling at 106 for five in 23.2 overs.

At that crucial juncture of the match, Haseebullah and Mubasir Khan got together and the pair knitted 60 runs for the sixth wicket. Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah who struck century in the second four-dayer got dismissed for 45 off 63 deliveries, which included five boundaries.

The departure of Mubasir (49, 68, 5x4s) in the 46th over put an end to Shaheens chances in the match as the tourists were bowled out for 210 in the 47th over.

For Zimbabwe Select, Chatara was the most successful bowler, taking five wickets for 37 from nine overs. Left-arm spinner Masakadza grabbed three wickets for the winning team.

Both sides will play the second one-day at the same venue on 19 May.

Scores in brief:

Zimbabwe Select beat Pakistan Shaheens by 24 runs

Zimbabwe Select 234 all out, 45.3 overs (Ryan Burl 69, Clive Madande 34; Aamir Jamal 4-35, Mir Hamza 3-37, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-42)

Pakistan Shaheens 210 all out, 47 overs (Mubasir Khan 49, Haseebullah 45, Kamran Ghulam 42; Tendai Chatara 5-37, Wellington Masakadza 3-32)

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Good series for Pakistan A as Zimbabwe is playing its main team players.
 
First time on the tour Zimbabwe pick a strong side, and the Shaheens lose.
 
Sabih Azhar reviews Pakistan U19 triumph in Bangladesh

Rajshahi, 18 May 2023:

Pakistan U19 will depart from Bangladesh today after a memorable tour, where Pakistan U19 won in all three formats – four-day, one-day and T20 against Bangladesh U19.

The series which was played in two cities of Bangladesh – Chattogram and Rajshahi from 30 April to 17 May, included a one-off four-day, five-match one-day series and a solitary T20 match.

In the four-day match played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from 30 April to 3 May, Pakistan dominated with both bat and ball. Left-handed opening batter Shahzaib Khan scored 174 runs in the first innings, while left-arm spinner Ali Asfand claimed six wickets in the match and nine wickets were shared amongst pacers Amir Hassan and Mohammad Ismail as Pakistan registered a comprehensive 10-wicket win over the hosts.

In the five-match one-day series, the 17-year-old Shahzaib continued his form and was declared player of the series in Pakistan’s 4-1 win. The opening batter scored 264 runs from five matches, which included one century and two half-centuries. His opening partner, Azan Awais, topped the batting charts with 269 runs from five outings in the one-day series. Azan also scored one century and two half-centuries in the series.

In the bowling unit, vice-captain and spinner Ali Asfand bagged 10 wickets. Another left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas and fast bowlers Amir Hassan and Aimal Khan snapped eight wickets each. Left-arm pacer Amir’s eight wickets from four matches include figures of five for 24, which was the only five-fer by any bowler in the one-day series.

In the solitary T20 match at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Wednesday, another left-hander, Shamyl Hussain’s half-century led Pakistan U19 to a remarkable four-wicket win over the hosts. The tourists achieved the challenging 160-run target with five balls to spare.

Head Coach Sabih Azhar, reviewing the performance of the team, said: “It was not easy to beat Bangladesh at their own backyard. I am satisfied with the achievement of the team, but this does not mean we get relaxed; there are still some areas which the coaches have marked and there are still room for improvements in that.

“The players have worked really hard in the practice sessions and they have executed the plans really well on the field, which reflected in team’s performance in the series.

“We are looking ahead now with a focus on finding the best winning combination that consistently performs. Before coming into the series, we not only worked on the players physically, but we also worked on the mental aspect of the game to prepare players for performing at crucial junctures of the match and it showed as the team lost just one match on the tour.

“We are fully focused on doing well in next year’s ICC U19 World Cup, even though there is still time for the event. After the series win, we are now working on how the team can win championships.”
 
2nd One-Day - Zimbabwe Select v Pakistan Shaheens at Harare Sports Club, Harare

Toss: Pakistan Shaheens win the toss and decide to field.

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I dont think they had any options but clearly you would think they would learn from their mistakes. Playing 3 seamers again when spinners didnt do anything. Again have then 4 down at 50 but i have a feeling will let them off the hook again
 
As i said earlier absolutely awful captaincy again...same as last match. I understand you are not playing another seamer but surely mehran is your premier spinner why is he not even bowled yet when mubashir has bowled 4 and gone for plenty of runs.
 
The way Zim top order is collapsing, it doesn't look good for their WCQ chances. They couldn't have lost Ballance at a worse time. Raza will be a welcome addition though.

For Pakistan, Aamer Jamal seems to be doing really well.
 
Disappointing from Saim - first ball duck but Huraira looking confident.
 
Kamran ghulam and saim both exposed badly in this tour.Saim still is young so he can improve but horrible from KG.didnt do much in the 4 day matches either and that wasnt even a strong bowling line up.
 
Some hope when Imran and Mubasir were batting but quick end after they were both out

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Zimbabwe Tail wagged in both matches ..it is very important for everybody to contribute but here our top order cant never mind the tail.

Very disappointing performances so far in one days.
 
Well when Imran Butt was your captain and Hussain Talat vice captain then this had to happen
 
2 out of 2 for Zimbabwe. Obviously it's a proper Zimbabwe team minus Sikandar Raza and probably we can say Ngarava...

Good stuff by the Zimbos though.
 
While its a full Zimbabwe team other than Sikandar which is playing but, definitely better performances were expected from Shaheens.

I think leadership makes a huge difference especially when you have a good but inexperienced outfit vs an experienced team. Imran Butt and Talat werent really the way to go. Someone like Saud Shakeel could have led the one day side better as he has led in domestic cricket as well as emerging teams. Even Umar Amin could have been a good option to lead this young side as he did well as captain and batsman in Pakistan cup. Its not like Imran Butt has much of a white ball future at international level as it stands so why not select a better batsman and captain from domestic setup to lead then him.

Also bit surprising that Tayyab Tahir is not in the squad when he was the top performer in Pakistan Cup and was recently part of the main Pakistan whiteball setup.
 
U19 squad did really well though, won all the games in BD across the formats. Good to see that.
 
MenInG said:
Some hope when Imran and Mubasir were batting but quick end after they were both out

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Pakistan Shaheens lose to Zimbabwe Select in second one-day

Harare, 19 May 2023

An all-round performance from Zimbabwe Select's Blessing Muzarabani handed Pakistan Shaheens a 80-run defeat in the second one-day of the six match series on Friday. This was Pakistan Shaheens' second loss in as many matches.

Muzarabani scored half-century with an unbeaten 24-ball 50 that included seven fours and two sixes. This fighting knock towards the end of the hosts' innings lifted them to 236 before they were bowled out in 38.5 overs.

Zimbabwe Select had a poor start to their innings once again and this time they were five down for 57 before 47 off 60 from Ryan Burl and 43 off 44 from wicketkeeper Clive Madande brought them back into the match.

Pakistan Shaheens all-rounder Aamir Jamal picked up five wickets for 75 in 10 overs and pacer Shahnawaz Dahani took two wickets for 36 runs in eight overs.

Zimbabwe Select began the defense of their total with the wicket of Saim Ayub on the first ball as Tendai Chatara trapped him in front. Pakistan Shaheens kept losing wickets on regular intervals and at a stage were 71 for five before they were bundled out in 38th over.

Mubasir Khan scored 44 off 60 in the lower order to stitch 73 runs with captain Imran Butt, who top-scored with 45 off 81.

The other notable performance came from one-drop Muhammad Huraira as he made 33 off 36. He was dismissed by Muzarabani who also sent Kamran Ghulam, Hussain Talat and Shahnawaz back to the pavilion.

Sean Williams and Victor Nyauchi took two wickets each.

Scores in brief

Zimbabwe Select 236 all out, 38.5 overs (Blessing Muzarabani 50 not out, Ryan Burl 47, Clive Madane 43; Aamir Jamal 5-75, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-36)

Pakistan Shaheens 156 all out, 37.3 overs (Imran Butt 45, Mubasir Khan 44, Muhammad Huraira 33; Blessing Muzarabani 4-23, Sean Williams 2-16, Victor Nyauchi 2-43)
 
Was expecting a better performance by Pak Shaheens as they are our bench strength.
 
That's why PCB don't rest their first choice players whenever they play against weaker sides
 
MenInG said:
Was expecting a better performance by Pak Shaheens as they are our bench strength.
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Pakistan could still have tried out players like Abrar Ahmed, Mohammed Hasnain, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique in this series as they are proper fringe players.

Aamer Jamal for example is an excellent selection. I never heard about Mehran Mumtaz but with the WC around the corner, trying out a. mystery spinner like Abrar Ahmad would have been good. He did well on the flattest of test tracks, why can't he do well in India esp when players will be facing him for the first time? I think Pak are missing a trick here.

It was well known that Zim will play full strength for the ODs, so PCB could have surely sent a stronger team.
 
Definite concerns about the bench strength.

But are all these players really knocking on the door of the main team - I don't think so.
 
gazza619 said:
Scary times if Imran Butt & Hussain Talat are the bench strength.
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Saj said:
Definite concerns about the bench strength.

But are all these players really knocking on the door of the main team - I don't think so.
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More concerning this - what basis was the selection made for this tour?
 
3rd OD:

Pakistan Shaheens won the toss for the third consecutive time and have chosen to bowl first against Zimbabwe Select

Hussain Talat is captaining - Imran Butt is a sub!?

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sam_ahm said:
Pakistan could still have tried out players like Abrar Ahmed, Mohammed Hasnain, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique in this series as they are proper fringe players.

Aamer Jamal for example is an excellent selection. I never heard about Mehran Mumtaz but with the WC around the corner, trying out a. mystery spinner like Abrar Ahmad would have been good. He did well on the flattest of test tracks, why can't he do well in India esp when players will be facing him for the first time? I think Pak are missing a trick here.

It was well known that Zim will play full strength for the ODs, so PCB could have surely sent a stronger team.
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India C team destroyed Zimbabwe full strength team where our so-called talented players are getting thrash by Zimbabwe A team. Most of these players have no future, Will stuck with Babar, Rizwan, Imam, Fakhar for at least another 10 years as main batsmen.
 
Shafi said:
India C team destroyed Zimbabwe full strength team where our so-called talented players are getting thrash by Zimbabwe A team. Most of these players have no future, Will stuck with Babar, Rizwan, Imam, Fakhar for at least another 10 years as main batsmen.
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That's what you get when you have selectors like we have now. If you look at the past many times we've seen these selectors choose some appalling A teams. Haroon needs to retire. Retrograde thinking is not the order of the day. The team feels like a select 11 from the 80's.
 
MenInG said:
3rd OD:

Pakistan Shaheens won the toss for the third consecutive time and have chosen to bowl first against Zimbabwe Select

Hussain Talat is captaining - Imran Butt is a sub!?

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ZIMA 270/9 (48.4) CRR: 5.55

Chances of chasing this down are.... low
 
the Great Khan said:
That's what you get when you have selectors like we have now. If you look at the past many times we've seen these selectors choose some appalling A teams. Haroon needs to retire. Retrograde thinking is not the order of the day. The team feels like a select 11 from the 80's.
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Exactly!!! Apart from 2-3 players others need to be discarded for good. Even Bangladesh B team can beat Zimba A team without any problem.
 
ZIMA 278 (50)
PAKA 0/0 (0.2) REQ: 5.62
Pakistan A need 279 runs

Lets see if Saim can get himself settled in and play a long innings
 
PAKA 133/3 (26.5) CRR: 4.96 REQ: 6.3

Haseebullah 44* at the moment - all hopes on his head.
 
Kamran ghulam is so overhyped and he has completely failed on this tour.Cant believe some people want him in the world cup squad.
 
Amir jamal has proven to be a front line bowler on this tour and has been the best bowler on show and better than the likes of mir hamza and dahani.
 
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Kamran ghulam is so overhyped and he has completely failed on this tour.Cant believe some people want him in the world cup squad.
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Absolutely all those people saying he is the next messiah..how many oppertunities has he had.

Only guy impressed me has been haseebullah was run out last game and wrongly given in this. Amir jamal has done well with the ball but nothing with the bat so far
 
Disappointed with Kamran Ghulam.Talat and Imran Butt should not have been in the team.Muhammad Ali is close to 31 years.It makes no sense to have in Shaheen’s squad.Arshad Iqbal and Sameen Gul should be given a chance.
 
ZIMA 278 (50)

PAKA 263/8 (46.5)

Pakistan A won by 5 runs (DLS method)

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Shaheens pull one back, I don't know why they didn't use the lights because I think they recently got installed at the Harare Sports club. I'm not entirely sure if the work is completed though.

Qasim Akram is a fine talent, I think he is one for Pak to keep an eye on.
 
Qasim Akram, Shahnawaz Dahani help Shaheens win on DLS

Harare, 21 May 2023:

An unbeaten half-century by Qasim Akram and four wickets from Shahnawaz Dahani helped Pakistan Shaheens beat Zimbabwe Select by five runs on DLS in the third one-day of the six-match series.

This was Shaheens’ first win in the one-day series as the hosts lead the series 2-1. Both sides will now feature in the fourth one-day match at the same venue on Tuesday, 23 May.

Chasing 279 to win, the opening pair of Mohammad Huraira (19, 29b, 3x4s) and Saim Ayub (28, 25b, 5x4s) provided a 47-run start to the innings. After the departure of both batters in the space of five balls, wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah and Omair Bin Yousuf got together and knitted a 60-run partnership for the third wicket. Omair – who was playing his first match in the one-day series – departed in the 22nd over after scoring 29 off 38 deliveries, which included three fours.

From 107 for three in 21.2 overs, the tourists went on to lose three more wickets for just 62 runs which included the well-set Haseebullah (49, 60b, 6x4s) and were struggling as the scoreboard read 169 for six in 33.2 overs. At that point, 21-year-old Mubasir Khan and 20-year-old Qasim Akram got together and stitched a 67-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Mubasir’s innings (30, 32b, 3x4s) came to an end in the 42nd over, with Shaheens still requiring 43 runs to win from 49 balls.

At the other end, Qasim remained calm and composed and took Shaheens home with two wickets in hand. The light faded in the 47th over of the innings and Shaheens won the match by five runs on DLS. Player of the match Qasim scored an unbeaten 57 off 40 balls, smashing seven fours and one six.

For Zimbabwe Select, Tendai Chatara took four wickets for 53 from 9.5 overs.

Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens made three changes to their playing XI, with tourists’ stand-in captain for the game Hussain Talat winning the toss and electing to field first. The hosts once again struggled as five of their batters were back to the hut in 28.4 overs with 137 runs on the board. At that crucial juncture of the innings, Sean Williams (78, 59b, 6x4s, 3x6s) and Clive Madande (22, 27b, 1x4) added 65 runs for the sixth wicket. After the departure of both the set batters, Zimbabwe Select were dismissed for 278 on the final ball of the innings.

For Shaheens, right-arm pacers Shahnawaz Dahani (10-0-43-4) and Aamir Jamal (10-0-60-3) shared seven wickets between them.

Scores in brief:

Pakistan Shaheens beat Zimbabwe Select by five runs on DLS

Zimbabwe Select 278 all out, 50 overs (Sean Williams 78, Wessly Madhevere 41; Shahnawaz Dahani 4-43, Aamir Jamal 3-60)

Pakistan Shaheens 263-8, 46.5 overs (Qasim Akram 57 not out, Haseebullah 49, Mubasir Khan 30; Tendai Chatara 4-53, Wellington Masakadza 2-44)

Player of the match – Qasim Akram (Pakistan Shaheens)
 
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