Pakistan Gears Up for U19 Tri-Series Final Against Afghanistan

Pakistan’s U19 cricket team is ready to face Afghanistan in the final of the U19 tri-series. The match will be held at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The toss will happen at 10:00 AM PKT, and the game will start at 10:30 AM PKT.

Road to the Final

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have done very well in the series. Each team won three games and lost one. Pakistan’s wins against the UAE were very strong, with victories by 10 wickets and 191 runs. In their last game, Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 13 runs.

Key Players

• Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan: This opening pair has been amazing. Usman Khan scored 306 runs in four matches, averaging 102, with one century and three half-centuries. Shahzaib Khan scored 277 runs at an average of 92.33, with one century and two half-centuries.
• Bowling Unit: Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, and Mohammad Ahmed have each taken six wickets. Mohammad Ahmed’s five-wicket haul and Ali Raza’s four-for in the win over Afghanistan are highlights.

Challenges and Setbacks

Unfortunately, left-arm spinner Mohammad Hassan Khan will not play in the final or the upcoming ACC U19 Men’s Asia Cup due to a left ankle injury. His replacement for the Asia Cup will be announced soon.

Saad Baig, the captain of the Pakistan U19 team, is confident about the final. He said the team has performed well throughout the tournament and is looking forward to the final against Afghanistan. The players have embraced their roles, which has been crucial to their success.