The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team defeated Afghanistan Under-19 by 13 runs in a thrilling encounter during the 4th One-Day International (ODI) of the UAE U19 Tri-Nation Series 2024, held at the ICC Academy on Wednesday. Batting first, Pakistan U19 set a target of 244 runs in 49.4 overs. Shahzaib Khan top-scored with a solid 78 off 101 balls, supported by Usman Khan's impressive 77 from 88 deliveries. Ali Raza starred with the ball for Pakistan, claiming 4 wickets for 57 runs in 10 overs, earning him the Man of the Match award. The victory was built on a solid batting foundation by Shahzaib and Usman, coupled with Raza's standout bowling performance.

Source: The Nation November 20, 2024 17:14 UTC