Rizwanullah takes five as Pakistan cruise into U19 Asia Cup final
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Rizwanullah took 5/30 before Pakistan’s openers put the chase beyond Bangladesh in a nine-wicket Under-19 Asia Cup semi-final win in Oman on Thursday. Pakistan reached 141/1 in 21.5 overs after dismissing Bangladesh for 138.
Five wickets set the platform
Rizwanullah completed eight overs for his five wickets and was named player of the match. Mohammad Sayyam supported him with 2/29 as Bangladesh were bowled out in 31.4 overs at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, Ministry Turf 1. The total left Pakistan a target of 139.
Openers make the chase decisive
Usman Khan and Hayam Khan put on 123 for the first wicket. Hayam made 69 from 72 balls before Robiul Hasan Anik dismissed him in the 21st over. Usman remained unbeaten on 64 from 54, with seven fours and two sixes. Abdul Qadir finished 8 not out from five deliveries.
A final place secured
Pakistan lost only one wicket and completed the chase with 169 balls remaining in the scheduled 50-over innings. This was the first semi-final on 12 November, and the victory secured their place in the final. The result is separate from Pakistan’s ongoing senior Test against Sri Lanka and the women’s Emerging Nations Trophy.