World Cup Pakistan

Under-19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Ireland by 9 wickets

Fangieri (New Zealand): Pakistan's bowling attack of Shahin Shah Afridi (6/15) and Mohammad Jed Alam (43) and captain Hasan Khan (27) on the half-yearly partnership of Pakistan, in the ICC Under-19 World Cup tournament on Tuesday, Beat the wicket

In the match played at Kobham Oval on the field before losing the toss, Ireland were bowled out for only 97 runs. This goal was achieved by losing Pakistan one wicket.

In this innings for Ireland, Joshua Little (24) scored the highest score. Apart from this, none of the batsmen could stay on the field for much longer. Apart from Afridi for Pakistan, Hasan Khan took three wickets, while Arshad Iqbal got a breakthrough.

Chasing the target, Alam and Rohle Nazir (18) shared a 45-run partnership for Pakistan. On the same score, the pavilion went out with the dismissal. After this, Alam, together with Hassan, made a half-century partnership of 53 runs and completed the target by making 98 runs.

Afridi has been selected as Player of the Match.Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in the tournament on January 19.