Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, Under-19 World Cup: Pakistan Enter Semi-Finals With Win Over Bangladesh In Low-Scoring Thriller

Right then, that is it from this humdinger of a contest. Pakistan Under-19 head into the semi finals. The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup action continues as India Under-19 will take on South Africa Under-19 on Tuesday, the 6th of February. The game will begin at  1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT), but do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Saad Baig the skipper of Pakistan Under-19 says that he is thankful for this win. He says that he is happy with the performance of his side and he believes in his bowlers. Ends by saying that they have a good team and they will keep on doing their best.

Mahfuzur Rahman the skipper of Bangladesh Under-19 says that it is very tough for them to take this defeat. He says that they were happy to restrict Pakistan Under-19 to such a low score but they just fell short while chasing. Ends by saying that they are overall happy with their performance in the tournament but today was just not their day.

Ubaid Shah is the player of the match for his five-fer. He says that he is thankful that they won. Adds that they kept it calm and kept on attacking the batters. Says that after he dropped the catch he said to himself that he has to do something for his side and keep on attacking the batters. Ends by saying that they are happy to be in the semis and they will give their best in the next games.

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Earlier in the match, the Pakistan Under-19 team struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets consistently, leading to a low total of 155 runs. Bangladesh Under-19 bowlers performed well, particularly Sheikh Paevez Jibon and Md Rohanat Doullah Borson, who took four wickets each. Bangladesh needed to chase the target in 38.1 overs or less to advance to the semi-finals.

Bangladesh Under-19 will be upset with their performance, saying that they had the game under their control but failed to get over the line. They kept losing wickets at timely intervals, and that is what cost them the game. Md Rohanat Doullah Borson showed some grit in the end but unfortunately couldn't get his side over the line.

Having to defend a below-par score of 155 runs, they always needed wickets, and boy did they not put up a dominating show here! They kept taking wickets at regular intervals. They fumbled a bit with their fielding, but there were some excellent catches as well in the game. Ubaid Shah was the pick of the bowlers for them as he picked up a five-fer. Ali Raza picked three wickets whilst Mohammad Zeeshan picked up the last and only wicket of Maruf Mridha to end the game and win it for their side by just 5 runs!

PAKISTAN UNDER-19 ARE IN THE SEMIS! What a game of cricket we have witnessed here at Willowmoore Park, Benoni! The momentum of the game shifted from one corner to another, and in the end, it was Pakistan Under-19 who made their way into the semis. Credits to Bangladesh Under-19, as they put up a tough fight here but just missed the line.

OUT! CHOPPED ON! Pakistan Under-19 are into the semis! This is touch short and just outside off, Maruf Mridha looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge as the ball hits the stumps! Pakistan Under-19 beat Bangladesh Under-19 by 5 runs!

Bowls it on middle, Maruf Mridha defends it to short mid-wicket.

Three valuable runs! Lands it on off, Md Rohanat Doullah Borson tucks it to backward square leg for two. An overthrow allows the batters to take one more! 6 required off 16 now!

Lands it outside off again, Md Rohanat Doullah Borson looks to play at it but misses.

Short and wide, Maruf Mridha slaps it over covers for one.

Single! Every run counts! Bowls it on middle and leg, Maruf Mridha helps it to short fine leg for one. 10 needed off 19 now! Pakistan Under-19 needs a wicket!

Too full, outside off, Md Rohanat Doullah Borson guides it to short third man for a quick single.

Short and wide, Md Rohanat Doullah Borson slaps it to the fielder at point.

Slight halt! Md Rohanat Doullah Borson is struggling with some cramps, and he needs some attention. The equation now is that Bangladesh Under-19 need 12 off 22 deliveries if they have to get to the semis. Just one wicket is required for Pakistan Under-19 to win. This could go either way...

SIX! Where did that come from? Fuller one, on off, Md Rohanat Doullah Borson heaves it over the leaping fielder at long on for a maximum! Just 12 needed now!

Short and on off, Md Rohanat Doullah Borson blocks it back.