Key Takeaways
- Abdul Qadir scores 146 runs for Pakistan U-19.
- England U-19 are dismissed for 186 runs.
- Pakistan U-19 win by 122 runs, taking 2-0 lead in series.
Abdul Qadir’s century set the stage for Pakistan Under-19’s victory over England Under-19 in the second one-day international match at Woodbridge Road on Saturday.
Qadir’s 146 runs, supported by a strong bowling display, helped Pakistan secure a 122-run win, giving them a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.
Pakistan’s bowlers, including Mohammad Sayyam and Rizwanullah, took three wickets each, while Ahmed Hussain and Niqab Shafiq claimed two wickets apiece.
Asked to bat first, Pakistan built a solid foundation with Qadir’s 146, reaching his half-century from 46 balls and his century off 80 deliveries.
Qadir’s innings was complemented by Hayam Khan’s 37 runs and Ahmed Hussain’s 28, with Hamza Zahoor’s 55 runs helping Pakistan reach 308 in 49.2 overs.
England’s chase was never on track, with Pakistan’s bowlers regularly striking to dismiss key players. Robbie Bowman’s 67 runs were the highest for England.
Despite a late push, England were bowled out for 186 in 37.1 overs, unable to match Pakistan’s performance.
The victory marks a significant win for Pakistan U-19, with the team now leading the series 2-0. The third match is scheduled for Wormsley on Monday.
