Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals reason behind successful stint in U-19 World Cup
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the highest run-getter in the tournament with as many as 400 runs in six innings.
Afghanistan U-19 skipper Farhan Zakhil on Friday won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the fourth quarterfinal match of ICC U-19 World Cup.
Mohammad Huraira makes his debut for Pakistan U-19.
“We would like to bat first. The conditions are good for batting first. We have had good net practice and ready for the game,” said Zakhil after winning the toss.
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Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Rohail Nazir said: “We have good fast bowlers, as he showed it in the Bangladesh match. As a bowling unit, we are very confident and hopefully we will do well. It’s not difficult as a keeper-captain, it’s easy to manage the field. One change for us today.”
Notably, with 5 points from 3 matches, Afghanistan finished as the Group D table-toppers. On the other hand, Pakistan with as many points as that of Afghanistan, ended their Group C campaign being at the second position.
Here are the Playing XIs of both the teams:
Pakistan U19: Haider Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Fahad Munir, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/c), Qasim Akram, Mohammad Haris, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Tahir Hussain, Aamir Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan
Afghanistan U19: Farhan Zakhil (captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Imran Mir, Rahmanullah, Mohammad Ishaq (wicketkeeper), Abdul Rahman, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq, Asif Musazai, Abid Mohammadi
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