Pakistan started their ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a winning note as they beat Nepal by seven wickets at the ICC Academy Ground No 2 in Dubai.
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Team Pakistan dominated the match today! They won by 7 wickets and chased the target with more than 20 overs to spare. Congratulations Team Pakistan!#ACCMensU19AsiaCup #ACC pic.twitter.com/cvlcdm8Gfw
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) December 8, 2023
Pakistan dismissed Nepal for just 152 in 47.2 overs.
Uttam Rangu Thapa Magar top-scored with 51 off 76 for Nepal with three fours and two maximums to his name.
Mohamad Zeeshan was Pakistan’s wrecker-in-chief as he returned with splendid figures of 6-19 in 9.2 overs.
A magnificent spell by Mohammad Zeeshan took over Team Nepal by storm, taking a fantastic 6 wicket-haul in 9.2 overs and giving away a mere 19 runs.#ACCMensU19AsiaCup #ACC pic.twitter.com/EoTDiZDbhq
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) December 8, 2023
Pakistan captain Saad Baig and Azan Awais scored half-centuries as the side completed the run chase in 26.2 overs.
Azan Awais top-scored with 56 off 62 balls with eight fours to his name. Saad Baig struck five boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 56-ball 50.
Gulshan Kumar Jha took two wickets for Nepal.
Pakistan will not play arch-rivals India in their second group stage fixture at Dubai’s ICC Academy Oval – 1 on December 10.
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