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CRICKET - 17 May, 2023

Under-19 Cricket News: Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 4 wickets in T20

Sports Bulletin ReportRajshahi (Bangladesh):-Pakistan Under-19 cricket team overpowered Bangladesh Under-19 by 4 wickets in only T20 fixture of the series At Shaheed Kamruzzaman Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, as Shamyl Hussain scored 67 runs while Arafat Minhas made 41 that helped Green Shirts to get the 160 runs target in 19.1 overs. Shamyl Hussain got man of the match award too.While chasing 160 runs target in 20 overs, Shahzaib Khan lost his wicket without scoring a single run. Skipper, Saad Baig joined opening batter Shamyl Hussain, as both guys knitted 41 runs for the second wicket. At the departure of Saad (24, 16b, 3x4s, 1x6) in the sixth over, Mohammad Tayyab Arif (16, 19b, 1x4) stitched a 41-run partnership for the third wicket with Shamyl.Following Tayyab’s wicket in the 12th over and Pakistan Under-19 still requiring 71 to win from 51 balls, left-handed Shamyl was joined by another left-hander Arafat Minhas. The pair added 56 runs for the fourth wicket off just 33 balls. Over the course of the partnership, Arafat scored 41 off 22 balls, smashing seven fours and one six.Earlier, after being put into bat, Bangladesh Under-19 could post 159 for 5 runs in 20 overs on the scoreboard. Jishan Alam was top scorer for hosts, who scored 52 runs off 26 balls included five fours and four sixes. Ahmed Hussain bagged two wickets for 25 from three overs for Pakistan.Summarized Scorecard:Bangladesh Under-19: 159 for 5 in 20 overs(Jishan Alam 52, Ariful Islam 30; Ahmed Hussain 2-25)Pakistan Under-19: 160 for 6 in 19.1 overs(Shamyl Hussain 67, Arafat Minhas 41; Iqbal Hossain Emon 3-23, Rohanat Doullah Borson 2-39)

CRICKET - 11 May, 2023

Under-19 Cricket News: Bangladesh overcome Pakistan by 4 wickets

Sports Bulletin ReportRajshahi (Bangladesh): The hosts Bangladesh Under-19 team overcame the Pakistan Under-19 lads by 4 wickets in a 50 overs per innings fixture at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium (SKS) in Rajshahi Bangladesh on Thursday. Rohanat Borson got man of the match award.This was Pakistan U19’s first loss on the tour, after the tourists have won solitary four-day match by 10 wickets, first one-day by nine wickets and second one-day by 78 runs. All three matches were held at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.Pakistan Under-19 all batters were bowled out for 154 in 41.4 overs, as the match was played with white a ball. Skipper of Green Shirts Saad Baig was the top-scorer with 35 off 42 balls with the help of 4 boundaries and a single six. Arafat Minhas (28, 50b, 4x4s) and Ali Asfand (27 not out, 38b, 5x4s) were the other contributors with the bat. Rohanat Borson and Iqbal Hossain Emmon got 3 wickets each.In reply, Bangladesh Under-19 lost six wickets and achieved the target in 26 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Adil Bin Siddik top-scored with 36 off 34 deliveries, which included eight boundaries. Right-arm pacer Aimal Khan took two wickets for 36 from 7 overs. Pakistan Under-19 still lead the five-match one-day series 2-1.Summarized Scorecard:Pakistan U19 (Batting) 154 all out, 41.4 oversSaad Baig 35, Arafat Minhas 28, Ali Asfand 27 not outRohanat Borson 3-22, Iqbal Hossain Emmon 3-37)Bangladesh U19 (Batting) 155-6, 26 oversAdil Bin Siddik 36, Shihab James 27; Aimal Khan 2-36

CRICKET - 05 May, 2023

Cricket News U19: Pakistan to meet Bangladesh in ODI on Saturday

Sports Bulletin ReportChattogram (Bangladesh): Pakistan Under-19 cricket team and Bangladesh Under-19 team will face off in the 1st 50 overs per innings fixture of the 5-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdary Stadium (ZACS), Chattaogram city Bangladesh on Saturday.Saad Baig will lead Green Shirts, as Pakistan Under-19 team defeated hosts Bangladesh by 10 wickets in only 4-day match of the tour at the same venue duo to sparking performances of Shahzaib Khan (74 runs) and Ali Asfand snared six batters of opposites.Sabih Azhar, head coach, said that he was very happy with the team’s performance. “We will try to keep same performance in the ODI series, as well as in the only T20 match. “We have a very talented guys in the squad, who have abilities to produce up the mark results, “he added.Pakistan Under-19 Squad:Saad Baig (captain) Ali Asfand (vice-captain), Ahmed Hussain, Aimal Khan, Amir Hussain, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Hamza Nawaz, Mohammad Ibtisam, Mohammad Ismail, Mohammad Tahir, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Obaid Shahid, Sajjad Ali, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl HussainReserves players:Wahaj Riaz. Abidullah, Ikramullah Tareen, Mohammad ZulkifalSupporting Staff:Tauseef Ahmed (manager), Sabih Azhar (coach), Umar Rashid (assistant coach), Hafiz Naeem Ul Rasool (physiotherapist), Yasir Malik (trainer) and Shan Ullah (team analyst)Schedule (ODI Fixtures):May 6, 2023: 1st 50-over match; ZACS, ChattogramMay 8, 2023: 2nd 50-over match; ZACS, ChattogramMay 11, 2023: 3rd 50-over match; SKS, RajshahiMay 13, 2023: 4th 50-over match; SKS, RajshahiMay 15, 2023: 5th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi

CRICKET - 29 Apr, 2023

Under-19 Cricket: Pakistan to meet Bangladesh in four-day match on Sunday

Sports Bulletin ReportChattogram (Bangladesh): Pakistan Under-19 will meet Bangladesh Under-19 in the first four-day match of tour on Sunday (April 30, 2023) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Bangladesh.The upcoming series between Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams will be looking to gain an edge over their opponents. Besides a four-dayer, both sides will feature in five 50-over matches and a solitary T20 from 6 to 17 May.The series also provides an opportunity for Pakistan U19 to improve their performance from their previous series against Bangladesh U19 in November last year in Multan. Saad Baig’s side lost the three one-dayers 2-1 and leveled the two T20s 1-1. The only four-day match in the series was drawn.The tourists will expect their captain Saad and right-handed middle-order batter Wahaj Riaz to carry their form in the upcoming series as the duo struck centuries in the second innings of the four-day match played between the two sides at Multan Cricket Stadium from 4 to 7 November.Meanwhile, Bangladesh U19 under Sharear Sakib will be looking to build on their good run from the previous series, where they dominated the one-day format. The hosts will be eying to take full advantage of home conditions and clinch the series at home.Pakistan captain Saad Baig said:“We had a two-day preparation session in Chattogram, which allowed us to acclimatise to the conditions and get accustomed to the challenges of playing in Bangladesh. Additionally, we had an 11-day camp in Lahore, where we worked on our skills and strategies for the series.“We have a talented group of players who have worked hard in the lead-up to the series. I expect each of them to step up and contribute to the team's success.”Pakistan Under-19 Squad:Saad Baig (captain) (Karachi), Ali Asfand (vice-captain) (Faisalabad), Ahmed Hussain (Peshawar), Aimal Khan (Peshawar), Amir Hussain (Rawalpindi), Arafat Minhas (Multan), Azan Awais (Sialkot), Hamza Nawaz (Lahore), Mohammad Ibtisam (Sargodha), Mohammad Ismail (Sahiwal), Mohammad Tahir (Fata), Mohammad Tayyab Arif (Sialkot), Obaid Shahid (Lahore), Sajjad Ali (Lahore), Shahzaib Khan (Mansehra), Shamyl Hussain (Islamabad) and Wahaj Riaz (Karachi). Abidullah (Islamabad), Ikramullah Tareen (Quetta) and Mohammad Zulkifal (Charsadda) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Tauseef Ahmed (manager), Sabih Azhar (coach), Umar Rashid (assistant coach), Hafiz Naeem Ul Rasool (physiotherapist), Yasir Malik (trainer) and Shan Ullah (team analyst)Schedule:30 April- 3 May – Four-day match; ZACS, Chattogram6 May – 1st 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram8 May – 2nd 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram11 May – 3rd 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi13 May – 4th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi15 May – 5th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi17 May – Only T20 match; SKS, Rajshahi

CRICKET - 26 Apr, 2023

Cricket News: Pakistan Under-19 guys depart for Bangladesh

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Saad Baig-led Pakistan Under-19 departed for Bangladesh in the wee hours of Wednesday to feature in a series consisting of a one-off four-dayer, five 50-over matches, and a solitary T20. The series will be played from 30 April to 17 May in Chattogram and Rajshahi.According to media department of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Karachi-born Saad Baig, also led Pakistan U19 against Bangladesh U19 last year when Bangladesh visited Pakistan for one four-day match, three one-dayers and two T20s in November in Multan.The squad includes 17 players and three reserve players. Six players apart from the captain Saad and vice-captain Ali Asfand had featured in the previous series against Bangladesh U19. These include Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Ibtisam, Mohammad Ismail, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Shahzaib Khan and Wahaj Riaz.Head Coach Sabih Azhar said:“We have prepared well for this tour, and our boys are eager to showcase their talent on the field. We have been working on strengths and weaknesses of the players, and we are confident that the players will put up a good fight against the Bangladesh team at their own backyard.”Captain Saad Baig said:“We are all very excited to represent our country. We have been training hard and are ready to take on the challenge. As a team, we are focused on playing our best cricket and competing well in every match. We have set ourselves some goals for the series, and are determined to achieve them.”Pakistan Under-19 Squad:Saad Baig (captain) (Karachi), Ali Asfand (vice-captain) (Faisalabad), Ahmed Hussain (Peshawar), Aimal Khan (Peshawar), Amir Hussain (Rawalpindi), Arafat Minhas (Multan), Azan Awais (Sialkot), Hamza Nawaz (Lahore), Mohammad Ibtisam (Sargodha), Mohammad Ismail (Sahiwal), Mohammad Tahir (Fata), Mohammad Tayyab Arif (Sialkot), Obaid Shahid (Lahore), Sajjad Ali (Lahore), Shahzaib Khan (Mansehra), Shamyl Hussain (Islamabad) and Wahaj Riaz (Karachi). Abidullah (Islamabad), Ikramullah Tareen (Quetta) and Muhammad Zulkifal (Charsadda) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Tauseef Ahmed (manager), Sabih Azhar (coach), Umar Rashid (assistant coach), Hafiz Naeem Ul Rasool (physiotherapist), Yasir Malik (trainer) and Shan Ullah (team analyst)Schedule:30 April- 3 May – Four-day match; ZACS, Chattogram6 May – 1st 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram8 May – 2nd 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram11 May – 3rd 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi13 May – 4th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi15 May – 5th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi17 May – Only T20 match; SKS, Rajshahi

CRICKET - 18 Nov, 2022

Captain Saad Baig innings helps Pakistan level T20 series 1-1

Sports Bulletin Report MULTAN: Half-centuries by Arafat Minhas and captain Saad Baig and three wickets from Ali Asfand helped Pakistan U19 to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh U19 in the second T20 match played at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. The two-match T20 series ended with both teams winning a match each. Meanwhile, the solitary four-day match was drawn, while Bangladesh won the three-match 45-overs series by 2-1. Chasing 164 to win, Pakistan were in a spot of bother with three wickets down for 46 runs on the board. Wicketkeeper-batter Saad was joined by Arafat Minhas and the pair added an unbroken 119-run partnership for the fourth wicket to help the home side achieve the target in the 19th over. Saad top-scored for his side with an unbeaten 79 off 50 balls, smashing eight fours and three sixes. The left-handed batter Saad for his match winning innings was named player of the match, while he was awarded player of the series for scoring 107 runs from two outings in the T20 series. Arafat returned undefeated on a 37-ball 50, striking four fours and two sixes. Earlier, after being put into bat, Bangladesh scored 163 for six in 20 overs. Opening batter Jishan Alam top-scored with a 40-ball 73, hitting nine fours and two sixes. Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan was the other notable run getter with 29 off 28 balls, which included two fours and one six. Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Ali Asfand bagged three wickets, while Mohammad Ibtisam took two wickets. Scores in brief: Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by seven wickets Bangladesh U19 163-6, 20 overs (Jishan Alam 73; Ali Asfand 3-31, Mohammad Ibtisam 2-34) Pakistan U19 165-3, 18.2 overs (Saad Baig 79 not out, Arafat Minhas 50 not out) Player of the match – Saad Baig (Pakistan U19) Player of the series – Saad Baig (Pakistan U19)

CRICKET - 16 Nov, 2022

Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan U19 by five wickets in first T20

Salman Khan MULTAN: Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby’s all-round show took Bangladesh 1-0 up in the two-match U19 T20 series against Pakistan. Rabby returned two for 15 and scored 38 off 25 as Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan managed 143 for eight after Bangladesh elected to bowl. Opener Basit Ali top-scored with 36 off 25 (four fours and a six) and Saad Baig, the Pakistan captain, made run-a-ball 28 (one six and one four). Bangladesh’s Tanvir Ahammed was the pick of the bowler with three for 25. Bangladesh lost four wickets for 69 but solid knocks from middle order batters Mohammad Shihab James, who made unbeaten 41 off 33 (two sixes and two fours), and Rabby took the visitors safely over the line with three balls spare. Mohammad Zeeshan took two wickets for 24. Scores in brief: Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan U19 by five wickets Pakistan U19 143-8, 20 overs (Basit Ali 36, Saad Baig 28, Arafat Minhas 20; Tanvir Ahammed 3-25, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby 2-15) Bangladesh U19 149-5, 19.3 overs (Mohammad Shihab James 41 not out, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby 38, Jisham Alam 24; Mohammad Zeeshan 2-24) Player of the match – Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (Bangladesh)

CRICKET - 14 Nov, 2022

Under-19: Parvez Jibon and Ahrar Amin hand Bangladesh 4-wicket win

Sports Bulletin Report MULTAN: Half-centuries by Ashiqur Rahman Shibli, Parvez Rahman Jibon and Ahrar Amin handed Bangladesh four-wicket win in the third and final Under-19 one-day against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. With the win, Bangladesh won the three-match series 2-1. Chasing 221, Shibli, the Bangladesh opener, top-scored in the innings with a sparkling 56-ball 72. He was the only batter in the top five to post a double-digit score and struck 11 fours and two sixes. Jibon and Ahrar paired up when Bangladesh were 113 for five. They added 85 runs for the sixth wicket that took Bangladesh over the line with an over spare. Jibon, later awarded player of the match, returned undefeated on 57. He faced 59 balls and hit five fours and a six. Amin, the Bangladesh skipper, made 52 off 70, hitting six fours. Pakistan’s Mohammad Tayyab Arif made 87 off 104, smashing eight fours and a six, after Bangladesh elected to bowl. Tayyab walked in the middle with no runs on the board as Mohammad Farooq was dismissed by Rohanat Doullah Borson, who took three wickets. Arafat Minhas continued his good run with the bat with an electrifying 43 at a strike rate of 165 (hitting three sixes and three fours). Arafat was named player of the series – he racked up 171 runs, which included two half-centuries, in three innings at a strike rate of 123, getting dismissed only once. He also took three wickets – two of them in this match. Uzair Mumtaz hit four fours and a six in his 39-ball 34 before becoming a victim of Mohammad Rafi Uzzaman, who also took three wickets but had the best bowling figures as he gave away only 29 runs, eight less than Borson. Morning rain shaved off three overs from each innings as the match was reduced to 42 overs per innings. The last leg of the tour will see the two sides compete in two T20s on 16 and 18 November at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Scores in brief: Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan U19 by four wickets Pakistan 220-9, 42 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 87, Arafat Minhas 43, Uzair Mumtaz 34; Mohammad Rafi Uzzaman 3-29, Rohanat Doullah Borson 3-37) Bangladesh 221-6, 41 overs (Ashiqur Rahman Shibli 72, Parvez Rahman Jibon 57 not out, Ahrar Amin 52; Mohammad Zeeshan 2-42, Arafat Minhas 2-43) Player of the match – Parvez Rahman Jibon (Bangladesh)

CRICKET - 12 Nov, 2022

Pakistan Under-19 beat Bangladesh Under-19 by 128 runs

Sports Bulletin Report Multan: Half-centuries from Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Tayyab Arif and Shawaiz Irfan and three wickets by Mohammad Zeeshan led Pakistan U19 to a 128-run win over Bangladesh U19 in the second one-day at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The win also means the series is level on 1-1 with the third and final 45-over-match to be played on 14 November at the same venue. After being put into bat, Pakistan managed to score 242 for eight in their allotted 45 overs. Mohammad Tayyab Arif coming to bat at number three top-scored for his side with a 98-ball 66, which included six fours and one six. Arafat Minhas batting at number seven returned undefeated on 57 off 41 balls, hitting eight fours and one six. Shawaiz Irfan was other notable run getter for the hosts with a quick-fire 51 off 39 balls, striking three fours and four sixes. For Bangladesh, Iqbal Hossain Emmon and Maruf Mridha bagged two wickets apiece. In return, the visitors were bowled out for 114 in 28 overs. Only three batters – Ashiqur Rahman (42, 36b, 8x4), Sharear Sakib (16, 29b, 1x4) and Iqbal Hossain (11 not out, 12b, 2x4) managed to enter into double figures. Right-arm fast Zeeshan was the pick of the bowlers with match figures of 7-3-20-3. Ali Asfand and Ali Raza took two wickets each. Scores in brief: Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 128 runs Pakistan U19 242-8, 45 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 66, Arafat Minhas 57 not out, Shawaiz Irfan 51; Maruf Mridha 2-43, Iqbal Hossain Emmon 2-45) Bangladesh U19 114 all out, 28 overs (Ashiqur Rahman 42; Mohammad Zeeshan 3-20, Ali Asfand 2-12, Ali Raza 2-29) Player of the match: Arafat Minhas (Pakistan U19)

CRICKET - 10 Nov, 2022

Under-19: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in first 1-day

Sports Bulletin Report MULTAN: Maruf Mridha’s player of the match bowling performance of four wickets for 38 runs and half-centuries by openers Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan and Ashiqur Rahman Shibli handed Bangladesh a comfortable seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the first of three U19 one-day matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Mridha’s splendid opening spell reduced Pakistan to three for three after Bangladesh captain Ahrar Amin decided to bowlat the toss. Pakistan, however, managed to score 202, thanks to brilliant fightback from Arafat Minhas and Uzair Mumtaz. Arafat top-scored with 77-ball 71 not out, smashing seven fours and four sixes, and Uzair scored 57 off 76 in which he hit four fours and two sixes. Mohammad Tayyab Arif was the only player to put up a notable score in the top order with 28. Bangladesh openers Rizwan and Shibli never allowed Pakistan any opportunity of bouncing back with their solid opening stand of 160. Rizwan made 79 off 86 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six, while Shibli made 74 in 112 balls (eight fours). Pakistan’s Ali Raza dismissed both openers, but it was all too late by then as Sharear Sakib (18 not out) and Ahrar (seven not out) took the visitors over the line comfortably with 4.5 overs spare. The second and third one-day matches will be played on 12 and 14 November. Scores in brief: Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan U19 by seven wickets at Multan Cricket Stadium Pakistan 202 all out, 45 overs (Arafat Minhas 71, Uzair Mumtaz 57, Mohammad Tayyab Arif 28; Maruf Mrdiha 4-38, Mohammad Rafi Uzzaman 2-28) Bangladesh 205-3, 40.1 overs (Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan 79, Ashiqur Rahman Shibli 74; Ali Raza 2-44) Player of the Match – Maruf Mridha