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ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter quarters

New Zealand knocked out Sri Lanka to reach the quarters, while Afghanistan also progressed after securing their second win along with Pakistan, who beat Zimbabwe.

By Pti
New Zealand batsmen celebrate after scoring the winning run against Sri Lanka (Image Courtesy: Twitter)

Bloemfontein, January 23: New Zealand knocked Sri Lanka out of the U-19 World Cup with a three-wicket win while Afghanistan joined them in the quarterfinals following a 160-run victory over United Arab Emirates in Bloemfontein on Wednesday (January 22).

Results | Points Table

Chasing 243, New Zealand needed six runs off the final two balls and number nine Kristian Clarke pulled off a memorable win with a six over deep midwicket, sending his team to the quarterfinals. Sri Lanka had posted 242 for nine.

Afghanistan too advanced to the next stage with their second win in as many games. They were too good for the UAE, bowling them out for 105 after scoring 265 for six.

Ibrahim Zadran (87) top-scored with the bat while leggie Shafiqullah Ghafari picked up a five-wicket haul.

Pakistan were stretched by Zimbabwe but they managed to eke out a 38-run win in Potchefstroom. Mohammad Haris (81) top-scored as Pakistan put up 294 for nine. Zimbabwe fought hard courtesy Milton Shumba (58) and Wesley Madhevere (53) but faltered towards the end to be 256 all out.

Story first published: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 9:44 [IST]
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