PAK vs BAN, U19 World Cup 2024 Highlights: Pakistan qualify for semi-finals as Bangladesh lose thriller by 5 runs

PAK vs BAN Live: Pakistan in U19 WC semi-final

Pakistan are once again in the semi-final of Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. They qualified for the semis when the U19 World Cup was played in South Africa in 2020. They lost to India on that occasion in the semis. Bangladesh needed just six runs off 15 balls to knock Pakistan out of the event and seal a semi-finals berth. Mridha could not move after the dismissal. The defending champions are heartbroken but should hold their head high. They fought vailantly against this extra-ordinary Pakistan pace attack which managed to defend a 156-run target.

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Pakistan qualify for SEMIS, Bangladesh LOSE thriller

Chopped on to the stumps, Mridha dismissed by Zeeshan. Pakistan are through to the semi-finals. Just when it looked like Bangladesh will pip Pakistan, Zeeshan strikes. The extra bounce did the job as Mridha tried pushing the ball towards third-man. BAN: 150 all-out

PAK vs BAN Live: Three runs from Borson

Tapped towards leg with soft hands and calls for two. An extra run added due to the overthrow. Bangaldesh dressing room on their feet. What a match! What temperament from Borson. Six needed now.

PAK vs BAN Live: Tensed out here in Benoni

A single from Maruf to get off the strike on the first ball of the 36th over from Zeeshan. Nine needed to win.

SIX! Borson keeps the fight on

Brave, brave shot from Borson. Lifts one over long-on fielder. Left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas hammered. The ball fell under his arc, he gets beneath it and times it perfectly over long-on. 12 runs required off 22 balls to qualify for semis. Pakistan need one wicket. BAN: 144/9 in 34.3 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live: Bangladesh nine down

Emon also gone. Run out by Awais. Pakistan on cusp of famous victory. Mix-up between him and Borson, and a direct hit from Awais from square leg at bowling end. BAN: 128/9 in 32 overs.

OUT! Big fish Rabby gone

Third wicket for Ali Raza. Captain has edged a delivery to wicket-keeper Saad Baig this time. He was trying to cut the delivery with an angled but fails to execute his plan. He departs for 13 off 30. Third wicket for Ali Raza. His contribution has been as important as that of Ubaid Shah. Pakistan are on top once again in this nail-biting encounter. BAN: 124/8 in 30.2 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live: Five-fer for Ubaid Shah

Ubaid Shah avenges himself, picks the wicket of the man he dropped in the previous over. James gone for 26 off 43. Perfect length and the ball moves slightly away to generate an edge. Baig does rest of the job. Ubaid Shah keeps Pakistan alive. BAN: 123/7 in 29.3 overs.

DROPPED! Ubaid Shah drops James

Dangerous James dropped by Ubaid Shah on 24. James top-edged the short ball fine leg. This was a regulation catch but Ubaid Shah made a mess of it. He has dropped a sitter and may be the match now. He dropped one more catch earlier today. This can prove to be very costly. James is batting on 24 off 38 balls.

PAK vs BAN Live Update: Bangladesh see off Ubaid Shah's over

Just two runs from the ninth over of Ubaid Shah who is not hundred percent fit but his captain wants him to bowl. The partnership between James and Shabby is accounting for 36 runs now. They take no risk against Ubaid. BAN: 119/6 in 28 overs.

FOUR! Rabby gets into the act

Width given on this short ball from Raza and Bangladesh captain no mistakes. He slaps it over in the in-field for a four towards third man boundary. Bangladesh moving towards a famous win. BAN: 117/6 in 27 overs.

FOUR! James take on Asfand

A four on the fifth delivery of the 25th over. Strides forward and drives it through off side for a classy boundary. Six runs from the over. James has moved to 21 off 30. BAN: 107/6 in 25 overs.

PAK vs NEP Live: Spin introduced for first time

Spin introduced for the first time by Pakistan. Ali Asfand is bowling the 25th over of the match. Huge moment in the match.

PAK vs BAN Live Score: 100 runs for Bangladesh

A single from James on the second ball of the 24th over, and Bangladesh bring up their hundred runs on the board. They need 56 more to win.To qualify for the semi-finals, Bangladesh have to chase down the target in 38.1 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live Update: Three runs from James

Full length delivery from Raza and James whips it towards deep square for three runs. Bangladesh one short of 100 runs. BAN: 99/6 in 23 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live: Another four from James

Full toss from Ubaid Shah. Full toss and James punces on the opportunity to hit it through point and cover fielder for a four. Ubaid Shah is into his 8th over and looks tired. He bowls a wide on the very next delivery. BAN: 95/6 in 22 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live Updates: Four for James

Driven beautifull staright down the ground through mid-on for a four. The timing was exquiste on this full length delivery from Ahmad Hassan. Bangladesh need to keep scoring to put away the pressure. BAN: 90/6 in 21 overs.

OUT! Bangladesh SIX down

Jibon departs for 2 off 9. First wicket for Ubaid Shah but only after another brilliant catch from a Pakistan fielder. Arafat Minhas at backward point this time. This was slapped with some force. Minhas is pumped and so are Pakistan. Bangladesh in deep trouble. Four wickets for Ubaid Shah. BAN: 84/6 in 19.2 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live: Jibon dropped by Ubaid

Short ball on good length from Zeeshan as Jibon plays it towards fine leg. This was an easy catch for Ubaid Shah but he makes a mess of it. He was signing autographs before the start of the delivery. BAN: 79/5 in 18.1 overs.

OUT! Hussain picks a stunner

Catches win matches! and Pakistan are picking too many of them. Pakistan fielders are flying at the moment in Benoni. A short ball from Raza as Ariful Islam looked to punch it through to the left of point felder. This would have been an easy boundary by Hussain, who dropped a catch earlier, throws himself at the ball. Brilliant dive and an even more brilliant catch. Bangladesh five down. There are chances of qualifying for the semis fast getting over. BAN: 77/5 in 16.2 overs.

WICKET! Ahrar Amin gone

Ubaid Shah strikes but this wicket equally belongs to Arshad. Flying catch from the slip fielder. He dives horizontally towards his left to take a blinder. Woah! Ahrar Amin goes for 11 off 23. BAN: 76/4 in 15.4 overs.

SIX: Ahrar goes big this time

Ubaid Shah brought back into the attack to make impact, but Ahrar Amin welcomes him with a six over deep square leg. Full on leg stump and Ahrar gets beneath the ball and guides it sweetly over square leg: Bangladesh aiming for a historic win. They stunned Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup semi-final as well. BAN: 76/3 in 15.3 overs.

SIX! Ariful goes bang

In the arc from Raza and Ariful Islam lifts it over over long-on for a massive six. Holds the shot position for the cameramen! Shot of the day! BAN: 67/3 in 15 overs. Islam (12*), Amin (5*)

PAK vs BAN Live: Ahrar dropped at 4

Ahrar dropped on 4 by Hussain at first slip. A distraught Hussain cannot believe what he has done, covers his face with his hands. Ali Raza is look threatening, but devoid of his second wicket due to the dropped cartch.

PAK vs BAN Live: Three from the last three overs

A run each in the last three overs. The pressure building on Bangladesh batters Islam and Amin in the middle. Ali Raza has been spot on. The lanky pacer is bowling with high intensity, his short balls have been lethal. Add the pressure being created by Pakistan bowlers. Pakistan are giving it their all to qualify for the semis. BAN: 50/3 in 13 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live: Ariful's struggles continue

Ariful Islam has faced 11 deliveries and is yet to open his account. He was squared by Zeeshan on the final delivery of the 12th over. BAN: 49/3 in 12 overs.

PAK vs BAN: Amin survives double scare

Pakistan twice missed the opportunity to run out Ahrar Amin. Amin punched the delivery from Ali Raza towards point, and goes for a single only to be sent back by his partner. The point fielder misses the throw with Amin nowhere in the frame. The back up fiedler also misses an easy chance, and Amin gets back into the crease with a dive. BAN: 48/3 in 11 overs.

PAK vs NEP Live: Rizwan GONE

Rizwan departs for 20 off 30. Perfect delivery from Raza. Good length delivery on the off-stump line, Rizwan tempted to go for a drive but ends up edging the delivery into the gloves of Saad Baig. BAN: 47/3 in 10.1 overs.

FOUR! Rizwan hits another boundary

Short and wide from Raza and Rizwan slaps it through the left of gull fielder for a four. BAN: 47/2 in 9 overs.

PAK vs BAN Live Score: Glorious four from Rizwan

Half-volley and hammered through covers for four. The shot will increase the confidence of Rizwan leaps and bounds. Bangladesh would want these shots to keep coming. Pakistan put under the pump despite the two wickets. It's the battle of nerves now.