PAK vs NZ, U19 World Cup 2024 Highlights: Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, bowlers propel Pakistan to 10-wicket victory over New Zealand

Most Wickets in ICC U19 World Cup 2024

Ubaid Shah - the 17-year-old right-arm medium-pace bowler from Pakistan - is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing competition with 9 scalps under his belt in three games. In the match against New Zealand, Shah returned with figures of 3/30 in 9 overs, including a maiden over.

ICC U19 World Cup 2024: Who is the leading run scorer?

Pakistan's talented opener Shahzaib Khan is the leading run-scorer in the competition with 223 runs in 3 matches. The left-handed batter averages 111.50 in the multi-nation competition. He has hit 23 fours and 7 sixes so far, which is most by any batter in the ongoing 16-team showpiece.

Pakistan's performance in U19 World Cup 2024

Pakistan finished the group stage with 6 points and an impressive net run rate of +2.180. They hammered Afghanistan by 181 runs, prevailed over Nepal by 5 wickets and crushed New Zealand by 10 wickets in the last group match.

Pakistan finished the group stage with 6 points and an impressive net run rate of +2.180. They hammered Afghanistan by 181 runs, prevailed over Nepal by 5 wickets and crushed New Zealand by 10 wickets in the last group match.

Match 1: Against Afghanistan, they scored 284/9 in 50 overs and bundled the opposition out for 103 in 26.2 overs to start their campaign emphatically. Shahzaib Khan bagged the Player of the Match award for his 106 off 126 balls.

Match 2: In the game against Nepal, the Boys in Green restricted the opposition to 197 in 50 overs. Riding upon a half-century from Azan Awais, they overhauled the target inside 48 overs, with five wickets to spare. Awais was named the player of the match.

Match 3: Saad Baig and his team perhaps kept their best for New Zealand. First, their bowlers ran through the Kiwis' batting line-up restricting them to a paltry 140 in 38 overs and then the opening pair of Shahzaib Khan and Shamyl Hussain smashed unbeaten fifties to win the game by 10 wickets with 148 balls to spare.

India vs Pakistan Final in U19 World Cup 2024?

Pakistan have finished Group D as the top-ranked side while India - who are currently perched at the top in Group A, with one game to go - will face minnows USA in their last group match on Sunday (January 28). India are all but through to the Super Six stage. But India and Pakistan will not face each other in the Super Six round. The arch-rivals will only be able to lock horns with each other in the competition either in the semifinals, depending upon where they finish in the Super Six stage,or the finals.

A clinical performance by Pakistan to beat New Zealand by 10 wickets and top Group D 👏

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PAK vs NZ U19 World Cup

Pakistan enter the Super Six stage brimming with confidence, while New Zealand experienced a challenging day. The Kiwis will be eager to put the setback behind them and focus on the upcoming challenges. Sunday (January 28) concludes the round-robin stage, paving the way for the Super Six stage. India will face the USA in their last group-stage match. Stay tuned for more updates.

PAK vs NZ U19 World Cup Match Highlights

Saad Baig, Pakistan captain: The way Ubaid and the other bowlers bowled, was brilliant to watch. It's a good positive point for us that our openers batted so well. I believe in our bowlers and in their strengths. I tell them to keep it simple. Shahzaib played a good innings and played with good intensity. We will take these two points to the Super Six. Hopefully, we will do well in the coming matches.

NZ vs PAK Highlights

Oscar Jackson, the captain of New Zealand, remarked, "They consistently bowled in challenging areas, making it difficult and frustrating for us. Once a team gains the upper hand in cricket, it's often easier to maintain that momentum, but unfortunately, we didn't perform up to our potential. However, our bowlers have been exceptional in the last two games. Today, despite the outcome, our fielding was commendable, and our team gave their all."

Shahzaib Khan has been named the Player of the Match for his knock of 80*. The youngster said, "In the previous match, I scored a century. The confidence was there, I saw the first 3-4 overs and then played my shots. We discussed that we have to survive the new ball and then express ourselves. We bowled really well with the new ball, Ubaid bowled brilliantly, our spinners were really good too."

PAK vs NZ U19 World Cup Highlights

With this victory, Pakistan have completely dominated New Zealand and secured the top spot in Group D. The Kiwis struggled with the bat under overcast conditions. Opting to bat first after winning the toss proved to be unsuccessful for them. Ubaid impressed with the new ball, and then the Pakistani spinners displayed their skill to dismiss the Kiwis for a below-par total. In reply, the Pakistani openers, Shahzab and Shamyl, started cautiously. Once they settled in, they unleashed their attacking strokes, with Shahzab being particularly destructive. The Kiwi bowlers had few resources to work with. Both Pakistani openers scored unbeaten fifties and left no opportunity for the opposition to make a comeback.

Pakistan beat New Zealand in U19 World Cup 2024

Four & Win! Shamyl Hussain hits the winning boundary and with that Pakistan have scored a massive 10-wicket win over New Zealand in this largely one-sided match. The bowlers were brilliant to bundle out the opponents to a below-par total and then the openers completed the run chase in style without breaking much sweat. Pakistan overhauled the target inside 25.2 overs and they will top Group D.

NZ vs PAK Live Updates

Fifty up! Shamyl Hussain also completes his half-century as Pakistan have come to the doorstep of the win.

At the end of 23 overs, Pakistan are 133 without any loss. They need 8 more runs to win this game against New Zealand.

Shamyl Hussain has also shifted gears quickly and he has raced to 43 off 55 deliveries against New Zealand. Shahzaib Khan (batting on 76*) has been in sublime form. Pakistan reach 128 without any loss in 22 overs.

NZ vs PAK Live Score

SIX!!!Shahzaib Khan smashes a six to deep mid-wicket off Oliver Tewatiya's delivery, bringing up the partnership's century between Shahzaib Khan and Shamyl Hussain. Pakistan reaches the 100-run mark without losing any wickets in their pursuit of 141. Shahzaib Khan appears to be in formidable form, showcasing unstoppable momentum.

PAK - 102/0 in 19 overs

Pakistan have reached 90 without any loss. Shamyl Hussain is batting on 28* off 46 balls, while Shahzaib Khan is unbeaten on 53* off 56 deliveries in East London. They need 51 more runs to win and with the way these openers have batted, they've made batting look exceptionally easy. New Zealand batters were all over the places in the first innings but the chasing team is making batting look pretty easy.

PAK vs NZ U19 World Cup Live Score

Shahzaib Khan has raced to a 56-ball half-century and the exceedingly talented left-handed batter continues his good form with the bat in the ongoing tournament.

Edged and dropped! Shahzaib Khan edged that away going delivery from Oscar Jackson. The ball flew towards his left but fails to hold on to it. The ball races towards the boundary and the batter moves on to 48*.

PAK - 73/0 in 14 overs, they need 68 more runs to win this game.

9 runs came from that Snehit Reddy over and Pakistani openers have taken the total past 64 in 12 overs. Shahzaib Khan - the exceedingly talented left-handed batter - is batting on 40.

PAK - 64/0 in 12 overs

At the end of the 11th over, Pakistan have reached 55 without any loss in the run chase of 141. The match is slipping through New Zealand's hands as they are hardly able to challenge the Pakistani bowlers.

PAK vs NZ Live Updates

Ryan Tsourgas bowls his first over and concedes a boundary. Shahzaib got a boundary in that over and with that Pakistan went past the 50-run mark in no time. Yet another solid opening partnership between Shahzaib and Shamyl.

PAK - 53/0 in 9 overs

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Four, Four, Four, Four! Shahzaib Khan is on the prowl as he attacks New Zealand pacerMatt Rowe for four consecutive deliveries. The left-handed batter has just displayed the wide array of shots he possesses in his batting arsenal. Pakistan are motoring along in the low run chase as they reach 43 for no loss in 7 overs.

PAK - 43/0 after 7 overs

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SIX! Short-pitched delivery from Matt Rowe and an in-form Shamyl Hussain clobbers it over mid-wicket region for a maximum. This is the first six of the innings for Pakistan. Brilliant shot from the opener and he could just shift his gears soon enough.

PAK - 16/0 in 6 overs

PAK vs NZ Live Updates In U19 World Cup 2024

2nd innings! Pakistan openers Shahzaib Khan and Shamyl Hussain are in the middle for the run chase of 141 against New Zealand. Mason Clarke and Matt Rowe begin proceedings with the new ball for New Zealand. Pakistan batters start cautiously with 9 runs in first three overs but they have been solid in their defence.

PAK - 9/0 in 3 overs, need 132 more runs to win

New Zealand bundled out for 140

New Zealand all-out for 140 in 38 overs! Minhas breached Mason Clarke's defense and clean his stumps. He finishes with figures of 3/6 in 5 overs. New Zealand recuced from 117/4 to 140 all-out. Superb performance from the Men in Green. They look set to enter the Super Six round unbeaten.

OUT! New Zealand nine down

Second wicket for Arafat Minhas. Shot of a tail-ender. Flighted delivery which tempts Tsourgas to go for the big shot, but the ball hits the toe-end of the bat and balloons up over long off fielder Naveed who stays calm and takes a comfortable catch. New Zealand: 132/9 in 36 overs.

PAK vs NZ Live: Superb performance from Pakistan

Pacers did the job at the start, and now the spinners have wreaked havoc. They have combined together to pick four wickets. New Zealand were 117/4 in 25.1 overs after the 50-run partnership between Tewatiya and Stackpole, but at the end of 33rd over, New Zealand eight down for 124!

WICKET! Another one gone

Arafat Minhas joins the party. Zac Cummins departs for 3 off 20 while looking to attack. Cummins was on his knee to slog sweep but gets a top-edge. Shahzaib Khan runs to his right and takes a superb catch at deep mid-wicket. New Zealand: 122/8 in 31.1 overs.

OUT! New Zealand seven down

Saad Baig's bowling change works straight up. Left-arm spinner Ali Asfand strikes on the first ball. Sam Clode is trapped in front of the stumps. He departs for a duck. New Zealand: 122/7 in 30.1 overs.

OUT! Another one gone

One wicket brings two! New Zealand collapsing. Tewatiya stumped. Another wicket for off-spinner Naveed Ahmed. Tewatiya came down as Naveed bowls the delivery slow and wide to allow Baig to do the rest of the job. The complexion of the match has changed again in three overs. New Zealand: 118/6 in 28 overs.

OUT! Dangerous Stackpole departs

Wicket from nowhere for Pakistan! Dangerous Stackpole departs for 42 off 37. Naveed Ahmed gives this one more flight lures stackpole to go over extra covers, but he fails to gets the elavation. A simple catch for Hussain and Naveed gets his first wicket. NZ: 117/5 in 25.2 overs.