Pakistan U-19 Cricket Team records a clean sweep over South Africa U-19 in One-Day Series (2019)
All-rounder Mohammad Haris scored an unbeaten half-century and took two wickets to lead Pakistan Under-19 team to a seven wicket win against South Africa Under-19 in the seventh 50-Over match played at the Chatsworth Cricket Oval in Durban.
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Chasing a 183-run target, Pakistan U19 achieved victory inside 38 overs with seven wickets remaining. Mohammad Haris hit eight fours and one six in his 55-ball 69 runs unbeaten knock. Haris added 82 runs for the third wicket with Basit Ali (56). Haider Ali (30) provided additional support.
Pakistani team's captain, Rohail Nazir, who was later declared player of the series, reflecting on the series, said,
“I am really happy that we are playing consistently good cricket in the last four weeks. Our team has performed well in all departments of the game, and we have completed a clean sweep in the series. I am satisfied over my personal performance as I was declared best player of the series in last month’s Sri Lanka series and now against South Africa.”
Earlier, after electing to bat first, South Africa U-19 were dismissed for 182 in 48 overs. Bryce Parsons top-scored with 37 that came off 57 balls and included one four, while Khanya Cotani scored undefeated 36 off 61 balls and hit four boundaries.
Mohammad Amir was the pick of Pakistan U-19 bowlers with figures of three for 40, while Amir Ali and Mohammad Haris took two wickets each for 27 and 21 runs, respectively.
Pakistan U-19 had won the previous six 50-over matches by 17 runs, four wickets, six wickets, 88 runs, 116 runs and 60 runs, respectively. And now this team has won seventh 50-over match in Durban by seven wickets.
Scores in Brief:
*South Africa U-19: 182 all out, 48 overs (Bryce Parsons 37, Khanya Cotani 36 not out; Mohammad Amir 3-40, Amir Ali 2-27, Mohammad Haris 2-21);
*Pakistan U-19: 185-3, 37.3 overs (Mohammad Haris 69 not out, Basit Ali 56).
*Player of the match: Mohammad Haris
*Player of the series: Rohail Nazir
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