The highlight of Bangladesh’s innings was Islam, who took the lead in the 12th over when the team lost three wickets for 23 runs.
Coolidge (Antigua), Haseebullah Khan’s half-century helped Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the Under-19 World Cup match, while Ariful Islam’s century went in vain for Bangladesh. The highlight of Bangladesh’s innings was Islam, who took the lead in the 12th over when the team lost three wickets for 23 runs.
Islam could not even reach double digits in the last two innings, but in this match, returning to form, he completed his half-century by hitting a six. He could not get support from the other end. For Pakistan, Mehran Mumtaz took three wickets for 16 runs in 10 overs. Islam hit Awais Ali for three sixes in an over. He completed his century in the 49th over off 118 balls.
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However, he was out on the next ball. In reply, Mohammad Shahzad and Hasibullah started well for Pakistan and added 76 runs in 19 overs. Khan hit four fours and four sixes in his innings as he was dismissed for 78. At that time his team needed 36 runs to win.
Abdul Fasih scored an unbeaten 22 runs to take the team to victory with 21 balls to spare. Pakistan will now take on Sri Lanka in the fifth place play-off match on Thursday while Bangladesh will face South Africa in the seventh place match. In the final of the Plate category, the United Arab Emirates beat Ireland by eight wickets. (agency)