U19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets

Pakistan Under-19 Cricket Team Tuesday registered a three-wicket win over Ireland in the low-scoring Super Six thriller of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom in South Africa.

Ireland were in trouble from the start as the side were reduced to 63-6 but John McNally’s half-century helped the side put on a competitive 181 on the scoreboard.

John McNally’s 53-run knock came off 81 balls and included two fours. He put on a 65-run partnership with Harry Dyer (31 off 41).

Ubaid Shah was the pick of Pakistan bowlers with his three-wicket haul.

Amir Hassan, Ali Raza, and Ahmad Hassan took two wickets.

Pakistan successfully chased down a 182-run target in 43.4 overs with three wickets in hand. Ahmad Hassan was the standout batter with his unbeaten fifty.

He struck seven boundaries on his way to 72-ball 57. Captain Saad Baig and Haroon Arshad scoring 25 runs each.

Harry Dyer bagged a four-wicket haul.