Pakistan enter U-19 Asia Cup final

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan marched into the final of ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament through a thrilling 2-run victory over Bangladesh under D/L method at the Kinrara Academy Oval Kuala Lumpur Ground Thursday.
In a match that was ultimately decided on D/L method, Pakistan were two runs ahead of the required target after 39 overs of play. Rain halted Pakistan chase of 275 runs winning target. Talented Mohammad Taha (92) set the things rolling for Pakistan scoring 69 runs for the fourth wicket with Rohail Nazir (26) and later 77 for the fifth wicket with Saad Khan (35 not out). Taha smashed three sixes and eight fours during his 97-ball stay at the wicket. Pakistan reached 199 for 2 in 39 overs when rain stopped play.
Earlier, Pinak Ghosh (82) and Bangladesh captain Saif Hasan (61) played well to see their team raising 274 for 6 in 50 overs after Pakistan put them into bat first. While pacer Munir Riaz (3-53) bowled well, Shaheen Afridi (1-66) was a bit erratic. In the final Pakistan will now play the winners of Nepal-Afghanistan match.
Brief scores: Bangladesh 274 for 6 in 50 overs (Pinak Ghosh 82, Saif Hasan 61, Atif Hossain 52 not out, Munir Riaz 3-53, Hassan Khan 1-39, Suleman Shafqat 1-44). Pakistan 199 for 5 in 39 overs (Mohammad Taha 92, Saad Khan 35 not out, Rohail Nazir 26, Qazi Onik 2-36).