Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 10 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup to clinch their 3rd consecutive win.
In the match played in East London, Pakistan easily achieved the target of 141 runs given by New Zealand in the 26th over without any loss.
Shahzaib Khan played an unbeaten inning of 80 runs, and Shamyil Hussain also remained not out with 54 runs. None of New Zealand’s bowlers could get Pakistan’s opening pair out.
Earlier, the New Zealand team was bundled out for 140 while batting first, with Stockpole scoring 42 and Olivier 29.
On behalf of Pakistan, Ubaid Shah and Arafat Minhas took three wickets each, Naveed Ahmed took two wickets, and Muhammad Zeeshan and Ali Asfand took one wicket each.
A clinical performance by Pakistan to beat New Zealand by 10 wickets and top Group D 👏
— ICC (@ICC) January 27, 2024
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