ACC Under-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan and Bangladesh Meet in Semi-Final Today

MUSCAT: The semi-final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played today, Thursday. The match will take place at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat.

Defending champions Pakistan Under-19 remain unbeaten in the tournament. Pakistan won all three group-stage matches to top Group A, defeating the United Arab Emirates, India and Nepal.

In the previous edition, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by eight wickets.

Head coach Shahid Anwar said the players had shown excellent character, unity and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. According to him, finishing first in the group was the result of the players’ hard work and determination.

He said the team wanted to maintain its winning run in the semi-final against Bangladesh as well. He added that playing fearless cricket over the past two to three years had been the team’s strategy.

He said his players were determined to compete until the last ball, and he was pleased that different players had taken responsibility in different matches. He said he was extremely proud of all the players and the coaching staff.

Their target, he said, is to win the semi-final, reach the final and return home with the title.