Bulawayo: The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team is set to face India in a crucial Super Six encounter at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup, with the match scheduled for Sunday at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. With a semi-final spot on the line, Pakistan aims to secure a significant victory over their arch-rivals.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, Pakistan's recent form against India has been favorable, having defeated them by 191 runs in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup final last year. Pakistan currently sits third in Group 2 of the Super Six stage with four points, trailing England, who leads with six points. A decisive win against India is essential for Pakistan to advance to the semi-finals.
After arriving from Harare, the Pakistani team engaged in a scenario-based practice session under the guidance of head coach Shahid Anwar. Vice-captain Usman Khan, who has scored 122 runs in the tournament, expressed confidence in their preparation, highlighting improvements in fielding and strategic planning for the impending match against India.
The updated squad, led by captain Farhan Yousaf, remains focused on their objectives, with the support of a comprehensive coaching and support staff. As the tournament progresses, Pakistan's fixtures include potential semi-final and final matches, contingent on their performance against India and other results.