Pakistan take third place in U-19 world cup

Pakistan have taken the third place after the match being called off against Afghanistan for the third spot in the Under 19 World Cup.

Match was abandoned without a ball bowled. The result meant Pakistan took the third spot, having finished ahead of Afghanistan in the group because of Net Run Rate.

Pakistan lost their opening game of the tournament against Afghanistan, however, they posted a big win against Ireland and a narrow victory over Sri Lanka took them on top of Group D.

Afghanistan had a chance to top the group but their loss against Ireland in the last group encounter hurt their chances.

Overnight heavy showers delayed the toss, before rain returned to play spoil sport. Afghanistan had maintained a good run against Pakistan – beating them thrice in Asia Cup and once in the World Cup ahead of this encounter.

With this match done and dusted, there’s just one clash remaining in the tournament with India taking on Australia in the final on February 3.

from The Daily Mail International – Leading English Newspaper from Pakistan http://ift.tt/2GE1pqu