Ali Zaryab leads Pakistan into U19 World Cup semis

Ali Zaryab shines as Pakistan beat South Africa in ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup quarterfinal by three wickets at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.

The Green Shirts chased down a modest target of 190 in 47.5 overs with three wickets in hand, as man-of-the-match Ali Zaryab shone again with the bat, hitting an unbeaten 74 to take his team home.

Ali Zaryab is named Player of the Match for the second consecutive time, presented his award by Women's World Cup winner and @WHITE_FERNS coach Haidee Tiffen! #PAKvSA #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/otvMoeGCnS

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 24, 2018

Earlier, Pakistan restricted South Africa to 189-9 after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Muhammad Musa and Shaheen Shah Afridi were the most successful bowlers with three and two wickets each, respectively.

South Africa’s Wandile Makwetu was top scorer for the Proteas with 60 while Jason Niemand contributed with 36.

Australia and Pakistan have qualified for the semis of the tournament with two spots remaining. Both semifinals will be played at Hagley Oval on January 29 and January 30.