Rain plays spoilsport as Zimbabwe U19, Pakistan U19 share points

Persistent rain forced the sixth fixture of the U19 tri-series between Pakistan U19 and Zimbabwe U19 to be called off at the Old Hararians in Harare on Sunday afternoon, with both sides sharing a point each, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a press release.

Earlier, Pakistan who won the toss and opted to bat, posted 208 all out in 46.3 overs before the weather intervened and no further play was possible. Sameer Minhas top-scored with 48 off 58 balls, which included seven fours while Usman Khan contributed 41 off 53 balls, hitting four fours and a six. The pair added 63 runs for the second wicket.

Ahmed Hussain was other contributor with the bat with 37 runs. Huzaifa Ahsan provided late impetus with a brisk 34 off 41 balls, smashing two fours and as many sixes, but Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals.

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For the hosts, Panashe Mazai bagged four wickets 32 runs in eight overs, while Leeroy Chiwaula and Shelton Mazvitorera picked up two wickets apiece.

This was Pakistan U19’s second match of the tournament to be abandoned due to rain, following the earlier washout against Zimbabwe U19 on 29 December.

After the group fixtures, Pakistan U19 topped the points table with six points, winning both their matches against Afghanistan U19. Hosts Zimbabwe finished second with five points from four fixtures, while Afghanistan ended third with one point.

Pakistan U19 and Zimbabwe U19 will now meet again in the final, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 6 January.