ICC U-19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Afghanistan to join England in quarterfinals | Cricket News – Times of India

TAROUBA (Trinidad and Tobago): Pakistan edged out Afghanistan to join England in the ‘Super League’ quarterfinals, while defending champions Bangladesh bounced back with a victory over Canada in the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Meanwhile, the UAE now face a crunch game against Bangladesh to decide who progresses to the next stage.
Afghanistan are in a similar position after leaving themselves too much to do in pursuit of 240 against Pakistan. The Afghans now must beat Zimbabwe on Saturday to finish in the top two from Group C.
Pakistan booked their place in the Super League quarter-finals after making it two wins from two with a 24-run victory over Afghanistan.

Pakistan scored 239/9 in the 50 overs and then restricted Afghanistan to 215/9 to move into the next round.
In another match, the 2020 winners Bangladesh bounced back from defeat against England in their opener with a dominant eight-wicket triumph over Canada.
The reigning champions will now face a straight shoot-out against the UAE on Saturday to see who will join England in the Super League quarterfinals.

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