GUILDFORD (England): Abdul Qadir’s attacking century helped Pakistan U-19 outplay their England counterparts by 122 runs in the second one-day match of their four-game series at Woodbridge Road, Guildford on Saturday.
The win gave Pakistan U-19 a 2-0 lead in the series after the tourists had also won the opener.
The third game will be played in Wormsley on Monday.
After being asked to bat first, Pakistan U-19 posted a solid total of 308 in 49.2 overs, with Q adir producing a remarkable innings of 146 laced with 11 fours and 12 sixes.
Pakistan lost opener Usman Khan early but Qadir joined Hayam Khan and immediately put England bowlers under pressure. Hayam struck six fours and a six in his 27-ball 37 before departing with 71 runs on the board.
Qadir brought up his half-century off 46 balls with five fours and three sixes. He then shifted gears further and reached his century from just 80 balls, having struck eight fours and as many sixes.
The right-hander built a 101-run stand with Ahmed Hussain (28) for the fourth wicket as Pakistan moved into a strong position. Q adir eventually departed in the 36th over after scoring 146 off 100 with the help of 11 fours and 12 sixes.
Wicket-keeper/batter Hamza Zahoor then provided the late impetus with a brisk 55 off 49, which included seven fours and two sixes, as Pakistan went past the 300-run mark.
As England began the chase, Pakistan’s bowlers struck at regular intervals to keep England U-19 under pressure. Niqab Shafiq removed captain Isaac Mohammed (five) before Mohammad Sayyam accounted for Harry Wallace and Leo Selvey-Clinton.
Paceman Rizwanullah then dismissed Luke Symington and Jack Nelson as England slipped to 76 for five in the 18th over.
Wicketkeeper/batter Robbie Bowman fought back with 67 off 43 balls, hitting four fours and seven sixes, but Pakistan continued to take wickets at the other end.
Sayyam eventually removed Bowman caught by Niqab -to make England 166-8 in the 33rd over. The hosts were eventually sent packing for 186 in 37.1 overs.
Sayyam and Rizwanullah took three wickets apiece for 56 and 32 runs in nine and eight overs, respectively while Ahmed and Niqab took two each.
Scores in brief: Pakistan U-19 beat England U19 by 122 runs.
PAKISTAN U-19 308 in 49.2 overs (Abdul Qadir 146, Hamza Zahoor 55, Hayam Khan 37, Ahmed Hussain 28; George Harris 3-42, Luke Hands 3-59, TomEdwards 3-66); ENGLAND U-19 186 in 37.1 overs (Robbie Bowman 67, Harry Wallace 21; Rizwanullah 3-32, Mohammad Sayyam3-56, Ahmed Hussain 2-16, Niqab Shafiq 2-37).-Agencies