England vs Pakistan Under-19 World Cup semi-final: England fight back as match hangs in balance; score 140/6 in 36 overs

Pakistan lose two quick wickets, match hangs in balance

Feb 24, 2014

England fought back with quick wickets after the partnership between Saud Shakeel and Ameer Hamza in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2014 in Dubai. After an 84-run fifth wicket partnership, Rob Sayer struck by dismissing Hamza with a fuller delivery. New man Saifullah Khan to was caught behind for a duck. Pakistan are 140 for six in 36 overs. They need another 65 runs in 84 deliveries.

Sayer had earlier got skipper Sami Aslam with a fuller delivery. It was a similar dismissal for Hamza who scored 35 runs. Pakistan were down 57 for four when Shakeel and Hamza came together. They played in a mature manner content taking singles and twos. Leg-spinner Robert Jones kept his line tight and bowled for seven overs on the trot.

The second innings of the match has been a roller coaster ride, with Pakistan getting off to a good start and then losing wickets in succession.

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