In a highly awaited contest, Pakistani team are preparing to face Afghanistan in the 5th game of the U19 World Cup 2024. The cricket extravaganza is scheduled to take place at Buffalo Park in East London, ensuring a gripping showdown between the two cricketing nations.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will be entering the field for their maiden match in this version of the multi-team tournament. With the competition showcasing top-notch young talents from across the globe, the pressure is on as these teams look to kick off their campaign with a win.
Pakistan U19 vs Afghanistan U19, Match 5:
- Date and Time: January 20; 01:30 pm IST | 08:00 am GMT | 10:00 pm local
- Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
Buffalo Park Pitch Evaluation:
The playing surface at Buffalo Park in East London provides a balanced setting for both batsmen and bowlers. It creates conditions for an intense competition, allowing batsmen to accumulate significant runs through well-executed shots and sustained stays at the crease. At the same time, bowlers can exhibit their skills by consistently hitting the right areas and making an impact in the game.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Pointers Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Saad Baig, Noman Shah
- Batters: Azan Awais, Sohail Khan, Hassan Eisakheil
- All-rounders: Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Asfand, Rahimullah Zurmati, Naseer Khan
- Bowlers: Ubaid Shah, Allah Mohammad
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Pointers Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Azan Awais (c), Sohail Khan (vc)
Option 2: Mohammad Zeeshan (c), Rahimullah Zurmati (vc)
Also READ: U19 World Cup 2024 – Full fixtures and complete squads of all 16 teams
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Pointers Backups:
Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Ali Ahmad Nasar
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Lineup for today’s match (Jan 20, 08:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan U19: Saad Baig (c), Ali Asfand (vc), Ali Raza, Ahmad Hassan, Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haroon Arshad, Khubaib Khalil, Mohammad Zeeshan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Muhammad Riazullah, Ubaid Shah
Afghanistan U19: Naseer Khan (c), Numan Shah (vc, wk), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Jamshid Zadran, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Ali Ahmad Nasar, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Rahimullah Zurmati, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bashir Ahmad Afghan, Khalil Ahmad, Zahid Afghan.
