ICC U-19 World Cup: New Zealand, Afghanistan progress to quarterfinals

New Zealand knocked out Sri Lanka with a three-wicket win while Afghanistan joined it in the quarterfinals following a 160-run victory over UAE.

Published : Jan 22, 2020 22:44 IST

New Zealand U-19s celebrate their three-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
New Zealand U-19s celebrate their three-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
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New Zealand U-19s celebrate their three-wicket win over Sri Lanka.

New Zealand knocked Sri Lanka out of the U-19 World Cup with a three-wicket win while Afghanistan joined it in the quarterfinals following a 160-run victory over United Arab Emirates here on Wednesday.

Chasing 243, New Zealand needed six runs off the final two balls and number nine Kristian Clarke pulled off a memorable win with a six over deep midwicket, sending his team to the quarterfinals. Sri Lanka had posted 242 for nine.

Afghanistan too advanced to the next stage with its second win in as many games. It was too good for the UAE, bowling it out for 105 after scoring 265 for six.

Ibrahim Zadran (87) top-scored with the bat while leggie Shafiqullah Ghafari picked up a five-wicket haul.

Pakistan was stretched by Zimbabwe but it managed to eke out a 38-run win in Potchefstroom. Mohammad Haris (81) top-scored as Pakistan put up 294 for nine. Zimbabwe fought hard courtesy Milton Shumba (58) and Wesley Madhevere (53) but faltered towards the end to be 256 all out.

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