Qasim Akram sets record as Pakistan finish fifth in U19 World Cup
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ANTIGUA: Pakistan captain Qasim Akram wrote history in U19 World Cup while leading his side to a massive 238-run victory in the fifth place match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.
After Pakistan openers Muhammad Shehzad (73) and Haseebullah Khan (136) gave a strong start to the side with a 134-run stand, Qasim carried the momentum with an excellent knock of unbeaten 135 to take the side to a strong total of 365-3.
In return, Sri Lanka failed miserably in the run-chase as they were bowled out for a paltry 127. Off-spinner Akram shone with the ball as well, picking up 5-37 to become the first player to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in U19 World Cup history.
Published in Dawn, February 5th, 2022
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Feb 05, 2022 12:59pm
India in the Finals.
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Feb 05, 2022 01:47pm
Pakistan lost to Australia purely due to bad captaincy by Qasim Akram who did not use his best bowler Awais Ali even when the Australian partnership was of about 150 runs. Qasim himself only performed against minnows.
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Feb 05, 2022 02:06pm
What a shame for 5th position.
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Feb 05, 2022 03:10pm
Well played young green-shirt guns. As always, keep it up and hang on tough.
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Feb 05, 2022 04:13pm
@Factsmatter, all the best
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Feb 05, 2022 11:04pm
Congratulations
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Feb 05, 2022 11:04pm
Congratulations ,great achievement by the youngesters fro the land of purr!
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Feb 06, 2022 01:38am
India won U19 WC
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Feb 06, 2022 02:41am
India world champions
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Feb 06, 2022 04:15am
@Factsmatter, congratulations India.
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Feb 06, 2022 05:08am
India won U19 for fifth time.
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Feb 06, 2022 06:58am
Congratulations to India the champions!
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Feb 06, 2022 08:08am
India is now U-19 champion.
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Feb 06, 2022 08:09am
India won the World Cup despite COVID outbreak in the camp.
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Feb 06, 2022 11:32am
India won record 5th time the under 19 world cup by defeating England in the final.
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Feb 06, 2022 11:36am
India is World Cup champions by beating England
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Feb 06, 2022 12:10pm
India won the world cup
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Feb 06, 2022 12:32pm
India wins World Cup for 5th time.
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Feb 06, 2022 03:24pm
What’s so good about that.
We needed them to score in the semifinal.
Playing for the 5th place is like playing for the wooden spoon.
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Feb 06, 2022 11:11pm
One team aimed for 5th position and other team aimed for 5th tittle.
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