In an exciting display of cricket, Abdul Qadir led the charge for Pakistan Under-19 as they concluded the second day of their four-day Youth Test against England Under-19 at Arundel Castle, finishing the day at 257-6. This performance leaves them trailing England by 76 runs, setting the stage for a competitive finish in the match.
England began the day at 264-5 and managed to add 69 runs to their total before being bowled out for 333. Bertie Michael was the standout performer for the English side, scoring an impressive 131 runs off 235 deliveries, which included 21 boundaries. His innings played a crucial role in establishing a solid first-innings lead for England.
Pakistan's bowling attack showed resilience, with Rizwanullah leading the charge by taking 3 wickets for 63 runs. Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Sayyam, and Ahmed Hussain also contributed significantly, each claiming two wickets to help restrict England's innings. Their efforts ensured that Pakistan would have a manageable target to chase.
In response, Pakistan Under-19 started steadily, with an opening partnership of 56 runs between Usman Khan and Aliyan Salman. However, both openers fell cheaply, each scoring 28 runs, with Manny Lumsden taking the crucial wickets for England. Despite the early setbacks, Qadir's aggressive batting style brought momentum back to the innings.
Qadir played a remarkable innings, scoring 66 runs off just 54 balls, which included 10 fours and 2 sixes. His performance was pivotal in keeping Pakistan's hopes alive as they sought to build a competitive score against England. Following Qadir's dismissal, Ahmed Hussain contributed a solid 35 runs, while captain Farhan Yousaf added 21 runs to the total. Hamza Zahoor also chipped in with a quick 26 runs off 25 balls, showcasing the depth of Pakistan's batting lineup.
As the innings progressed, Pakistan faced a mini-collapse, slipping to 218-6. However, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Sayyam managed to stabilize the innings with an unbroken partnership of 39 runs. Hasnain ended the day not out on 26 from 83 balls, while Sayyam remained unbeaten on 11. This partnership will be crucial as Pakistan looks to build on their total in the coming days.
On the bowling front, Lumsden emerged as England's leading bowler, finishing with figures of 3 wickets for 44 runs. With both teams showcasing their talents, the final days of this Youth Test promise to be thrilling as Pakistan aims to close the gap and challenge England for the win.
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