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In a highly anticipated clash, Pakistan are gearing up to take on Afghanistan in the 5th match of the U19 World Cup 2024. The cricket spectacle is set to unfold at Buffalo Park in East London, promising an intense battle between the two cricketing nations.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will be stepping onto the field for their debut match in this edition of the multi-team tournament. With the competition featuring top-notch young talents from around the globe, the pressure is on as these teams aim to kickstart their campaign with a victory.
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 Report:
The playing surface at Buffalo Park in East London offers a balanced environment for both batters and bowlers. It creates conditions for a competitive match, allowing batters to amass substantial runs through well-executed shots and prolonged stays at the crease. Simultaneously, bowlers can showcase their skills by consistently hitting the correct areas and making an impact in the game.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction 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 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Azan Awais (c), Sohail Khan (vc)
Choice 2: Mohammad Zeeshan (c), Rahimullah Zurmati (vc)
Also READ: U19 World Cup 2024 – Complete fixtures and full squads of all 16 teams
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Ali Ahmad Nasar
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Team 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.