Morgans? Pakistan set up semi- final clash with India ICC U- 19 WORLD CUP Benoni ( South Africa): A half- century from opener Muhammad Huraira on debut and a fine bowling performance powered Pakistan to a six- wicket win over Afghanistan in the ICC U- 19 World Cup here on Friday, setting up an exciting semifinal against arch- rivals India.
Afghanistan fought hard after posting 189 but just did not have enough runs on the board. Huraira, playing his first game of the tournament, struck a match- winning knock in the fourth quarter- final.
Qasim Akram ( 25 not out off 41 balls) and Mohammad Haris ( 29 not out off 43) saw the team through in just 41.1 overs.
Tahir Hussain ( 1- 28 in 10 overs), Fahad Munir ( 2- 29 in 7) and Mohammad Amir Khan ( 3- 58) were the pick of the Pakistan bowlers. Defending champions India and Pakistan play their semi- final in Potchefstroom on February 4. India had beaten Australia in their quarter- final match.
On the India game, Pakistan captain Rohail Nazir said: u201c It is another game.
India are a good side and we need to play good cricket.
The crowd really motivated us, appreciated us and I hope they turn up for the semifinal and cheer for us.u201d PTI Pakistan players celebrate their win over Afghanistan yesterday
