Pakistan beat Kuwait in ACC U19 Asia Cup match.

Lahore -- An all-round effort by Mohammad Wasim and Qasim Akram helped Pakistan beat Kuwait by a convincing 163 runs margin in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2019 Group A match played at the Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa on Monday. Despite the victory, Pakistan failed to make it to the semi-finals of the tournament finishing third in Group A behind India and Afghanistan. Wasim hit a 20-ball unbeaten 55 (two fours and six sixes) to propel Pakistan to their 335 for nine total in 50 overs and followed it with a three wicket spell to help his side to their comfortable victory, Qasim made 28 runs and then took four wickets in his match winning contribution. Captain Rohail Nazir won the toss and opted to bat first, the foundation of the Pakistan total was laid byIrfan Khan (63 off 68 balls) and Haris Khan (53 off 41 balls). Fahad Munir made 42 before Wasim's whirlwind innings provided the icing on the cake. Rohail who scored 117 against India, scored 34 runs off 45 balls...

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