Pakistan record thrilling win to reach U-19 WC final

DUBAI: Pakistan defeated England by three wickets in an exciting semi-final to qualify for the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cricket Cup 2014 here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Chasing 205, Pakistan completed their sensational victory in the first ball of the final over of the match losing seven wickets.

The main scorers for Pakistan were Saud Shakeel (45), Zafar Gohar (37 not out) and Ameer Hamza (35).

Pakistan will play the final against Australia or South Africa at the same venue on Saturday (March 1).