Zimbabwe’s Under-19 side will face Pakistan in a crucial match at Takashinga Cricket Ground in Highfield, Harare, as their Super 6 hopes hang by a thread.
The hosts are currently winless at the bottom of Group C with just one point, followed by Scotland in third place, also with one point but a superior net run rate.
Pakistan sit second with one win and two points, while England have been ruthless, winning all three of their matches to top the group with six points. England has already secured a spot in the Super 6.
Two spots are still up for grabs, with the top three teams in Group C advancing. Zimbabwe’s qualification scenarios are as follows:
- A win will give them three points, finishing second.
- A draw will give them two points.
- A narrow loss could still see them through, thanks to a superior net run rate compared to Scotland, whose net run rate currently stands at -2.986.
Zimbabwe U19 captain Simbarashe Mudzengerere, who top scored in their last match against England with an unbeaten 45, will need another strong performance as he leads his troops against Pakistan.
The young Chevrons will need to be sharp with both bat and ball in this pivotal encounter.
The match starts at 9:30 CAT on Thursday, 22 January, and a full house is expected for what promises to be an intriguing clash.
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