ICC Under-19 WC: England set 205-run target for Pakistan

ICC Under-19 WC: England set 205-run target for Pakistan
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Summary England won the toss and chose to bat first in the match against Pakistan.

DUBAI (Web Desk) - England set Pakistan a target of 205 runs in the semi final of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2014 here on Monday. England won the toss and chose to bat first in the match.

England s batting started the proceedings in a disastrous manner with both of its openers back in the pavilion with ducks to their names.

English Captain William Rhodes led the side from the front as he was the top scorer for the team with an unbeaten 76 runs from 79 balls followed by Ryan Higgins  knock of 52 runs from 99 balls.

Ben Duckett scored 22 runs for the team.

Pakistani bowlers Zia-ul-Haq, Amad Butt and Karamat Ali took three wickets each whereas Kamran Ghulam took one wicket.

Zia-ul-Haq conceded 17 runs off the final over.