India to play Pakistan in World Cup semis

With the knock-out stages of the U-19 World Cup now completed, Pakistan will play India, and England face West Indies in the semi-finals of the Super League. In the Plate Competition, meanwhile, Australia are up against Ireland, and Bangladesh play Scotland.

Pakistan today lost for the first time in the tournament to England, by five runs. Both sides had already qualified, but the result meant that Pakistan finished second in the group and now play India, the winners of Group One.

England ended up topping Group Two, and their semi-final against West Indies will take place at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on March 2.

In the Plate Championship, Bangladesh today beat Ireland by eight wickets to qualify as group winners.

Match reports and scorecards to follow.

Super League
February 29 India v Pakistan, Bangabandhu National Stadium
March 2 England v West Indies, Bangabandhu National Stadium
March 5 Final, Bangabandhu National Stadium

Plate Championship
February 29 Australia v Ireland, M.A. Aziz Stadium
March 1 Bangladesh v Scotland, Chittagong
March 4 Final, Fatullah District Stadium