Under-15 World Challenge: Pakistan reach final

Karachi, Aug 5: Pakistan qualified for the final of the Under-15 World Challenge with a 58-run victory over host England in the first semifinal at the County Ground in Chelmsford (Essex) on Saturday, according to details available on the website.

Pakistan, who were the runners-up in the inaugural tournament in 1996, will face either West Indies or South Africa - who meet in the second semi-final at Hove on Tuesday -in Thursday's final at Lord's.

Pakistan, after electing to bat first, were all out for 190 in 49.4 overs and then restricted England to 132 in 44.4 overs.

Shahid Yousuf top scored with 42 off 52 balls. His knock included four fours.

Zulqarnain contributed 41 off 56 deliveries with three boundaries while all-rounder Mohammad Naeem hit 22 off as many balls with two hits to the fence.

N. Swetman was England's most successful bowler with four for 39 while J. Beaumont and S. Patel chipped in with two wickets each.

Patel was the only English player to make a significant contribution with the bat. He made the day's highest score of 48. His 65-ball innings was laced with three fours.

Sibtain Raza returned excellent analysis of two for 15 in 10 overs.