In a gripping encounter at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground, England Under-19s have positioned themselves strongly against Pakistan Under-19s, building a 149-run advantage by the end of day three of their four-day Youth Test match. After a competitive first innings, England closed the day at 121 for one, leaving them in a commanding position heading into the final day.
Pakistan's first innings concluded at 305, which fell short of England's total of 333 by 28 runs. This deficit has placed Pakistan in a challenging position, requiring a significant effort to turn the tide in their favor. Hasnain Abbas Dar emerged as a key player for Pakistan, contributing a resilient 57 runs off 166 balls, showcasing patience and determination during his 187 minutes at the crease.
Beginning their innings at 257 for six, Hasnain and Mohammad Sayyam worked diligently to extend their partnership, which was worth 54 runs before Sayyam was dismissed for 21. Despite the loss, Hasnain continued to anchor the innings until he was eventually out after reaching his half-century, which included five boundaries. Earlier in the innings, Abdul Qadir had been Pakistan's top scorer with 66 runs, while Ahmed Hussain added a valuable 35 as England's bowlers effectively dismantled the batting order.
Manny Lumsden was particularly impressive for England, leading the bowling attack with figures of five wickets for 52 runs, while captain Ralphie Albert supported well with three wickets for 58 runs. This performance not only helped restrict Pakistan's scoring but also set the stage for England's second innings.
In their second innings, England faced an early setback when Abdul Subhan dismissed Bertie Michael for just seven runs. Michael had previously made a significant impact in the first innings with a remarkable score of 131. However, this dismissal did not deter England's momentum as Leo Selvey-Clinton and Isaac Mohammed quickly stabilized the innings.
Selvey-Clinton ended the day unbeaten on 68 from 121 balls, while Mohammed contributed 46 not out from 55 deliveries. Their unbroken second-wicket partnership of 107 runs has placed England firmly in control as they head into the final day of play.
With the match poised for an exciting conclusion, Pakistan will need a strong bowling performance on the last day to prevent England from setting a daunting target in the fourth innings. The stakes are high as both teams aim for victory in this crucial Youth Test match.
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