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Pakistan Secures 4th Place with Convincing Win Over Samoa in ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup

Pakistan ended their campaign in the second edition of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup on a high note, defeating Samoa by 52 runs in the 4th Place Playoff at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval on Friday.

The star of the match, Haniah Ahmer, delivered a stellar performance with the ball, taking 4-17 in her four overs. Her efforts ensured Pakistan successfully defended a 137-run total, bowling Samoa out for 84 in 18.5 overs.

After being sent in to bat, Pakistan’s innings was built on contributions from opener Maham Anees (28 off 42 balls, 3 fours), No.4 batter Manahil (17 off 17 balls, 3 fours), and a late blitz by No.6 Fatima Khan. Fatima’s quickfire 25 off 14 balls included three boundaries and one six, propelling Pakistan to 136-8 in their allotted 20 overs. Quratulain chipped in with 13 off 11 balls, hitting two boundaries. Samoa’s Nora Jade Salima was the standout bowler, taking 3-20.

In response, Pakistan’s bowlers struck regularly, reducing Samoa to 49-5. Haniah’s fiery spell with the new ball set the tone, and she was well-supported by leg-spinner Quratulain (2-13) and pacer Fatima Khan (2-19). Samoa’s innings ended at 84, with Verra Farane top-scoring with 19 runs.

Scores in brief:
4th Place Playoff: Pakistan Women’s U19 beat Samoa Women’s U19 by 52 runs

  • Pakistan Women’s U19: 136-8 in 20 overs (Maham Anees 28, Fatima Khan 25; Nora Jade Salima 3-20)
  • Samoa Women’s U19: 84 all out in 18.5 overs (Verra Farane 19; Haniah Ahmer 4-17, Quratulain 2-13, Fatima Khan 2-19)
  • Player of the Match: Haniah Ahmer (Pakistan Women’s U19)

Pakistan’s ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Journey (2025):

  • vs USA – 18 January: Match abandoned without a ball bowled.
  • vs England – 20 January: England won by six wickets.
  • vs Ireland – 22 January: Ireland won by 13 runs (DLS method).
  • 4th Place Playoff – vs Samoa – 24 January: Pakistan won by 52 runs.

Despite a challenging tournament start with a match washed out and losses to England and Ireland, Pakistan concluded their ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 52-run victory over Samoa in the 4th Place Playoff. Led by Haniah Ahmer’s match-winning bowling spell and crucial batting contributions from Maham Anees and Fatima Khan, Pakistan secured a well-deserved fourth-place finish.

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