Unbeaten Afghanistan in ACC U-15 Elite Cup semis

KABUL, Nov 29 (Pajhwok Afghan News): Maintaining their unbeaten run, Afghanistan Thursday inflicted a crushing defeat on Kuwait in a match of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-15 Elite Cup in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu.

The national team emerged Group-B leader by registering an easy victory over the opposition in the last outing, Afghan Manager Bashir Khan told Pajhwok Afghan News over the telephone from Kathmandu.

Batting first, Kuwait was skittled out for a meagre 60 in the 20th over - thanks to aggressive bowling spells from Hamid and Matiullah who captured three wickets apiece. Muhammad Hafiz also bowled intelligently, claiming two scalps, the manager said.

Afghanistan reached the target - hands down - in the 11th over for the loss of three wickets only. Muhammad Anwar rattled up 30 to guide his squad to a convincing triumph that saw them go marching into the semi-final of the competition. Hameed won the Man of the Match award.

The 10 days ACC Under-15 Elite Cup (2007), scheduled to conclude on December 4, features Afghanistan, Nepal, the UAE, Malaysia, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Oman and Bhutan.

Javed Hamim
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