The moment unfolded during the 47th over of Pakistan's chase.
Pakistan’s Under-19 World Cup clash against England saw a bizarre run-out. The moment unfolded during the 47th over of the second innings when Pakistan needed 37 runs to win, chasing 211.
The Boys in Green had just one wicket left, and at the crease were Momim Qamar and Ali Raza. While it was a difficult task at hand, the last pair had given Pakistan a glimmer of hope with a 13-run partnership.
However, Raza’s brain fade run-out ended Pakistan’s hope on the third ball of the 47th over. Qamar hit Manny Lumsden’s delivery to deep mid-wicket and rushed for a single. Raza reached the striker’s end comfortably but did not tap his bat in immediately. Just as the throw was coming in from the deep, the youngster took a few steps backwards in an attempt to evade the ball, but failed to get inside the crease in time as England wicketkeeper Thomas Rew dislodged the bails.
Moments later, the replays confirmed that Ali Raza was indeed short of his crease, bringing an end to Pakistan’s innings.
England went on to win the match by 37 runs as Pakistan’s innings folded for 173 in 46.3 overs. Skipper Farhan Yousaf was the top scorer for his team with an innings of 65 (86) but failed to get adequate support as England ran through the rest of the batting line-up.
Earlier in the day, England were bowled out for 210 in 46.5 overs, with Caleb Falconer emerging as the top-scorer with 66 (73) while Ben Dawkins also contributed 33 (38). Ahmed Hussain was the stand-bout bowler for Pakistan, claiming three wickets for 38 runs.