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Pakistan U19 Batter Abdul Qadir Credits Pitch Preparation for ODI Century

By Sports Desk

Abdul Qadir said that preparation on difficult wickets helped him score a century as Pakistan Under‑19 beat England Under‑19 by 122 runs in the second one‑day international. Speaking to PCB Digital after the match, Qadir explained that the team management had given the players extensive practice on similar surfaces, allowing him to plan a big innings on a challenging pitch. "I tried to bat according to my natural game plan," he said. "I will try to give 100 percent in the upcoming matches as well. The goal is to put in performances that help Pakistan Under‑19 secure victories." The win gave Pakistan a 2‑0 lead in the four‑match series. The third ODI will be played at Wormsley on September 14.