(Sports Desk): Centuries from Sameer Minhas and Usman Khan went in vain as persistent rain denied a result in the third fixture of the tri-series between Pakistan U19 and Zimbabwe U19 at the Prince Edward School Ground in Harare on Monday.

After Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field, Pakistan posted an imposing 354 for seven in their allotted 50 overs, courtesy a dominant second-wicket partnership between Sameer and Usman.

Right-handed Sameer, who was named player of the tournament in the recently concluded ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup top-scored with 142 off 106 balls, striking 17 fours and four sixes, while left-handed Usman complemented him with a fluent 121 off 112 balls, which included 12 fours and two sixes. The pair added 199 runs for the second wicket, laying a solid foundation for a big total.

Following the dismissal of the centurions, Huzaifa Ahsan maintained the momentum with a brisk 54 off 53 balls, smashing three fours and two sixes helping Pakistan push past the 350-run mark.

For the hosts, Kirby Madharamete took three wickets, while Panashe Mazai bagged two wickets.

However, rain intervened before Zimbabwe could begin their chase and no further play was possible, resulting in the match being declared no result.

Pakistan had earlier registered a thrilling one-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their opening match of the tri-series. They will now take on Afghanistan in the fifth fixture of the tournament on Friday, 2 January.

Scores in brief:

No result

Pakistan U19 354-7, 50 overs (Sameer Minhas 142, Usman Khan 121, Huzaifa Ahsan 54; Kirby Madharamete 3-53, Panashe Mazai 2-51)