Pakistan secured a place in the semifinals of the 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championship after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan in the quarterfinals. The intense match saw Pakistani players deliver remarkable performances to keep their title hopes alive.
Match Breakdown: Pakistan vs. Japan
A Winning Start by Ans Ali Shah
Pakistan’s Ans Ali Shah gave his team an early lead by defeating Renshi Makino in a thrilling 53-minute match.
Score: 4-11, 6-11, 11-7, 8-11
Sakhi Ullah Khan Faces Tough Defeat
Sakhi Ullah Khan Tarin fought hard against Sho Takashi but lost after a grueling 57-minute battle.
Score: 9-11, 6-11, 11-2, 11-7, 8-11
Abdullah Nawaz Secures Victory for Pakistan
Abdullah Nawaz sealed the victory for Pakistan with a dominant performance, defeating Shinsaku Kariya Zono in just 30 minutes.
Score: 7-11, 5-11, 10-12
Pakistan to Face Korea in the Semifinals
With this win, Pakistan now advances to the semifinals, where they will take on South Korea in another highly anticipated clash.
Pakistan’s Unbeaten Run in the Tournament
Before reaching the knockout stage, Pakistan remained unbeaten in the group stage, securing victories against:
India
Macau
China
With a strong performance so far, Pakistan looks determined to continue their winning streak and aim for the championship title.
