Pakistan U-19 team celebrates a wicket in quarterfinal against South Africa U-19/ICC Twitter 

Pakistan are chasing a target of 190 against South Africa in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup quarterfinals at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.

The Green Shirts restricted South Africa to 189-9 after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Muhammad Musa and Shaheen Shah Afridi were the most successful bowlers with three and two wickets each, respectively.

Wandile Makwetu top-scored for the Proteas with 60.

Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates a wicket during the quarterfinal/ICC Twitter 

With an eye on securing a berth in the semifinals, Pakistan batsmen had a steady start and were 153-5 at the end of 39 overs. Ali Zaryab shone again with the bat, bringing up a sure-footed fifty off 80 balls.

Both the teams qualified for the quarterfinals with two victories and a defeat, but Pakistan emerged as winners of Group D, edging out Afghanistan on net run rate, while South Africa had to settle for second place in Group A after being beaten by New Zealand.

After losing their opening fixture to Afghanistan by five wickets, Pakistan came back with a roar against Ireland, bundling out their opponents for 97 thanks to a brilliant spell by Shaheen Shah Afridi. The Green Shirts then chased down the target in just 8.5 overs, boosting their net run rate.

They then sealed top spot in Group D with a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a thriller.

Pakistan are the third-most successful team in ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup history, behind only India and Australia, having taken home the title twice, in 2004 and 2006.