WORCESTERSHIRE'S Kadeer Ali has played a starring role in helping England reach the second stage of the Under 19 World Cup in New Zealand.

England take on Pakistan in their final group match in Lincoln tomorrow, having won both their matches to go through to the Super League section.

Kadeer hit 73 off only 43 balls to steer England to a six-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea, and earlier made 15 in a 37-run win over Nepal, both matches also being played at Lincoln.