rki.news |Source: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Pakistan Under-19 defeated arch-rivals India by three wickets in a thrilling Group A match of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 209 runs, Pakistan reached 211 for seven in 48.1 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor leading the successful chase through an unbeaten century.
Hamza scored 100 runs off 108 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes, earning the Player of the Match award.
Pakistan faced early difficulties after losing five wickets for 61 runs. However, Hamza combined with Hasnain Abbas Dar, who scored 38 runs, in a crucial 107-run partnership to bring Pakistan back into the contest.
Earlier, India were bowled out for 208 in 46.3 overs after electing to bat first. Arjun Rajput top-scored with an impressive 107 off 85 balls, including 11 fours and five sixes.
Pakistan’s bowling attack performed strongly, with Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Niqab Shafiq taking three wickets each.
The victory gave Pakistan their second consecutive win in the tournament, taking them to the top of Group A with four points from two matches.
