In a thrilling U-19 Asia Cup match, played in Dubai, Pakistan posted a total of 281 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs after opting to bat first. Usman Khan top-scored for Pakistan, contributing 60 runs to the total before being dismissed.
During the third-wicket partnership, Mohammad Riazullah and Shahzeb Khan put together a solid stand, adding 71 runs. However, Riazullah was dismissed for 27 runs. Shahzeb Khan, playing an aggressive innings, was the standout performer for Pakistan, scoring a remarkable 159 runs. His knock included 5 fours and 10 sixes, making it a dominant display of power hitting.
The rest of the Pakistani batting lineup struggled to make an impact. Haroon Arshad scored only 3 runs, while Naveed Ahmed Khan and captain Saad Baig contributed 4 runs each. Farhan Yusuf was dismissed without scoring, and Faham ul Haq remained unbeaten on 5 runs at the close of the innings.
For India, Samarth Nagaraj was the most successful bowler, claiming 3 wickets, while Ayush Mahatre took 2 wickets. Kiran Chormale also contributed with 1 wicket.
Pakistan’s captain Saad Baig won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that set the stage for the team’s total of 281/7.
India Squad:
Captain Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mahatre, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Mohammad Aman, Harunesh Pangalia, Nikhil Kumar, Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Mohammad Annan, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha.
Pakistan Squad:
Captain Saad Baig, Usman Khan, Shahzeb Khan, Farhan Yousuf, Fahamul Haque, Mohammad Riazullah, Haroon Arshad, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Umar Zeib, Naveed Ahmed Khan.
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