DUBAI: Pakistan set a competitive total of 281/7 against India in their Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
An impressive knock of 159 by Shahzaib Khan fixed Pakistan’s innings, leading the charge with an inspiring display of batting before being dismissed by Samarth in the final over.
Shahzaib Khan brings up his 💯!
Batting excellently out in the middle 👌#PAKvIND | #PakistanFutureStars | #ACCMensU19AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/5T2NXdhfE4
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 30, 2024
Usman Khan also made a valuable contribution with 60 runs, but his wicket was claimed by Mhatre. Pakistan’s total gives them a strong foundation as they look to defend their target against a formidable Indian side.
Indian Samarth Nagaraj claimed three wickets while Ayush Mhatre took two wickets in the match against Pakistan.
🏏 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 🏏
Pakistan U19 win the toss and elect to bat first against India U19 🪙#PAKvIND | #PakistanFutureStars | #ACCMensU19AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/Jj0Bwwd1RL
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 30, 2024
Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India. Pakistan, having won the Under-19 Asia Cup twice in the past, is determined to add another title to their trophy cabinet.
Their young squad, known for its aggressive batting and strong bowling attack, will look to build a solid foundation early in the innings, hoping to post a challenging total for India.
Pakistan U19 playing XI for their first match of #ACCMensU19AsiaCup 📝#PAKvIND | #PakistanFutureStars pic.twitter.com/eLHprVMrTQ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 30, 2024
With Pakistan and India both vying for the top spot in Group A, this match promises to be crucial for both teams in their pursuit for advancement.
The group also includes the United Arab Emirates and Japan, but the focus today is on the fierce rivalry between Pakistan and India.
Pakistan: Usman Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Saad Baig (c), Farhan Yousaf, Faham-ul-Haq, Muhammad Riazullah, Haroon Arshad, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Umar Zaib, Naveed Ahmed Khan
India: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth (c), Mohamed Amaan, Harvansh Pangalia, Nikhil Kumar, Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Mohamed Enaan, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha
More to be followed….
