Pakistan U-19 Beat India by Three Wickets in Thrilling Asia Cup Clash
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Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team secured an exciting three-wicket victory over arch-rivals India in the ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor produced a brilliant unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to victory in a tense run chase.
India batted first and scored 208 runs before being bowled out in 46.3 overs. Arjun Rajput was India's leading performer, scoring an impressive 107 runs from 85 balls, including 11 fours and five sixes. However, Pakistan's bowlers kept taking wickets. Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Niqab Shafiq claimed three wickets each, restricting India's total.
Pakistan's chase initially faced serious difficulties. The team lost five wickets for just 61 runs, putting India in a strong position to win. However, Hamza Zahoor remained calm under pressure and joined Hasnain Abbas Dar to rebuild the innings. Their important 107-run partnership for the sixth wicket brought Pakistan back into the match.
Hasnain Abbas Dar contributed 38 runs, while Zahoor continued his outstanding performance at the other end. He eventually scored an unbeaten 100 from 108 balls, hitting 10 fours and three sixes. Pakistan reached 209 for seven in 48.1 overs, completing the chase with 11 balls remaining.
Hamza Zahoor was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings. The victory gave Pakistan its second consecutive win in the tournament and placed the defending champions at the top of Group A.
The result is another memorable achievement for Pakistan's young cricketers and strengthens their confidence as they continue their campaign to defend the Under-19 Asia Cup title.