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Pakistan Secures Three-Wicket Victory Over India in U19 Asia Cup
TL;DR
- Pakistan secured a three-wicket win against India in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.
- Hamza Zahoor scored an unbeaten 100 runs from 108 balls to lead Pakistan to victory.
- Arjun Rajput top-scored for India with an aggressive 107 runs off 85 deliveries.
Pakistan defeated India by three wickets during a Group A match of the men's Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Batting first, India was restricted to a total of 208 runs in 46.3 overs. Arjun Rajput led the Indian innings with an attacking 107 runs from 85 balls, featuring 11 boundaries and five sixes. Other contributors included Aryavir Sehwag with 22 runs and Anvay Dravid with 10 runs.
Despite experiencing a top-order collapse, Pakistan successfully chased the target, finishing at 209 for 7 in 48.1 overs. Coming in at number seven, Hamza Zahoor secured the win with an undefeated century, scoring 100 runs off 108 deliveries. Ali Raza claimed 3 wickets for 37 runs for Pakistan.
For India, Manal Chauhan was the pick of the bowlers, capturing 3 wickets while conceding 32 runs across 10 overs.
Why It Matters
Matches between India and Pakistan draw significant global attention from cricket fans, including the diaspora in North America and communities in India, as the two national teams face off in international tournaments.
Nov 8, 2026 · Updated 11/8/2026, 3:25:39 PM · Reported with: NDTV Sports, The Hindu
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