Sat Nov 30 09:21:51 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Posts Mammoth 281 Against India in U-19 Asia Cup Opener
**Dubai, UAE:** Pakistan set India a challenging 282-run target in their opening match of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the Sports City Stadium in Dubai. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan posted a commanding 281/7 in their allotted 50 overs. India, in reply, reached 27/0 after 3 overs.
Pakistan’s innings was spearheaded by a magnificent 159 from opener Shehzaib Khan, who smashed 5 fours and 10 sixes in his 147-ball knock. He shared a crucial 160-run opening partnership with Usman Khan, who contributed a solid 60 off 94 balls. Samarth Nagraj was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 3 wickets, while Ayush Mhatre claimed 2.
Shehzaib’s innings included three consecutive sixes in one over and a century reached in 107 balls. His impressive knock came to an end in the final over, caught by Harvansh Singh off the bowling of Samarth Nagraj.
India’s chase got off to a positive start, with Ayush Mhatre striking a boundary in the first over. However, the task ahead remains substantial for the Indian team. The Indian team’s lineup includes the youngest IPL millionaire, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The match marks the tournament debut for both teams.
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