Sat Nov 30 11:36:52 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Posts Mammoth 282, India Stumbles in Under-19 Asia Cup Clash

**Dubai, UAE:** Pakistan set India a challenging 282-run target in their opening Under-19 Asia Cup match at the Dubai Sports City Stadium. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan posted a formidable 281/7 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks largely to a stunning century by opener Shahzaib Khan (159 runs off 147 balls, including 5 fours and 10 sixes). He shared a crucial 160-run opening partnership with Usman Khan, who contributed a solid 60. Samarth Nagraj led the Indian bowling attack with 3 wickets, while Ayush Mhatre claimed 2.

India’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing both openers cheaply. While Nikhil Kumar (67*) and Harvansh Singh (20*) are at the crease, the Indian team is struggling at 150/5 after 33 overs. Key wickets fell to Fahm-ul-Haq (2 wickets) and Abdul Subhan (1 wicket), including the dismissal of captain Mohammad Aman (16) and Kiran Choramale (20). The 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest millionaire from the IPL mega auction, also fell early for 1 run.

Despite a strong start by Pakistan, India will hope to mount a comeback in the remaining overs. The match is poised for an exciting finish, with India needing 132 runs to win with 5 wickets in hand.

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