Sat Nov 30 14:22:23 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Upsets India in Thrilling U19 Asia Cup Clash

**Dubai, UAE:** Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team pulled off a stunning 44-run victory over their arch-rivals India in a high-voltage encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on [Date of Match]. The win marks a significant upset in the U19 Asia Cup 2024.

Pakistan, batting first, posted a challenging 281/7 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks largely to a record-breaking century by Shahzaib Khan. Shahzaib smashed 159 runs off 147 balls, including five fours and ten sixes – the highest individual score and most sixes in a U19 Asia Cup innings for Pakistan. His innings was finally ended by Samarth Nagraj in the final over. Usman Khan provided valuable support with a 60-run knock. Nagraj was Pakistan’s chief destroyer with 3 wickets, while Ayush Mhatre also claimed a wicket.

Chasing 282 for victory, India’s innings faltered early. Three top-order batsmen were dismissed within the first 11 overs for a combined score of 51 runs. While Nikhil Kumar fought back valiantly with a 67-run innings (six fours, three sixes), India ultimately fell short, managing only 237 runs in 47.1 overs. Ali Raza led the Pakistan bowling attack with three wickets, while Abdul Subhan and Fahm-ul-Haq each took two. A late flourish from Mo Enan (30) and Yudhajit Guha couldn’t prevent the defeat.

This victory is a significant one for Pakistan, who are participating in their first match of the tournament along with India. India, the most successful team in the tournament’s history with eight titles from ten editions, suffered a surprising defeat in their opening encounter.

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