Sat Nov 30 12:16:06 UTC 2024: ## India’s Under-19s Face Pakistan in Asia Cup Opener; Shahzaib Khan’s Century Fuels Pakistan to 281
**New Delhi, [Date]:** The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Under-19 Cup got underway today, capturing the attention of cricket fans worldwide. The match marks the tournament debut for both teams, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bat first.
Pakistan posted a challenging 281/7 in their 50 overs, largely thanks to a magnificent 159-run innings by Shahzaib Khan. Usman Khan also contributed significantly with a 60-run score. India’s bowling attack struggled to find early breakthroughs, allowing Pakistan’s opening pair to build a strong foundation. While India managed to take wickets later in the innings, including two quick dismissals by Samarth, Shahzaib’s century proved too much to overcome.
India’s chase got off to a shaky start. The spotlight was on 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player ever to be drafted into the IPL, but he managed only 1 run before being dismissed. The Indian top order struggled, losing wickets at regular intervals. Nitish Kumar provided some resistance with a 67-run knock, but the team found themselves in a difficult position, losing half their side by the time they reached 100 runs. The Indian team will need a significant turnaround to chase down the 282-run target. The match remains keenly contested.
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