Sat Nov 30 11:22:45 UTC 2024: ## India Trails Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup Thriller

**Dubai, UAE** – Pakistan posted a challenging 281/7 in their U19 Asia Cup clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today, setting a high target for the Indian under-19 team. A magnificent 159 off 147 balls by Shahzaib Khan anchored Pakistan’s innings after captain Saad Baig won the toss and elected to bat. He and Usman Khan (60 off 94) put on a crucial 160-run opening partnership, providing a solid foundation for the innings. Although Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals after their strong start, Shahzaib’s resolute batting kept the scoreboard ticking. Samarth Nagaraj led the Indian bowling attack, claiming 3 wickets for 45 runs.

At the time of writing, India are in pursuit of 282 runs, with Nikhil Kumar fighting valiantly and nearing his half-century. Kumar, along with Kiran Chormale, has been attempting to keep India’s hopes alive. The match is closely contested and remains a high-stakes encounter. Live updates continue to stream in.

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