Sat Nov 30 14:46:06 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Triumphs Over India in Under-19 Asia Cup Thriller
**Dubai, UAE** – Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team defeated India by 44 runs in a thrilling opening match of the Asia Cup Under-19 tournament held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 30th.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a challenging 281/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Shahzob Khan led the charge with a magnificent 159 runs off 147 balls, while Usman Khan contributed a valuable 60. Mohammad Riazullah added 27 runs to the total. India’s bowling attack saw Samarth Nagraj take 3 wickets and Ayush Mhatre claim 2. Yudhvir Guha and Kiran Chormale each took one wicket.
In response, India’s chase faltered, despite a determined 67 from Nikhil Kumar. Harvansh Singh (26), Kiran Chormale (20), and Ayush Mhatre (20) also made significant contributions, but the Indian innings eventually folded at 237 in 47.1 overs. A late 47-run partnership between Yudhvir Guha (12 not out) and Mohammad Inan (30) offered a brief glimmer of hope, but it proved insufficient to bridge the gap. Ali Raza led Pakistan’s bowling attack with 3 wickets, while Abdul Subhan and Faheem-ul-Haq took 2 wickets each.
The victory marks a strong start for Pakistan in their quest for the Asia Cup title, while India will look to regroup for their subsequent matches. The match was a closely fought encounter, showcasing the rising talent in both teams.
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