Samarth nagaraj

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: A scintillating 159 run innings by Shahzaib Khan powered Pakistan U19 to a 43-run victory over India U19 in a Group-A clash of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Shahzaib’s 147-ball onslaught, adorned with five boundaries and 10 towering sixes and anchored Pakistan’s innings to a competitive 281 for seven in their. The Mansehra-born opener forged a 160-run stand with Usman Khan, who contributed a composed 60 off 94 balls. This partnership set the tone for Pakistan’s innings, with Shahzaib adding another vital 71 runs for the third wicket alongside Muhammad Riazullah (27).

India’s bowling effort was led by Samarth Nagaraj, who claimed 3 for 45 was supported by Ayush Mhatre’s economical 2 for 30.