Hamza Zahoor century leads Pakistan U19 to three-wicket win over India
Pakistan captain Hamza Zahoor scored an unbeaten century to guide his side to a victory in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup.
Pakistan Under-19 secured a three-wicket victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday. Chasing a target of 209, Pakistan reached the total in 48.1 overs, according to reports from Times of India and India Today.
Pakistan captain Hamza Zahoor anchored the chase with an unbeaten 100 off 108 balls, which included 10 fours and three sixes. Zahoor formed a 107-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Hasnain Abbas Dar, who contributed 38 runs off 67 balls.
Earlier, India posted 208 in 46.3 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat. Arjun Rajput scored 107 off 85 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and five sixes, to provide a fighting total after India's top order struggled.
India's innings saw early setbacks as captain Lakshya Raichandani was dismissed for a duck in the first over. Pakistan's Ali Raza took three wickets, while Rizwanullah and Niqab Shafiq claimed three wickets each to restrict the Indian total.
Manal Chauhan was the most successful bowler for India, taking three wickets. Pakistan's chase faced pressure when they slipped to 63/5, but Zahoor's century ensured the win with three wickets to spare.
India's next fixture in the tournament is against the UAE U19 on Tuesday.
