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U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan ride Shahzaib ton to beat India
The Statesman
|December 01, 2024
A scintillating 159-run innings by Shahzaib Khan powered Pakistan to a 43-run victory over India in a Group-A clash of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
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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).
This story is from the December 01, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
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