IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup: Hamza shines with ton as Pakistan pull off 3-wicket win
Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team secured a three-wicket victory against India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup. Captain Hamza Zahoor led the chase with a century after a top-order collapse, overcoming a strong performance by India's Arjun Rajput.
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Pakistan Under-19 pulled off a memorable three-wicket victory over arch-rivals India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026, with captain Hamza Zahoor producing a composed century to guide his side home in a tense chase at Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday.Chasing 209, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 63/5, with India's bowlers threatening to take the game away. However, Zahoor held his nerve and led a remarkable recovery, stitching together a crucial 107-run partnership with Hasnain Abbas Dar to turn the contest around.Dar contributed 38 off 67 balls before departing at 168/6, giving India another opening.
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