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India vs Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup Highlights: Shahzaib shines in Pakistan's 43-run win over India

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 30, 2024, 19:37:22 IST

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India vs Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup Highlights: Shahzaib shines in Pakistan's 43-run win over India

A belligerent 147-ball 159 from Shahzaib Khan was followed by an all-round bowling performance as Pakistan beat India by 43 runs in the first Group A game in U19 men's Asia Cup match in Dubai on Saturday.

After Shahzaib helped Pakistan set a target of 282, India had a poor outing with the bat as they folded for 238 in the chase.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Saad Baig won the toss and decided to bat first against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

It was the first match of the tournament for both teams.

India U19 Playing XI: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Amaan (c), Harvansh Singh (w), Nikhil Kumar, Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Mohamed Enaan, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha

Pakistan U19 Playing XI: Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khan, Saad Baig (w/c), Farhan Yousaf, Faham-ul-Haq, Mohammad Riazullah, Haroon Arshad, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Umar Zaib, Naveed Ahmed Khan

13:27 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Solid 50-run stand!

BOOM! Shahzaib Khan (120*) smokes Hardik Raj over long-off for a massive six. The maximum also completed fifty-run stand for the third wicket with Mohammad Riazullah (27*). 300 on the card for Pakistan from here on.

Pakistan 225/2 in 42.2 overs

13:15 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan 207/2 after 40 overs

Final 10 overs left in the innings. With 8 wickets in hand and Shahzaib Khan playing on 111*, Pakistan will be looking for a total over 280 from here on. India will need wickets in quick succession to stop Pakistan around 260.

13:11 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: 200 comes up for Pakistan

Shahzaib Khan (106*) looks good for a gear change after reaching a well-deserved hundred.

Pakistan 200/2 in 38.5 overs

13:04 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: HUNDRED for Shahzaib Khan!

Brilliant century for Shahzaib Khan, off 107 balls, as Pakistan race towards 200-run mark. Shahzaib hit six sixes and five fours to reach the milestone. India are now staring at a big total for sure from here on. Pakistan on top.

Pakistan 187/2 in 37 overs

12:57 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: SIX! Good one for Pakistan

New batter Mohammad Riazullah hit a big six off Ayush Mhatre as Pakistan collected 8 runs off it.

Pakistan 181/2 after 35 overs

12:45 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: OUT! Another wicket for India

What a catch! Two India fielders take an accidental relay catch to dismiss Haroon Arshad. Two quick wickets for India and Ayush Mhatre. Yudhajit Guha takes the catch after the ball is spilled over by captain Mohamed Amaan.

Pakistan 170/2 in 32.1 overs

12:35 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: OUT! First wicket for India

Finally a wicket for India. Ayush Mhatre dismisses Usman Khan (60 off 94) to give India a big breakthrough. Usman hits it straight to Nikhil Kumar in the deep. Usman added a solid 160 runs for the opening wicket with Shahzaib Khan. India need a few more wickets quickly to stop the run flow.

Pakistan 160/1 in 30.4 overs

12:30 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: 150 comes up for Pakistan

Indian bowlers are unable to stop the run flow at the moment. Pakistan openers have completed a 150-run partnership in the middle. India need wickets soon, otherwise they will be chasing a big total today.

Pakistan 150/0 in 29.1 overs

12:24 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Unstoppable Shahzaib Khan!

0 4 2 1 6 6 - Wow! Back-to-back sixes from Shahzaib Khan's bat. He is toying with the Indian bowlers in the middle. Shahzaib is now playing on 82 off just 84 balls. Pakistan scored 19 runs off Mohamed Enaan in it.

Pakistan 145/0 after 28 overs

12:17 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: FIFTY for Usman Khan

Solid half-century for Usman Khan, off 83 balls, as he plays a brilliant second fiddle to aggressive Shahzaib Khan. India are in a tough spot now, with two set batters in the middle.

Pakistan 132/0 in 27.3 overs

12:11 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan are on top

India desperately need wickets now. Pakistan are cruising at the moment. Shahzaib Khan (63*) and Usman Khan (42*) are scoring runs freely and hitting boundaries regularly too.

Pakistan 117/0 after 26 overs

12:02 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: 100 comes up for Pakistan

0 Wd 1 0 4 2 1 - Openers Shahzaib Khan (57*) and Usman Khan (34*) take Pakistan total to 100-run mark in 23 overs. Good one for Pakistan as they scored nine runs off Hardik Raj in it. Boundaries are coming regularly for Pakistan. India need wickets soon to put a break on Pakistan's run charge.

Pakistan 100/0 after 23 overs

11:57 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: FIFTY for Shahzaib

Brilliant half-century for Shahzaib Khan, off 67 balls, as the openers continue to push Pakistan total forward in the middle. Shahzaib hit four sixes and a four to reach the milestone.

Pakistan 91/0 after 22 overs

11:48 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: SIX! Another maximum for Shahzaib

BOOM! Shahzaib Khan (45*) continues his attacking play, smokes Hardik Raj for his fourth six of the innings.

Pakistan 82/0 in 18.2 overs.

11:45 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Drinks Break! Pakistan 76/0 after 18 overs

Pakistan openers Shahzaib Khan (39*) and Usman Khan (29*) have dominated the proceedings so far. Runs were tough to come by earlier in the innings, but now it is coming quite freely for Pakistan. India bowlers are unable to stop the run flow as well as not able to break the solid opening stand.

11:33 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan change gears

1 6 0 1 1 6 - Shahzaib Khan (36*) is on fire now, smokes Mohamed Enaan for two big sixes over deep mid-wicket in the over. 15 runs came off it. Boundaries are now flowing freely for Pakistan.

Pakistan 66/0 in 15 overs

11:30 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: SIX! Shahzaib on fire

BOOM! A half tracker from Mohamed Enaan, and Shahzaib Khan (29*) smokes it over deep mid-wicket for his second maximum of the game.

Pakistan 58/0 in 14.2 overs

11:27 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: FOUR! 50 comes up for Pakistan

BOOM! Shahzaib Khan brings up Pakistan's 50 with a four off Kiran Chormale. Cracking shot. First boundary for Pakistan in almost 5 overs.

Pakistan 51/0 in 13.4 overs

11:26 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Solid opening stand for Pakistan

Shahzaib Khan (18*) and Usman Khan (18*) have given Pakistan a solid start to their innings, seeing off the opening burst from India pacers. The duo are going strong in the middle, even though the scoring rate has slowed down a bit.

Pakistan 44/0 after 13 overs

11:10 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: FOUR! Another boundary for Usman

BANG! Nikhil Kumar bowls on the leg and Usman Khan (13*) flicks it over short fine leg fielder for a four, his second boundary of the match.

Pakistan 34/0 in 8.4 overs

11:03 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Maiden Over!

0 0 0 0 0 0 - Samarth Nagaraj bowls a maiden over - his first of the match. Good comeback from India bowlers after Pakistan scored 10 runs in the previous over bowled by Yudhajit Guha.

India bring in a spinner now into the attack - Kiran Chormale.

Pakistan 24/0 after 7 overs

10:57 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: SIX! Shahzaib smokes it over long-on

BOOM! Shahzaib Khan with the first maximum of the match, smashing Yudhajit Guha over long-on for a big six. Pakistan are scoring quite freely now.

Pakistan 20/0 in 5.4 overs

10:49 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Usman hits first boundary of the match

4 0 1 0 2 0 - FOUR! Usman Khan started the over with a cracking four off Yudhajit Guha. Good one for Pakistan. Shahzaib Khan opened his account with a two in it. Seven runs off Guha's over.

Pakistan 10/0 after 4 overs

10:44 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan 3/0 after 3 overs

Good, tidy start from the Indian pacers. Just one run came off Pakistan batters' bat so far. Samarth Nagaraj gave away two wides in the first over, this time he conceded a single to Usman.

In between, Yudhajit Guha started his spell with a maiden over.

10:33 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: The action begins...

Pacer Samarth Nagaraj with the ball for India. Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan to start the proceedings for Pakistan.

Usman on the strike.

10:31 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Playing XIs

Pakistan U19 XI: Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khan, Saad Baig (w/c), Farhan Yousaf, Faham-ul-Haq, Mohammad Riazullah, Haroon Arshad, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Umar Zaib, Naveed Ahmed Khan

India U19 XI: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Amaan (c), Harvansh Singh(w), Nikhil Kumar, Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Mohamed Enaan, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha

10:26 (IST) Nov 30

Not taking extra pressure. We will be playing it like any other normal match.

India captain Mohamed Amaan

10:22 (IST) Nov 30

Not thinking about hype around. Fully focussed on my cricket and winning the Asia Cup for India. I idolises Brian Lara and try to play like him.

India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi

10:16 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: TOSS TIME! Pakistan opt to bat

Pakistan captain Saad Baig wins toss, opts to bat against India in Dubai.

10:01 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Toss coming up shortly in Dubai

Bangladesh won the tournament opener yesterday at the same venue, batting first against Afghanistan.

So, what should the team do today? Bat first after winning the toss?

09:38 (IST) Nov 30

Poll

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Who do you think will win today in Dubai?

IndiaPakistan

09:24 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: U19 Asia Cup winners so far

* India are the most successful team in the tournament, winning it 8 times in 10 editions so far. This included a shared title with Pakistan in 2012.

* Pakistan were joint winners once with India in 2012. They have played in all the 10 editions.

* Afghanistan won their only title in 2017, making them the third team to win the tournament at that time.

* Bangladesh are the defending champions, winning the title in 2023.

08:52 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Winning start for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Asia Cup

While the India-Pakistan rivalry takes the spotlight, other teams are set to make their mark. Bangladesh, the defending champions, started their campaign with an emphatic 45-run win over Afghanistan on Friday. Sri Lanka, another traditional powerhouse, has a rich history of success in the tournament, and they have beaten Nepal in their opening match by 55 runs on Friday.

08:13 (IST) Nov 30

U19 Asia Cup Live Score: Group A action begins today

In Group A, all eyes are on the much-anticipated clash between India U19 and Pakistan U19 today. The India-Pakistan fixture is expected to set the tone for the group, as two of the tournament's heavyweights face off in a high-stakes contest. With the U19 rivalry steeped in history, this game promises to be a critical showdown in shaping Group A's standings and providing an early psychological edge in the competition.

08:12 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: Check out India's squad

India U19 Squad: Hardik Raj, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Pranav Pant, KP Karthikeya, Harvansh Singh(w), Mohamed Amaan(c), Ayush Mhatre, Samarth Nagaraj, Nikhil Kumar, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Kiran Chormale, Anurag Kawade, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Enaan

08:10 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan's squad for the tournament

Pakistan, too, brings a strong side, with a focus on fast-bowling firepower and aggressive batting, hallmarks of their cricketing identity. Their ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure matches against India makes them a team to watch closely.

Pakistan U19 Squad: Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Farhan Yousaf, Shahzaib Khan, Saad Baig(w/c), Haroon Arshad, Ali Raza, Ahmed Hussain, Mohammad Riazullah, Usman Khan, Abdul Subhan, Faham-ul-Haq, Mohammed Huzaifa, Umar Zaib, Mohammad Ahmed, Naveed Ahmed Khan

08:08 (IST) Nov 30

U19 Asia Cup Live Score: Vaibhav Suryavanshi headlines India's squad

India’s squad is packed with promising young stars. Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a batting prodigy and the youngest player to be picked by a T20 franchise, headlines a formidable lineup. He is joined by Ayush Mhatre, the 17-year-old Mumbai batter known for his impressive domestic performances, and Mohammed Amaan, the middle-order batter from Uttar Pradesh who will lead the team. Tamil Nadu's C. Andre Siddarth, Kerala’s leg-spinner Mohammed Enaan, and Karnataka’s dynamic duo Hardik Raj and Samarth Nagaraj add depth to the squad.

08:07 (IST) Nov 30

IND vs PAK Live Score: India are the most successful team in U19 Asia Cup

India and Pakistan share a storied cricketing rivalry, and their encounters at any level always deliver high drama and excitement. In U-19 cricket, this rivalry has been equally fierce, with both nations showcasing a steady pipeline of world-class talent. India enter the tournament as the most successful team in U-19 Asia Cup history, boasting eight titles out of ten editions. Pakistan has consistently been a formidable force at this level, making their clash with India a marquee event.

08:06 (IST) Nov 30

India vs Pakistan Live Score: The epic rivalry unfolds again

As the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 continues, all eyes are on the intense India-Pakistan rivalry that promises to take center stage once again. The tournament brings together the brightest young cricketing talents from across Asia, offering a glimpse into the future of the sport. However, it’s the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today that has already captured the imagination of fans worldwide.

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.

In reply, India’s chase began on a shaky note, slipping to 81 for four inside 15 overs. Ali Raza was the pick of the bowlers, dismantling the top order with figures of 3 for 36 in nine overs. The highly talked about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who at 13-years of age was bought by Rajasthan Royals for a price tag of Rs 1.10 crore at the 2025 IPL mega auctions, was dismissed for one run A fighting 67 off 77 balls by Nikhil Kumar provided some resistance, with support from Harvansh Pangalia (26) and Kiran Chormale (20). However, the target proved insurmountable as India were bowled out for 238 in 47.1 overs. Abdul Subhan and Faham-ul-Haq chipped in with two wickets each.

Shahzaib’s remarkable innings earned him the Player of the Match award. Pakistan will next face the UAE on December 2 , aiming to secure a semi-final berth. India will take on Japan on the same day in hopes of turning their loss around.

Brief Scores:

Pakistan U19 281-7, 50 overs (Shahzaib Khan 159, Usman Khan 60; Samarth Nagaraj 3-45) beat India U19 238/10, 47.1 overs (Nikhil Kumar 67; Ali Raza 3-36) by 43 runs.

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