Pakistan U19
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. Pakistan’s pace attack kept the pressure on, reducing India to 42/4 and then 86/5. Manal Chauhan picked up two wickets, while Kavya Patel and Mohit Ulva also struck as Pakistan slipped to 61/5.
India did not make Pakistan’s chase easy. But Zahoor’s partnership with Dar changed the course of the match. Even after Dar’s dismissal, the Pakistan captain remained in control and completed the job, sealing a three-wicket win for his side.
Earlier, India endured a disastrous start after captain Lakshya Raichandani was dismissed for a duck in the first over.