Pakistan Beat India by Three Wickets in U19 Asia Cup Thriller
Defending champions Pakistan Under-19s defeated arch-rivals India Under-19s by three wickets in a high-stakes Group A fixture of the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Sunday, November 8. Pakistan middle-order batter Hamza Zahoor struck a match-winning unbeaten century off 108 balls to complete the run chase after his side had collapsed to a precarious score of 61/5. India had won the toss earlier on Sunday morning and elected to bat first in the 8th match of the tournament, which is officially designated as the U19 Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026.
The marquee India vs Pakistan U19 cricket match turned into a thrilling One-Day contest marked by two superb individual centuries from either side. India’s total was built around left-handed batter Arjun Rajput—credited as Arjun Rathod in official Cricbuzz and tournament match records—who reached three figures to rescue the team from early collapse. India’s batting lineup also featured high-profile young batters Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, as India entered the high-voltage clash in Oman following a dominant opening victory in Group A.
Zahoor Rescues Pakistan Chase
Chasing India’s total at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Pakistan’s top order suffered a swift collapse under pressure from the Indian bowling attack. Pakistan fell to 61/5 before Zahoor took full charge of the innings. Facing 108 deliveries, Zahoor constructed a composed unbeaten century, anchoring the lower-order partnerships to steer Pakistan past India’s total to seal a dramatic three-wicket victory in Oman.
Zahoor’s match-winning century also generated widespread attention off the field. A short handwritten note written by the Pakistan star reading “Tomorrow match 50 inshallah” went viral across digital platforms and social media networks shortly after the conclusion of the match, as reported by Times Now.
Group A Standings and Broadcast Details
Both sides entered the marquee Group A encounter with unbeaten records, having registered dominant victories in their respective opening games of the tournament. Pakistan arrived in Oman as the defending ACC U19 Asia Cup champions, while India entered aiming to secure the top spot in the group table. The tight three-wicket victory marks Pakistan’s second consecutive win in the competition while handing India a hard-fought defeat in their second group fixture in Oman.
The India vs Pakistan U19 clash at Al Amerat was broadcast globally across multiple television channels and digital live streaming platforms, according to Moneycontrol reports. As the group stage continues at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, both teams will turn their attention to their remaining Group A fixtures to lock in qualification spots for the upcoming semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026.
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