DUBAI – The fifth sport of ACC U19 Asia Cup noticed Pakistan U19 inflict an eight-wicket defeat on India U19 on the ICC Cricket Academy Floor in Dubai. Azan Awais, following an undefeated half-century in opposition to Nepal, scored an unbeaten century to take the workforce over the road whereas chasing 260.
Pakistan gained the toss and elected to discipline first. Indian opening batter Adarsh Singh hit a half-century (62, 81b, 4x4s, 1×6) to recoup the momentum for his facet following the lack of two wickets inside the primary 12 overs. A 93-run stand between the captain Uday Saharan (60, 98b, 5x4s) and Singh helped restore management within the innings.
Nonetheless, when Singh fell to left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas within the 32nd over, the innings as soon as once more faltered. Strain mounted on the Indian batting as successive wickets fell. A fast half-century by Sachin Dhas (58, 42b, 2x4s, 3x6s) took India U19 to a decent whole as they completed at 259-9 in 50 overs.
The Pakistan tempo assault delivered nicely with right-arm fast Mohammad Zeeshan selecting up 4 wickets, having taken a six-wicket haul within the earlier sport. His fellow quick bowlers Amir Hassan and Ubaid Shah returned with two every as nicely.
Pakistan U19 cruised to the goal with a lot ease, doing so in 47 overs and eight wickets within the bag. Regardless of dropping opening batter Shamyl Hussain cheaply in simply the fifth over, Pakistan U19 remained in command of the chase. A 110-run partnership between Shahzaib Khan and Azan Awais ensured that Pakistan U19 dominated the Indian bowling after the primary wicket fell. The partnership was damaged within the 28th over when Shahzaib was caught off Murugan Abhishek’s bowling, after scoring a half-century (63, 88b, 4x4s, 3x6s).
Pakistan captain Saad Baig, changing Shahzaib on the crease, produced a top quality half-century (68 not out, 51b, 8x4s, 1×6). Azan and Saad put up an undefeated partnership of 125 runs to see Pakistan U19 by means of.
Azan was the star of the match as his very good century (105 not out, 130b, 10x4s) ensured that Pakistan U19 stay in a commanding place all through the chase. For his extraordinary batting show, he was awarded participant of the match. Pakistan U19 will now face Afghanistan U19 on 12 December on the similar venue. The primary ball will likely be bowled at 1030 PKT.