Pakistan U19 have completed a remarkable turnaround to defeat India by three wickets, with 11 balls to spare! Hamza Zahoor has produced an innings to remember, smashing a sensational century to take his side home after they were staring at defeat.
India, who won the toss and opted to bat, were rocked early by Pakistan’s fiery pace attack. The top order had no answers to the early movement and found themselves in serious trouble at 42/4.
Just when Pakistan looked set to run through the batting line-up, Arjun Rajput launched a brilliant counter-attack. The youngster struck a magnificent 107, accounting for more than half of India’s eventual total of 208. Kavya Paresh Patel provided some useful support with a contribution of 23 as India were eventually bowled out.
Pakistan’s chase began on an equally disastrous note. India’s seamers ripped through the top order, reducing the visitors to 61/5 and putting the defending side firmly in control.
Enter Hamza Zahoor!
The Pakistan batter refused to let the game slip away, first rebuilding the innings alongside Hasnain Abbas Dar. The duo put together a crucial 107-run partnership that completely changed the complexion of the contest. Dar departed after scoring 38, but Zahoor kept his composure and took responsibility for steering Pakistan towards the target.
With victory within touching distance, Zahoor was just four runs away from his century, sitting unbeaten on 96. The youngster saved his best moment for last, finding the boundary to seal Pakistan’s victory and bring up a magnificent hundred off 108 deliveries.
From 61/5 to a memorable three-wicket win! Pakistan have pulled off a stunning heist against their arch-rivals, and Hamza Zahoor is the undisputed hero of the night.
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