Usman Khan century helps Pakistan beat UAE in U-19 Asia Cup opener
Defending champions Pakistan defeated United Arab Emirates by nine wickets at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat on Friday during their Group A match of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup.
Pakistan chase target efficiently
Pakistan chased a target of 225 set by UAE and finished at 225 for one with 75 balls remaining. Opener Usman Khan remained unbeaten on 139 runs off 120 deliveries while hitting 21 fours and a six.
Opening partnership sets foundation
Khan shared an opening stand of 153 runs with Jahangir Bilal, who scored 60 before falling to Ahmed Khudadad in the 29th over. The left-handed batsman reached his century off 98 balls and later added 72 runs with Abdul Qadir for the second wicket.
UAE innings and bowling
UAE were dismissed for 224 in their allotted 50 overs with Noorullah Ayobi top-scoring with an aggressive 70 runs. Pakistan bowlers shared the workload, led by Mohammad Sayyam who took three wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs.
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- Express Tribune
- Dawn
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