Pakistan U19 Beat India by 3 Wickets in U19 Asia Cup 2026

Pakistan U19 beat India U19 by 3 wickets in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Chasing 209 runs for victory, Pakistan reached 209 for 7 in 48.1 overs, with Hamza Zahoor hitting an unbeaten century to guide his team home. Zahoor scored 100 not out off 108 balls, with 10 fours and 3 sixes, and he was named Player of the Match for one of the finest innings of the tournament so far.

The win was a famous one for Pakistan, because the chase had looked lost at one stage. Pakistan U19 had slipped to 61 for 5 early in the innings, and India looked in control. Zahoor then rebuilt the innings with Hasnain Abbas Dar, and the pair added 107 runs for the sixth wicket to turn the match around. From a position of trouble, the team went on to win with 11 balls to spare, beating their arch-rivals in a Group A match that had everything.

Pakistan U19 Bowl India Out for 208

India won the toss and chose to bat first, but the decision backfired quickly. Pakistan U19 pacer Ali Raza struck on the second delivery of the opening over, dismissing India captain Lakshya Raichandani for a duck. India slipped to 22 for 3 and then 42 for 4, and the top order was gone before the innings had settled. Rizwanullah removed Yashbardhan Chauhan for one, and India were struggling badly at 86 for 5.

Arjun Rajput then rescued India with a counter-attacking century. Rajput scored 107 off 85 balls, with 11 fours and five sixes, and he carried the innings almost on his own. His dismissal, by Rizwanullah, left India at 170 for 7 in 35.2 overs. Kavya Prasad Patel added 23 runs near the end, and last man Ishan Sood finished 2 not out, as India were bowled out for 208 in 46.3 overs. For Pakistan, Ali Raza took 3 wickets for 37 runs, Rizwanullah took 3 for 24, and slow left-arm spinner Niqab Shafiq took 3 for 42. Mohammad Sayam took 1 for 27 and claimed the final Indian wicket.

Pakistan U19 Chase: From 61 for 5 to Victory

The chase began badly for Pakistan U19. The team lost five wickets for only 61 runs, and the target of 209 suddenly looked a long way away. India sensed a win, and the match seemed to be slipping away from Pakistan U19. Zahoor, though, stayed calm at the crease and found a partner in Dar, and the two batted with patience and purpose.

Zahoor reached his fifty during the recovery, and by the 30th over the team had moved to 138 for 5, with Zahoor on 50 and Dar on 28. The 107-run stand for the sixth wicket took the pressure off the chase and put the team back in control. Zahoor went on to complete his century off 108 balls, and he finished unbeaten on 100 as Pakistan crossed the line.

Pakistan U19 Hero Hamza Zahoor

Hamza Zahoor was the hero of the match for Pakistan U19. His unbeaten 100 came off 108 balls, and it included 10 fours and 3 sixes. He batted through the pressure of a chase that had fallen apart around him, and he did it against the team Pakistan U19 most want to beat. Zahoor was named Player of the Match, and his century will be remembered as one of the best innings of the tournament.

The innings showed the value of staying calm under pressure. Zahoor did not panic when wickets fell at the other end, and he built his innings in stages. He reached his fifty, then pushed on to a hundred, and he was still there at the end to see Pakistan U19 home. For a young batter, that kind of innings against India in a tournament match is a career moment, and it came when his team needed it most.

There was also a light moment in the match, when a mix-up between fielders saw Pakistan drop a simple catch in the 44th over, with India on 202. The drop gave Indian fans a brief laugh, but it did not cost Pakistan the match, and the bowlers finished the job soon after.

Pakistan U19: Defending Champions on Course

Pakistan U19 are the defending champions of the U19 Asia Cup, and this win keeps their title defence on track. Pakistan U19 beat India by 191 runs in last season's final to lift the title, with Sameer Minhas scoring 172 in that match. Both teams had won their opening matches in Group A, so this clash was important for the group positions, and the win puts Pakistan in a strong place.

The tournament is being played in Oman from November 5 to 14, and Pakistan U19 play Nepal next on November 10. India will play the UAE on Tuesday, November 10. The team will go into the Nepal match with confidence after beating India from a losing position, and another win will keep them on course for the knockout stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of Pakistan U19 vs India?

Pakistan beat India by 3 wickets, chasing 209 runs in 48.1 overs in the U19 Asia Cup 2026.

Who scored a century for Pakistan U19?

Hamza Zahoor scored an unbeaten 100 off 108 balls, with 10 fours and 3 sixes, and he was named Player of the Match.

Who scored a century for India?

Arjun Rajput scored 107 off 85 balls for India, with 11 fours and five sixes, before India were bowled out for 208.

Who took the wickets for Pakistan?

Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Niqab Shafiq took three wickets each, while Mohammad Sayam took one wicket.

What is Pakistan's next match in the U19 Asia Cup?

Pakistan play Nepal on November 10 in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman.