Zahoor's unbeaten century guides Pakistan past India in U19 Asia Cup

Pakistan successfully chased down India's total of 209 runs in the Under-19 Asia Cup match on Sunday, with Hamza Zahoor remaining unbeaten on 107 to secure a three-wicket triumph. Zahoor's match-defining performance, built through a 107-run sixth-wicket partnership with Hasnain Dar (38), guided Pakistan to victory with just over two overs remaining in their innings.

India's batting effort was anchored by Arjun Rajput, who struck an aggressive 107 to propel the team to a competitive total. However, the target proved insufficient against Pakistan's determined chase, despite a strong bowling performance from left-arm spinner Manal Chauhan, who claimed three wickets for 32 runs.

Pakistan's path to victory was not straightforward, as they found themselves in considerable difficulty at 61 for five following Chauhan's incisive spell in the 13th and 15th overs. The spinner dismissed Abdul Qadir with a delivery that narrowly beat the outside edge to clip the off-stump. Zahoor and Dar's composed partnership, however, shifted the momentum decisively in Pakistan's favour.

The result sees Pakistan move to the top of Group A with four points from two matches, while India remains in second position with two points from the same number of games.