New Delhi– Under 19 Asia Cup match was played between Pakistan and India. Pakistan’s opener Shahzeb Khan, who came to bat first, put the balls of the Indian bowlers over the boundary in a brilliant performance. Shahzeb single-handedly scored 159 runs and Pakistan set India a target of 281 for 7.
The Pakistan team faced India in the Under-19 Asia Cup being played in Dubai. The Pakistan captain won the toss and decided to bat first. After a slow start, the team’s batsmen put up a strong performance. Shahzeb Khan and Usman Khan gave the team a brilliant start by putting on a 160-run opening partnership. Usman was dismissed for 60 but Shahzeb continued the attack. First he completed his century and then also scored 150 runs.
Pakistan’s opener Shahzeb Khan batted strongly against India and returned after being dismissed in the last over. Shahzeb Khan completed his century in 105 balls but his bat did not stop there and also crossed the 150 run mark. He was dismissed for 159 off 147 balls in 49.1 overs. Shahzeb Khan hit 5 fours and 10 double sixes before getting out. Thanks to this powerful innings, Pakistan set up a big score of 281 runs against India.
Great Sachin Tendulkar numbered jersey
Pakistan’s young opener wears the same number 10 jersey that Indian team legend Sachin Tendulkar used to wear in international cricket. One of the world’s greatest batsmen and a deadly ODI opener, Sachin has the most runs. Shahzeb retained the honor of that jersey number by playing a big innings for Pakistan against India in the U-19 Asia Cup.
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