Pakistan U19 cricket team began its tri-series campaign with a thumping win over the hosts UAE in the competition’s opening contest.
In a dominant display of batting prowess, openers Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan forged an unbreakable 193-run stand, propelling their team to a 10-wicket victory over the UAE at the ICC Academy on Wednesday.
Chasing a target of 192, Shahzaib and Usman made light work of the UAE bowling attack, scattering shots around the ground to comfortably reach the target in just the 43rd over.
Shahzaib, the left-handed dynamo, scored an unbeaten 109 off 133 balls, a knock laced with 10 boundaries and two sixes. His opening partner, the equally determined Usman, held his ground with an impressive 77 off 122 deliveries, finding the boundary three times.
Earlier in the day, UAE struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack and was bundled out for 191 in their full 50 overs. Uddish Suri was the standout for UAE, scoring a resilient 40 off 63 balls, including two boundaries.
This remarkable win sets Pakistan off to a flying start in the tri-series, showcasing their young guns’ potential with both bat and ball. Pakistan’s U19 team will next play two consecutive games against Afghanistan in this tri-series on the 15th and 20th of November before concluding their group matches with another contest against UAE.
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