Summary Usman Khan remained the key contributor, scoring 97 off 101 balls
(Dunya News) – Defending champions Pakistan set a 338-run target for India in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup after opting to bat first in the title clash on Saturday.
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf won the toss and elected to bat in the final being played in Al Amerat, Oman.
The unbeaten Pakistani side made an aggressive start, with openers putting together 62 runs for the first wicket before Hayam Khan was dismissed for 21.
Abdul Qadir then joined the innings and launched an attacking counteroffensive, hitting boundaries and sixes to put pressure on the Indian bowling attack.
Pakistan scored 93 runs for the loss of one wicket during the first powerplay.
Abdul Qadir and Usman Khan subsequently steadied the innings, taking the total to 127 in 17 overs.
Usman Khan remained the key contributor, scoring 97 off 101 balls, while captain Farhan Yousaf made 18 off 21 deliveries.
Pakistan entered the final as the tournament's unbeaten side, aiming to defend the title they won in the previous edition.
In the last edition's final, Pakistan defeated India to lift their maiden Under-19 Asia Cup title.
