The final of the ACC Under-19 One-Day tournament being held in Oman is underway today (14). Having won the toss and elected to bat first, the Pakistan youth team posted a massive total of 337 for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
India's youth team will have to chase down a target of 338 runs if they are to reclaim the championship title they lost last year.
Key Points
- Batting first, Pakistan scored 337 for 9 in their 50 overs.
- Usman Khan scored an outstanding century, making 107 runs.
- Abdul Qadir scored 80 runs and captain Farhan Yousaf made 63 runs.
- India need 338 runs to reclaim the championship title.
Performances by Pakistan batsmen
Strengthening the Pakistan innings, opening batsman Usman Khan recorded a superb century, scoring 107 runs.
Supporting him, Abdul Qadir scored 80 runs while captain Farhan Yousaf contributed 63 runs, boosting the total with their half-centuries.
Last year's final battle
Defending champions Pakistan secured the trophy last year as well, defeating India by 191 runs in the grand final.
In that final too, Pakistan batted first and posted 347 runs, while India were bowled out for just 156 runs in reply.
