U19 Asia Cup: India suffers 44-run loss to Pakistan in campaign opener

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India vs Pakistan Highlights, ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024:

India started their campaign in the tournament with a 44-run defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Shahzaib Khan scored 159 off 147 balls as Pakistan posted 281 for 7 in 50 overs after opting to bat first. Usman Khan (60 off 94) and Shahzaib took the side off to a great start with a solid 160-run opening stand. Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals after that but Shahzaib's knock kept the side going. Samarth Nagaraj was the pick of the bowlers for India with figures of 3 for 45. India were bowled out for 237 runs in the chase, with Nikhil Kumar top-scoring with 67. Ali Raza returned figures of 3 for 36. (

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