Pakistan Under-19 posted 275 for three in 40.2 overs against India in the Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup final on Saturday, with opener Usman Khan leading the batting effort with his second century of the tournament.
Usman scored 107 off 111 balls, hitting 11 fours and three sixes, to anchor Pakistan’s innings at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
He shared an opening partnership of 62 with Hayam Khan, who contributed 21 before falling to Kavya Paresh Patel.
Abdul Qadir then accelerated the scoring with an explosive 80 off 54 deliveries, including eight sixes and three fours, combining with Usman for a 135-run second-wicket stand.
Patel claimed two wickets, dismissing Hayam and Usman, while Arjun Rajput removed Qadir to leave Pakistan at 240 for three.
Captain Farhan Yousaf remained unbeaten on 48 off 47 balls, with Ahmed Hussain on eight not out as Pakistan continued to build their total.
India were yet to begin their run chase, with Pakistan looking to set a challenging target in the title clash.
