Under‑19 Asia Cup: Hamza Jauhar’s Century Seals Pakistan’s Win Over India
The eighth match of the 2026 Under‑19 Asia Cup unfolded at Al Amerat, Oman, on 8 November, delivering a nail‑biting finish as Pakistan triumphed over India by three wickets. India, after winning the toss, elected to bat and compiled 208 runs in 46.3 overs. The innings was destabilized early when captain Lakshya Raychandani fell on the very second ball of the match, leaving the side with a precarious start.
Aryveer Sahag and VK Vinod managed a brief 21‑run partnership for the second wicket before the scoreboard read 22 for 2. Arjun Rajput then stepped up, forming a 20‑run stand with Sahag for the fourth wicket and later a 44‑run partnership with Anvay Dravid, taking the total past the 80‑run mark. A crucial 64‑run alliance between Rajput and Manal Chauhan elevated India’s score to 168, after which Rajput was dismissed for a scintillating 107 off 85 balls, featuring five sixes and eleven fours. Manal contributed 23 runs, and Kavya Patel added a supportive 23.
Pakistan’s innings began with a collapse, losing five wickets for just 61 runs. The tide turned when Hamza Jauhar joined Hasanain Abbas Dar, and together they forged a 107‑run partnership that brought the scoreboard to 168. Hasanain later added 38 runs before his dismissal. Hamza then went on to score an unbeaten 100 off 108 balls, striking three sixes and ten fours. A steady 26‑run stand with Nakab Shafiq ensured Pakistan crossed the target with three wickets remaining.
Bowling figures highlighted Pakistan’s Ali Raja, Rizwanullah and Nakab Shafiq each taking three wickets, while Mohammad Sayyam claimed one. For India, Manal Chauhan led the attack with three wickets, Mohit Ulva picked up two, and both Ishaan Sood and Kavya Patel secured one wicket each.
In Group A, Pakistan leads with two victories, whereas India sits second after one win and one loss. Nepal, after a loss to the United Arab Emirates, has been eliminated. India now looks to beat UAE on 10 November to keep its semi‑final aspirations alive.