Usman Khan's 139 sets up Pakistan's nine-wicket win over UAE
The 18-year-old opener made 139 not out from 120 balls as the defending champions chased 225 in 37.3 overs in their Under-19 Asia Cup opener in Muscat.
Pakistan began the defence of their ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup title with a nine-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in their Group A opener in Muscat on Friday. Chasing 225, Pakistan finished on 225 for one in 37.3 overs, with 75 balls to spare.
Opener Usman Khan carried his bat for 139 not out from 120 balls, hitting 21 fours and one six, and was named player of the match. He reached his century from 98 deliveries. Dawn reported that the match was played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Ministry Turf 2.
The Express Tribune reported that Usman, an 18-year-old left-hander, shared an opening stand of 153 with Jahangir Bilal. Jahangir made 60 from 87 balls with six fours before Ahmed Khudadad dismissed him in the 29th over. By the time Usman reached three figures he had struck 14 fours, the Express Tribune reported.
Abdul Qadir joined Usman after Jahangir's dismissal and made 20 not out from 19 balls. The pair added an unbeaten 72 for the second wicket as Pakistan completed the chase with one wicket down. The target was reached in the 38th over.
Pakistan elected to field after winning the toss. The Express Tribune reported that the UAE were dismissed for 224 on the final ball of their 50 overs. Noorullah Ayobi top-scored with 70 from 55 balls, including three fours and six sixes. Yayin Kiran Rai made 47 from 74 deliveries.
Mohammad Sayyam led Pakistan's bowling with three wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Rizwanullah took two wickets each, the Express Tribune reported.
Pakistan next face India in Group A on Sunday. Pakistan are the defending champions of the tournament.
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