Pakistan U-19 opener Shahzaib Khan slammed a brilliant ton and amassed a total of 159 runs against India in U-19 Asia Cup 2024 match.
He completed his century off 107 balls with a single from Ayush Mhatre delivery in 37th over of Pakistan’s innings.
Shahzai forged a partnership with Usman Khan to give a solid start after they won the toss and chose to bat first in the high profile clash against India.
Replug ▶️
Shahzaib Khan scored an impressive 159 against India U19 today. Hear his cricketing story 🔊#PAKvIND | #PakistanFutureStars pic.twitter.com/v5zGLhmfwS
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 30, 2024
The duo went a 160 run stand for the first wicket and frustrated the Indian bowlers with impressive batting.
The stand was finally broken in the 31st over when Ayush Mhatre, India’s opener and a part time spinner managed to get Usman caught off his bowling Usman after scoring 60 off 90 deliveries.
Mhatre dismissed Pakistan’s No.3 Haroon Arshad cheaply on 3 in his next over. Shahzaib continued to disply composure and patience helped him to complete his hundred in 107 balls.
Shahzaib went on to complete his hundred with the help of 5 fours and 6 sixes which aided his side to set big target for India in the game.
Shahzaib Khan plays for Abbottabad in the Pakistan domestic circuit and has also represented Sui Northern in Pakistan’s president cup.
Shahzaib played 5 List A matches with 117 runs to his name. He has made only one appearance for Abbottabad in first class cricket. The Southpaw scored 1 and 16 in the two innings of his FC debut against Islamabad in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
Also Read: ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 points table, team standings, NRR
