Pakistan U19 dominate India in Asia Cup final as Usman, Qadir smash unbeaten fifties

Pakistan Under-19 delivered an impressive batting performance against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, reaching 186 for one in 24 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat.

Usman Khan and Abdul Qadir led the charge with unbeaten half-centuries, building a strong platform for Pakistan in the 50-over title clash.

Usman was batting on 77 off 72 deliveries, including nine fours and two sixes, while Abdul Qadir scored an aggressive 78 off 50 balls, hitting three boundaries and eight sixes.

The pair steadied the innings after Pakistan lost their first wicket at 62, with Hayam Khan dismissed for 21 off 23 deliveries. He was caught behind by Anvay Dravid off Kavya Paresh Patel in the ninth over.

Pakistan raced to 50 in 6.3 overs and crossed the 100-run mark in just 11.3 overs. Usman brought up his half-century off 46 balls, while Qadir reached the milestone in 39 deliveries.

Kavya Patel was India's only wicket-taker at that stage, conceding 33 runs in four overs.

Defending champions Pakistan are aiming to retain their title after defeating India by three wickets in their group-stage encounter, powered by Hamza Zahoor's century.