The Indian team celebrates after beating Sri Lanka in the Semi Final of the Asian Cricket Council U-19 Cup. India beat Pakistan in final on Saturday. PHOTO: @FACEBOOK ASIAN CRICKET COUNCIL
Sparking centuries by Vijay Zol and Sanju Samson led India to the Asian Cricket Council U19 Asia Cup title as they edged out arch-rivals Pakistan in the final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Batting first, the winners amassed a total of 314 for eight in the allotted 50 overs, as Zol and Samson added 180 runs for the third wicket to ensure a big score.
Zol hit seven fours and two sixes in his 100-run knock, while Samson struck eight fours and four sixes in his 87 balls 100 run knock.
In reply, the Pakistan batsmen fought hard with prolific opener and captain Sami Aslam breaking Quinton de Kock’s record for the most runs in international U19 cricket during his 87-run innings.
Kamran Ghulam batted tenaciously in the lower order, scoring 102 off only 89 balls. However, his century went in vain as Pakistan ended their 50 overs at 274 for nine, falling 40 runs short of the target.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 5th, 2014.
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as expected.
Well done guys !! Awesome ...