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Hamza Zaroor’s century outweighs Arjun Rajput’s as PAK beat IND in U19 Asia Cup

Hamza Zaroor’s century outweighs Arjun Rajput’s as PAK beat IND in U19 Asia Cup

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India’s assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak explained why Axar Patel was chosen ahead of KL Rahul in the batting order during the first two ODIs against New Zealand, with Patel placed at No. 5 and Rahul at No. 6. Rahul is described as the calm in India’s ODI middle order.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    India were bowled out for a modest 208 and Pakistan, after a top-order wobble, managed to complete the chase, with Hamza Zahoor taking the team home with an excellent, unbeaten 100 off 108 balls after coming in at number seven

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    Pakistan U-19 achieved a crucial victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026. Captain Hamza Zahoor played a significant role by scoring a century during the tense chase. After a shaky start, Pakistan recovered through a strong partnership between Zahoor and Hasnain Abbas Dar. India's Arjun…

    — The Times of India

  • right · 1 outlet

    Pakistan have defeated India by three wickets in the U19 Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2). Hamza Zahoor played a pivotal knock, scoring a century to get the job done with 11 balls remaining. He arrived on the stage at a critical moment, but the youngster rose…

    — India TV

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