{
  "id": 18945734,
  "title": "IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup: Hamza shines with ton as Pakistan pull off 3-wicket win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ind-vs-pak-u19-asia-cup-hamza-shines-with-ton-as-pakistan-pull-off-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T13:11:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/hamza-zahoors-century-overshadows-arjun-rajputs-107-as-pakistan-u19-pull-off-thrilling-three-wicket-win-over-india/articleshow/135659392.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan secured a three-wicket victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat, Oman. Captain Hamza Zahoor played a pivotal role in guiding his team to the winning position. Facing a daunting target of 209, Pakistan stumbled early with 63/5, putting immense pressure on the young squad. However, Zahoor's composed century and a crucial 107-run partnership with Hasnain Abbas Dar turned the tide of the match. Dar's 38 runs off 67 balls provided a much-needed lift, but India's bowlers quickly regrouped, reducing Pakistan to 168/6. Nonetheless, Zahoor's resilience saw Pakistan cross the line with just three wickets to spare, marking a significant Group A win over their arch-rivals. The match also saw India's Arjun Rajput post a valiant 107 off 85 balls, supported by Anvay Dravid and Manal Chauhan. Despite India's valiant effort, Pakistan's bowling unit, led by Ali Raza, held firm, restricting the visitors to a total of 208 in 46.3 overs.",
  "summary": "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 Rajput had earlier led with a fighting century for his team.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/did-india-and-pakistan-players-shake-hands-revisiting-the-recent",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:05:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Pakistan beat India by 3 wickets in U-19 Asia Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pakistan-beat-india-by-3-wickets-in-u-19-asia-cup",
        "published": "2026-11-08T13:41:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}