Pakistan finished their innings at 337-9 in the Under-19 Asia Cup final against India on Saturday in Muscat, Oman, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan relied on a standout performance from opener Usman Khan, who scored 107 off 111 deliveries.
Abdul Qadir added a rapid 80 off 54 balls, while captain Farhan Yousaf contributed a vital 63 off 60 balls to bolster the total, as noted by Cricket News.
India managed a late-innings fightback in the final 10 overs, conceding only 63 runs while taking six wickets to prevent a higher total.
Kavya Paresh Patel led the bowling attack for India with figures of 4-68, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed 3-40.
The match is being held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Ministry Turf 2, with officials including umpires Raveendra Wimalasiri and Tanvir Ahmed, per official match details provided by Cricket News.
India now requires 338 runs from 50 overs to secure the trophy, maintaining a required run rate of 6.76.
Heading into the final, India held a 55% win probability compared to Pakistan’s 45%, reflecting the competitive nature of the tournament, according to data from Yahoo Sports.
The tournament final serves as a rematch between the two sides, as Pakistan previously defeated India by three wickets during the group stage.
Both teams reached the championship match after dominant semi-final victories, with India defeating Afghanistan and Pakistan overcoming Bangladesh.
The broadcast of the final is available to viewers in India through the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV platform.
The match marks a significant moment for both programs, as India seeks its ninth title while defending champion Pakistan aims for a third tournament victory.
The final outcome remains pending as the Indian batting lineup prepares to chase the target set by their rivals.