Afghanistan stunned favourites Pakistan by a massive 185 runs to clinch their maiden Under-19 Asia Cup title on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Afghans rode on an unbeaten 107 from Ikram Ali to post a competitive 248 for seven after being asked to bat.<\/p>\n
In response, Pakistan were bundled for just 63 in 22.1 overs with off-spinner Mujeeb Zadran returning with brilliant figures of five for 13.<\/p>\n
Mujeeb had taken six for 23 in the league match between the two sides, which too Afghanistan had won, by seven wickets.<\/p>\n
Mujeeb, who finished the tournament with 20 wickets from five matches, removed openers Mohammad Arif (4) and Omair Yousuf (0) early in the chase to hand Afghanistan control over proceedings.<\/p>\n
The early wickets triggered panic in the Pakistan camp, and Afghanistan bowlers took full advantage of the situation.<\/p>\n
Besides, leg-spinner Qais Ahmad picked up three wickets for 18 from his six overs.<\/p>\n
Pakistani batsman’s struggle can be gauged from the fact that as many as nine of them failed to reach double-figures.<\/p>\n
Earlier, sent in to bat, Afghanistan got off to a good start with Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40) and Ibrahim Zadran (36) putting on a 61-run off 108 balls for the opening wicket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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