U19 Asia Cup champions return home to hero's welcome
Cricket
The young champions were greeted by fans who were cheering and dancing to drumbeats, singing patriotic songs and showering rose petals on the young heroes as they emerged from the airport.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Under-19 cricket team received a hero's welcome at the Islamabad International Airport upon their return from Dubai in the early hours of Monday morning after winning the U-19 Asia Cup by beating India in the final by 191 runs.
The young champions were greeted by fans who were cheering and dancing to drumbeats, singing patriotic songs and showering rose petals on the young heroes as they emerged from the airport.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made a significant announcement for the victorious Under-19 Asia Cup team. Sources report that the PCB chairman declared a cash reward of Rs 5 million for each player of the team that defeated India.
Following the team’s triumph in the final, Mohsin Naqvi met with the players, praised their performances, and motivated them for future challenges. He also assured the players of complete support and care in all aspects, including provision of medical facilities and other necessities.
It is worth noting that in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup final held in Dubai, Pakistan defeated India by a commanding 191-run margin.
Opener Sameer Minhas blitzed his way to 172 off 113 balls, setting up Pakistan's demolition of India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai. In response to Pakistan's 347 for 8, India folded for 156 in 26.2 overs.
Minhas' knock was the highest individual score for Pakistan, and also, the highest individual score by any batter in a final in Youth ODIs. He hit 17 fours and nine sixes during his stay, and fell in the 43rd over, finishing with a strike rate of 152.21.
Pakistan scored 347 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Minhas played a blistering innings laced with 17 fours and nine sixes. He completed his century off 71 ball. He is the top scorer of the tournament.
Ahmed Hussain contributed 56, Usman Khan 35, captain Farhan Yousuf 19 and Hamza Zahoor 18. Muhammad Sayyam 13 and Niqab Shafiq remained not out with 12 runs.
For India, Dipesh Devendran took three wickets, Khelan Patel and Hanil Patel two wickets each.
Chasing a daunting target, the Indian side bowled out for 156 runs. Dipesh Devindran top-scored with 36 runs, while Surya Vanshi made 26, Arun Patel 19, and Arun George scored 16 before being dismissed. Kanshak Chauhan and Vedant Chauhan were guests at the crease, scoring 9 runs each.
For Pakistan, Ali Raza claimed four wickets, while Muhammad Siyam, Abdul Subhan, and Huzayfa Ahsan picked up two wickets each.
