Dubai, Dec. 21 -- In a display worthy of epic proportions, Pakistan's young warrior, opener Sameer Minhas, carved a masterstroke in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy Ground here on Sunday.
With the poise of a seasoned battlefield general, Minhas blazed his way to a monumental 172 off just 113 deliveries, propelling Pakistan to a formidable 347/8. India's response, though spirited, crumbled under the relentless onslaught, bowled out for a mere 156.
Pakistan, sent in to bat, lost an early sentinel, yet Minhas orchestrated the innings with measured aggression. Racing to 79/1, he brought up a scintillating half-century off only 29 balls.
With Ahmed Hussain as his comrade-in-arms, Minhas forged a commanding 137-run partnership, s...