Minhas, Hussain tons set up Pakistan U-19s' massive win over Malaysia
Malaysia's chase never took flight, as they were bowled out for 48 inside 20 overs
ESPNcricinfo staff
12-Dec-2025 • 4 hrs ago
Sameer Minhas and Ahmed Hussain put on 293 for the third wicket • Asian Cricket Council
Pakistan U-19s 345 for 3 (Minhas 177*, Hussain 132, Sathnakumaran 2-91) beat Malaysia U-19s 48 (Raza 3-11, Sayyam 3-27) by 297 runs
Centuries from opener Sameer Minhas and Ahmed Hussain powered Pakistan Under-19s to a commanding 345 for 3 before their bowlers dismantled Malaysia Under-19s for 48, completing a 297-run win in their Under-19 Asia Cup opening match in Dubai.
Coming in after the early dismissals of Usman Khan and Ali Hassan Baloch, Minhas and Hussain put on a 293-run stand for the third wicket, in just 234 balls, shutting Malaysia out of the contest long before the innings closed. Minhas batted through the 50 overs for an unbeaten 148-ball 177, striking 11 fours and eight sixes, while Hussain scored a 114-ball 132. Malaysia's bowlers went for plenty, with fast bowlers Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran (2 for 91) and Muhammad Akram (1 for 64) ending up as the only wicket-takers.
Malaysia's chase never took flight. Under pressure from the steep target, the top order collapsed, with Ali Raza beginning the slide with a wicket off the second ball of the innings. Raza and fellow quick Mohammad Sayyam claimed three wickets each, while Daniyal Ali Khan took two, as no Malaysian batter reached double figures. The innings ended in just 19.4 overs.
For Pakistan, the win provides a significant net run-rate boost and puts them at the top of Group A. They face India U-19s on Sunday, while Malaysia take on UAE U-19s on the same day.