Pakistan U17s beat India in final

Pakistan U17 231 for 4 (Adnan 76) beat India U17 230 by six wickets
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Pakistan's Under-17s struck a blow for their senior team by beating their Indian counterparts in the final of the Asian U17 tournament in Bangalore.

Pakistan's heroes were Adnan Raza and Fayyaz Ahmed, who stroked fine half-centuries to guide their side to a six-wicket victory. Pakistan had lost to India in their preliminary round match, but achieved the victory when it mattered, overhauling their target of 231 with more than six overs to spare.

Adnan, the Man of the Match, top-scored with an unbeaten 76 from 90 balls, with five fours and a six, while Fayyaz hit 63 after having earlier picked up two wickets for 44 runs. The pair added 108 for the fourth wicket after Yasir Arafat (16), Nasir Jamshed (31) and Ramiz Raja (12) had all been dismissed.

India had batting first after winning the toss, and were bowled out for 230 in 45 overs. Raza Ali Dar was the pick of Pakistan bowlers, bagging 3 for 40. Fahad Zaman snapped up 2 for 40. India's Piyush Chawla scored a 54-ball 51, including two fours and two sixes.

The victorious Pakistan team returns home on January 29.