New Record! Pakistan batter Shahzaib Khan scripts history against India U19 with 159-run knock

Pakistan U19 batsman Shahxaib Khan scores a record 159

Pakistan’s Shahzaib Khan has etched his name in cricketing history with a scintillating 159-run knock against India U19 in the ongoing ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 on Saturday.
His innings not only powered Pakistan U19 to a competitive 281/7 in their 50 overs but also shattered several records along the way.
Shahzaib’s 159 off 147 balls is now the highest individual score ever recorded against India U19, surpassing compatriot Sami Aslam’s 134 off 124 balls set in 2012.
He also joins the elite list of batters with memorable centuries against India U19, which includes Colin Ackermann’s unbeaten 129 off 113 for South Africa in 2009 and Kadeer Ali’s 125 off 122 for England in 2002.
Highest Individual scores against India U19s:
Shahzaib Khan (Pakistan): 159 runs off 147 balls (2024)
Sami Aslam (Pakistan): 134 runs off 124 balls (2012)
Colin Ackermann (South Africa): 129* runs off 113 balls (2009)
Kadeer Ali (England): 125 runs off 122 balls (2002)