Hamza Zahoor struck a classy unbeaten century, nullifying Arjun Rajput's attacking 107 as Pakistan defeated India by three wickets in a Group A match of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. Zahoor, who milked 107 runs for a match-turning sixth wicket partnership, with Hasnain Dar (38) helped Pakistan go past the modest 209-run target that India set with little less than two overs to spare.

"I wanted to stay till the end and I knew I can win the match for my country," Zahoor said at post-match presentation ceremony. The victory also carried Pakistan to the top of the table with four points from two matches. India stayed at second spot with two points from as many matches. But Pakistan found themselves in trouble at 61 for five after left-spinner Manal Chauhan (3/32) inflicted back-to-back blows in the 13th and 15th over.