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[Watch] Young Indian Batter Reminds Of  Yuvraj Singh With An Audacious Shot vs Pakistan

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Nikhil Kumar hit a brilliant shot in the U19 Asia Cup match against Pakistan [Source: Screen Grab from @gavaskar_theman/x.com]Nikhil Kumar hit a brilliant shot in the U19 Asia Cup match against Pakistan [Source: Screen Grab from @gavaskar_theman/x.com]

The India-Pakistan rivalry is one of the most intense and hard fought rivalries in the cricketing universe. The two arch-rivals are currently engaged in a high-stake clash in the Under 19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Shahzaib Khan Plays A Stellar Knock To Take Pakistan To A Formidable Total

Pakistan won the toss ahead of the match and opted to bat first. The opening duo gave the team a brilliant start and laid the foundation for a formidable total. Shahzaib Khan played a classing knock and scored 159 runs off 147 deliveries. Khan was the anchor for the team and his efforts ensured that the team got to a total of 281/7 in their 50 overs.

The Indians would have hoped for a good start from their top order. However, the Pakistan bowlers managed to keep things under control and put pressure on their rivals by picking up early wickets. The Indian team was struggling at 81/4, when Nikhil Kumar and Kiran Chormale got together.

Nikhil Kumar Hit Usman Khan For An Audacious Six

Since the fall of the fourth wicket, the two batters have stabilised the innings for the team and are bringing India back into the game. Nikhil Kumar has shown great command over his shots in all the areas and has looked good in the middle. As his stay in the middle is maturing, Nikhil Kumar is bringing all the shots in his repertoire on the table.

On the fifth delivery of the 23rd over, Nikhil Kumar played an audacious shot that reminded the fans of the Indian legend, Yuvraj Singh. Usman Khan bowled a flighted delivery at the middle and leg stump line, to which Nikhil Kumar stepped down the track and lofted the ball over mid-wicket. The ball went into third tier of the stadium and Kumar showed his class with it.