Pakistan, the defending champions, scored 337 runs in their allotted 50 overs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman after winning the toss and electing to bat first.
Openers Hayam Khan and Usman gave Pakistan a strong start, putting together 62 runs in eight overs.
India’s Kavya Paresh Patel broke the partnership in the ninth over when he dismissed Hayam, who was caught behind for 21 off 23 balls, including four boundaries.
Abdul Qadir joined Usman at number three and helped Pakistan take control of the innings. The pair dominated the Indian bowling attack, adding 135 runs for the second wicket.
Both batters reached their half-centuries before Arjun Rajput dismissed Qadir in the 27th over. Qadir scored a quickfire 80 off 54 balls, hitting eight sixes and three fours.
Captain Farhan Yousaf then joined Usman at the crease. The pair added 43 runs for the third wicket, during which Usman completed his century.
The left-handed opener was dismissed by Patel in the 37th over after scoring 107 off 111 deliveries. His innings included 11 fours and three sixes, making him Pakistan’s top scorer.
Farhan continued to build Pakistan’s total alongside all-rounder Ahmed Hussain, with the pair adding 55 runs for the fourth wicket.
The captain scored 63 off 60 balls, including four fours and three sixes, while Hussain contributed 17 from 20 deliveries.
Pakistan then lost Hasnain Abbas Dar for two and Hamza Zahoor for 10 in successive overs, slipping to 317 for seven.
Lower-order batters Mohammad Sayam and Niqab Shafiq added further runs, scoring seven and 11 respectively, before both were dismissed in the final over, bowled by Patel.
Patel was India’s most successful bowler, taking four wickets for 68 runs in his 10 overs. Venkata claimed three wickets, while Arjun Rajput took one.
