New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Arjun Rajput peaked at the right time when he slammed a hundred under pressure against Pakistan in a match of the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Sunday. Coming back after an east win over Nepal, India U-19 were favourites against Pakistan in their group B encounter.

India made a disastrous start to their innings after electing to bat, losing four top-order batters with just 42 runs on the board. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani, Aryaveer Sehwag (22), VK Vineeth and Yashbardhan Chauhan all departed in quick succession.

However, it was Rajput, who took it upon himself to stabilise the innings and push India forward with a counter-attacking 107 off 85 balls, studded with 11 boundaries and five sixes. Rajput first shared ...