Pakistan’s U16 volleyball team secured a thrilling straight-set victory (25-23, 25-20, 25-20) over Indonesia in the Asian Championship’s crossover round, advancing to the semifinals and qualifying for the 2025 U17 World Cup. The win extends Pakistan’s unbeaten streak to four matches, all achieved without losing a single set.
Despite a shaky start in the first set—trailing 3-12—the team staged a remarkable comeback to clinch the set 25-23. Pakistan maintained control throughout the match, outperforming Indonesia in attack (37-34) and block points (14-3), though Indonesia had the edge in service points (8-2).
Muhammad Junaid led the charge with 15 points, including 10 attack points, while Faizanullah contributed 11 points. Saran Baig and Talha Mehar also played crucial roles in securing the victory. With this result, Pakistan and Iran remain undefeated in Group F of the crossover round.
Pakistan will now face Iran in their final crossover match on Thursday, with the semifinal opponent to be decided afterward. The team’s dominant performance has sparked excitement among fans, raising hopes for a historic finish in the tournament.