Argus News - India U-19 Seal Emphatic Victory Against Pakistan in Dubai

Dubai, Dec 14: India Under-19 continued their dominant run in the Men’s Asia Cup, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by 90 runs in a rain-curtailed Group A match at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.

The contest was reduced to 49 overs per side following a rain delay. India posted 240 all out before bundling Pakistan out for 150 in 41.2 overs to register a comprehensive victory.

With the win, India remained unbeaten in the tournament and moved to the top of Group A, strengthening their chances of a semi-final berth.

Asked to bat first, India got off to a brisk start through captain Ayush Mhatre, who struck 38 off 25 balls as the side raced to 78 for 1 inside the first 10 overs. The innings briefly stalled after his dismissal, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi failing to build partnerships.

Aaron George steadied the innings with a composed knock of 85, anchoring India’s recovery with precise timing and smart strike rotation. He found support from Kanishk Chouhan, who scored a steady 46, while Abhigyan Kundu chipped in with 22 to take India past the 200-run mark.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan picked up three wickets apiece.

In reply, Pakistan never recovered from early setbacks despite Huzaifa Ahsan’s fighting 70 off 83 balls. Deepesh Devendran led India’s bowling attack with figures of 3 for 16, striking early to put Pakistan under pressure.

A brief resistance through a 47-run stand between Ahsan and Farhan Yousaf ended once the partnership was broken. India’s bowlers, including and Khilan Patel, ensured there was no comeback.

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India will face Malaysia next on December 16, while Pakistan take on the UAE.

Brief scores:
India U19 240 all out (Aaron George 85, Kanishk Chouhan 46; Abdul Subhan 3/42)
Pakistan U19 150 all out (Huzaifa Ahsan 70; Deepesh Devendran 3/16)
Result: India U19 won by 90 runs