Sat Nov 30 08:03:25 UTC 2024: ## India U19 Faces Pakistan U19 in High-Stakes Asia Cup Clash
**Dubai, UAE** – The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan Under-19 match in the Asia Cup 2024 is underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams, part of Group A, are playing their tournament openers. Pakistan, led by Saad Beg, won the toss and elected to bat first against India’s Mohammad Aman-led side.
Pakistan’s innings saw a strong start from openers Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan. Shahzaib, in particular, dominated, scoring a century (107 balls, 5 fours, 6 sixes) before being dismissed. Usman also contributed a significant fifty. Their opening partnership yielded 160 runs before Ayush Mhatre provided India with crucial breakthroughs, dismissing both openers. Despite these wickets, Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark, reaching 211/2 at the end of their innings.
The match marks a significant encounter between two cricketing rivals. India, the most successful team in the tournament’s history with eight titles from ten editions, will be looking to start strong against their arch-rivals. The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups of four, competing in a 50-over format. Further updates will follow as the match progresses.
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