Sat Nov 30 06:43:12 UTC 2024: ## India’s U19 Cricket Team Begins Asia Cup Campaign Against Pakistan

**Dubai, UAE** – India’s Under-19 cricket team launched its bid for a record ninth Asia Cup title today with a crucial match against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Captain Mohammed Amaan leads a squad featuring 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player ever to be picked in an IPL auction, who was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.1 crore.

Pakistan, captained by Saad Baig, won the toss and elected to bat first. They made a steady start, with Shahzaib Khan reaching his half-century, a crucial contribution to their opening partnership with Usman Khan. At the close of the reported updates, Pakistan had reached 34/0 in 9 overs. India’s bowling attack, featuring Samarth Nagaraj and Yudhajit Guha, showed early discipline but is yet to make a breakthrough.

The tournament features a group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on December 6th. The final is scheduled for December 8th in Dubai. The India-Pakistan match is highly anticipated, given the intense rivalry between the two nations and the rich history of young talent produced by both cricketing systems.

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