Amaan’s unbeaten century helps India trounce Japan

Mon Dec 02 23:03:15 UTC 2024: ## India’s Under-19 Team Dominates Japan in Asia Cup Opener

**Sharjah, December 3, 2024** – India’s Under-19 cricket team secured a resounding 211-run victory over Japan in their opening match of the Asia Cup in Sharjah on Monday. Mohamed Amaan led the charge with an unbeaten century (122 off 118 balls), while K.P. Karthikeya (57) and Ayush Mhatre (54) also contributed significant fifties.

India posted a formidable 339/6 in their 50 overs, thanks to impressive performances from several batsmen. C. Andre Siddarth, Hardik Raj, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi also provided valuable contributions to the total.

Japan’s batting lineup struggled against the Indian bowlers, managing only 128/8 in their allotted overs. Kelly’s half-century was a lone bright spot for the Japanese team. The comprehensive win marks a strong start for India in Group A of the tournament.