Wed Dec 04 09:51:46 UTC 2024: ## India U19s Eye Redemption Against UAE After Rollercoaster Start to Asia Cup
**Sharjah, UAE –** India’s Under-19 cricket team will look to continue their resurgence when they face the UAE in their third match of the U19 Asia Cup on Wednesday, December 4th at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match begins at 10:30 AM IST and will be televised on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
India’s campaign began with a disappointing 44-run loss to Pakistan, where a monumental 159 from Shahzaib Khan proved too much to overcome despite a fighting 67 from Nikhil Kumar. However, the young Men in Blue bounced back strongly in their second game, crushing Japan by 211 runs. Captain Mohamed Amaan’s impressive 122 and Ayush Mhatre’s 54 propelled India to a commanding 339, while their bowlers restricted Japan to a meager 128.
The upcoming match against the UAE represents a crucial opportunity for India to build momentum and secure a place in the next stage of the tournament. Both teams will be keen to secure victory. The full squad lists for India and UAE have been released.
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