Fri Dec 06 12:29:59 UTC 2024: ## India and Pakistan Poised for Under-19 Asia Cup Final Showdown

**Dubai, UAE – December 2, 2024** – The Under-19 Asia Cup is heading towards a potentially explosive final between India and Pakistan. The two rivals, who already clashed in the league stage with Pakistan emerging victorious, could meet again on December 8th if they both win their respective semi-final matches.

The tournament, hosted by the UAE, has seen India and Pakistan progress to the semi-finals alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Pakistan, undefeated in their three group matches, will face Bangladesh on December 6th, while India will take on Sri Lanka in the other semi-final on the same day.

While Pakistan is considered the favorite in their semi-final, India is also expected to overcome Sri Lanka, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch in the final.

Key players to watch for India include 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a 76 against UAE, and Ayush Mhatre, who has already notched two half-centuries in the tournament.

The Indian squad features: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, C Andre Siddharth, Mohammad Aman (Captain), Kiran Chormale (Vice-Captain), Pranav Pant, Harvansh Singh Pangalia (Wicketkeeper), Anurag Kavde (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Raj, Mohammad Anan, KP Karthikeya, Samarth Nagraj, Yuddhjeet Guha, Chetan Sharma, Nikhil Kumar.

Pakistan’s team includes: Usman Khan, Shahzeb Khan, Haroon Arshad, Mohammad Riaz Ullah, Farhan Yousuf, Fahm-ul-Haq, Saad Beg (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Navid Ahmed Khan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Ahmed, Ali Raza, Ben Umar Jaib, Mohammad Huzaifa, Ahmed Hussain, Mohammad Tayyab Arif.

The final promises a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to claim the Under-19 Asia Cup title.

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