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India U19 Stumbles Against Pakistan U19 in Asia Cup Clash
Dubai, UAE – Pakistan U19 has gained the upper hand against India U19 in their crucial Group A encounter at the ACC U19 Asia Cup, currently underway in Dubai. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Pakistan’s bowlers ripped through the Indian middle order, leaving them struggling at 210/7 after 39 overs in a rain-affected match reduced to 49 overs per side.
India’s Aaron George fell agonizingly short of a century, dismissed for a well-made 85. Captain Ayush Mhatre provided a quickfire 38 off 25 balls but also failed to convert his start into a big score. Highly-rated 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a disappointing outing, managing only 5 runs.
Pakistan’s Mohammad Sayyam has been the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets, while Niqab Shafiq and Abdul Subhan have taken two wickets each.
The match was also marked by the absence of a customary handshake between the captains at the toss, adding another layer of intensity to this high-stakes encounter. With Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel at the crease, India will be looking to post a competitive total.
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