The Under-19 Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India has reached an exciting stage, with India chasing a challenging target of 338 runs in Al Amerat, Oman. India have scored 172 runs for the loss of three wickets in 31 overs, with captain Rai Chandani leading the chase with an unbeaten 63.
Aryavir Sehwag (58), Vineeth (24) and Arjun Rajput (16) have been dismissed. For Pakistan, Rizwanullah has taken two wickets, while Naqab Shafiq has claimed one. Earlier, Pakistan posted a formidable total of 337 runs for nine wickets in their allotted 50 overs after captain Farhan Yousuf elected to bat first. Pakistan’s openers provided a solid start, adding 62 runs before Hayam Khan was dismissed for 21.
Abdul Qadir then joined Usman Khan and launched an aggressive counterattack, helping Pakistan reach 93 for one during the first powerplay. The pair built an impressive 135-run partnership, putting Pakistan in a strong position to post a big total.
Usman Khan led the batting effort with a brilliant 107 off 111 deliveries, smashing three sixes and 11 boundaries. Abdul Qadir contributed an explosive 80 off 54 balls, including eight sixes and three fours, while captain Farhan Yousuf scored 63 off 60 deliveries, hitting three sixes and four fours.
For India, Kavya Paresh Patel claimed four wickets, Venkata took three, and Arjun Rajput picked up one. It is worth mentioning that Pakistan defeated India in the final of the previous edition to claim their maiden Under-19 Asia Cup title.
