Dubai: India posted 240 runs in 46.1 overs after the rain-curtailed Group A match was reduced to 49 overs per side at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. After Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell early for 5, captain Ayush Mhatre (38) and Aaron George steadied the innings. George starred with a fluent 85 off 88 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six, while Kanishk Chauhan added a crucial 46 to take India past the 200-run mark.
Pakistan Bowlers Put Up a Fight
Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam were the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, claiming three wickets each. Nikab Shafiq chipped in with two wickets, while Ali Raza and Ahmed Hussain took one apiece.
Indian Bowlers Bundle Out Pakistan for 150
Chasing 241, Pakistan were bowled out for 150 despite Huzaifa Ahsan’s fighting knock of 70 off 83 balls. Deepesh Devendran and Kanishk Chauhan led India’s bowling attack with three wickets each, while Kishan Kumar Singh took two, sealing a comprehensive 90-run victory and strengthening India’s position in the Under-19 Asia Cup.
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