India Beat Pakistan to Win Under-19 Asia Cup Final
Usman Khan's Century Goes in Vain as India Beat Pakistan
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the title clash against their arch-rivals. Led by Farhan Yousuf, the national side posted a competitive total of 337 for nine in their allotted 50 overs.
Usman Khan and Abdul Qadir led Pakistan’s batting effort, putting the Indian bowlers under pressure with impressive performances. Qadir scored 80 runs off 54 balls before being dismissed, while Usman went on to complete a century, making 107 off 111 deliveries.
Pakistan’s total was built largely around the contributions of the two batters, who emerged as the side’s leading scorers.
For India, Kaviya Paresh Patel claimed four wickets, while Chagorupati Venkate took three.
Pakistan had entered the final unbeaten and had also beaten India in their group-stage meeting. However, India turned the tables in the title decider to claim the Under-19 Asia Cup.
India chased down the target, scoring 339 for nine in 50 overs to win by one wicket and lift the title. Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani led the chase with 80 runs off 101 balls, while Aaryavir Sehwag contributed 58. Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 as India completed the chase.
The victory gave India the Under-19 Asia Cup title after a closely contested final in which Pakistan had appeared to be in a strong position with 337 runs on the board.
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