Pakistan’s bowlers dismissed India for 208 in their Under-19 Asia Cup Group A match in Al Amarat, Oman, on Sunday. India were bowled out in 46.3 overs, leaving Pakistan needing 209 runs to win a crucial group-stage fixture.
After winning the toss, India chose to bat but lost captain Lakshya Raichandani for a duck in the opening over. Pakistan’s attack kept the batting side under sustained pressure for the rest of the innings.
Arjun Rajput’s innings keeps India afloat
Arjun Rajput led India’s recovery with an innings of 107 off 85 balls, which included 11 fours and five sixes. He received little support from the other end, with Aryavir Sehwag scoring 22, Kavya Paresh Patel 23, Manal Chauhan 11 and Anvay Dravid 10.
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Pakistan’s bowlers share the wickets
Ali Raza, Rizwan Allah and Naqab Shafiq each took three wickets, while Mohammad Sami claimed one. The bowling figures were:
- Ali Raza: 3-37 from 10 overs
- Rizwan Allah: 3-24 from seven overs
- Naqab Shafiq: 3-42 from 10 overs
- Mohammad Sami: 1-27 from 8.3 overs
Pakistan will now aim to chase down the 209-run target and secure an important victory in the Group A contest.
