India faced disappointment on Sunday in the U19 Asia Cup held in the UAE against arch-rivals Pakistan. Securing its second consecutive win, Pakistan defeated the Indian team by 8 wickets. India had posted a score of 259 runs, losing 9 wickets in their 50 overs. In response, Pakistan successfully chased the target in 47 overs with the loss of 2 wickets. Azaan Awais emerged as Pakistan’s hero, securing a century.

Risk of Missing Semifinals

Following a victory against Afghanistan in their initial match, India’s defeat to Pakistan has put their spot in the semifinals at risk. The team faces potential elimination unless they win their upcoming match against Nepal on December 12. If India loses to Nepal and Afghanistan defeats Pakistan, the tables might turn, potentially eliminating Team India from the semifinals.

A moment that @azanawais01 can’t forget for his whole life. What a knock, young boy!#PAKvIND #PAKvsIND #INDvsPAK#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/4vvvcPn6xD

— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞 (@CallMeSheri1) December 10, 2023

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Match Overview

India, batting first, managed 259 runs, an insufficient score by modern ODI standards. Adarsh Singh (62), captain Uday Saharan (60), and Sin Dhas contributed half-centuries but failed to push the team beyond 300. In response, Pakistan’s strong top-order batting set the match beyond India’s grasp.

Clinical 8️⃣-wicket win against India U19 🙌

Sensational batting by Azan Awais, Saad Baig and Shahzaib Khan as 🇵🇰 make it two wins in a row 💫#PAKvIND | #PakistanFutureStars pic.twitter.com/eQK0OqlNzF

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 10, 2023

While opener Shamail Hussain fell early, Shahzaib Khan played a pivotal inning of 63 runs. Azaan Awais then sealed the match with a brilliant century, scoring an unbeaten 105 runs off 130 balls. Captain Saad Baig’s unbeaten 61 runs further solidified Pakistan’s victory. Pakistan will play their last league match against Afghanistan on December 12, while India faces Nepal.

#Pakistan U-19 beat #India U-19 by 8 wickets in #U19AsiaCup . A huge win for them chasing 260 runs. What a century by Azan Awais. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/2ePKd94GHq

— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) December 10, 2023

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