2023-12-10 13:55:23
Asan Awaiz celebrates his century against India in under 19 Asia Cup
Dubai: Pakistan defeated India by eight wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament. Batting first, India scored 259 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs, while Pakistan achieved the target with the loss of just two wickets in 47 overs.
Pakistan captain Saad Baig, who won the toss against India, chose to field. Opener Arshin Kulkarni, who started well but scored 24 runs off 24 balls, lost his wicket quickly. Rudra Patel (1) who was one down also disappointed.
Following this, captain Uday Saharan put on a partnership of 96 runs with opener Adarsh Singh. After Adarsh’s 62 off 81 balls, Musheer Khan (2) and wicketkeeper Araveli Avanish (11) were dismissed again.
However, Sachin Das, who came in at number 7, increased the run rate with his batting. After Saharan got out with 60 runs off 98 balls, Sachin Das, who played to protect the wicketkeepers, scored 58 runs off 42 balls with two fours and three sixes and got out in the last over.
In reply, Pakistan lost opener Shamil Hussain (8) in the fifth over, but Shahzaib Khan (63) and Asan Awais combined to take the score to 138. Saad Baig, who came in after Shahzaib Khan’s dismissal, remained unbeaten on 68 off 51 balls. Avis scored an unbeaten 105 off 130 balls. Off-spinner Murugan Abhishek got the two wickets that fell.
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