India defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final to win the Under-19 Asia Cup title, chasing a target of 338 runs in the final over at the Emirates.
India reached the target in 50 overs, losing nine wickets in the process.
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Captain Kanishk Chouhan led India’s batting effort with 80 runs, while Aryaveer Sehwag contributed 58 and Manal Chouhan scored 47.
Mohit Alwa added 49 runs, while V.K. Vineeth made 24. Anvay Dravid scored 19, Arjun Rajput 16, and Yashvardhan Chouhan and Aryan Susani contributed nine runs each.
Kavya Paresh Patel was dismissed without scoring, while Chagurupati Venkata remained unbeaten on 11.
For Pakistan, Rizwanullah claimed three wickets, while Naqab Shafiq took two. Ali Raza, Mohammad Sayyam and Hasnain Dar picked up one wicket each.
Pakistan Post 337-Run Total
Earlier, Pakistan scored 337 for nine in their allotted 50 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat first.
Opening batter Usman Khan top-scored with 107 runs, while Abdul Qadir contributed 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf scored 63.
Hiyam Khan made 21, Ahmed Hussain scored 17, and Naqab Shafiq added 11. Hamza Zahoor made 10, Mohammad Sayyam scored seven and Hasnain Abbas Dar contributed two runs.
Rizwanullah remained unbeaten on four, while Ali Raza finished not out without scoring.
For India, Kavya Paresh Patel took four wickets and Chagurupati Venkata claimed three. Arjun Rajput picked up one wicket.
India’s successful chase of 338 secured the title in a closely contested final, leaving Pakistan as runners-up.