Skip to content Usman struck a commanding century in the Under-19 Asia Cup, setting India a massive 338 to win. Fifties from Qadir and Yousaf backed him up before India’s bowlers mounted a spirited fightback.
Pakistan appeared on course for an overwhelming total after flying out of the blocks. But India’s attack recovered their discipline just in time to keep the contest within reach.
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Usman and top order run riot
Pakistan built their innings around Usman’s hundred and fifties from Qadir and Yousaf. The top order attacked with freedom, punishing loose deliveries and finding boundaries across the ground.
By the 30-over mark, Pakistan Under-19 were sitting pretty at 204 for 2. Their aggressive approach put India Under-19 under immediate strain, leaving the fielders chasing leather.
Indian bowlers tighten the Under-19 Asia Cup clash
India looked bereft of answers until their bowlers produced a dramatic turnaround in the final stretch. Instead of letting Pakistan surge past 350, the bowling unit clamped down on the scoring.
Pakistan stumbled badly in the final ten overs, adding only 63 runs while losing six wickets. That late collapse changed the match, denying Pakistan an untouchable score in this Under-19 Asia Cup fixture.
What India face in the Under-19 Asia Cup chase
Chasing a target of 338 requires India to score at nearly seven runs an over from ball one. Can their top order handle the scoreboard pressure under the lights?
You rarely see an Asia Cup chase of this magnitude without an early blitz in the powerplay. Still, the momentum India gained from those six late wickets gives them genuine belief.
India begin their chase needing 338 runs in 50 overs to claim the Under-19 Asia Cup victory.
Source: ESPNcricinfo
