India U19 vs Pakistan U19: What Happened Last Time They Faced Each Other? Who Won the Match?

India U19 vs Pakistan U19: The rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket is one of the most intense and storied in the sport’s history, and their U19 encounters are no different. When these two teams faced off in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, it was a highly anticipated clash.

With both teams coming into the game in strong form—India fresh off a win against Afghanistan and Pakistan having convincingly beaten Nepal—the stakes were high.

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 - ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023

Match Details	Information
Date	December 10, 2023
Venue	ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
Toss	Pakistan U19 won the toss and opted to bowl
Result	Pakistan U19 won by 8 wickets

The winner of this group-stage encounter was expected to gain a significant edge in topping Group A and securing momentum for the semi-finals. True to the occasion, the match offered drama, individual brilliance, and moments of sheer dominance.

India U19 Innings: 259/9 (50 Overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Adarsh Singh	62	81	8	0	76.54
Uday Saharan (C)	60	98	5	0	61.22
Sachin Dhas	58	42	4	3	138.10
Musheer Khan	2	6	0	0	33.33
Other Batters contributed below 25 runs
Extras					20
Total					259/9 (50 Overs)

Bowling (Pakistan U19):

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Eco
Mohammad Zeeshan	10	1	46	4	4.60
Amir Hassan	10	0	56	2	5.60
Ubaid Shah	10	0	49	2	4.90

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India batted first and posted a competitive total of 259 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Contributions came from skipper Uday Saharan (60 off 98 balls) and opener Adarsh Singh (62 off 81 balls), who anchored the innings early on. However, their inability to accelerate during the middle overs proved costly. A late blitz from Sachin Dhas, who smashed three sixes in his 58 off 42 balls, provided a much-needed boost. Despite these efforts, India’s innings lacked the firepower to post a truly imposing target. Pakistan’s Mohammad Zeeshan was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 46 runs.

Pakistan U19 Innings: 263/2 (47 Overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Azan Awais	105*	130	10	0	80.77
Shahzaib Khan	63	88	4	0	71.59
Saad Baig (C)	68*	51	8	1	133.33

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Bowling (India U19):

Bowler	O	R	W	Eco
Murugan Abhishek	9	52	2	5.20
Naman Tiwari	8	49	0	6.10
Musheer Khan	4	32	0	8.00

In response, Pakistan's chase was anchored by a brilliant unbeaten century from Azan Awais. The left-handed batter demonstrated remarkable composure and skill, scoring 105 not out off 130 deliveries, including 10 boundaries. He shared two crucial partnerships: a 110-run stand with Shahzaib Khan (63 off 88 balls) for the second wicket, followed by a match-winning 125-run partnership with skipper Saad Baig, who scored an aggressive 68 not out off just 51 balls. These contributions ensured Pakistan achieved the target comfortably in 47 overs.

India’s bowling attack struggled to contain Pakistan’s batters, with only off-spinner Murugan Abhishek managing to take wickets. The other bowlers, including Musheer Khan, faced a tough outing, as the disciplined Pakistani batters dictated terms throughout the chase.

This victory marked a crucial moment for Pakistan in the tournament, putting them in a strong position to top Group A. For India, the loss underscored the need for more incisive bowling and strategic batting in crucial games. With Pakistan still seeking their first ACC U19 Asia Cup title and India being the tournament's most successful team, this encounter added another thrilling chapter to their storied rivalry.