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U-19 India |
In a spectacular display of talent, India's U-19 cricket team emerged victorious in their opening match against Afghanistan, setting the stage for a thrilling clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup. The Indian bowlers, led by the aggressive Arshin Kulkarni, bundled out Afghanistan for a mere 173 runs, securing a comfortable win with seven wickets in hand.
Arshin Kulkarni showcased his prowess by not only scoring a brilliant 70 runs but also scalping three crucial wickets. The clash against Pakistan promises more action-packed moments, with both teams displaying remarkable form in their respective opening matches. Pakistan, led by captain Saad Beg, secured a win against Nepal with a standout performance from Mohammad Jishan, who claimed six wickets.
The U-19 Asia Cup showdown between India and Pakistan is scheduled for December 10th, kicking off at 11:00 AM local time in Dubai at the ICC Academy. Cricket enthusiasts eager to witness the clash can catch the live streaming on the official Asian Cricket Council (ACC) YouTube channel, as the match won't be broadcast on television.
The Young Guns: India U-19 Squad:
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Adarsh Singh
- Rudra Mayur Patel
- Sachin Dhas
- Priyanshu Moliya
- Mushir Khan
- Uday Saharan (Captain)
- Aravelli Avanish Rao (Wicketkeeper)
- Soumya Kumar Pandey (Vice-Captain)
- Murugan Abhishek
- Inesh Mahajan (Wicketkeeper)
- Dhanush Gauda
- Aradhya Shukla
- Raj Limbani
- Naman Tiwari
Pakistan U-19 Squad:
- Saad Beg (Captain)
- Ahmad Hussain
- Ali Asfand
- Amir Hasan
- Arafat Minhas
- Azan Avas
- Khubaib Khalil
- Najib Khan
- Naweed Ahmed Khan
- Ubaid Shah
- Muhammad Riyazullah
- Muhammad Tayyab Arif
- Muhammad Jishan
- Shahzaib Khan
- Shamail Hussain