Pakistan cricket team had a revenge of sorts against India on Sunday (Dec 10) as their U19 side got the better of the Men in Blue in Asia Cup by eight wickets. The tournament currently ongoing in Dubai saw Pakistan’s Azan Awais take the spotlight with an unbeaten 105 as they now head to the next stage of the tournament. The win also saw them top Group A of the eight-team Asia Cup tournament with India now needing a win against Nepal and Afghanistan to guarantee a top-two finish.

<h2>Awais steals the show</h2>

Having opted to bowl first, Pakistan restricted India to 259/9 in their 50 overs and needed to chase the total in the challenging conditions of Dubai. Opener Shamyl Hussain departed for 8 off 15 early but then Shahzaib Khan (63) and Awais stitched a partnership of 110 runs for the second wicket to lay the foundation of a win. Shahzaib’s innings consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes while Awais hit 10 fours.

After Shahzaib’s dismissal, captain and wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig (unbeaten 68) helped the national side to victory. They put together 125 runs for the third wicket as Pakistan registered an eight-wicket win with 18 balls to spare. Murugan Abhishek scalped both wickets for India.&nbsp;

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<h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>

Earlier, Captain Uday Saharan’s 60-run knock coupled with Adarsh Singh’s 62 saw India make a good start to their innings before they lost way. The pair put up a partnership of 93 runs for the third wicket before the downfall began. Sachin Dhas then took&nbsp;the initiative with his 58 off 42 and helped India reach the total of 259/9 in 50 overs. Mohammad Zeeshan scalped four wickets while Amir Hassan and Ubaid Shah ended with two wickets each.&nbsp;

India will next take on Nepal on Tuesday in&nbsp;a do-or-die contest as they seek a place in the semifinal of the U-19 Asia Cup.

Pakistan cricket team had a revenge of sorts against India on Sunday (Dec 10) as their U19 side got the better of the Men in Blue in Asia Cup by eight wickets. The tournament currently ongoing in Dubai saw Pakistan’s Azan Awais take the spotlight with an unbeaten 105 as they now head to the next stage of the tournament.

Pakistan cricket team had a revenge of sorts against India on Sunday (Dec 10) as their U19 side got the better of the Men in Blue in Asia Cup by eight wickets. The tournament currently ongoing in Dubai saw Pakistan’s Azan Awais take the spotlight with an unbeaten 105 as they now head to the next stage of the tournament. The win also saw them top Group A of the eight-team Asia Cup tournament with India now needing a win against Nepal and Afghanistan to guarantee a top-two finish. Awais steals the show Having opted to bowl first, Pakistan restricted India to 259/9 in their 50 overs and needed to chase the total in the challenging conditions of Dubai. Opener Shamyl Hussain departed for 8 off 15 early but then Shahzaib Khan (63) and Awais stitched a partnership of 110 runs for the second wicket to lay the foundation of a win. Shahzaib’s innings consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes while Awais hit 10 fours. After Shahzaib’s dismissal, captain and wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig (unbeaten 68) helped the national side to victory. They put together 125 runs for the third wicket as Pakistan registered an eight-wicket win with 18 balls to spare. Murugan Abhishek scalped both wickets for India. ALSO READ | Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana Pacers in maiden in-season tournament final What happened in Indian innings? Earlier, Captain Uday Saharan’s 60-run knock coupled with Adarsh Singh’s 62 saw India make a good start to their innings before they lost way. The pair put up a partnership of 93 runs for the third wicket before the downfall began. Sachin Dhas then took the initiative with his 58 off 42 and helped India reach the total of 259/9 in 50 overs. Mohammad Zeeshan scalped four wickets while Amir Hassan and Ubaid Shah ended with two wickets each. India will next take on Nepal on Tuesday in a do-or-die contest as they seek a place in the semifinal of the U-19 Asia Cup.

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Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs here on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup.

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One-down Rasheed made his runs in 108 balls to help India post 248 for eight after being invited to bat.

Rasheed paced his innings to perfection after India had lost both their openers -- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (16) and Harnoor Singh (15) -- inside the 50-run mark, in the 17th overs.

The Indian bowlers, then, produced a cohesive effort to bundle out Bangladesh for 140 runs in 38.2 overs.

Ariful Islam top-scored for Bangladesh with a 77-ball 42, while opener Mahfijul Islam made 26.

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Bangladesh's chase never got going as the Indian bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals, with only Ariful providing some resistance.

For India, Ravi Kumar (2/22), Vicky Ostwal (2/25), Raj Bawa (2/26) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (2/36) shared eight wickets between them, while Kaushal Tambe (1/5) and Nishant Sindhu (1/25) picked up a wicket each.

Earkier, the Indian openers found the going tough and it was only after their dismissals that the run rate started to improve.

India lost Nishant Sindhu (5) cheaply before Rasheed and skipper Yash Dhull (26 off 29) stitched 41 runs for the fourth wicket to stabilise the innings.

Raj Bawa (23), Vicky Ostwal (28 not out off 18 balls) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (16) also played useful hands to provide Rasheed support from the other end.

Even though it wasn't an extravagant knock from Rasheed, he did enough to give the Indian bowlers a target to defend. He struck three boundaries and one six during his unconquered innings.

For Bangladesh U-19, left-arm orthodox spinner Rakibul Hasan was the pick of the bowlers with figures of three for 41 from his 10 overs.

India will face Sri Lanka in the title clash in Dubai on Friday.

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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 22 runs in another semifinal clash.

Sri Lanka made a modest 147 all out after opting to bat and then restricted Pakistan to 125.

Brief Scores:

India U-19: 243 for 8 in 50 overs (Shaik Rasheed 90; Rakibul Hasan 3/41) beat Bangladesh U-19: 140 all out in 38.2 overs (Ariful Islam 42; Ravi Kumar 2/22, Vicky Ostwal 2/25, Raj Bawa 2/26, Rajvardhan Hangargekar 2/36) by 103 runs.&nbsp;

Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs here on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs here on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup. #ACC #U19AsiaCup #Final, here we come! 👏 👏 India U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 103 runs in the semifinal and seal a place in the summit clash. 👌 👌#INDVBAN#BoysInBlue 📸 📸: ACC pic.twitter.com/CPvKNKkyfs — BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021 × One-down Rasheed made his runs in 108 balls to help India post 248 for eight after being invited to bat. Rasheed paced his innings to perfection after India had lost both their openers -- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (16) and Harnoor Singh (15) -- inside the 50-run mark, in the 17th overs. The Indian bowlers, then, produced a cohesive effort to bundle out Bangladesh for 140 runs in 38.2 overs. Ariful Islam top-scored for Bangladesh with a 77-ball 42, while opener Mahfijul Islam made 26. ALSO READ: U19 Asia Cup: Raj Bawa and Kaushal Tambe help India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets to enter semi-finals Bangladesh's chase never got going as the Indian bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals, with only Ariful providing some resistance. For India, Ravi Kumar (2/22), Vicky Ostwal (2/25), Raj Bawa (2/26) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (2/36) shared eight wickets between them, while Kaushal Tambe (1/5) and Nishant Sindhu (1/25) picked up a wicket each. Earkier, the Indian openers found the going tough and it was only after their dismissals that the run rate started to improve. India lost Nishant Sindhu (5) cheaply before Rasheed and skipper Yash Dhull (26 off 29) stitched 41 runs for the fourth wicket to stabilise the innings. Raj Bawa (23), Vicky Ostwal (28 not out off 18 balls) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (16) also played useful hands to provide Rasheed support from the other end. Even though it wasn't an extravagant knock from Rasheed, he did enough to give the Indian bowlers a target to defend. He struck three boundaries and one six during his unconquered innings. For Bangladesh U-19, left-arm orthodox spinner Rakibul Hasan was the pick of the bowlers with figures of three for 41 from his 10 overs. India will face Sri Lanka in the title clash in Dubai on Friday. ALSO READ: 'Batting was the difference between two sides', SA skipper Dean Elgar on Centurion Test loss vs India Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 22 runs in another semifinal clash. Sri Lanka made a modest 147 all out after opting to bat and then restricted Pakistan to 125. Brief Scores: India U-19: 243 for 8 in 50 overs (Shaik Rasheed 90; Rakibul Hasan 3/41) beat Bangladesh U-19: 140 all out in 38.2 overs (Ariful Islam 42; Ravi Kumar 2/22, Vicky Ostwal 2/25, Raj Bawa 2/26, Rajvardhan Hangargekar 2/36) by 103 runs.

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