NEW DELHI: India secured a commanding 90-run victory over Pakistan in their Under-19 Asia Cup Group A match on Sunday, thanks to an excellent bowling display spearheaded by Kanishk Chouhan and Deepesh Devendran.India batted first after being put in and scored 240 runs in 46.1 overs. Aaron George led the batting with a smooth 85, while captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 38 and Chouhan added 46 runs.
Pakistan fell short in their chase, getting dismissed for 150 runs in 41.2 overs while pursuing a target of 241.Indian captain Mhatre provided a quick start, hitting four boundaries and three sixes in his 25-ball innings before Mohammad Sayyam removed both openers within the first 10 overs.Aaron George anchored the innings effectively, finding regular boundaries and providing stability. Chouhan’s late contribution, including three sixes, helped India reach 230 despite regular wicket falls.Pakistan’s bowling effort was led by Sayyam taking 3 wickets for 67 runs and Abdul Subhan claiming 3 for 42. Niqab Shafiq supported with two wickets.Pakistan’s chase started poorly as they lost four wickets for just 30 runs, with Devendran taking three quick wickets.Captain Farhan Yousaf scored 23 runs and partnered with Huzaifa Ahsan before Chouhan’s off-spin broke their partnership. Ahsan top-scored with 70 runs from 83 balls but couldn’t find support from other batsmen.Chouhan finished with 3 wickets for 33 runs, while Devendran took 3 wickets for 16 runs, helping India maintain control throughout the match.Following the protocol observed during the recent Asia Cup 2025, where Indian players declined to receive the winner’s trophy from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, players from both teams didn’t shake hands at the toss or after the match.
