IND U19 VS PAK U19 MATCH 3

TOSS - Pakistan Under-19 have won the toss and their skipper Saad Baig has elected to BAT first.

The two teams have a rich history of intense rivalry and with both teams eager to start on the front foot, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. Will India Under-19's young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi rise to the occasion, or will Pakistan Under-19's captain Saad Baig and bowling sensation Ali Raza lead their team to victory? The anticipation is palpable as these two cricketing giants prepare for a face-off. Stay tuned for toss and team updates in a while.

The 8-time champion India Under-19 will be looking to get off the block in winning ways. The spotlight will be on 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has been making waves with his impressive skills. Andre Siddharth is also one very fine prospect who has been mounting runs in the domestic circuit of India for fun. Pakistan Under-19, led by captain Saad Baig, will be looking to make a strong statement. They boast a talented bowling attack, featuring the highly touted Ali Raza, who is already knocking on the doors of the national team selectors at a remarkably young age.

The stage is set for a mouth-watering clash between arch-rivals India Under-19 and Pakistan Under-19 in Match 3 of the Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2024. The iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai will provide the perfect backdrop for this electrifying encounter, as two of the most talented and passionate teams in the tournament face off in what promises to be an unforgettable battle for supremacy.

... MATCHDAY ...

The 11th edition of the prestigious ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup is underway in the United Arab Emirates, with matches being hosted across Dubai and Sharjah. The tournament features eight teams competing in 15 matches, split into two groups. The spotlight now turns to a marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India, boasting an impressive record of eight championships, enters the tournament seeking to avenge their semifinal exit to Bangladesh in the previous edition. The Indian squad, captained by Mohammad Amaan, features a talented mix of emerging cricketers including Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre who will be the backbone of the batting order. Behind the stumps, the team has two skilled wicketkeeper-batters in Harvansh Pangalia and Anurag Kawade, while the bowling attack is spearheaded by Nikhil Kumar and Chetan Sharma The Pakistan U19 squad will be under the dual leadership of Saad Baig, who assumes both captaincy and wicketkeeping responsibilities. The team's batting lineup is anchored by the promising duo of Haroon Arshad and Mohammad Huzaifa. Pakistan's bowling arsenal features a strong contingent including Riaz Ullah, Abdul Subhan, Farhan Yousaf, and Umar Zaib, who form the core of their pace and spin attack. Pakistan, who claimed the championship in 2012 and have reached the semifinals in their last two appearances, secured a convincing 8-wicket victory in their previous encounter with India. This defeat has left the Indian squad eager for redemption as they prepare to face their traditional rivals in this crucial match. Will the Indians settle the scores or can Pakistan execute another win over their arch-rivals? We shall find out together.