3.5 – 2 runs, played towards point.

3.4 – Back of a length on off, Shahzaib Khan pushes this to cover for no run. Shahzaib Khan is yet to open his account.

3.3 – On a length around leg, Usman Khan nudges this towards deep square for one.

3.2 – Good length, angling away from the left-hander, Usman Khan pokes at it and gets beaten.

3.1 – FOUR! First boundary of the game and it flies off the bat of Usman Khan. On a length around the pads, Usman Khan moves in and flicks this through the vacant area towards fine leg for a boundary.

2.6 – On a length wide of off, Shahzaib Khan lets it sail to the keeper.

2.5 – Shahzaib Khan is riding his luck as the amount of times he has been beaten already is staggering but he survives again.

2.4 – Just beats the outside edge this time. Good length, angling away from the batter. Shahzaib Khan looks to poke at it but gets beaten.

2.3 – Good length, away swinging one, outside off. Shahzaib Khan shoulders arms it.

2.2 – 1 run, played towards covers.

2.1 – A bit of stare from Samarth Nagaraj to Usman Khan as he persists on that impeccable line on just outside off. Usman Khan blocks this out.

1.6 – A maiden upfront and Pakistan Under-19 are yet to score off the bat. Pitched-up on off, Shahzaib Khan defends this one.

Batsman_1 : Shahzaib Khan 0(6)

Batsman_2 : Usman Khan 0(6)

Bowler : Yudhajit Guha 0/0(1)

Over : 2

Run : 0

Wicket : 0

Score : 2/0

1.5 – Good length around the pads, Shahzaib Khan blocks this back to the bowler.

1.4 – No run, played towards covers.

1.3 – Plenty of movement away from the batter and Shahzaib Khan leaves it comfortably this time.

1.2 – Good length around off, Shahzaib Khan blocks this towards cover for no run.

1.1 – On a length angling away from the left-hander, Shahzaib Khan pokes at it and gets beaten on the outside.

Who will bowl from the other end? Yudhajit Guha it will be.

0.6 – No run.

0.5 – Much better from the Indian pacer. Pitches this up around off, and draws the batter into a drive. Usman Khan goes for the drive and gets beaten on the outside as the ball shapes away after pitching.

0.4 – Back of a length around off, outswing on offer. Usman Khan gets beaten on the outside again.

0.4 – WIDE! On a length, goes through with the arm, Usman Khan leaves it. Wide signaled down the leg.

0.3 – Samarth Nagaraj is dishing it short and just around off, Usman Khan gets teased into a punch off the back foot but gets beaten.

0.3 – No run.

0.2 – No run.

0.1 – Some spice right at the top. Samarth Nagaraj runs in, bangs it short and around off, Usman Khan awkwardly manages to get away from the line of it.

The umpires are out in the middle.

Pakistan Under-19 (Playing XI) – Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khan, Saad Baig (C)(WK), Farhan Yousaf, Faham-ul-Haq, Riaz Ullah, Haroon Arshad, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Umar Zaib, Naveed Khan.

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 skipper of India Under-19, Mohammad Amaan says they were looking to bowl first only so the toss makes no difference. Mentions that the side has combined well and they have had good training ahead of the tournament.

The skipper of Pakistan Under-19, Saad Baig says it is a good pitch to bat on first and they’ll be looking to post a massive total upfront. Adds that they have prepared well for this tournament and they are up for it.

India Under-19 (Playing XI) –

… 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.

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.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: PAK Win Toss

Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat first against India in their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup opening clash today.

U19 Asia Cup Live Score: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Make Positive Starts

On the opening day of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka registered victories. Bangladesh batted first and posted 228/9 in 50 overs. In reply, Afghanistan were bowled out for 183 in 47.5 overs.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka got the better of Nepal. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 233 in their 50 overs. Nepal managed 178 in 46.2 overs.

IND vs PAK Live Score: India Full Squad

Hardik Raj, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Pranav Pant, KP Karthikeya, Harvansh Singh (wicketkeeper), Mohamed Amaan (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Samarth Nagaraj, Nikhil Kumar, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Kiran Chormale, Anurag Kawade, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Enaan