U19 Asia Cup 2024: Pakistan Defeats India by 43 Runs in the Opening Match

U19 Asia Cup 2024: India Falls to Pakistan by 43 Runs in Dubai Opener

India suffered a 43-run defeat against Pakistan in its opening match of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Pakistan set an imposing total of 281/7 in 50 overs, driven by a massive 160-run opening stand between Usman Khan and Shahzaib Khan. Shahzaib was the star of the innings, smashing 159 runs off 147 balls, including 10 sixes and five boundaries.

In response, India managed 237 runs before being bowled out in 48 overs. Nikhil Kumar top-scored for India with a well-fought 67 off 77 deliveries, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.