Pakistan posted a formidable 337-9 total against India in the 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup final held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bat first, “Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat,” as noted in the official match scorecard.
Usman Khan anchored the innings with a superb century, scoring 107 off 111 deliveries before he was dismissed by Kavya Paresh Patel.
Abdul Qadir provided explosive support, smashing 80 runs off just 54 balls, a performance that helped Pakistan maintain a high scoring rate during the middle overs.
Captain Farhan Yousaf added a vital 63 off 60 balls to ensure the team remained competitive despite a late-inning collapse.
India’s bowlers fought back effectively during the final 10 overs, conceding only 63 runs while claiming six wickets to prevent a total exceeding 350.
Kavya Paresh Patel spearheaded the Indian bowling effort with figures of 4-68, while Chigurupati Venkata contributed with 3-40.
The chase requires India to reach 338 runs within 50 overs at a required run rate of 6.76, according to “Cricket News.”
India began their response steadily, with openers Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Raichandani navigating the early overs without losing a wicket.
Sehwag eventually fell after scoring 58 runs, but the team remains in pursuit of the title.
The match features two of the most successful sides in the tournament’s history, with India entering the final as the record holder of eight titles.
Pakistan, the defending champions, previously defeated India by three wickets during the group stage of the competition.
Both teams secured their places in the final after commanding victories in the semi-finals, with India eliminating Afghanistan and Pakistan defeating Bangladesh.
The match is being officiated by a team including on-field umpires Raveendra Wimalasiri and Tanvir Ahmed, with Pradeep Jeyapragash serving as the match referee.
Fans in India can follow the live telecast via the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV platforms.