Pakistan bowl out India for 208 in U19 Asia Cup clash

Pakistan bowled India out for 208 in their Group A encounter of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday.

India, batting first after winning the toss, suffered an early collapse as Pakistan’s pace attack struck regularly to put pressure on the opposition.

Ali Raza provided Pakistan with an early breakthrough in the opening over, dismissing Indian captain Lakshya Raichandani for a duck. He later removed VK Vineeth, who managed just eight runs from 29 balls.

Rizwanullah also made an immediate impact by dismissing Yashbardhan Chauhan for one, leaving India struggling at 22-3.

Niqab Shafiq further strengthened Pakistan’s position by sending Aaryavir Sehwag back to the pavilion for 22. He later dismissed Anvay Dravid, who scored 10, as India continued to lose wickets.

With the scoreboard under pressure, Arjun Rajput took responsibility for rebuilding the innings. He found support from Manal Chauhan, and the pair put together a 64-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

Arjun reached his half-century before raising his maiden Youth ODI century. His impressive innings provided India with some stability after the early setbacks.

However, Rizwanullah broke the partnership by dismissing Chauhan for 11. He then claimed the prized wicket of Arjun, who scored 107 from 85 deliveries, including 11 fours and five sixes.

India were reduced to 170-7 following Arjun’s departure in the 36th over.

Pakistan continued to dominate the closing stages. Ali Raza completed his three-wicket haul by removing Yashveer Goud for four, while Niqab Shafiq also finished with three wickets after dismissing Mohit Ulva for seven.

Mohammad Sayyam claimed the final wicket, sending Kavya Paresh Patel back for 23 off 45 balls as India were bowled out for 208.

Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Niqab Shafiq finished with three wickets apiece, playing key roles in restricting India to a modest total.