India Recover After Early Wickets
Asked to bat first after Pakistan won the toss, India faced early setbacks as wickets fell inside the powerplay. However, opener Ayush Mhatre provided momentum at the top before the innings was stabilised by Aaron George.
George played a mature knock under pressure, scoring a well-crafted 85 runs off 87 deliveries. His innings anchored India’s batting effort and helped rebuild after the middle-order collapse.
Middle-Order Grit Takes India to 240
With India losing wickets at regular intervals, contributions from Kanishk Chouhan proved vital in the latter half of the innings. Chouhan scored 46 runs and stitched key partnerships to push the total past the 230-run mark.
India were eventually bowled out for 240, setting Pakistan a target of 241 runs from 49 overs after one over was reduced from each innings due to rain earlier in the day.
Indian Bowlers Dominate the Chase
India’s bowlers made an immediate impact during Pakistan’s chase. Deepesh Devendran struck early, removing both openers and putting Pakistan under pressure inside the powerplay.
Henil Patel and Kishan Kumar Singh bowled tight spells, restricting scoring opportunities and forcing risky shots. Pakistan struggled to build partnerships as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
Ahsan Fights Lone Battle
Huzaifa Ahsan offered resistance for Pakistan with a gritty knock of 70 runs, attempting to keep the chase alive. However, a lack of support from the other end meant the required run rate continued to climb.
Kanishk Chouhan dismissed Ahsan at a crucial stage, effectively ending Pakistan’s hopes of a comeback.
Clinical Finish Seals Big Win
India wrapped up the innings efficiently, bowling Pakistan out for 150 to register a massive 90-run victory. The disciplined bowling display highlighted India’s depth and execution under pressure.
The win strengthens India’s position in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 and reinforces their status as tournament favourites.
What This Win Means
The emphatic victory over Pakistan will boost India’s confidence as they move deeper into the tournament. The performance also underlined the team’s ability to recover from challenging situations and dominate high-pressure matches.
