Pakistan bowled India out for 208 in 46.3 overs in their second Group A match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat on Sunday.
India chose to bat first after winning the toss but suffered an early collapse as Pakistan’s bowlers struck regularly.
Pacer Ali Raza dismissed Indian captain Lakshya Raichandani for a duck on the second delivery of the opening over. Raza struck again to remove VK Vineeth for eight, while Rizwanullah dismissed Yashbardhan Chauhan for one, leaving India struggling at 22-3 after 11.4 overs.
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 22 off 30 balls, hitting one boundary and a six, before Niqab Shafiq claimed his wicket.
Arjun Rajput and Anvay Dravid then attempted to stabilise the innings. However, Niqab dismissed Dravid for 10 off 16 deliveries, leaving India at 70-4.
Arjun Rajput’s Maiden Youth ODI Century
Arjun continued to anchor India’s innings and reached his half-century before building a 64-run fifth-wicket partnership with Manal Chauhan.
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The stand helped India cross the 150-run mark, with Arjun leading the scoring while Chauhan supported him at the other end.
Arjun went on to score his maiden Youth ODI century, making 107 off 85 balls, including 11 fours and five sixes.
Rizwanullah broke the partnership by dismissing Chauhan for 11 off 19 deliveries. He then removed the well-set Arjun at 170-7 in 35.2 overs.
Pakistan Bowlers Complete India’s Dismissal
Ali Raza returned to dismiss Yashveer Goud for four, while Niqab Shafiq claimed his third wicket by removing Mohit Ulva for seven.
Mohammad Sayyam completed India’s innings by dismissing Kavya Paresh Patel, who scored 23 off 45 balls.
For Pakistan, Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Niqab Shafiq took three wickets each, while Mohammad Sayyam claimed one.
