India started with defeat, Pakistan defeated by 44 runs in the first match – News-Patiala Punjabi

New Delhi- The second match of Under 19 Asia Cup 2024 (Under 19 Asia cup) was played between Pakistan and India (Ind vs Pak). Indian team had to face defeat in this match. India lost this match by 44 runs. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first, which proved to be effective for them. Pakistan had given India a target of 282 runs to win but India were bowled out for 237 runs.

The Pakistan captain won the toss and decided to bat first. Shahzeb Khan and Usman Khan gave the team a brilliant start by putting on a 160-run opening partnership. Usman got out after scoring 60 runs but Shahzeb played a brilliant game and scored a century. He scored a total of 159 runs off 147 balls. He hit 10 sixes and 5 fours in his innings. Apart from this, Mohammad Riazullah scored 27 runs for Pakistan.

India needed 282 runs to win

India needed 282 runs to win this match. But the team was all out for 236 runs. Ayush Mahatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi who came to open scored 20 and 1 runs respectively. Andre Siddharth, who came at number three, scored 15 runs and captain Mohammad Aman scored 16 runs. India was in trouble here. But when Nikhil Kumar came to bat, he looked in excellent form. But he got out after scoring 77 runs in 77 balls. Mohammad Inan was batting well for the 9th wicket, he also raised hopes of victory but India could only score runs.

Pakistan has 2 points in its account

Ali Raza bowled brilliantly for Pakistan and took 3 wickets. Apart from this, Abdul Subhan took 2 wickets and Faham ul Haq took 2 wickets. With this victory, Pakistan has 2 points in the points table. India have to play their next match against Japan. Which will be played on Monday 2nd December.