IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup Match Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

The India vs Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup match will be played on November 30 [Source: @aquidtweets/X.com]

The U19 Asia Cup 2024 is currently underway, with Sri Lanka facing Nepal and Bangladesh taking on Afghanistan in the first two matches. An exciting matchup is set for November 30, when India's U19 squad will face their arch-rival, Pakistan, at the Dubai International Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST.

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup: Match Details And Live Streaming

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup Match: Mohamed Amaan Leads India

India's U-19 squad, led by Mohamed Amaan, will be eager to compete in the Asia Cup following their heartbreaking loss in the U-19 World Cup finals of 2024. In that match, Australia defeated the young Indian team by 79 runs, dismissing them for just 174 runs in 43.5 overs, while they set a target of 253 runs. Only Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek managed to put together respectable scores of 47 runs and 42 runs, respectively, while the rest of India's batting order faltered.

The U-19 squad boasts a well-balanced mix of batting and bowling talent. Md Amaan leads the team, supported by batters like Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre and recently famed Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Naman Pushpak will provide spin options, while pacers like Pranav Pant and Yudhajit Guha will strengthen the bowling attack.

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup Match: Saad Baig Leads Pakistan

The Pakistan U-19 squad is recovering from a narrow defeat to Australia in the second semi-final of the U-19 World Cup. Despite showing promise while chasing Australia's total of 181, Pakistan was ultimately bowled out for 179 in 48.5 overs.

Led by skipper Saad Baig, the team features several emerging talents. Key batters such as Farhan Yousaf and Shahzaib Khan anchor the lineup, while Mohammad Huzaifa and Naveed Ahmed Khan provide spin options. Pacers Usman Khan and Ali Raza contribute firepower to the bowling attack, complemented by all-rounders Ahmed Hussain and Abdul Subhan.

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup Match: Pitch Report

The recent matches at Dubai International Stadium showcased a pitch that favoured fast bowlers rather than spinners. As a result, in the upcoming ODI match with strong pace attacks from both teams, the winning captain might choose to bowl first.

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup Match: Key Players And Stats

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 5 First Class Matches having 100 runs; 63.29 SR; Average 10
• Andre Siddarth: 5 First Class matches having 372 runs; 93 Average; 60.29 SR
• Saad Baig: 2 List A Matches and 12 Runs; 6 average; 17.64 SR

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup Match: Probable Playing XI

India U-19 Squad: Md Amaan (C), Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Anurag Kawade (WK), Nikhil Kumar, Samarth Nagaraj, Naman Pushpak, Yudhajit Guha.

Pakistan U-19 Squad: Saad Baig (C) (WK), Farhan Yousaf, Hassan Khan, Mohammad Ahmed, Shahzaib Khan, Faham-ul-Haq, Haroon Arshad, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Umar Zaib.

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup Match: Winner Prediction

In a head-to-head comparison, the Pakistan U-19 squad has dominated the Indian side, winning 2 out of the 3 matches they have played against each other. During the U-19 Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan comfortably defeated India by 8 wickets while chasing a target of 259 runs. Given the pace-friendly conditions in Dubai, Pakistan is likely to win the first ODI of Group A in the Asia Cup against India.

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