India’s Under-19 Asia Cup win over Pakistan marred by post-match aggression
Summary
India beat Pakistan by one wicket in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Oman, chasing a target of 338 with a last-ball victory. India’s ninth-wicket partnership secured the win, but aggressive gestures toward Pakistan players after the match drew criticism.Key Facts
- The final was played at the Oman Academy Cricket Ground in Al Amerat.
- India chased 338 in the 50-over match and had fallen to 252-8 in the 42nd over.
- Manal Chauhan scored 47 from 32 balls, and Mohit Ulva made an unbeaten 49 from 26 balls.
- Chauhan and Ulva shared a 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket.
- The title was India’s ninth Under-19 Asia Cup win and its first since 2021.
- After the match, an Indian player yelled and gesticulated toward Pakistan wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor, while other Indian players kicked their legs toward the Pakistan dressing room.
- Both teams skipped the customary post-match handshake.
- Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf urged players to remain respectful in victory and defeat.
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