PremiumU19 Asia Cup 2023: Fans express disappointment over India's defeat to Pakistan in Dubai
The news of India's loss to their arch-rivals sparked discussions on social media platforms, with fans expressing their opinions on X.
Last Updated: 08.39 PM, Dec 10, 2023
Certainly not the outcome fans were anticipating, as Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2023 clash in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan comfortably chased down the target of 260, with Azan Awais contributing a classy century to their successful run chase.
In the Group A match held in Dubai, India posted 259 for 9, with Adarsh Singh, Uday Saharan, and Sachin Dhas each scoring a half-century. Adarsh made 62, and Uday Saharan contributed 60, with the turning point being the partnership between them for the third wicket. Pakistan's effective pace bowling initially kept India in check.
The news of India's loss to their arch-rivals sparked discussions on social media platforms, with fans expressing their opinions on X (formerly known as Twitter).
In India's earlier game against Afghanistan, the team secured a 7-wicket victory with 75 balls remaining. Fans praised the young Indian side, particularly commending Arshin Kulkarni for his impressive all-around performance, scoring an unbeaten 70 and taking three wickets.
The ongoing tournament comprises eight teams divided into two groups, with Group A featuring Afghanistan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka, and hosts UAE.