India v Pakistan: Will there be trophy presentation drama in U19 Asia Cup final?

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Asian giants India and Pakistan will lock horns once again in a title match when their U19 sides face off in the 50-over Asia Cup final on Saturday.India and Pakistan have…

Asian giants India and Pakistan will lock horns once again in a title match when their U19 sides face off in the 50-over Asia Cup final on Saturday.

India and Pakistan have traditionally had the strongest U19 sides in the region and it was no surprise they made it to the final in Oman.

Pakistan enter the final as the favourites, having gone the entire tournament unbeaten. Not only are they the defending champions, they also defeated India in a closely contested group stage match by three wickets.

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Pakistan have selected almost the same core group that overpowered India in the U19 Asia Cup final last year in Dubai. There, Sameer Minhas smashed 172 as Pakistan amassed 347, setting up a 191-run win over an Indian side that had IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Other victorious members of the Pakistan team like captain Farhan Yousaf, wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor and fast bowler Ali Raza, among others, will look to maintain the upper hand against India in recent age group matches.

India v Pakistan U19 Asia Cup final in Al Amarat, Oman, on Saturday from 9am UAE time.

Wicketkeeper Zahoor smashed an unbeaten century against India in the group stage to clinch a thrilling win. Pakistan will hope his form continues, along with that of their pace attack led by the hugely impressive Raza and fellow quick Rizwanullah – who picked up five wickets against Bangladesh in the semi-final.

The Indian team has some ‘big’ names in the squad; Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid’s sons are playing together. Aaryavir Sehwag has hit two fifties and a big century in four matches, while Anvay Dravid has yet to impress with the bat, but has been effective as wicketkeeper.

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