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U19 Asia Cup: Pak elect to bat against India

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Dubai: In an electrifying start to the much-anticipated U19 clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, Pakistan U19 won the toss and chose to bat first here on Saturday.

The match is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams fielding formidable line-ups.

The Indian U19 team, led by captain Mohamed Amaan, includes promising talents such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, wicketkeeper Harvansh Singh and allrounder Ayush Mhatre. The bowling attack is spearheaded by Yudhajit Guha and Hardik Raj, with support from Samarth Nagaraj and Mohamed Enaan.

On the other side, Pakistan U19, captained by Saad Baig, features a balanced squad with key players like Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan in the top order. The bowling lineup includes Umar Zaib and Naveed Ahmed Khan, who are expected to pose a tough challenge to the Indian batsmen.

Both teams are geared up for a high-intensity game as they look to showcase their skills and claim supremacy in this regional rivalry. The pitch is expected to offer assistance to the bowlers early on, making the decision to bat first a strategic one for Pakistan.

As the players take the field, cricket fans across the globe are eagerly awaiting a contest that promises to deliver excitement and drama.

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