U19 World Cup: India Defeats Arch-Rival Pakistan, Secures Semi-Final Berth
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News18•01-02-2026, 20:50
U19 World Cup: India Defeats Arch-Rival Pakistan, Secures Semi-Final Berth
- •Junior Team India defeated Pakistan by 58 runs in the U19 World Cup, securing a spot in the semi-finals.
- •India, batting first after losing the toss, scored 252 runs, with Vedant Trivedi top-scoring with 68 runs.
- •Pakistan's chase started strong, reaching 151 for 2 wickets, with Usman Khan scoring a half-century (66 runs).
- •Indian bowlers, led by Ayush Matre and Khilan Patel (3 wickets each), triggered a collapse, dismissing Pakistan for 194.
- •India snatched victory from Pakistan's grasp, remaining undefeated in the tournament.
Why It Matters: Junior Team India showcased resilience, defeating Pakistan by 58 runs to enter the U19 World Cup semi-finals.
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