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Pakistan edge India by 3 wickets in U19 Asia Cup thriller ahead of Diwali
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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Pakistan defeated India by three wickets in a tightly contested Under‑19 Asia Cup match, casting a somber note over the Diwali celebrations.
The Under‑19 Asia Cup saw a dramatic encounter as Pakistan edged out India by a slender three‑wicket margin. The low‑scoring duel kept spectators on edge until the final overs, when Pakistan secured the win.
Both sides displayed disciplined bowling and cautious batting, making runs hard to come by. The match swung back and forth, with each team capitalising on the other's mistakes before Pakistan clinched the decisive runs.
The result arrived just before the Hindu festival of Diwali, dampening the celebratory mood among Indian fans and adding pressure on the young Indian squad for their upcoming fixtures. Pakistan’s victory also strengthens their position in the group stage, while India will look to regroup ahead of the next game.
Both sides displayed disciplined bowling and cautious batting, making runs hard to come by. The match swung back and forth, with each team capitalising on the other's mistakes before Pakistan clinched the decisive runs.
The result arrived just before the Hindu festival of Diwali, dampening the celebratory mood among Indian fans and adding pressure on the young Indian squad for their upcoming fixtures. Pakistan’s victory also strengthens their position in the group stage, while India will look to regroup ahead of the next game.