All-round Chouhan Powers India to Decisive Victory Over Pakistan

India Under-19s secured a comprehensive 90-run victory against Pakistan Under-19s in their high-profile Asia Cup match, thanks to an all-round performance by Kanishk Chouhan and solid contributions from Aaron George and Deepesh Devendran.

Chouhan shone with both bat and ball, while George contributed a vital 85 runs. Devendran spearheaded the bowling attack, taking 3 wickets for just 16 runs. India posted 240, while Pakistan were bowled out for 150.

Pakistan's chase faltered early, with Devendran's three early wickets leaving them struggling at 30 for 4 in the 14th over. Earlier, the match was reduced to 49 overs due to rain.

A brief partnership between captain Farhan Yousaf and Huzaifa Ahsan offered some resistance, but Chouhan dismissed Yousaf, breaking their 47-run stand. Pakistan eventually succumbed to the pressure, with only three batsmen reaching double figures. Ahsan's 70 was the sole significant contribution before he became Chouhan's third victim.

India's innings saw a stutter after a promising start. After winning the toss and electing to field, Pakistan saw India reach 73 for 1 in nine overs. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. the dismissal of captain Ayush Mhatre for 38 slowed the scoring rate. A flurry of wickets saw India slump to 113 for 4. Aaron George and Abhigyan Kundu then forged a 60-run partnership, the highest of the innings, to stabilize the innings.