When did India last face Pakistan in an Under-19 Asia Cup final?

India last faced Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai in December, where they suffered a 191-run defeat.

Who inspired the Indian U19 team ahead of the World Cup match against Pakistan?

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar virtually addressed the Indian U19 squad, offering insights on success and discipline.

Who are key performers for India and Pakistan in the U19 World Cup?

For India, batters Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and bowler Henil Patel are key. Pakistan's Sameer Minhas and bowlers Ali Raza and Abdul Subhan are notable performers.

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India seeks U19 WC revenge vs Pakistan after Asia Cup loss

31 Jan

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Summary

India seeks revenge after a crushing 191-run loss in the Asia Cup final.
Sachin Tendulkar virtually addressed the Indian U19 squad for inspiration.
Both teams have strong batting and bowling lineups in the U19 World Cup.

India seeks U19 WC revenge vs Pakistan after Asia Cup loss

Five-time champions India are set to face Pakistan in a significant Super Six encounter of the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup. The match carries extra weight due to India's recent crushing 191-run defeat to Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in December.

Adding to India's motivation is a special virtual address from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who shared insights on success, focus, and discipline with the squad. This interaction is expected to have a powerful impact on the young players.

India has maintained an undefeated run in the tournament, securing comfortable victories in the group stage and a dominant win against hosts Zimbabwe. Key performers include batters Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, along with bowler Henil Patel.