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India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Live Updates: Lakshya Raichandani wins toss, Boys in Blue to bat first

India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Live Updates: Lakshya Raichandani wins toss, Boys in Blue to bat first

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India’s Under‑19 side faced Pakistan in the ACC Under‑19 Asia Cup Group A match at the Al Amerat ground in Oman. After winning the toss, captain Lakshya Raichandani chose to bat, but Pakistan’s new‑ball bowlers reduced India to 86 for 5 in the 23rd over. The team later scraped past the 200‑run mark despite being nine down, with Yashveer Goud falling to Ali Raza for four. The pre‑match handshake was omitted and Raichandani was dismissed without scoring, highlighting the tension in the encounter.

AI-generated overview from 5 outlets. It summarises their reporting and adds no reporting of its own.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Resuming at 227 for two, India A rode on fifties by skipper Jurel (71), Tilak (81 not out) and Washington (50 not out) to post 464 for five before the hosts declared their first innings after 146 overs

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    Prasidh Krishna picked up both New Zealand A opening wickets after India A posted a massive 464 for five before declaring their first innings on Day 2 of the third four-day match in Lincoln, strengthening their position ahead of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 6 outlets

    India and Pakistan meet in a high-profile Group A clash after winning their opening matches of the tournament.

    — NDTV

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India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Live Updates: Lakshya Raichandani's India will look to clinch a second straight win at the U19 Asia Cup when they take on Pakistan in Al Amerat. India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in the first match.

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  4. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    India A vs NZ A: Jaiswal hits top form ahead of Test series

    LINCOLN: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an intent filled hundred, his second consecutive first-class hundred, steering India A to 227 for two at stumps on day one of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A here on Saturday. Jaiswal (102 off 138), whose form became a matter of concern after the…

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    India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Live Updates: Lakshya Raichandani wins toss, Boys in Blue to bat first

    India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Live Updates: Lakshya Raichandani's India will look to clinch a second straight win at the U19 Asia Cup when they take on Pakistan in Al Amerat. India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in the first match.

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  12. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Jurel, Tilak shine as India A take massive 428-run lead against New Zealand A

    India A established a solid position against New Zealand A, posting a total of 464 runs. Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, and Washington Sundar contributed significantly to the first innings with their half-centuries. After declaring their innings, India A's bowlers made early breakthroughs, leaving New…

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