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Niqab Shafiq fires up India vs Pakistan clash with animated send-off to Aaryavir Sehwag in U19 Asia Cup | Watch video

Niqab Shafiq fires up India vs Pakistan clash with animated send-off to Aaryavir Sehwag in U19 Asia Cup | Watch video

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In a Group A ACC Under‑19 Asia Cup match in Oman, India were bowled out for 208 after a disastrous start, despite middle‑order batter Arjun Rajput’s counter‑attacking century of 107 off 85 balls. Pakistan’s bowlers produced a clinical performance to dismiss India, leaving them at 160 for 6 before Rajput’s knock rescued the side. Pakistan began their chase of the 209‑run target and were three wickets down. The encounter also saw Niqab Shafiq give Aaryavir Sehwag an animated send‑off as Pakistan tightened their grip on the contest.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    India coasted to 129 for no loss in just 19.1 overs to win with 185 balls remaining and begin its campaign in style. Asked to bat, Nepal slipped to 51 for four at one stage

    — The Hindu

  • center · 4 outlets

    OMAN: Middle-order batter Arjun Rajput hit a counter-attacking century before Pakistan's bowlers produced a clinical performance to dismiss India for a below-par 208 in a Group A match of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. India made a disastrous start to their innings after electing to bat…

    — DT Next

  • right · 6 outlets

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

    — NDTV

RSS excerpt

Niqab Shafiq celebrated energetically and gave Aaryavir Sehwag a fiery, animated send-off, gesturing for him to head back to the pavilion. Teammates joined in the celebration as Pakistan tightened their grip on the contest.

Coverage arrived over 235 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from DT Next.

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