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IND U19 vs UAE U19, 11th Youth ODI, U19 Asia Cup 2026 summary
UAE U19
239-10(50.0)
India U19 won by 70 runs 🏆
IND U19
(50.0)309-7
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On this note, I, Manan Mehta would like to take your leave on behalf of my colleagues Karthik Raj and Rajesh Pal. Stay Happy. Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. Adios!!! ✌🏻
So, we have the semifinalists all locked in.
SF-1: Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19
SF-2: Afghanistan U19 vs India U19
The 12th of November will see both SFs taking place simultaneously at 10:30 AM IST, 9 AM Local Time. Do join our coverage on time.
SF-1: Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19
SF-2: Afghanistan U19 vs India U19
The 12th of November will see both SFs taking place simultaneously at 10:30 AM IST, 9 AM Local Time. Do join our coverage on time.
India U19 were under big pressure after dropping the last game against Pakistan U19. They had to win this game at any cost to qualify for the semifinals. Well, they did it in fine fashion and showed how good a side they are when they play well. The fielding will still be a concern. That seems to be the only weakness right now. A crucial catch getting dropped in the semis can cost the side. Something to work on.
Lakshya Raichandani (India U19 Captain): "[On the superb batting performance] Definitely, we batted well. It was an above par score on this wicket. There was some assistance later on for the spinners.
[How was the wicket?] The wicket was good, it was a bit dry. There was no moisture. It was a good toss to close, was a good wicket definitely.
[What did you tell the bowlers] Just keep hitting the right lengths and do nothing extra.
[Ishan Sood is bowling well?] He is bowling very well at the moment and executing the plans.
[VK Vineeth's knock and his partnership with Aaryavir Sehwag] It was a good partnership which set us in the game. They complemented each other and it was overall a very good batting performance.
[How was the wicket?] The wicket was good, it was a bit dry. There was no moisture. It was a good toss to close, was a good wicket definitely.
[What did you tell the bowlers] Just keep hitting the right lengths and do nothing extra.
[Ishan Sood is bowling well?] He is bowling very well at the moment and executing the plans.
[VK Vineeth's knock and his partnership with Aaryavir Sehwag] It was a good partnership which set us in the game. They complemented each other and it was overall a very good batting performance.
Ayaan Misbah (UAE U19 captain): "[Were the dropped catches a big reason behind the loss?] Yes, definitely. You know, we dropped a few catches there as well, so overall, I think it was a weak fielding effort from us. We could definitely do much better.
[Could Noorullah Ayobi have come up the order?] Definitely he is our star player, but he was, he was playing at his role, in the right position I think. We just lacked intent in the middle order—a few guys taking a bit too much time, myself included. So, yeah, I think that would have been our issue. I think Nurullah is in the perfect place he is right now, and he's performing there. I don't think we need to move him anymore.
[Positives from this tournament] Compared to last year, you know, our batting side has improved quite a bit. You know, we're playing the full 50 overs, and we're giving good competition to Test nations such as India and Pakistan, which I'm really happy about. And that puts a lot of confidence for the Under-19 World Cup qualifiers coming for us."
[Could Noorullah Ayobi have come up the order?] Definitely he is our star player, but he was, he was playing at his role, in the right position I think. We just lacked intent in the middle order—a few guys taking a bit too much time, myself included. So, yeah, I think that would have been our issue. I think Nurullah is in the perfect place he is right now, and he's performing there. I don't think we need to move him anymore.
[Positives from this tournament] Compared to last year, you know, our batting side has improved quite a bit. You know, we're playing the full 50 overs, and we're giving good competition to Test nations such as India and Pakistan, which I'm really happy about. And that puts a lot of confidence for the Under-19 World Cup qualifiers coming for us."
Aaryavir Sehwag (Player of the Match): "[Thoughts about the knock] Feels amazing. When I started the innings, the thought process was to bat long. Wanted to bat for 30-40 overs. There were challenges in the pitch, it was slow and the ball was turning. Grateful that everything went well.
[The pitch wasn't easy right, how did you navigate it?] There were challenges in the beginning and there were dot balls but I was confident of making up for it. Promised someone that I will make a big score.
[Who did you make the promise to?] It was my dad that I made the promise to about doing something special. I will check after I get my phone."
[The pitch wasn't easy right, how did you navigate it?] There were challenges in the beginning and there were dot balls but I was confident of making up for it. Promised someone that I will make a big score.
[Who did you make the promise to?] It was my dad that I made the promise to about doing something special. I will check after I get my phone."
Player of the Match: Aaryavir Sehwag
Time for the post-match Presentation!
6:06 PM IST, 4:36 PM Local Time: India U19 win by 70 runs! UAE U19 did their very best to delay the inevitable. They batted out the 50 overs and kept India in the field for the entire duration, However, at no point in the chase did they threaten the Indian bowling. Their most profitable partnership came about so late that it felt like the game had already slipped away. India march into the semifinals and are set to face Afghanistan U19.
UAE U19 won the toss and elected to bowl first. Aaryavir Sehwag led from the front with a stunning 160 off 168 balls. He was involved in a match defining 193-run stand with VK Vineeth (67). India U19 were bossing the game at 255/1 at one stage. UAE did strike regularly at the backend as the Indians were looking to clear the ropes on every ball. However, the damage was already done and India U19 ended with 309/7 in 50 overs. Naseem Khan was the pick of the bowlers with 4/48 in his 10 overs.
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