In an exciting U-19 Asia Cup clash in Dubai, Pakistan emerged victorious against arch-rivals India, securing an impressive eight-wicket win. The Indian team posted a total of 259 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs, with Sachin Dhas contributing a quick 58 runs, including three sixes. However, captain Uday Saharan and opener Adarsh Singh struggled to accelerate the scoring, managing only 93 runs in 20 overs.

Pakistan's right-arm medium pacer, Mohammed Zeeshan, stood out with a four-wicket haul, limiting India's scoring opportunities. The highly anticipated Musheer Khan, younger brother of U-19 sensation Sarfaraz Khan, faced disappointment with only 2 runs.

In response, Pakistan showcased their prowess, chasing down the target in just 47 overs. Azan Awais played a pivotal role, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten century, scoring 105 runs off 130 balls, adorned with 10 boundaries. Azan formed crucial partnerships, first adding 110 runs with opener Shazaib Khan (63 off 88 balls) and later combining for 125 runs with Saad Baig, who contributed an unbeaten 68 off 51 balls.

Despite India's captain Saharan utilizing seven bowlers, the team struggled to contain the Pakistani batsmen. Off-spinner Murugan Abhishek was the lone wicket-taker for India, claiming two dismissals. Musheer Khan had a challenging day, conceding 32 runs in his four overs.

Looking ahead, India faces Nepal in their final group league match, needing a victory to secure a spot in the semi-finals. On the other hand, Pakistan, with two wins from two games, stands strong but would need to lose significantly to Afghanistan to miss out on the semi-final berth.

The upcoming match for India against Nepal seems favorable, considering Nepal's previous defeats in the tournament, making it a crucial opportunity for the Indian colts to advance to the next stage.

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