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U19 Asia Cup Live: India vs Afghanistan - Live Scores, Updates, Blog
India beat Afghanistan in their last group match in what was a virtual quarterfinal.
India won the toss and opted to bowl first (ACC)
India beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets with 10 balls to spare in their last group match at the ICC Academy Ground No. 2 in Dubai on Monday. Opener Harnoor Singh (65) was the highest scorer for India, while Raj Bawa (43*) followed up on his heroics from the ball with the last day to shepherd India's chase to a close.
India have thus progressed to the semifinals and will take on either Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the U19 Asia Cup semifinals on Thursday.
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- 27 Dec 2021 7:08 AM GMT
Afghanistan build steadily
More luck for India's spinners - Vicky Ostwal strikes, dismissing opener Mohammad Ishaq.
AFG 71/2 after 22
- 27 Dec 2021 6:48 AM GMT
Semifinal Lineup
Undefeated till now, Pakistan are taking on UAE in the other match happening at the same time. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have sealed their semis spot from the other group.
Afghanistan, meanwhile, are building their innings slowly. Raj Bawa (1/12) the only wicket taker so far. One of India and Afghanistan will be the 4th semifinalist.
AFG 53/1 after 16
- 27 Dec 2021 6:33 AM GMT
Raj Bawa provides India 1st breakthrough
India started with their trusted pace duo of Ravi Kumar and Hangargekar but it's Bawa who provides the first breakthrough in the 11th over.
AFG 39-1 after 11
