Both sides enter the marquee Under-19 One-day Asia Cup Group A encounter after convincing opening victories.
India and Pakistan renew their Under-19 rivalry in an Asia Cup Group A match, with India leading the head-to-head 17-12 but having won only two of six meetings since 2021; both teams opened with dominant wins over Nepal and hosts UAE respectively.
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India and Pakistan have faced each other 30 times, with India holding the edge with 17 wins against Pakistan's 12, while one match ended without a result. However, India have managed just two victories in their six meetings since 2021.
India and Pakistan will renew their rivalry in a marquee Under-19 One-day Asia Cup Group A encounter today, with both sides entering the contest on the back of convincing victories. India began their campaign in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside Nepal by 10 wickets on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 128, the Indian youngsters needed just 19.1 overs to complete the job without losing a wicket. Pakistan, meanwhile, were equally dominant against tournament hosts UAE, registering a nine-wicket victory after successfully chasing down 225 in 37.3 overs. Both teams have made impressive starts, but Sunday's high-profile encounter will offer a considerably tougher examination of their batting and bowling resources.
India and Pakistan have faced each other 30 times, with India holding the edge with 17 wins against Pakistan's 12, while one match ended without a result.
However, India have managed just two victories in their six meetings since 2021.
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