India and Pakistan face off this Sunday in the Under-19 Asia Cup to decide the group topper. Both teams started with dominant wins in their opening matches. Players like Aryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani showed great form, but they now face a tougher challenge against a strong rival bowling lineup.
India and Pakistan head into the big match on Sunday after both picking up dominant wins in the first match of Group A, in the Under-19 Asia Cup
India beat Nepal by 10 wickets, chasing 128 in quick time, while Pakistan also beat the UAE in a one-sided match.
Despite winning the first match, both teams will need to win the rivalry match to secure top standing and have an easier route to the final. This will definitely be a tougher match for both sides, as both batting lineups can score freely but will face a better bowling lineup.
Aryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, and captain Lakshya Raichandani looked in great form in the opening match, both scoring 50s and will hope to continue their form. Rahul Dravid's son, Anvay Dravid, who didn't bat in the previous match, was seen wicketkeeping, however.
Farhan Yousaf, the Pakistan captain, will head into the match confident after defeating India by 191 runs in the previous edition of the same tournament. Usman Khan, Pakistan's opening batter, anchored the innings with 139 off 120 balls in the first match.
India's pacers and spinners, like Ishan Sood, Yashveer Goud and Arjun Rajput, will play an important role in getting breakthroughs at important intervals if India is to win.
Two more group stages, including this one, are scheduled before the semifinals on November 12 and the finals on November 14.