India achieved a commanding victory against Japan in the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup in the UAE, winning by a massive margin of 211 runs. Despite losing their first match to arch-rivals Pakistan, India has now opened their account on the points table.
Match Summary:
- India won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a formidable total of 339/6 in 50 overs.
- Mohammad Aman played an unbeaten knock of 122 runs, while Ayush Mahatre contributed 54 runs and KP Karthikeya scored 57 runs.
- Japan, chasing a target of 340, managed only 128/8 in their 50 overs. Despite a resilient effort, they were unable to challenge the Indian bowling attack.
Batting Highlights:
- For Japan, Hugo Kelly was the top scorer with 50 runs before being stumped by Hardik Raj.
- Charles Hinge remained unbeaten on 35, but the rest of the team struggled to provide support.
Bowling Performance:
- Chetan Sharma, Hardik Raj, and KP Karthikeya each took two wickets.
- Yudhajit Guha claimed one wicket, while another was a run-out.
Points Table Standings:
- Pakistan: Leading with two victories.
- UAE: Currently in second place.
- India: In third place.
