MUSCAT — Oman will host the Under-19 Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan on Saturday after the two sides won their semi-finals at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Thursday.
The final will be the rivals’ second meeting at Al Amerat in six days. Defending champions Pakistan beat India by three wickets in the group stage on Sunday, with wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor hitting an unbeaten century. Pakistan head into the final unbeaten.
India booked their place with an eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. Captain Lakshya Raichandani scored 93 off 90 balls and V.K. Vineeth made an unbeaten 57 as India reached 230 for two with 79 balls to spare.
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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in the other semi-final. Rizwanullah took five for 30 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 138, and Pakistan reached 141 for one in 21.5 overs.
