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The ACC U-19 Asia Cup continues with a virtual knockout match between UAE U-19 and India U-19. Both teams have one win and one loss in the tournament, and this game will decide who joins Pakistan U-19 in the semi-finals from Group A.
Match Details
- Event: ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024, Match 12
- Teams: UAE U-19 vs India U-19
- Date & Time: December 4, 2024, 10:30 AM IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Team Previews
India U-19 Preview
India U-19 started their campaign with a loss to Pakistan U-19 but bounced back with a resounding win over Japan U-19. Their batting unit delivered a dominating performance, posting a massive 339 runs, led by skipper Mohamed Amaan’s brilliant 122 off 118 balls. Karthikeya KP and Ayush Mhatre provided strong support with scores of 57 and 54, respectively.
On the bowling front, India U-19 looked lethal, with Chetan Sharma, Karthikeya, and Hardik Raj picking up two wickets each to bundle Japan out for a mere 128. Skipper Amaan has been the standout performer with the bat, and his leadership has been crucial. Samarth Nagaraj, with 3 wickets, remains their most reliable bowler, and the team will rely on his contributions to keep UAE’s batters in check.
India U-19 Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammed Enaan, Yudhajit Guha, Hardik Raj, Ayush Mhatre, Kiran Chormale, Mohamed Amaan (c), Andre Siddarth, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Samarth Nagaraj, Harvansh Singh (wk), Nikhil Kumar
UAE U-19 Preview
UAE U-19 began their campaign with a crushing win over Japan U-19 but were brought down to earth by Pakistan U-19. Despite their bowlers struggling against the Pakistani top order, Ethan D’Souza and Muhammad Rayan provided some resistance with the bat, scoring 84 and 50, respectively.
Aryan Saxena remains the side’s highest run-scorer in the tournament with 174 runs, while Uddish Suri leads their bowling attack with 5 wickets. For UAE to challenge India, Saxena and D’Souza need to step up with the bat, while Suri and Ayobi must deliver with the ball.
UAE U-19 Predicted Playing XI:
Aryan Saxena, Akshat Rai, Muhammad Rayan, Yayin Rai, Aayan Afzal Khan (c), Noorullah Ayobi, Ethan D’Souza, Mudit Agarwal (wk), Ali Asgar, Harsh Desai, Uddish Suri
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Ayush Mhatre, Ethan D’Souza, Karthikeya KP |
| All-rounders | Uddish Suri, Aayan Afzal Khan, Samarth Nagaraj |
| Bowlers | Noorullah Ayobi, Hardik Raj, Chetan Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Wicketkeeper | Mudit Agarwal |
Pitch Report
The Sharjah pitch is known for its slowness, favoring spinners and bowlers who can vary their pace. Batting gets trickier as the game progresses, making the first innings crucial for setting a competitive total.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 250
- Toss Prediction: To Bat
Weather Report
The weather will be sunny with temperatures ranging from 20-28°C. Humidity will hover around 42%, and there’s no chance of rain, making for ideal cricketing conditions.
Winning Prediction
This high-stakes match will likely be a closely fought contest. India U-19’s dominant head-to-head record and stronger overall lineup give them the edge. UAE U-19 will need exceptional performances from Saxena and Suri to overcome the Indian juggernaut.
Prediction: India U-19 to win
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