IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup 2026: Fans react as India batters struggle batting first against Pakistan

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup 2026: Fans react as India batters struggle batting first against Pakistan originally appeared on Cricket News . Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . KEY TAKEAWAYS: India’s batters struggled against Pakistan’s bowlers, slipping to 128 for five after 30 overs. Arjun Rajput’s unbeaten 79 was the lone bright spot for the Indian side. Supporters praised Pakistan’s bowling attack online and noticed a Sehwag and Dravid coincidence. Fans react as Pakistan pace tears through India U-19 in Asia Cup India’s batters ran into serious trouble against a brilliant Pakistan attack in the Under-19 Asia Cup Group A match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Sunday, and fans on social media wasted little time in giving their verdict. After choosing to bat first, India were 128 for 5 in 28.5 overs at a run rate of 4.43, with only one batter showing the patience and touch needed to stay at the crease. The problems began almost as soon as the innings started. Captain Lakshya Raichandani was bowled by Ali Raza for a duck, having faced just two balls, which left India at zero for one in the first over. VK Vineeth then fell for 8 off 29 balls, caught behind by wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor off Ali Raza with the score at 21. Meanwhile, Yashbardhan Chauhan was bowled by Rizwanullah for 1 off 11 balls at 22 for 3 in the 12th over. MORE: Did India and Pakistan players shake hands? Revisiting recent history The two most talked-about names in the line-up could not repair the damage either. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, made 22 off 40 balls with a four and a six before he was caught by Mohammad Sayyam off Niqab Shafiq at 42 for 4. Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, followed for 10 off 16 balls and was out at 86 for 5, caught by Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf off Shafiq. Arjun Rajput stood firm through all of this and was unbeaten on 79 off 65 balls, an innings of 10 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of just over 121, which accounts for more than 60 per cent of the team’s runs. He had Manal Chauhan (5 not out off 10 balls) alongside him at the end of the sixth-wicket stand, which was worth 42 so far, and the extras came to only three runs. Ali Raza was the pick of the attack with 2 for 24 in seven overs, and Niqab Shafiq took 2 for 33 in seven. Rizwanullah picked up 1 for 14 in four overs, while Mohammad Sayyam gave nothing away in six overs, conceding 15 runs with two maidens, although he did not take a wicket. MORE: How to watch India vs Pakistan in ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026 IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup 2026: Fans react on social media as India struggle batting first The slide of early wickets quickly became a talking point on X, and supporters from both sides weighed in as the innings went on. One of the first reactions came from a user who felt Pakistan were already in control of the match. @nibraz88cricket wrote: “Looks like it’s going to be a one-sided contest. 🇵🇰”. Another user, who appeared to be backing Pakistan, was more excited and suggested that the performance was a sign of a wider revival in Pakistan cricket. @onthecrease_ wrote: “Our little boys are literally banging them. Finally pak cricket is raising 🔥 It’s time to cook neighbors on every stage of the game”. Individual praise followed, and Rizwanullah was singled out by one fan. @your_huzaifa wrote: “Rizwanullah, the new sensation in the cricketing world 🔥”. A broader view came from another account, which looked beyond the match and spoke of the future of Pakistan’s pace and spin resources. @IndiaFlick said: “Pakistan’s Under-19 bowling attack is seriously impressive. Feels like their bowlers could dominate world cricket again over the next decade, just like they did in the past!” The last post was a light-hearted one that noticed an unusual link with the past. @vishsa252 wrote: “Sehwag gets out and Dravid walks in.....life comes full circle and also the more things change the more they remain the same”. To keep up to date with all the latest cricket news and share your opinion on the biggest topics, visit our Facebook , Instagram and X (Twitter) pages.