In a highly anticipated clash, Pakistan emerged victorious against arch-rivals India by eight wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cricket Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field first, restricting India to a total of 259 runs for the loss of nine wickets within the allotted fifty overs.

Executing a determined chase, Pakistan successfully scored 263 runs in forty-seven overs with the loss of two wickets.

Azan Awais played a pivotal role, securing the position of the top scorer with an unbeaten 105 runs.

Simultaneously, in another match of the Under-19 Asia Cricket Cup played on the same day, Afghanistan secured a commanding victory, defeating Nepal by 73 runs.