‘Everyone’s Waiting For That’: India U19 Captain’s Big Statement Ahead Of Pakistan Final

Lakshya Raichandani scored 93 runs off 90 balls in the U19 Asia Cup semi-final vs Afghanistan (Credit: ACC)

India U19 captain Lakshya Raichandani is focused on the U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan U19 after taking the team to the title match with a commanding victory over Afghanistan at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Al Amerat, Muscat, on Thursday. In an attempt to get revenge for the Ayush Mhatre-led team's 191-run final humiliation in 2025, Raichandani is looking for a 'good final' against the reigning champions, Pakistan. "Yeah, it's going to be a good final, and everyone's waiting for that. And yeah, hopefully we put up a good show.," Raichandani said in the post-match after leading his team to an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan U19.

With eight victories, India is the most successful team in the U19 Asia Cup; Bangladesh and Pakistan have each won twice. Pakistan U19 defeated Bangladesh U19 in the other last-four match, while India easily defeated Afghanistan, the 2017 champions, in their semi-final of the 2026 edition.

After losing to Bangladesh in the 2024 U19 Asia Cup final, India will get the opportunity to exact revenge for their 2025 defeat.

India has only…

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