India’s Under-19 team was bowled out for 240 runs against Pakistan in their match of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai, on Sunday, setting a target of 241 runs for the Green Shirts.

Pakistani bowlers produced an impressive performance after rain delayed the start of the fifth match of the tournament and reduced the encounter to 49 overs per side.

Pakistan Under-19 captain Farhan Yousuf won the toss and elected to field first.

The Indian team were bowled out in 49 overs for 240 runs. Aaron George top-scored with 85 runs, while Kanishk Chauhan contributed 46 and Abhigyan Abhishek Kundu added 22.

Ayush Mhatre palyed a significant knock of 38. However, no other Indian batter could make significant contributions.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Siyam and Abdul Subhan were pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets each, while Naqab Shafiq picked up two.

Speaking after the toss, Pakistan captain Farhan Yousuf said there was no pressure playing against India and described the match as a normal game for his side.

He said the players were confident and confirmed one change to the team, with Mohammad Subhan replacing Daniyal.

Farhan added that Pakistan had also faced India in the previous Asia Cup and expressed full confidence in his bowling unit, saying the team aimed to restrict India to the lowest possible total.

Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan defeated Malaysia in their opening match, while India secured a win against the United Arab Emirates.