India are in an unfamiliar situation. Stunned by Pakistan in their tournament opener, the eight-time champions need to win both their remaining group matches to stay alive in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024. And on Monday (December 2, 2024) they face Japan in the first of two must-win games at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (More Cricket News)
Following their failed title defence in the last edition, India entered the age-group competition with renewed vigour. But the Mohamed Amaan-led side suffered a 43-run defeat against Pakistan. This was India's second defeat to their arch-rivals in as many matches.
In the last edition, the Indian colts lost to Pakistan by eight wickets, to finish second in the group. A semi-final loss, by four wickets to eventual champions Bangladesh, ended their title defence.
Can Japan spring a surprise against an embattled Indian side? Will it be a possible banana skin fixture for India? Very unlikely, considering the weight of the history. They are a team fed by talents of foreign origin, mainly Indian and Australian. They are still learning the ropes. And it was evident from their performance against the hosts.
After losing the toss, Japan conceded 325/7 in 50 overs then got themselves dismissed for 52 all out in 24.1 overs. Two batters reached double-digit scores, opener Nihar Parmar's 23 and skipper Koji Hardgrave Abe's 17. Losing by 273 runs even before facing the record champions, Japan know the story.
Squads
India U-19: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Amaan (c), Nikhil Kumar, Kiran Chormale, Harvansh Singh (wk), Hardik Raj, Samarth Nagaraj, Mohamed Enaan, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Pranav Pant, KP Karthikeya, Anurag Kawade.
Japan U-19: Aditya Phadke, Nihar Parmar, Koji Hardgrave Abe (c), Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Charles Hinze, Hugo Kelly, Timothy Moore, Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake, Daniel Panckhurst (wk), Aarav Tiwari, Kai Wall, Yuto Yageta, Max Yonekawa Lynn, Skyler Nakayama Cook.
India Vs Japan, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024: Live Streaming, Telecast Details
When and where will the India vs Japan, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup match be played?
The India vs Japan, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup match will be played at the at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on Monday, December 2, 2024 starting at 10:30am IST.
Where will the India vs Japan, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup match be telecast and live streamed?
The India vs Japan, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup match will be live streamed on the live streamed on Sony LIV website and app in India. It will also be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
