India and Pakistan have qualified for the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup ODI tournament after securing victories over Afghanistan and Bangladesh in their respective semi-finals.
Both semi-final matches were played yesterday at Al Amerat in Oman.
In the first semi-final, Pakistan cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh to book their place in the final.
Batting first, Bangladesh were bowled out for 138 in 31.4 overs. Pakistan comfortably chased down the target, reaching 141/1 in just 21.5 overs to seal the win.
The second semi-final saw India take on Afghanistan. India produced a convincing performance to secure an eight-wicket victory.
Afghanistan posted 227/8 in their allotted 50 overs after batting first. In reply, India reached 230/2 in just 36.5 overs to complete a comfortable chase.
With both teams winning their semi-finals, India and Pakistan are now set to face each other in the final tomorrow in what promises to be an exciting contest for the Under-19 Asia Cup title.
