India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup final set for Saturday after India beat Afghanistan

India will face Pakistan on Saturday in Oman in the Under-19 Asia Cup final after beating Afghanistan by eight wickets in the semi-final today.

India chased down Afghanistan's target to book their place in the title clash. Pakistan had earlier secured their place in the final with a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first semi-final.

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Afghanistan posted 227/8 in 50 overs, but India's batting line-up chased down the target comfortably. Captain Lakshya Raichandani scored 93 off 90 balls, while VK Vineeth remained unbeaten on 50. Aaryavir Sehwag also contributed 51 runs in the chase.

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