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New Delhi: India won the toss and chose to bat first in Dubai. The pitch looked good for batting. Openers started steadily. Vaibhav Suryavanshi soon took control. He attacked bowlers confidently. Boundaries flowed regularly. India built pressure from the start. The scoreboard moved rapidly.
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav showed maturity beyond his age. He began cautiously. Once set, he accelerated sharply. He reached his fifty in just 30 balls. The hundred came in 56 balls. He continued attacking after the milestone. Vaibhav scored 171 runs off 95 balls. His innings included 14 sixes and 9 fours.
Aaron George played a composed half-century. Vihan Malhotra added valuable runs. Wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu struck quick boundaries. Spin all-rounder Kanishk Chauhan finished strongly. Partnerships kept building pressure. India never slowed down. The team lost six wickets. The final total reached 433 runs.
UAE struggled from the start. Indian bowlers struck early. Six wickets fell for just 53 runs. The top order collapsed quickly. The run rate stayed low. Pressure increased with every over. UAE found it hard to rotate strike. India controlled the game completely.
Prithvi Madhu and Udish Suri fought back. They added an 85-run partnership. The stand lasted 24 overs. However, runs came slowly. After Prithvi’s dismissal, Suri continued. He added 61 runs with Saleh Amin. UAE avoided being bowled out. They finished at 199 for seven.
India won the match by a huge margin. The victory came by 234 runs. It was the biggest statement of the tournament so far. Captain Ayush Mhatre led confidently. The team showed balance in all departments. India started the campaign strongly. Confidence will be high going forward.
India will now face Pakistan on Sunday. Pakistan also won their opening match convincingly. They defeated Malaysia by 297 runs. Opener Samir Minhas scored 177 runs. Malaysia were bowled out for 48. The India-Pakistan clash promises excitement. Both teams enter unbeaten. The contest will test form and temperament.
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