India U19 recorded a dominant win over Pakistan U19 in the Under-19 Asia Cup. The match turned out to be one-sided. India won by a big margin of 90 runs. However, the result was not the only talking point from the game.
A heartwarming moment involving Indian pacer Kishan Kumar Singh grabbed attention across social media. During Pakistan’s innings, Kishan showed great sportsmanship. His gesture was praised by fans from both countries.
Kishan Kumar Singh’s gesture goes viral
The incident happened after 36 overs of Pakistan’s chase. Pakistani batter Huzaifa Ehsan’s right shoelace came loose while he was at the crease. Huzaifa struggled to fix it on his own. At that moment, Kishan walked up and helped him tie the shoelace.
The cameras captured the act. The clip spread quickly online. Many Pakistani fans appreciated the young Indian pacer. The moment sparked discussions about respect and fair play, especially given the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan.
Some social media users compared the gesture with reports about post-match handshakes. Despite the debates, Kishan’s act stood out as a reminder of the spirit of cricket.
Talking about the match, India U19 batted first and scored 240 runs in 46.1 overs. The start was shaky. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was out for five. Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi also fell early.
Captain Ayush Mhatre played a steady knock of 38 runs. He added 49 runs with Aaron George. George later built another key stand of 60 runs with Abhigyan Kundu. Kanishk Chouhan scored a useful 46. Aaron George was the top scorer with 85 off 88 balls. He hit 12 fours and one six. Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan took three wickets each for Pakistan.
In reply, Pakistan U19 were bowled out for 150 in 41.2 overs. Huzaifa Ehsan fought hard with 70 from 83 balls. He received little support. Deepesh Devendran took 3 for 16. Kanishk Chouhan claimed 3 for 33.
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