Rain Disrupts U19 Cricket Battle

The final between India U19 and Afghanistan U19 was abandoned due to inclement weather, halting play with India at 79/5. Pacer Abdul Aziz disrupted India's early play before rain and bad light stopped the match indefinitely. Kanishk Chouhan and Abhigyan Kundu stood resilient for India, adding crucial runs.

Inclement weather forced the abrupt abandonment of the one-day tri-series final between India Under-19 and Afghanistan Under-19 in Bengaluru on Sunday. The match halted with India at 79 for five, following disruptions by rain and diminished light.

Indian pacer Abdul Aziz was instrumental in destabilizing India's batting order early on, dismissing key players, namely skipper Vihaan Malhotra and Vansh Acharya, reducing India to a precarious 24 for four.

Kanishk Chouhan and Abhigyan Kundu attempted to stabilize India's position by contributing a substantial 51-run partnership for the fifth wicket. However, the deteriorating weather conditions ultimately led to the definitive cessation of the game.

(With inputs from agencies.)