Yet, Pakistan’s plausibility isn’t negligible at 35-40%. Their semi-final script—bowling out a strong Bangladesh cheaply—mirrors what Subhan and Raza could do on a gripping Dubai pitch. Minhas (299 runs) has been a rock, and if Hussain’s leg-spin (2+ wkts potential) clicks, they could defend 220-240.
The rivalry’s intangibles—pressure on India to avoid a choke, Pakistan’s “nothing-to-lose” momentum—add spice. Historical upsets (Pakistan’s 2018 U19 WC win over India) remind us: one early breakthrough, and the script flips.In a tournament defined by youth and fire, expect boundaries, bouncers, and heartbreak. Will India extend their stranglehold, or will Pakistan script redemption? The final ball will tell.
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