Islamabad, Nov 06: Robin Uthappa made a solid 88 as India beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the Asian Under-19 four-nation cricket tournament at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. After restricting the Lankans for a modest 225 in 49.4 overs, the Indian colts rode on unbeaten half centuries from Rakesh Solanki and captain Ambati Rayudu to achieve the target in 44.4 overs.
Uthappa, whose 86-ball 88 at the top laid the platform for India's chase, was declared man of match while left arm seamer Irfan Pathan, who came up with another excellent bowling performance claiming three for 33, was named man of the series.
This is the first official visit by an Indian cricket team at any level to Pakistan since 1998 when a junior side toured the neighbouring country.
The quadrangular event between teams of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is part of the initiative by the Asian Cricket Council to promote the game in the continent at junior level.
In August, a triangular tournament featuring academy teams of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka was held in Colombo.
India's victory in the final avenged its four wicket loss to Sri Lanka in the round-robin clash. The Indians, however, scored sensational victories over hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh in league matches. Bureau Report