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India U19 lose to Pakistan as captain Lakshya Raichandani says they fell 20‑30 runs short
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:02 AM
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India’s Under‑19 cricket side was defeated by Pakistan, with captain Lakshya Raichandani noting the margin was about 20‑30 runs.
In the latest Under‑19 bilateral series, the Indian youth cricket team suffered a loss to their traditional rivals Pakistan. The match concluded with Pakistan emerging victorious, leaving the Indian side short of the target.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani, speaking after the game, said the team fell short by roughly 20 to 30 runs, highlighting the narrow gap that separated the two sides. He emphasized that while the defeat was disappointing, the players gave a competitive performance and identified specific areas for improvement.
The loss will prompt the coaching staff to reassess strategies ahead of upcoming fixtures, with a focus on strengthening the batting line‑up to avoid similar shortfalls in future encounters.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani, speaking after the game, said the team fell short by roughly 20 to 30 runs, highlighting the narrow gap that separated the two sides. He emphasized that while the defeat was disappointing, the players gave a competitive performance and identified specific areas for improvement.
The loss will prompt the coaching staff to reassess strategies ahead of upcoming fixtures, with a focus on strengthening the batting line‑up to avoid similar shortfalls in future encounters.