India win toss and bat against Pakistan in Under-19 Asia Cup
Pakistan, the defending champions, field first in Muscat after India chose to bat at the start of the match
India won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in their Under-19 Asia Cup match in Muscat on Sunday, Aaj News reported.
Pakistan, the defending champions, will chase. The outlet reported that the toss went India's way and that Rohit's counterpart elected to bat first at the start of play.
Aaj News said the match is being played in Muscat and described it as an important fixture of the tournament.
The outlet recalled that Pakistan won the title last season, beating India by 191 runs in the final. That result leaves Pakistan defending the trophy in this edition.
The report did not name either playing eleven and carried no team news before the start of play.
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