Middle-order batter Mohamed Amaan hit an unbeaten 122 to lead India to a resounding 211-run win over Japan in their second Under-19 Asia Cup game in Sharjah. India posted 339 for six and restricted Japan to 128 for eight.

Mohamed Amaan led from the front with an unbeaten century, while KP Karthikeya and opener Ayush Mhatre made fifties to hand India a comfortable 211-run victory over minnows Japan in the Under-19 Asia Cup here on Monday.

India's under-19 captain Mohamed Amaan becomes the first-ever Indian player to smash a century against Japan in ongoing Asia Cup Under-19 tournament.

Apart from Amaan's phenomenal show, KP Karthikeya and opener Ayush Mhatre also played a crucial role in India's win. Karthikeya scored a brisk 57 off 49 balls, while Mhatre's explosive 29-ball innings produced 54 runs. Their efforts helped India post a mammoth total of 339 for six in their 50 overs.

India under-19 captain Mohamed Amaan unbeaten century followed by KP Karthikeya and opener Ayush Mhatre's individual fifties helped India to register a dominating 211-run victory against Japan in the Under-19 Asia Cup.

After a fighting loss to Pakistan in their U-19 Asia Cup campaign opener, the Indian team will be looking for a big win against Japan.

Captain Mohamed Amaan played a brilliant knock of 122 runs off 118 balls and opener Ayush Mhatre smashed 54 runs off just 29 balls as India posted a huge total of 339 for 6 while batting first against Japan in their 2nd game in the U19 Asia Cup 2024.

The 40th over starts with Amaan directing Kelly to midwicket for a single, and then a dot. Then Karthikeya is caught by Moore and has to leave for 57 off 49 balls, replaced by new batter Nikhil. The over ends with three dots.

India secured a 211-run victory over Japan in the Under-19 Asia Cup. Mohamed Amaan scored an unbeaten century, while KP Karthikeya and Ayush Mhatre contributed with fifties. India posted 339 for 6 in 50 overs.