Under-19 Youth Asia Cup

U-19 Youth Asia Cup 2017

Question: Who amongst the following recently won the title of the Under-19 Youth Asia Cup 2017 held in Malaysia?
(a) India
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Pakistan
(d) Malaysia
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • From 10-19 November, 2017 ‘Under-19 Youth Asia Cup 2017’ concluded in Malaysia.
  • Eight countries (India, Nepal, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan) took part in this competition.
  • Afghanistan won the title for the first time by defeating Pakistan by 187 runs in the final match held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on November 19, 2017.
  • Player of the Series- Mujib Jadran from Afghanistan; most wickets (20) in the series.
  • Most runs in the series- Mohammad Taha (Pakistan)
  • Naveen-ulHaq is the captain of Afghanistan’s Under-19 Asia Cup team.

Reference:
http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/tournaments/u-19-youth-asia-cup-2017
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/516194
http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8616/report/1125956