Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- Pakistan and India will renew their fierce cricket rivalry when they meet in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Saturday (today) with the defending champions seeking to retain their crown.

The final at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Al Amerat brings together the tournament's two most closely watched sides, both of whom have negotiated challenging knockout assignments to reach the title decider.

Pakistan, led by Farhan Yousaf, have been the more consistent team throughout the competition, winning all four of their matches. They opened their campaign with a nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates before edging India by three wickets in a closely contested group encounter thanks to Hamza Zahoor...