logo

Pakistan U-19 crush India U-19 by 191 runs in Asia Cup Final

Pakistan U-19 triumphed in the final of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, defeating India U-19 by a massive margin of 191 runs.

Pakistan posted an impressive total of 347/8 in their 50 overs, with Sameer Minhas playing a remarkable knock of 172 runs off 113 balls.

His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award, and he was also named Player of the Tournament for his consistent brilliance throughout the competition.

India, chasing a daunting target, struggled against Pakistan’s bowlers and were all out for just 156 runs in 26.2 overs.

Deepesh Devendran top-scored for India with a 36 off 16 balls, but it wasn’t enough to mount a serious challenge. Ali Raza was the star with the ball for Pakistan, taking 4 wickets for 42 runs in 6.2 overs.

Pakistan’s dominant performance was evident as they controlled both the bat and ball, securing the victory with ease. With this win, Pakistan U-19 showcased their strength and talent, claiming the 2025 ACC U-19 Asia Cup title in style.

The match was held at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, with India winning the toss and opting to bowl first. However, Pakistan’s batsmen had other plans, setting up an unassailable total.

Where to watch Pakistan vs India U19 Asia Cup final in Pakistan

Pakistan will face India in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup on Sunday, December 21, at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.

The first ball of the match is set for 10 am PST.

Where to watch:

Fans can watch the live broadcast on PTV Sports, while digital streaming will be available on Tamasha for those following online.

Since its inception in 1989, Pakistan, winners of the 2004 and 2006 ICC Men’s U19 World Cups, has yet to claim the U19 Asia Cup title in its 11 editions.

India have won the tournament seven times, while Bangladesh took the title in 2023 and 2024, and Afghanistan lifted it in 2017.

The 2012 final between Pakistan and India ended in a tie, resulting in a shared trophy.

In the ongoing tournament, Pakistan won two of their three Group ‘A’ matches and earned a spot in the final after defeating Bangladesh under 19 by eight wickets in the second semi-final on December 19.

The team will rely on batting star Sameer Minhas, who has scored 299 runs in four matches, including a century and a half-century.

On the bowling side, right-arm pacer Abdul Subhan has taken 11 wickets from three matches, while left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Sayyam has claimed eight wickets.

In their group-stage clash, India defeated Pakistan by 90 runs, adding extra excitement and anticipation to the final showdown.

Pakistan 15-member squad for the final:

Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, and Sameer Minhas.