The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 one sided final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, resulted with Pakistan claiming their first standalone title in over a decade, ending India’s run of dominance in a historic final.
Result: Pakistan won by 191 runs
The Final Scorecard
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Pakistan: 347/8 (50 Overs)
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India: 156 all out (26.1 Overs)
Historical Significance
This victory marks Pakistan’s first U19 Asia Cup title since 2012 (when the trophy was shared with India). By defeating the eight-time champions, Pakistan has become the only team in 2025 to stop India’s unbeaten streak.
Key Match Facts
Pakistan’s Batting Masterclass
The match was effectively decided in the first innings by a historic performance from opener Sameer Minhas.
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The Record: Minhas scored 172 runs off 113 balls, the highest individual score in the history of an U19 Asia Cup final.
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The Support: Ahmed Hussain anchored the middle order with a solid 56, ensuring Pakistan posted a daunting target of 348.
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India’s Bowling: Deepesh Devendran (3/83) and Khilan Patel (2/44) led a late-innings surge, taking five wickets for just 25 runs at the death to prevent Pakistan from breaching 400.
India’s Chase Collapses
Despite a fiery start, India’s batting unit succumbed to the scoreboard pressure and a relentless Pakistani pace attack.
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Top Order Fall: 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided a brief spark with a 10-ball 26, but the early dismissals of captain Ayush Mhatre (7) and Aaron George (16) left India reeling at 68/5 within 10 overs.
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Lone Resistance: Tail-ender Deepesh Devendran finished as India’s top scorer with a late-innings cameo of 36 (15 balls), hitting several sixes to avoid a record-low total.
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Bowling Stars: Ali Raza (3/42) and Abdul Subhan (2/29) were the architects of India’s downfall, providing early breakthroughs that the middle order could not recover from.
Tournament Awards
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Player of the Match: Sameer Minhas (Pakistan)
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Player of the Tournament: Sameer Minhas (Pakistan) — Finished with a record-breaking 471 runs across the competition, the highest ever in a single edition of the U19 Asia Cup.
U19 Asia Cup 2025 Final: Live Update – Pakistan Sets Record Target as India Struggles in Dubai
The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 reaches its boiling point today at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. In a high-stakes finale between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, the atmosphere is electric as both sides battle for continental supremacy.
The Road to the Final
Both teams arrived at the summit clash after dominant semi-final performances:
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India: Remained undefeated through the group stages, including a 90-run victory over Pakistan. They secured their final berth by comfortably brushing aside Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in a rain-curtailed 20-over semi-final.
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Pakistan: After finishing second in Group A, they produced a resilient performance to knock out the defending champions, Bangladesh, with an 8-wicket win in their semi-final at The Sevens Stadium.
Live Match Status: The Chase is On
The final has delivered immediate drama, beginning with a historic first-innings total that has put the defending record-holders under immense pressure.
First Innings: Sameer Minhas’ Record-Breaking 172
After India won the toss and elected to field, Pakistan’s opener Sameer Minhas played an innings for the ages. Minhas smashed 172 runs off just 113 balls, featuring 17 fours and 9 sixes.
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This score now stands as the highest individual score in the history of an U19 Asia Cup final.
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Pakistan posted a daunting 347/8 in their 50 overs, despite a late-innings fightback from India’s Deepesh Devendran, who claimed 3/83.
The Chase: India Reeling Early
Chasing a massive 348 for victory, India’s response started with explosive intent but has quickly turned into a struggle for survival against a clinical Pakistan pace attack.
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Current Situation: India is currently tottering at 92-6, needing 256 runs in 35.3 Overs.
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The Collapse: After a fiery 10-ball 26 from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, India lost captain Ayush Mhatre (7), Aaron George (13), and Vihaan Malhotra (7) in quick succession.
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The Outlook: With half the side back in the pavilion and the required run rate climbing, India’s middle order faces a monumental task to avoid a heavy defeat and stay in the hunt for their 9th title.
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