Pakistan thrash India in U19 Asia Cup final, Minhas stars

December 21, 2025

Dubai, Dec 21 –Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat arch-rivals India by 191 runs in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. The victory marked a memorable triumph for Pakistan in one of age-group cricket’s most intense rivalries.

 Sameer Minhas’s Monumental Knock

The star of the match was Pakistan opener Sameer Minhas, who played a breathtaking innings of 172 runs off 113 balls, studded with powerful strokes that included 17 fours and nine sixes. Minhas’s knock anchored Pakistan’s innings, helping the team post a massive 347/8 on the board after being asked to bat first.

His match-winning effort was praised by fans and experts alike, with many describing it as one of the standout batting performances in a U19 Asia Cup final. The knock put immense pressure on India’s bowling attack and laid the foundation for Pakistan’s dominant total.

 India’s Struggle in Title Chase

In response, India’s U19 team faltered against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. The Indian batting lineup struggled to build partnerships and was eventually bowled out for 156, handing Pakistan a convincing 191-run victory.

Despite India entering the final unbeaten in the tournament and boasting strong performances throughout, they couldn’t withstand Pakistan’s relentless pressure in the title clash.

 Pakistan’s Triumph and Minhas Accolades

Pakistan’s victory in the 2025 U19 Asia Cup underlines the team’s strong youth cricket development and highlights Sameer Minhas as a rising star in the sport. His explosive batting throughout the tournament capped by a stunning final performance earned him widespread acclaim.

With this win, Pakistan lifts the U19 Asia Cup crown in emphatic fashion, commemorating a memorable day for the Men in Green in one of youth cricket’s most fiercely contested events.