Pakistan U-19 beats India by 191 runs to Win Asia Cup title

Pakistan U-19 beats India by 191 runs to Win Asia Cup title

Pakistan U19 team celebrating on ground

December, 21 2025

(Web Desk): Pakistan Under-19 team has delivered a commanding all-round display to defeat arch-rivals India by 191 runs, securing their first ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 title at the ICC Academy on Sunday.

Opener Sameer Minhas stole the show with a record-breaking 172, the highest individual score in a U-19 Asia Cup final, helping Pakistan post a huge 347 for 8 after being sent in to bat.

He reached his century off just 71 balls, hitting 17 fours and nine sixes before falling to a slower ball from Deepesh Devendran.

Ali Raza led Pakistan’s bowling attack in response, ripping through India’s batting order with figures of 4 for 42.

India collapsed for 156 in just 26.2 overs, unable to recover despite a late 36-run cameo from Deepesh Devendran.

Earlier, India captain Ayush Mhatre elected to bowl, hoping to exploit early seam conditions, but the strategy backfired as Pakistan’s top order, including Usman Khan (35) and Ahmed Hussain (56), put on partnerships of 92 and 137 runs for the second and third wickets.

Pakistan’s victory was especially sweet after losing heavily to India in the group stage. The comprehensive win highlighted Pakistan’s dominance in batting, bowling, and fielding, making it one of the most remarkable U-19 finals in recent memory.