Pakistan U-19 Triumph in ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup Final

DUBAI – December 21, 2025 – Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team delivered a spectacular performance today, defeating arch-rivals India by a massive 191 runs in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Sent in to bat after losing the toss, Pakistan’s young batters constructed a commanding total of 300 for 8 in 50 overs, spearheaded by a record-breaking century from Minhas, well-supported by Ahmed Hussain’s 56. India’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, though Deepesh Devendran claimed 3 wickets for 83 runs. In response, India’s chase never gained momentum. The batting lineup crumbled under disciplined Pakistani bowling, collapsing from 68 for 5 to be dismissed for just 109 in 28.5 overs. Ali Raza was the chief destroyer, finishing with 4 for 42, with valuable support from Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam. The victory marks Pakistan’s first outright U19 Asia Cup title since 2012, ending a run of shared or runner-up finishes. The team was guided by mentor and former senior team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. Minhas was awarded both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament for his consistent, match-winning performances throughout the competition. The win sparked jubilant celebrations among the Pakistani players and supporters, capping off a thoroughly dominant campaign in the youth tournament. Correction: If any venue or date details differ in a future update, please refer to the official ACC Asia Cup records for verification.