Pakistan Crush India by 191 Runs to Clinch U19 Asia Cup 2025 Title

In a high-stakes final at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Pakistan’s Under-19 team delivered a masterclass in aggressive cricket to dismantle arch-rivals India by 191 runs. Powered by a historic century from opener Sameer Minhas, Pakistan lifted the U19 Asia Cup trophy for the second time, their first outright win since sharing the title with India in 2012.

The Minhas Masterclass: 172 Runs of Pure Dominance

Opting to bowl first, the Indian colts were immediately put on the back foot by Sameer Minhas, the younger brother of Pakistan T20 international Arafat Minhas.

• The Record: Minhas’ 172 off 113 balls (17 boundaries, 9 sixes) is now the highest individual score in a U19 Asia Cup final.
• Key Partnerships: Minhas anchored two massive stands: a 92-run partnership with Usman Khan (35) and a 137-run association with Ahmed Hussain (56).
• India’s Fightback: Despite the onslaught, Indian pacer Deepesh Devendran (3/83) led a late mini-recovery, as Pakistan slipped from 302/3 to 347/8 in the final overs.

India’s Chase: A “Bloody” Collapse

Chasing a daunting target of 348, the Indian top order—which had been prolific throughout the tournament—crumbled under the pressure of the final.

• Top Order Failure: Captain Ayush Mhatre (2) and Aaron George (16) fell early. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had scored 171 earlier in the tournament, managed only 26 before departing after a tense exchange with the Pakistani bowlers.
• The Slide: India was reduced to 68/5 within 10 overs. Only No. 10 batter Deepesh Devendran offered late resistance with a breezy 36 off 16 balls, helping India avoid the record for the largest margin of defeat in a final.
• Pakistan’s Attack: Ali Raza and Mohammad Sayyam were the pick of the bowlers, suffocating the Indian batters in the middle overs.

U19 Asia Cup History: The Winners’ Circle

While Pakistan celebrated their second title, India remains the most successful team in the tournament’s history.

“Clinical and Dominant”

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who was present in Dubai, lauded the youngsters for their “comprehensive and fearless” performance. The victory serves as a sweet revenge for Pakistan, who had lost their group-stage encounter to India by 90 runs earlier this month.