U19 Asia Cup 2025 Final: Pakistan Crush India by 191 Runs to Clinch Historic Title
DUBAI – In a stunning display of dominance, Pakistan’s Under-19 team dismantled arch-rivals India by 191 runs in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground. Powered by a record-shattering century from Sameer Minhas, Pakistan secured their first outright Asia Cup title and their first overall since sharing the trophy with India in 2012.
Pakistan ended a 13-year wait for continental glory by defeating India in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final, as a dramatic Indian batting collapse saw them bowled out for just 156 runs. Chasing a modest target, Pakistan held their nerves to secure a historic victory and lift their first U19 Asia Cup title since 2012, sparking celebrations across the camp.
Sameer Minhas: The Architect of Destruction
After being put in to bat by India, Pakistan’s innings was defined by one name: Sameer Minhas. The opener played an innings for the ages, smashing 172 runs off just 113 deliveries. His knock, which included 17 boundaries and 9 towering sixes, set the record for the highest individual score in a U19 Asia Cup final.
Minhas found able support in Ahmed Hussain (56) and Usman Khan (35), as Pakistan reached a gargantuan total of 347/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Despite a late surge by Indian bowlers Deepesh Devendran (3/83) and Khilan Patel (2/44) to trigger a mini-collapse, the damage was already done.
The Indian Collapse
Chasing a target of 348, India’s response was a story of frantic aggression meeting clinical precision. While openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi (26 off 10) and Ayush Mhatre (2) started at a breakneck pace—collecting 32 runs in the first two overs—the momentum evaporated as soon as Pakistan’s pacers found their rhythm.
Pakistan’s Ali Raza was the wrecker-in-chief, taking 4/42 and removing both Indian openers and the dangerous Aaron George (16). India’s top order crumbled to 49/3 and never recovered, eventually being bundled out for 156 in 26.2 overs. In a surreal twist, India’s No. 10 batter Deepesh Devendran ended as the top scorer with a spirited 36, but it served only to delay the inevitable.
Match Summary Table
| Category | Pakistan U19 | India U19 |
| Total Score | 347/8 (50 Overs) | 156 All Out (26.2 Overs) |
| Top Scorer | Sameer Minhas (172) | Deepesh Devendran (36) |
| Best Bowler | Ali Raza (4/42) | Deepesh Devendran (3/83) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 191 runs | — |
