Pakistan U-19 win Asia Cup final by 191 runs in Dubai

DUBAI – December 21, 2025 – Pakistan’s Under-19 team delivered a spectacular performance, defeating arch-rivals India by 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 posted 300 for 8 in their 50 overs, spearheaded by a record-breaking century from tournament standout Minhas; his aggressive knock formed the backbone of the innings, well-supported by Ahmed Hussain’s 56. India’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, though Deepesh Devendran managed to claim 3 wickets for 83 from his allotted overs. In reply, India’s chase never gained momentum; the batting lineup crumbled under disciplined Pakistani bowling, collapsing from 68 for 5 to be dismissed for 109 in 28.5 overs. Speedster Ali Raza was the chief destroyer, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 42, receiving valuable support from Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam. The victory marks Pakistan’s first outright U19 Asia Cup title since 2012, 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. Corrections (if any): None identified in the provided report.