Pakistan is The New Champion of U-19 Asia Cup

Pakistan The News Champion of U-19 Asia Cup. Image: PCB

Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team clinched the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2025 title in emphatic fashion, overpowering arch-rivals India by 191 runs in the final at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

In a one-sided final, Pakistan posted a commanding 347 for 8 in their 50 overs, thanks largely to a remarkable innings by Sameer Minhas, who scored a record 172 runs off 113 balls — the highest individual score by a Pakistan batter in U-19 Youth ODIs.

Minhas’ innings featured a blend of power and precision, including multiple fours and sixes, and provided the backbone of Pakistan’s imposing total. Support from the middle order helped maintain momentum, setting a daunting target for India to chase.

In response, India were bundled out for 156 in just 26.2 overs, unable to cope with Pakistan’s disciplined pace attack and all-round bowling effort.

With bowlers such as Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam regularly breaking partnerships, Pakistan’s bowling unit ensured complete control throughout India’s innings.

The victory marks Pakistan’s first outright Under-19 Asia Cup title, having previously shared the trophy with India in 2012.

This strong all-around performance — led by a record-breaking batting display and clinical bowling — underscores Pakistan’s dominance at the youth level in this continental competition.

Fans and officials celebrated the win enthusiastically as the young team lifted the trophy, a proud moment for Pakistan’s junior cricket setup and a boost for future talent on the international stage.

crifosports/21December25/AZ