ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan U19 vs India U19 | Final | Dubai | December 21 | Match Discussion

[Ball Blazer]

India and Pakistan booked their places in the U19 Asia Cup final with commanding 8-wicket victories in their respective semi-finals. For Pakistan, Abdul Subhan’s brilliant spell of 4/20 dismantled Bangladesh before Sameer Minhas guided the chase with an unbeaten 69, ensuring a comfortable win. India, meanwhile, eased past Sri Lanka as Aaron George (58) and Vihaan Malhotra (61) stitched together an unbroken 114-run stand to seal the result.

Both matches were rain-affected, with Pakistan’s semifinal reduced to 27 overs per side and India’s to 20. The stage is now set for a high-stakes Sunday finale, where traditional rivals Pakistan and India will clash for the U19 Asia Cup title.

India U19 squad: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu, Harvansh Pangalia, Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Naman Pushpak, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra

Pakistan U19 squad: Ali Raza, Momin Qamar, Farhan Yousaf (c), Usman Khan, Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammed Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayya

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[AamchiMumbaikar]

Should be a close match

 

[The Bald Eagle]

@Devadwal your team is obviously favorite, so hypothetically if you win, will you receive trophy from Mohsin Naqvi???

 

[jamie smith fan]

India will win.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India underdogs against speed demons from pakistan. Then they have batsmen like phil salt, jos buttler at the top.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

India will win.

I think it’s going to be a good fight. Pakistan’s pace bowling is pretty impressive.
It will be Pakistan’s pace attack versus India’s top order that decides the match.

 

[jamie smith fan]

I think it’s going to be a good fight. Pakistan’s pace bowling is pretty impressive.
It will be Pakistan’s pace attack versus India’s top order that decides the match.

Pak cant chase anything above 150.
At the worst india will atleast get to 220.
So realistically speaking pak has no chance of winning against this indian side.
Vaibhav ayush aaron and kundu are too good for u19 level

 

[sweep_shot]

@Devadwal your team is obviously favorite, so hypothetically if you win, will you receive trophy from Mohsin Naqvi???

Looks like Naqvi may keep another trophy.

If Pakistan win, it goes to Pakistan.
If India win, it also goes to Pakistan, unless India collect the trophy from Naqvi.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Looks like Naqvi may keep another trophy.

If Pakistan win, it goes to Pakistan.
If India win, it also goes to Pakistan, unless India collect the trophy from Naqvi.

Ya tho win hay ya tho trophy hay ..

 

[shamaan]

India will start at favourites,Pakistan should open first.

 

[BouncerGuy]

India is a favorite here... I don't think Pakistan can win this one as well.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Unless India play very badly it will be very difficult to win this one. The batting talent is just not there for us and that was evident from our both openers intent , even when they were positive and was going after bowling the timing and shot selection and shot power was just not there and they need extreme good luck to keep playing with that aggressive intent.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

BD batters also didn’t have talent and that day the luck wasn’t on there side plus Pak bowling is probably the best at U19 level this time.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Ahmed Hasan shouldn’t bat at no4 because anything above 130k on a good length or short pitch length then he is a sitting duck.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Anything can happen in a final, Mhatre hasn't yet fired in the tournament so far.

Sooryavanshi needs to spend some time at the crease before going big.

George, Malhotra, Kundu, Chauhan, Devendran are good finds for India ahead of the World Cup next month.

 

[Shafi]

Apart from 1 or 2 this is a certified parchi team. Unless miracle happens we cannot win.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Apart from 1 or 2 this is a certified parchi team. Unless miracle happens we cannot win.

We selected the best performers , how it is a parchi team? Just accept it we don't have any upcoming talent because youth is not interested in cricket at all.

 

[Sachin fan]

Pak cant chase anything above 150.
At the worst india will atleast get to 220.
So realistically speaking pak has no chance of winning against this indian side.
Vaibhav ayush aaron and kundu are too good for u19 level

What if Pak bat first? Can india withstand the Pak pace while under pressure of chasing in a final?

 

[Ball Blazer]

Pakistan seek U19 Asia Cup title as they face India in final​

Pakistan will take on India in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup on Sunday, 21 December at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. The first ball of the final will be bowled at 9am local time.

Talking to PCB Digital ahead of the final, Farhan Yousaf said:

“Our preparation has been very good and the morale in the camp is very high. The management has backed us strongly and we will try to come out victorious.

“Bangladesh proved to be a very good opponent and it was enjoyable to compete against them. The players performed really well. Our fielding unit has been outstanding, the batting performed well in the last match and the bowling has been consistent throughout the tournament. This collective effort has contributed to our strong results.

“The final is a big game and the players are very confident. We aim to carry forward the momentum and positivity from the last match, play aggressive cricket, give our 100 per cent and are hopeful of a result going in our team’s favour.”

15-member squad:

Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq and Sameer Minhas

 

[Bewal Express]

Unless India play very badly it will be very difficult to win this one. The batting talent is just not there for us and that was evident from our both openers intent , even when they were positive and was going after bowling the timing and shot selection and shot power was just not there and they need extreme good luck to keep playing with that aggressive intent.

This is a weak U19 PK team, maybe they are genuinely U19s, in which case thats not a problem.
My worry is Ali Raza- a real talent in terms of pace but I cant see how going forward, he will look to get people out. Its the same problem Joffra has, pace but little skill besides a sharp short ball.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Pakistan's batting is weak. They should bat first

 

[RidiculousMan]

This is a weak U19 PK team, maybe they are genuinely U19s, in which case thats not a problem.
My worry is Ali Raza- a real talent in terms of pace but I cant see how going forward, he will look to get people out. Its the same problem Joffra has, pace but little skill besides a sharp short ball.

Ali Raza is 17. Give him some more time to develop his game

 

[sweep_shot]

Ali Raza is 17. Give him some more time to develop his game

He is good.

I think he should play for Pakistan soon.

 

[Bewal Express]

Ali Raza is 17. Give him some more time to develop his game

I think the wrist is not a an age thing. Its a natural thing and to change it requires many 100s of hours in the nets and matches

 

[Devadwal]

@Muhammad Saad how good is Pakistan openers? Can they scored 23 runs without losing any wickets ?

 

[jnaveen1980]

India bowling looks a little light weight in comparison.

 

[zahid01]

I hope they allow the youngsters to play freely not restrict them with unnecessarily pressure

 

[jamie smith fan]

@Muhammad Saad how good is Pakistan openers? Can they scored 23 runs without losing any wickets ?

Why 23 runs??
Something special in that figure??

 

[saabir]

Another Sunday another India vs Pakistan clash and it’s becoming too predictable. India look clear favorites once again. This time Pakistan’s U-19 side appears genuinely under-19.. They lack muscle and strength and rely heavily on timing rather than power.
Under pressure against India, Pakistan tend to panic either going into a defensive shell or swinging wildly losing early wickets. While the bowling attack has quality and discipline the batting unit still looks average and fragile. Unless there’s a drastic shift in mindset and intent the outcome feels inevitable.

 

[Sachin fan]

Why 23 runs??
Something special in that figure??

He is a gambling addict who has been betting on different outcomes

 

[Muhammad Saad]

They couldn’t teach Ali Raza to move the ball in last 3 years , I doubt they can now , need to send him for a county season if it’s possible.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

After the disastrous Ramiz Raja regime, we are finally seeing hints of a recovery in our youth system.

It took 4 years to see progress and I am hopeful in another 5 years we will discover world class talent.

Damage can be done quickly but the recovery can take a very long time.

 

[shamaan]

The only chance for pakistan to win is if they bowl first.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

The only chance for pakistan to win is if they bowl first.

I think the opposite could be better option but even for that they need to post a big total first.

 

[shamaan]

I think the opposite could be better option but even for that they need to post a big total first.

Pakistan u19s strength is thier bowling so try and restrict them to below par score.