Pakistan U19 (347/8) crush India U19 (156) by 191 runs in the final to clinch their second ACC U19 Asia Cup title

[sweep_shot]

In their minds, they wanted to humiliate Pak in the final bowling them out assuming Pak would implode due to the pressure.

Well...the hunter became hunted

They are full of hubris.

Their Test decline have already started. I expect them to decline in ODI and T20 also once Hardik, Bumrah, Kuldeep etc. retire.

India declining in cricket is good for cricket world.

 

[the Great Khan]

They are full of hubris.

Their Test decline have already started. I expect them to decline in ODI and T20 also once Hardik, Bumrah, Kuldeep etc. retire.

India declining in cricket is good for cricket world.

I doubt that will be the case. The game is now so scewed in favour of the big three that even a decline for them will mean they will remain better than many others. The game has literally been devastated by these three countries. The windies are finished as a cricket nation. Sri Lanka are not able to produce another golden gen. South africa will go through peaks and troughs like new Zealand. And we are mired in internal disorganisation corruption and incompetence. India still has a system and it will keep churning out players.

The world game at this moment in time is the equivalent of where rugby league is. Three good sides..rest rubbish.

 

[sweep_shot]

I doubt that will be the case. The game is now so scewed in favour of the big three that even a decline for them will mean they will remain better than many others. The game has literally been devastated by these three countries. The windies are finished as a cricket nation. Sri Lanka are not able to produce another golden gen. South africa will go through peaks and troughs like new Zealand. And we are mired in internal disorganisation corruption and incompetence. India still has a system and it will keep churning out players.

The world game at this moment in time is the equivalent of where rugby league is. Three good sides..rest rubbish.

Just look what's happening to India in Test.

The truth is upcoming Indian youngsters aren't as good as previous generations of Indian players.

Most of India's recent wins happened due to old veterans (Siraj, Kuldeep, Rohit, Kohli, Hardik, Bumrah etc.). Once all of them retire, India is likely to become a mid-tier team.

 

[the Great Khan]

Just look what's happening to India in Test.

The truth is upcoming Indian youngsters aren't as good as previous generations of Indian players.

Most of India's recent wins happened due to old veterans (Siraj, Kuldeep, Rohit, Kohli, Hardik, Bumrah etc.). Once all of them retire, India is likely to become a mid-tier team.

But thats my point. Even at mid tier they will be better than us and many others. They will find a small tight group from their system and run with that group till they get some gems. We won't be able to.

 

[shamaan]

Indian bowling is weak. Deepesh is the only one who bowls bouncers. But by the time he came on he was already well set. That missed opportunity because of sun cost them big. Anyway this unit looks the weakest pace unit in years for India. That left arm pacer looks like a 120 kph bowler.

Even so they should have tried to bowl a bouncer as things were not working anyways.

 

[CricVet]

Just look what's happening to India in Test.

The truth is upcoming Indian youngsters aren't as good as previous generations of Indian players.

Most of India's recent wins happened due to old veterans (Siraj, Kuldeep, Rohit, Kohli, Hardik, Bumrah etc.). Once all of them retire, India is likely to become a mid-tier team.

The argument is a about the system. Despite the fact that WE hate Sanghi mentality, we must agree that Pakistan lacks structural base - everything is chaotic and runs on adhoc. This will suffocate growth even if there is an opportunity.

 

[jnaveen1980]

But thats my point. Even at mid tier they will be better than us and many others. They will find a small tight group from their system and run with that group till they get some gems. We won't be able to.

Transition takes a bit of time.India will be good. INdia went through similar phase right after Dravid/Tendulkar/Laxman exit. Then they recovered. For the record India lost lot of Asia cups at u19 level even before. Nothing changed. This is not a barometer of anything if you ask me. Bangladesh despite winning 2020 world cup what did they achieve anything? They can't even win Asia cup at senior level where there are only 3 major teams that challenge them. They won back to back u19 asia cup lol What did they do? Nothing.

 

[sweep_shot]

Indian bowling is weak. Deepesh is the only one who bowls bouncers. But by the time he came on he was already well set. That missed opportunity because of sun cost them big. Anyway this unit looks the weakest pace unit in years for India. That left arm pacer looks like a 120 kph bowler.

Maybe it is the fruit of Indian hubris?

Always a pleasant sight when Indians are humbled.

 

[the Great Khan]

The argument is a about the system. Despite the fact that WE hate Sanghi mentality, we must agree that Pakistan lacks structural base - everything is chaotic and runs on adhoc. This will suffocate growth even if there is an opportunity.

Exactly. There is no vision. Ill give you youngsters an example. In the 70's the windiest got smashed in Australia by Lillie and Thompson. Just destroyed. Clive lloyd decided he needed to fight fire with fire and they decided that instead of having just two fast bowlers they would build a side with 5 or more. They had a vision. Their system my not have been the best but at least they had a plan. What's ours? Make spin pitches for now while Noman bhai is still playing. Then next year change again. Then a month later a new vision..

 

[Champ_Pal]

Congrats to Pak teens. Massive victory. Sameer Minhas dominated the clueless Indian bowlers and fielders.

A very poor day for Indian batting too. The entire team looked overwhelmed right from the beginning. The dropped catches hurt them real bad.

 

[the Great Khan]

Maybe it is the fruit of Indian hubris?

Always a pleasant sight when Indians are humbled.

Sure but at the moment who gets the last laugh? We can enjoy these small victories. I love these tbh. But long term we aren't moving forward.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Sameer Minhas leads Pakistan U19 to ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup glory​

A dominant all-round performance, led by a century from Sameer Minhas and a four-wicket haul by Ali Raza, guided Pakistan U19 to a thumping 191-run win over India U19 in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday. This marked Pakistan’s first outright ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup title, having previously been declared joint winners in the 2012 edition.

After being put in to bat, Pakistan posted an imposing 347 for eight in their allotted 50 overs. Sameer Minhas anchored the innings with a magnificent 172 off 113 balls, striking 17 fours and nine sixes. He laid a solid foundation before accelerating through the middle overs, including vital partnerships with Usman Khan (35, 45b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Ahmed Hussain (56, 45b, 3x4s, 1x6) to put Pakistan firmly in command.

Left-handed batter Ahmed’s fluent half-century provided further momentum, while skipper Farhan Yousaf (19, 18b, 2x4s, 1x6) and late contributions from Niqab Shafiq (12 not out, 17b, 1x4) and Mohammad Sayyam (13 not out, 8b, 1x6) ensured Pakistan finished strongly.

In turn, Pakistan’s bowlers produced a disciplined and clinical display to dismiss India for 156 in 26.2 overs. Right-arm fast bowler Ali spearheaded the attack with four wickets, striking early to derail India’s chase. Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan claimed two wickets apiece, while spinner Huzaifa Ahsan also struck twice as Pakistan maintained pressure throughout the innings.

Sameer Minhas was adjudged player of the match for his match-winning century and was also named player of the tournament after amassing 471 runs from five matches at an average of 157.

Pakistan U19 will now travel to Zimbabwe to feature in a tri-series involving Afghanistan and hosts Zimbabwe, starting from Thursday, 25 December. The ICC Men’s U19 World Cup will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026.

Scores in brief:

Pakistan beat India by 191 runs at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai

Pakistan 347-8, 50 overs (Sameer Minhas 172, Ahmed Hussain 56, Usman Khan 35; Deepesh Devendran 3-83)

India 156 all out, 26.2 overs (Deepesh Devendran 36, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 26; Ali Raza 4-42, Huzaifa Ahsan 2-12, Abdul Subhan 2-29, Mohammad Sayyam 2-38)

Player of the match and tournament – Sameer Minhas (Pakistan)

 

[Champ_Pal]

They are full of hubris.

Their Test decline have already started. I expect them to decline in ODI and T20 also once Hardik, Bumrah, Kuldeep etc. retire.

India declining in cricket is good for cricket world.

You mean they will hurt your team for another 3 yrs?

 

[Ball Blazer]

Azhar Ali and Wasim Akram congratulate Pakistan U19 for a massive win over India

https://twitter.com/x/status/2002729918766178370

https://twitter.com/x/status/2002716120185458747

 

[cricfan432]

One thing is clear to beat india we need high SR players like sameer minhas and Maaz Sadaqat, unfortunately we have packed international team with statpadders.

 

[jnaveen1980]

One thing is clear to beat india we need high SR players like sameer minhas and Maaz Sadaqat, unfortunately we have packed international team with statpadders.

Fakhar zaman was good 2 years back. Now he is old.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Congratulations to Pakistan fans on this thumping win over our boys. It’s a great sign for Pakistan cricket showing that there is a lot of good young talent in Pakistan cricket. This will is much needed for you. Well done and wishing the young boys well for a great future.

Tough luck India boys. But this is a good lesson learnt at young age. You’re never too big.

 

[RehanG]

Did they shake hands.

 

[hks222]

How was the sunday, parosis?

Life seems to be hard outside the fictional bollyeood, eh?

 

[Ball Blazer]

Did they shake hands.

No

 

[charlie007]

Congratulations to Pakistan fans! This was a shellacking!! Your opener is top class and has tremendous potential to succeed in international cricket, although the rest of the batters seem to need a little more exposure and experience.
U19s are a window into the future and it looks like you will continue to do well.

 

[Hawkeye]

Is Sameer Minhas hindu?

No.

We all used to be people from one country not too long ago, obviously names and castes have remained the same but not the faith or religions in many cases. Lots of Rajputs here. Also lots of Sidhus (our great air chief is one too) and many other castes.

It is normal.

 

[Local.Dada]

Well played , no hate for kids/ junior cricketers.

 

[Rana]

This is a real photo or edited? @Devadwal

 

[Devadwal]

This is a real photo or edited? @Devadwal

Real Asia Cup winner?
Real World T20 winner?

Asking for a friend

 

[Savak]

Sad and petty but exactly as i predicted, on the one off occasions when the Pakistani team beats India on a big stage, the Indian players unable to digest the defeat will retort to mocking their fellow Pakistani counterparts by referring to their IPL earnings. This is exactly what that bacha Suryavanshi did.

 

[Savak]

In my cricket viewing experience, the U19 players who start off with a bang and fan fare do not succeed in international cricket in the long run case in point Anwar Ali, Unmukt Chand whereas players who are badly under developed or do not impress in U19 cricket end up becoming much better players than expected and shine in international cricket in the long run.

 

[Rafale Nidhal Fan]

 

[Babeikh]

Where were the Indian team when the trophy was being presented to Pakistan? Were they there or did they disappear into the changing room?

 

[jnaveen1980]

In my cricket viewing experience, the U19 players who start off with a bang and fan fare do not succeed in international cricket in the long run case in point Anwar Ali, Unmukt Chand whereas players who are badly under developed or do not impress in U19 cricket end up becoming much better players than expected and shine in international cricket in the long run.

Taking it to next level is in the hands of players themselves. Manjot Kalra, Prithvi shaw were terrific in 2018 world cu p. Manjot made 100 in world cup final. Abhishek was a lower order spin bowling all rounder. He had good technique. So he played as an anchor for SRH under Lara/moody coaching. Then Abhishek, Gill, Prabhsimran and one more guy went to yuvraj for training. They rented a room during this phase. Yuvraj put them through drill. Gill was already a great talent. But his six hitting skill improved after that (which he lost now). But Abhishek in one stint became a six hitting monster. Gill's father giving hm throw down of 1000 balls. Cricket board cannot handhold and each every potential. It is too much for them to do.

 

[BDfanforever]

Wow what a thumping win! Congratulations to all the Pakistani fans who were following the tournament!

 

[BDfanforever]

From this batch I think Samir Minhas, Zawad Abrar, and Kundu guy we might see feature in International team.

 

[chinaman00]

What an ugly precedent India have set. None of the Indian boys could go and congratulate Minhas even if they wanted to.

Nobody cares about being congratulated by the Indians. Pakistanis should stop obsessing with validation by Indians and move on.

 

[Bewal Express]

In my cricket viewing experience, the U19 players who start off with a bang and fan fare do not succeed in international cricket in the long run case in point Anwar Ali, Unmukt Chand whereas players who are badly under developed or do not impress in U19 cricket end up becoming much better players than expected and shine in international cricket in the long run.

Its all about talent, brain cells and opportunity. Without talent, you have no chance, without Brian cells the player wont develop his game and the player needs opportunity to showcase their talent.
Guys that do well for PK think they have made it, dont see it as a launching pad , and dont work hard enough.

 

[hur rizvi]

Nobody cares about being congratulated by the Indians. Pakistanis should stop obsessing with validation by Indians and move on.

No one cares but the main thing is the kind of precedent that has been set.

Teenagers playing with such animosity is a terrible spectacle

 

[zahid01]

India should have used the bouncer alot more

They don't have pace to trouble batsmen with short ball

 

[shamaan]

They don't have pace to trouble batsmen with short ball

I understand that but when things are working then you have to try something else.

 

[Snowflake]

Sad and petty but exactly as i predicted, on the one off occasions when the Pakistani team beats India on a big stage, the Indian players unable to digest the defeat will retort to mocking their fellow Pakistani counterparts by referring to their IPL earnings. This is exactly what that bacha Suryavanshi did.

No one knows what he did. A few audioless visuals don’t confirm anything.

 

[Snowflake]

India has turned rivalry so ugly and nasty. Previously, the games were always played in the right spirit regardless of the relations between the countries - now it’s just a sea of insults and ott celebrations.

Poor stuff

 

[Cricket Warrior]

PCB announces big reward for Pakistan Under-19 Cricket team

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced a major reward for the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team following their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 title victory, ARY News reported, citing sources.

Sources stated that the PCB Chairman has announced a whopping cash prize of Rs 5 million for every member of the winning squad. Naqvi met with the players in Dubai shortly after their victory to announce the reward.

While addressing the team, the PCB Chairman said, “You all are warriors, and you have made the nation proud.”

During a conversation with the “Player of the Match, Sameer Minhas, who scored a historic 172 runs off 113 balls, Naqvi said: “You are our pride, and you played an exceptional game today.”

Sources further revealed that the Chairman made a personal commitment to the young star, announcing that the PCB will bear all of his expenses for the next two years.

PCB announces big reward for Pakistan Under-19 Cricket team

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced a reward for the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team following their ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 title victorY

arynews.tv

 

[Major]

Any news on the injured player?

Also really pathetic of ACC, instead of giving these players a 1 day rest to enjoy the trophy they made a return flight to Islamabad just a few mins ago

 

[Major]

Nobody cares about being congratulated by the Indians. Pakistanis should stop obsessing with validation by Indians and move on.

Its not about pakistanis.

Its about setting a precedent. U19 cricket is where discipline is emphasized. Any dissent shown to anyone in youth cricket is dealt with harsher penalties compared to international cricket. This is to set a discipline for young cricketers.

By letting the indian u19 side get involved in such antics, this is gonna be more problematic in future

 

[shamaan]

India U19s were bowled out in 26.2 overs, in the 158th ball of the inns, as a tribute to India's 158 all-out in the CT17 final, also 152 balls were remaining, as a tribute to Pakistan's 152/0 against India. And India's last man scored 36, as a tribute to India 36 all-out.