Pakistan sealed the Men’s U19 Asia Cup title with a commanding victory over India. The Green Shirts defeated their arch-rivals by a massive 191-run margin in the final. The match took place at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
Pakistan first posted an imposing total of 347 for eight in their allotted overs. Later, their bowlers dismantled India for just 156 runs. As a result, Pakistan completed a dominant title triumph.
Sameer Minhas Anchors Pakistan’s Massive Total
Pakistan built their innings around a remarkable knock by Sameer Minhas. The opener scored a brilliant 172 runs from 113 deliveries. His innings featured seventeen fours and nine towering sixes.
Pakistan started steadily with Minhas and Hamza Zahoor. The pair added 31 runs before Zahoor fell early. However, Minhas remained composed at the crease.
Usman Khan then joined him and added valuable momentum. Together, they stitched a quick 92-run partnership for the second wicket. Usman contributed 35 runs before his dismissal.
Minhas continued his dominance with Ahmed Hussain. The duo added 137 runs for the third wicket. Ahmed Hussain scored a composed 56 off 73 balls.
Later, Minhas shared another partnership with captain Farhan Yousaf. He finally departed late in the innings after setting a strong platform. Despite a brief collapse, Pakistan reached a formidable total.
India’s Chase Falters Under Pressure
India faced an uphill task while chasing 348 runs. Their innings began with early intent but quickly lost momentum. Ali Raza struck early to remove the Indian captain.
Soon after, Pakistan tightened their grip with regular breakthroughs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed brief resistance with a quick cameo. However, his dismissal shifted the match firmly in Pakistan’s favour.
India continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Only Deepesh Devendran offered late resistance with a quick 36. Nevertheless, the target proved far beyond reach.
India were eventually bowled out in just 26.2 overs. The collapse reflected Pakistan’s disciplined bowling performance.
Bowlers Seal a Historic Win
Ali Raza led Pakistan’s bowling attack with authority. He claimed four wickets while maintaining control throughout his spell. Meanwhile, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Sayyam, and Huzaifa Ahsan supported him well.
Together, the bowlers applied constant pressure. They denied India any chance of building partnerships. Consequently, Pakistan completed one of the most dominant U19 final wins.
A Statement Victory for Pakistan U19
The emphatic win highlighted Pakistan’s depth and balance. Both batting and bowling units delivered under pressure. The title triumph reinforces Pakistan’s strength at the youth level. With this victory, Pakistan lifted the U19 Asia Cup crown in style. The final showcased composure, discipline, and fearless cricket.
