Pakistan’s U19 cricket team delivered a commanding and historic performance in Dubai, defeating arch‑rivals India by 191 runs to clinch the ACC U19 Asia Cup title — their first outright win in the tournament’s history. The victory, powered by a record‑breaking 172 from Sameer Minhas and a ruthless bowling display, also added a symbolic layer of continuity: Sarfraz Ahmed, serving as team mentor, once again oversaw a Pakistan triumph over India in a major final.
According to multiple match reports, Pakistan posted a massive 347/8, driven by Minhas’ blistering 113‑ball 172 featuring 17 fours and nine sixes. India, despite a fast start, collapsed to 156 all out, undone by Pakistan’s pace attack led by Ali Raza’s four wicket haul.
Minhas’ Masterclass Sets Up the Win
Minhas’ innings was the defining moment of the final. He dominated the Indian attack from the outset, stitching crucial partnerships of 92 with Usman Khan and 137 with Ahmed Hussain to push Pakistan beyond 300 and into complete control.
His 172 is being hailed as one of the greatest knocks in U19 Asia Cup history, and he was rightfully named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament after amassing 471 runs across the event.
Pakistan’s Bowlers Seal the Rout
India’s chase began brightly with 32 runs in the first two overs, but once captain Ayush Mhatre fell, the innings unraveled rapidly. Pakistan’s pacers — Ali Raza, Mohammad Sayyam, and Abdul Subhan — ripped through the lineup, reducing India to 68/5 inside the powerplay and never allowing a comeback.
Ali Raza finished with 4–42, while Sayyam and Subhan took two wickets each, completing a clinical demolition of India’s batting order.
Sarfraz Ahmed: The India‑Final Specialist
While the young stars executed the victory on the field, the presence of Sarfraz Ahmed as team mentor added a powerful narrative thread.
Sarfraz has built a remarkable legacy of defeating India in major tournament finals:
• 2006 U19 World Cup Final — as captain, he led Pakistan to victory over India.
• 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final — as captain again, he orchestrated Pakistan’s famous 180‑run win over India.
• 2025 U19 Asia Cup Final — now as mentor, he guided a new generation to another emphatic triumph over their fiercest rivals.
This win in Dubai extends Sarfraz’s unique record: every time he has faced India in a global or continental final — as captain or mentor — Pakistan has lifted the trophy.
His influence on the squad has been widely praised, with players crediting his calm leadership, tactical clarity, and ability to instill belief in high‑pressure matches.
A Statement Victory and a New Generation Rising
Pakistan’s 191‑run win is not only their largest margin over India in U19 cricket but also India’s heaviest defeat in Youth ODIs in terms of runs. It signals the emergence of a confident, fearless new generation of Pakistani cricketers — one shaped by the mentorship of a man who knows exactly how to win finals against India.
With the U19 World Cup approaching, Pakistan’s young guns have announced themselves as serious contenders, carrying momentum, belief, and the Sarfraz blueprint for big‑match success.
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