
IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup final LIVE SCORE: India faltered against the big-hitting Sameer Minhas and the extra zip of pacers, suffering a massive 191-run defeat against Pakistan in a one-sided 50-over Under-19 Asia Cup final on Sunday. Pakistan lifted their second U19 Asia Cup, and as it is the norm now, there was no formal greetings between the players of two teams.
Once Pakistan posted a mammoth 347/8, riding on Minhas’ 172 they needed a lion-hearted chase to clinch a ninth title in the tournament. But the tall Pakistan pace troika — Ali Reza (4/42), Mohammad Sayyam (2/38) and Abdul Subhan (2/29) — hurried their top-order with consistent hard-lengths as India folded for 156 in 26.2 overs.
That's all over… India have been all out for 156 runs in 26.2 overs. Pakistan win by 191 runs.
OUTTT!!! India lose their eighth wicket as Khilan Patel, caught by Mohammad Sayyam off the bowling of Huzaifa Ahsan. Pakistan are just two wickets away from a massive win. IND U19 115-8 (22)
OUTTT!!! India stare at defeat as Pakistan need three wickets to claim their second title. Kanishk Chouhan's 23-ball stay for just nine runs, was cut short by Ali Raza. Pakistan have used theur short ball tactic to great use and Chouhan falls trap to it. Farhan Yousaf takes the catch. IND 101/7 (18)
OUTTT!!! Another Indian departs. Vedant Trivedi hits straight at the hands of Niqab Shafiq, off the bowling of Mohammad Sayyam. OUTT!! Abhigyan Kundu, who had scored a double hundred in the tournament, departs for unlucky 13. The left-hander ramps towards the third man, straight to Niqab Shafiq. IND U19 82-6 (12.3)
OUTTT!!!! Another Indian batter bites the dust as Vihaan Malhotra becomes the latest batter to be dismissed. Abdul Subhan strikes in his first over, cleans up Malhotra. IND U19 59-4 (7)
OUTTTT!!! India in totally disarray in chase. After Aaron George was dismissed by Mohammad Sayyam, Vaibhav Suryavanshi edges a Ali Raza delivery behind the stumps for 26 to leave India in tatters. Earlier in the group stages, Suryavanshi was dismissed fo just 9. IND 49/3 (4.1)
OUTTT!!!! Ayush Mhatre's poor form continues. The Indian captain is caught by Farhan Yousaf for just two off the bowling of Ali Raza. IND U19 32-1 (2.2)
DROPPEDDD!! Lifeline for Vaibhav Suryavanshi and India. The India opener goes for biggie but is put down by Ali Raza off the bowling of Mohammad Sayyam. How costly this catch would be for Pakistan? IND U19 32/0 (12)
Welcome back in the chase as Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre walk out in the crease for India. Ali Raza will open the attack for Pakistan. Suryavanshi starts with a six on the first ball. A four and another six followed as India start in style. IND U19 21/0 (1)
India pull things back with with four wickets in quick succession. From being at 302/4 in 42.5 overs, Pakistan are seven down for 319 in 45.1 overs. Deepesh Devendran snared two while Henil Patel and Khilan Patel get one each.
OUTTT!!!! Finally, Indian bowlers have managed to get better of Sameer Minhas. After two sixes in the over off Deepesh Devendran, Minhas tries to go once again, but didn't get the elevation only to be caught by Kanishk Chouhan at the boundary. Minhas goes out for 172 off 113 balls, studded with 17 fours and nine sixes.
OUTTT!!! India finally have the breakthrough as Ahmed Hussain hits straight at Ayush Mhatre off the bowling of Khilan Patel. Hussain departs for 56 in 72 balls. Hussain sweeps into the leg side but ends up picking the Indian captain. No real celebrations from the Indians. PAK 260/3 (38)
Pakistan go strong from ball to ball. The partnership between Sameer Minhas and Ahmed Hussain has crossed 100 runs. India on the other hand keep looking for numbers. While Minhas has crossed 130, Hussain completes his fifty with a single off Henil Patel. The Indians are looking nothing but just toothless. PAK U19 254-2 (37)
Hundred for Sameer Minhas in the most crucial match of his career so far. He brings up his hundred with a four off Deepesh Devendran. PAK U19 193/2 (29)
OUTTT!!!! Finally, India break the partnership as Kishan Kumar takes the catch of Usman Khan in two attempts. The southpaw pulls Khilan Patel, but didn't get the elevation only to go straight at Kishan. PAK U19 123/2 (16.4)
DROPPEDD Again!! Khilan Patel comes into the attack and makes an impact straightaway. Usman Khan goes forward for a straight drive, and gives a simple return catch to the bowler. Khilan goes with both hands, but drops. This is the third catch India dropped today. PAK U19 111/1 (15)
Fifty for Sameer Minhas in this crunch match. Minhas flicks for a single to deep mid-wicket. The Pakistan opener celebrates in a most subtle way. 100 comes up for Pakistan in the 13th over. PAK U19 102/1 (13)
The powerplay ends with Pakistan in control. After the early departure of Hamza Zahoor, Sameer Minhas and Usman Khan have steadied the ship with a partnership of 48 runs so far for the second wicket. India's catching has been questionable today but their ground fielding is top notch. PAK U19 79-1 (10)
Sameer Minhas is looking so elegant in Dubai in the final. The right-hander gets into business as he lofts Deepesh Devendran for a six. Devendran isn't looking at his best like he used to be in the tournament. The pair of Usman Khan and Sameer Minhas has already put on 30-plus runs for the second wicket. PAK U19 68/1 (9)
Bowling change for India as Deepesh Devendran is brought into attack after six overs. Did Ayush Mhatre called it wrong despite winning the toss? Pakistan get a very confident start and if they go on like this, it will be tough for India in chase. Pakistan, meanwhile, have struggled in chase. PAK U19 61/1 (8)
OUTTT!!!! Henil Patel gets his revenge finally. Hamza Zahoor, tries to go over the top, mistimes it for Ayush Mhatre to take the catch. Aaron George will be a relieved man now. Zahoor goes back for 18. Patel roars in joy and pumps in the air with his eye on Zahoor. PAK U19 31/1 (3.3)
DROPPEDDD!!! Hamza Zahoor get a life after a Aaron George drops a big chance. Zahoor mistimes a ball from Henil Patel as it goes high in the air. George and Vedant Dwidedi both run for the catch, but lack of communication proves costly for the Indians. How costly will that be? For the record, Zahoor already has three fifties in this tournament. PAK U19 15/0 (2)
Hamza Zahoor and Sameer Minhas open the batting for Pakistan. Kishan Kumar Singh has the ball in hand for India. Just five runs off the first over. PAK U19 5/0 (1)
Time for National Anthems in Dubai as both teams walk out in the middle with match officials. Pakistan to go first, followed by India.
Unlike the previous day, it's a bright and sunny in Dubai but a little bit cold. The wicket has carry and will have pace and bounce for the bowlers. Batters will also enjoy batting on this pitch.
In the history of the tournament, India and Pakistan have faced each other in the final only twice before. In 2012, India and Pakistan shared the trophy after the final was tied. The next year, India had defeated Pakistan by 40 runs in the final.
India captain Ayush Mhatre has won the toss and opted to bowl first. India have went with an unchanged XI, while Pakistan made one change with Niqab Shafiq coming in for Daniyal Ali Khan.
The biggest positive for today is that there is no rain in Dubai. According to Accuweather.com, there are no chances of rain in the middle-east. The temperature will be around 15 degrees at the start of the match, but will rise as the day progresses.
Dubai rain played an important role in the semifinals. In what was scheduled to be a 10:30 AM IST start, the India vs Sri Lanka clash started at 3:30 PM IST due to rain and wet outfield. The match was reduced to 20 overs per side which the Indians won by 8 wickets. The other semifinal between Bangladesh and Pakistan was also reduced to 27 overs per side after rain played spoilsport. Bangladesh, who were the defending champions, lost to Pakistan by 8 wickets.
Like this tournament, India have been dominant in the U-19 Asia Cup too with eight titles - in 1989, 2003, 2012, 2013–14, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Bangladesh have won the tournament twice in 2023 and 2024. Pakistan and Afghanistan have been champions only once in 2012 and 2017 respectively.
Alongside the batters, Deepesh Devendran has been India's find with the ball. With 11 scalps, Devendran is spearheading the Indian attack with early strikes. In fact, Devendran also took a five-wicket haul (5/22) against Malaysia. With consistent pace of 130 kmph-plus speed upfront, Devendran has been a real threat to the opposition teams. Besides his fifer, Devendran's three wickets against Pakistan inside the powerplay was another defining moment.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a mixed Asia Cup so far. The Indian opener started with a 171 against UAE. However, he failed for single digits against Pakistan before scoring another fifty against Malaysia. In the semifinals, Suryavanshi didn't score as expected in a rain-hit tie. Not just Suryavanshi, the likes of Abhigyan Kundu, Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George will play crucial roles in the final. Notably, it was George's 86 against Pakistan in the group stages, that helped India come out of the hole. Kundu, on the other hand, became the first Indian to score a double hundred in Youth ODIs.
Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD (Tamil & Telugu) will live telecast the India U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup final from 10:30 AM IST. Live streaming of IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup final will be available on SonyLIV app and website.
Pakistan, on the other hand have lost only against India in the tournament so far. They have defeated UAE, Malaysia and Bangladesh (in semis). Notably, Sameer Minhas is the top run-scorer in the tournament with 299 runs.
India have been the most dominant side in the tournament, having won against UAE, Pakistan, Malaysia and Sri Lanka (in semis). In the group stages, India had defeated Pakistan by 90 runs.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the U19 Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan from the ICC Academy in Dubai.
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