Sameer Minhas headlines IND vs PAK with majestic 172; what's the highest individual score in U-19 Asia Cup finals?

Sameer Minhas grabbed the headlines with the highest individual score in an U-19 Asia Cup final as the left-hander's 172 off just 113 balls dominated India in Dubai on Sunday in the ICC Academy ground. Riding on Minhas' hundred, Pakistan put up a mammoth score of 347/8 in 50 overs.

One of the standout performers in the ongoing tournament, Minhas blazed his way into three figures in just 71 balls, leaving India with no chance of settling down. Younger brother of Pakistan's T20I player Arafat Minhas, Sameer's smashed 17 fours and nine sixes during his 113-ball stay.

The right-hander was particularly harsh on new-ball bowlers Kishan Singh and Deepesh Devendran before being eventually dismissed by Devendran, caught by Kanishk Chouhan at the boundary.

Statistically, seven batters have scored hundreds in U19 Asia cup finals, but none of them could go past the 150-run mark. Before Minhas' 172, the highest individual score was from Sami Aslam, who had scored 134 in 2012 against India.

Highest individual scores in U19 Asia Cup final

One of the top performers in the tournament, Minhas has been in sublime form. He started the tournament with a 177 not out against Malaysia. Although he got out for single digits against India in group stages, Minhas bounced back into form with 44 and 69 not out against United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bangladesh (in semifinals) respectively.

Younger brother of Pakistan T20I brother Arafat, Minhas smashed the Indian bowlers at his will to bring out his hundred in the 29th over. He was finally caught by Kanishk Chouhan off the bowling of Deepesh Devendran.

In the process, Minhas went past Shahzaib Khan for the highest individual score by a Pakistan batter in youth ODIs. Shahzaib had scored 159 against India in 2024. The highest individual score in youth ODIs belongs to South Africa's J van Schalkwyk (215 in 153 balls) in 2025.

Coming into the tournament, Pakistan have been the second best side after India. While India entered the final unbeaten, Pakistan's only loss before the summit clash came against India.