India and Pakistan lock horns against each other in the U19 Asia Cup final. The two sides face off at the ICC Academy in Dubai, hoping to get their hands on the title. It is worth noting that the previous clash between the two sides was won by team India, and the Men in Blue will hope for another good showing.
IND vs PAK Under-19 Asia Cup Final Scorecard
Pakistan have sealed this. Deepesh Devendran's resilience comes to an end. Ali Raza takes the final wicket as Pakistan win this by 191 runs.
India lost their ninth wicket as Henil Patel departed for 6 runs off 19 balls. Huzaifa Ahsan picked up his second wicket as India are now reduced to 120/9.
Khilan Patel departed for 19 runs off 23 balls. India are 115/8 now. Huzaifa Ahsan picked up his first wicket of the night.
Despite losing seven wickets, India have not changed their approach. They are playing an attacking brand of cricket as the Men in Blue are 114/7 after 21 overs. Khilan Patel and Henil Patel have managed to keep up with the momentum, but it's a mountain to climb at the end of the day.
Third wicket for Ali Raza in the match. A partnership was slowly building but that's that. Kanishk Chouhan departed for nine runs off 23 balls. India are now reduced to 94/7, heading towards a major defeat.
Number six down for India. Abhigyan Kundu departed for 13 runs off 20 balls. India are reduced to 82/6 at the moment. Nothing has gone well for the Men in Blue in the final and little they can do right now to change the scenario.
The Indian team have lost their fifth wicket of the day! Vedant Trivdi is the next game. India's score reads 68-5, Seyam takes the prized wicket.
Vihaan Malhotra has departed here. Beaten all ends up here, India now 59-4. Abhigyan Kundu is the next batter in. India have a huge assignment ahead of them.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the next victim for Pakistan. The star batter walks after scoring 26 runs in 10 deliveries. India now 49-3, and in heaps of trouble.
India have lost Aaron George in the run chase as well. The batter departs on a score of 16 runs in nine deliveries. Another big blow for the Men in Blue. The score reads 49-2. Vihaan Malhotra is the next batter in.
Skipper Ayush Mhatre has departed here on a score two runs. India lost their first wicket on a score of 32 runs. An early blow for the Men in Blue
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been dropped early in the run chase! A lifeline for the star batter in the final. 25 runs in eight deliveries, a brilliant start for the 14-year-old but need to convert it now.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been let off the gears in the very first over here. Five balls and 18 runs scored. India now 21-0 after the first over.
Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are out in the middle. The two have the responsibility to set the platform for team India here. The mammoth run chase of 248 runs begins here. Ali Raza will bowl the first over of the game.
Sit tight with us, the second innings should be underway very shortly here in Dubai. India is likely to open with Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. It could be interesting to see how the side fares in the run chase.
The first innings has come to an end, Pakistan has posted a total of 347 runs in the game. A huge run chase awaits for India in the U19 Asia Cup final. A daunting task for Ayush Mhatre and co.
Pakistan are now eight wickets down on a score of 327 runs. The side has lost most of its wickets after the dismissal of Minhas. The side crumbled under pressure.
Shayan departs on a score of seven runs here! Pakistan's batting attack is now crumbling here! Score reads 319-7.
Skipper Farhan Yousaf departs on a score of 19 runs. Six wickets down now. The side is now 319-6 after 45 overs. India script a comeback into the game.
Ahsan departs for a duck, Pakistan are now five wickets down! The score reads 307-5 after 43.4 overs. All depends on Farhan Yousaf now for the Men in Green.
Sameer Minhas has departed on a score of 172 runs here. India finally get the prized wicket. The 19-year-old has propelled Pakistan towards a huge total here in the U19 Asia Cup.
A knock for the ages by Sameer Minhas here in Dubai. Completely outclassing the India batting attack. Brings up 153 runs in 105 deliveries.
India finally gets the much-needed breakthrough. The Men in Blue take the third wicket on a score of 260 runs. Sameer Minhas however still stands strong the crease.
Hussain is approaching his half-century here as well. After 35 overs, Pakistan sit comfortably at 240-2. India need to take wickets here or this could spell trouble for the Men in Blue.
Pakistan is 2 down here. Sameer Minhas is on a score of 117* runs with Hussain on 37*. Pakistan now 217-2 after 31.3 overs. Team India is getting desparate for wickets here as the Pakistan batters move towards a 100-run partnership.
Sameer Minhas has completed his century here in Dubai. An extraordinary knock under pressure by the young man, absolutely dominating the Indian bowling attack here. Completes his ton in 71 deliveries. Pakistan now 189-2 after 28.3 overs.
Sameer Minhas has been oozing class here in Dubai. 88 runs scored in 60 deliveries, the youngster is rapidly approaching his century. Pakistan now 164-2 after 24.5 overs.
Sameer Minhas is approaching his century here. After 20.1 overs, Pakistan's score reads 141-2. Minhas on 73 in 53 deliveries. India getting desparate for wickets.
Usman Khan departs, a juggling catch at long on. Pakistan's second wicket falls on a score of 123. A brilliant partnership comes to an here. India will now hope to capitalise. Khan departs on a score of 35.
Sameer Minhas is leading Pakistan from the front. The score reads 111-1 after 14.2 overs. Usman Khan is rapidly approaching his half century as well.
Sameer Minhas has completed his half-century in 29 deliveries. A brilliant delivery under pressure by the young man at the biggest stage. Will look to further build upon this as the game continues.
The Indian team would be getting desparate for wickets here now. The partnership between Usman and Minhas could come to hurt them if it continues. Pakistan now 96-1 after first 12 overs.
The duo of Usman Khan and Sameer Minhas could be key here for Pakistan. After 10.1 overs, the Men in Green's score reads 80-1. Khan is on a score of 23, Minhas on 34 now. India will hope for quick wickets in the new few overs.
Khan and Minhas have started to build a partnership here. The two batters will look to go big here. After eight overs, the score reads 61-1. India will looking for a breakthrough here now.
Sameer Minhas is the key cog here for Pakistan in this game now. On a score of 17 runs in nine deliveries. Pakistan's score reads 45-1 after 5.4 overs.
India have drawn first blood here, Zahoor walks after lifting the ball straight in the air, handing an easy catch to skipper Ayush Mhatre. Pakistan now 31-1 after 3.3 overs. India will now look to capitalise.
Pakistan are off to a wary start in the U19 Asia Cup final here. After three overs, the score reads 25-0. Zahoor on a score of 12, with Minhas on 11.
India drop a catch in the early stages of the game here! Could have been the first wicket for the Men in Blue here. After 1.3 overs, the Pakistna's score reads 9-0.
Kumar is bowling the first over of the game. Pakistna open the innings with Zahoor and Minhas coming out to bat!
The players have arrived for the national anthems! The U19 Asia Cup final is all set to kick off here in Dubai. Pakistan comes in to bat first, hoping for a good showing, while India aims to limit the Men in Green to a subpar total.
The skies are clear in Dubai in brilliant news for the fans, live action is anticipated very soon. Pakistan will be coming in to bat first, as fans lie in wait for the Asia Cup final to kick off.
India U19 have won the toss here in the final and have opted to bowl! The side will hope to limit Pakistan to a subpar total as they aim to get their hands on the title.
It is a huge day for the young kids here in Dubai, The magnitude and pressure of a India-Pakistan clash is always huge, and taking one ach other in the U19 Asia Cup final, a lot pressure on the young shoulders tonight.
The stage is set for the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2025! India U19 take on Pakistan U19 in the title clash here at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Stay tuned for live updates of the game as we will have the toss very soon!
