India U19 faces Pakistan U19 in a high-stakes Group A clash at the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on December 14. Both teams kicked off with dominant wins, setting up a fierce rivalry match. India crushed UAE by 234 runs, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive 171.
India U19 posted 433/6 against UAE, with Suryavanshi's century off 95 balls anchoring a massive total, backed by Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George (69 each). Their bowlers, led by Deepesh Devendran (2/21), restricted UAE to 199/7. Pakistan U19 also started strong, though specifics on their opener remain less detailed; they enter with momentum from recent youth wins, including a 43-run victory over India U19 in late 2024.
IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup Key Players
India: Vaibhav Suryavanshi tops run charts with 171,
a 14-year-old prodigy in red-hot form; Ayush Mhatre adds firepower despite a quiet opener.
Pakistan: Sameer Minhas leads scorers with 177 runs, while Ahmed Hussain (132) bolsters the top order; their pace attack poses a threat in Dubai conditions.
Head-to-Head
Pakistan holds a recent edge, winning three of the last five U19 encounters against India. India remains tournament favorites due to batting depth and form. Expect a tight contest on a batsman-friendly ICC Academy pitch, with dew possibly favoring chasers.
India and Pakistan Squads
India U19: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Henil Patel, Harvansh Pangalia, Naman Pushpak, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil
Pakistan U19: Usman Khan, Sameer Minhas, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Hamza Zahoor(w), Huzaifa Ahsan, Niqab Shafiq, Daniyal Ali Khan, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan, Mohammed Huzaifa, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Shayan
