Hello, cricket fans! We're live from the thrilling final of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 between India U19 and Pakistan U19. This youth rivalry is always intense, with India aiming for their ninth title while Pakistan hopes to pull off a surprise. India remains unbeaten so far.
Match Overview
- Toss: India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- Current Score: Pakistan U19 - 33/1 (4.3 overs). Run rate: 7.33.
- Weather: Sunny, no interruptions expected.
- Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai.
- Context: India beat Pakistan by 90 runs in the group stage. Both teams won semis by 8 wickets.
India sticks with their semi-final XI; Pakistan made one change, bringing in Niqab Shafiq.
Current Innings Update
Pakistan has started strongly but lost an early wicket. Current batsmen: Usman Khan (1*) and Sameer Minhas (11*). Bowler: Kishan Singh (2.3-0-16-0).
Recent Overs Highlights
- Over 4: 7 runs, 1 wicket (Hamza Zahoor out for 18, caught by Mhatre off Patel).
- Over 3: 10 runs, including two fours by Sameer Minhas.
- Over 2: 10 runs, with a six by Zahoor over cow corner.
- Over 1: 5 runs, Zahoor's boundary to third man.
Key wicket: Hamza Zahoor (18 off 14, 1x4, 2x6) caught at mid-off.
Key Players to Watch
- India U19: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (young prodigy), Abhigyan Kundu (double centurion), Deepesh Devendran (top wicket-taker).
- Pakistan U19: Sameer Minhas (leading run-scorer), Abdul Subhan (11 wickets).
Visual Highlights
Scorecard Snapshot
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khan* | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Sameer Minhas | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.50 |
Extras: 3 (wides). Fall of wickets: 31/1 (Hamza Zahoor).
Final Thoughts
This final is heating up early with Pakistan's aggressive start, but India's bowlers are fighting back. Who will come out on top? Stay tuned for more updates!
For real-time scores, check ESPNcricinfo or NDTV Sports.