Dubai, 15 December (Sports Desk)
Match Summary: India U19 vs Pakistan U19
ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025, Group A Date: December 14, 2025 Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai Result: India U19 won by 90 runs Match reduced to 49 overs per side due to rain delaying the toss.
India batted first after Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl. They posted a competitive total despite regular wickets, thanks to a solid anchor innings from Aaron George. Pakistan’s chase collapsed early under pressure from India’s bowlers, with only one significant resistance from Huzaifa Ahsan.
India U19 Innings: 240 all out in 46.1 overs (49-over match)
- India got off to a brisk start with captain Ayush Mhatre smashing 38 off 25 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes).
- However, teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell early for 5.
- Aaron George top-scored with a mature 85 off 88 balls (12 fours, 1 six), anchoring the innings.
- Abhigyan Kundu contributed 22, adding a crucial 60-run partnership with George.
- All-rounder Kanishk Chouhan provided late impetus with 46 off 46 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes).
- Pakistan’s bowlers kept taking wickets: Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan both took 3 wickets each.
Key partnerships and fall of wickets highlighted India’s middle-order resilience after slumping to 113/4.
watch….Suryavanshi’s 171 Leads India to U19 Asia Cup Glory, India Wins by 234 Runs
Pakistan U19 Innings: 150 all out in 41.2 overs
- Pakistan’s top order crumbled early, reduced to 30/4.
- Pacer Deepesh Devendran wrecked havoc with 3 wickets in quick succession.
- Kanishk Chouhan starred with the ball too, claiming 3 wickets (all-round performance earned him Player of the Match in some reports).
- Huzaifa Ahsan fought a lone battle with 70 off 83 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes), including a 47-run stand with captain Farhan Yousaf.
- The lower order offered no resistance, with Kishan Kumar Singh picking up the final wickets.
- Only three Pakistan batters reached double figures.
Key Performers
- Batting: Aaron George (IND) – 85
- All-round: Kanishk Chouhan (IND) – 46 runs & 3 wickets
- Bowling: Deepesh Devendran (IND) – 3 wickets; Kanishk Chouhan – 3 wickets
Additional Notes
- No handshakes at the toss or after the match, continuing the recent trend in India-Pakistan fixtures.
- With this win, India topped Group A with two victories, strengthening their position for the semi-finals.
- Pakistan suffered a comprehensive defeat, struggling to build partnerships after the early blows.
This victory marked another dominant performance by India U19 in youth-level Indo-Pak clashes, showcasing depth in batting recovery and bowling attack.
