Sameer Minhas scores 172 runs crushing Indian bowling in Dubai

India’s quest for an eighth U19 Asia Cup title ended in heartbreak at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. In a completely one-sided final, Pakistan beat India U19 Asia Cup 2025 by a massive 191 runs. This victory marks Pakistan’s second title in the tournament’s history and their first outright win since sharing the trophy in 2012.

Pakistan’s dominant performance was built on a historic batting display by Sameer Minhas. The young opener played a sensational knock, scoring 172 runs off just 113 deliveries. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring 17 boundaries and 9 towering sixes. Minhas shared crucial partnerships, first with Usman Khan (56) and later with Ahmed Hussain, to propel Pakistan to a daunting total of 347/8.

Interestingly, this victory added another feather to the cap of Pakistan's coach, Sarfaraz Ahmed. The former captain has a legendary record of defeating India in major finals. He led Pakistan to victory against India in the 2006 U19 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy. Now, guiding from the dugout, he has helped a new generation achieve similar glory.

India’s response started with a brief spark as Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 26 runs in just 10 balls. However, the momentum shifted quickly once the openers were dismissed. Pakistan’s pace spearhead Ali Raza, despite a shaky start, returned to wreck the Indian middle order. He finished with impressive figures of 4 for 42.

The Indian batting lineup crumbled under intense pressure, sliding from a hopeful start to a disastrous 94/7. Deepsah Devendran provided a late flicker of resistance with a quickfire 36, but the target was far out of reach. India was eventually bundled out for 156 in just 26.2 overs.

While Deepsah Devendran and Khilan Patel tried to fight back with the ball and bat, the night belonged to the boys in green. Their clinical execution in all departments ensured a record-breaking win that will be discussed by cricket fans for a long time.