News Desk: Pakistan posted a formidable total of 348, setting a daunting target for India in the high-stakes ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 final against their arch-rivals in Dubai.
Pakistan’s in-form opener Sameer Minhas produced a brilliant century, dominating the Indian bowling attack in the high-pressure ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals India in Dubai.
At the end of 29 overs, Pakistan was in a strong position at 193 for 2, with Sameer leading the charge on an unbeaten 104, while Ahmed Hussain remained not out on 27.
Against India, Sameer Minhas played a blazing innings of 172 runs, hitting 17 fours and 9 sixes. He scored 103 runs off just 71 balls. Sameer is the top scorer of the tournament.
In addition, Ahmed Hussain scored 56 runs, Usman Khan made 35, captain Farhan Yousuf scored 19, and Hamza Zahoor added 18 runs. Mohammad Siyam remained not out on 13, while Naqab Shafiq stayed unbeaten on 12 runs.
For India, Dipesh Devendran took 03 wickets, while Khilan Patel and Henil Patel dismissed 2 players each.
Earlier, India won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy on Sunday.
Asia Cup U19 final: 15-member squad:
Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor ( wk ), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq and Sameer Minhas.
