The stage is set for a blockbuster final as two giants of Asian age-group cricket. India U19 and Pakistan U19ACC U19 Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Final clash at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
After a tough tournament, these two rivals meet again just a week after a high-stakes encounter in the group stage. India enter the final as the only unbeaten team, while Pakistan showed great resilience to win and secure their place in the title race.
India maintain their psychological advantage by beating Pakistan by 90 runs in the group stage on December 14. In that game, India’s bowling depth and Aaron George’s middle-order heroics proved too much for the Boys in Green.
Key players to watch
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 14-year-old sensation was the talk of the tournament. His record-breaking 171 off 95 balls against UAE highlighted his explosive potential at the top.
- Ayush Mhatre (c): The captain brings professional experience from Ranji Trophy and IPL. Although he had a quiet group stage, his leadership and tactical skills were impeccable.
- Aaron George: The hero of the previous IND-PAK clash, his knock of 85 runs bailed India out of danger.
- Deepesh Devendra: The pace leader who demolished Pakistan’s top order with his 3-shell blast in their previous encounters.
- Huzeifa Ahsan: Pakistan’s most consistent batsman, he smashed a one-on-one 70 against India in the group stage and will be vital in the middle order.
- But Raza: A high-quality pacer who was instrumental in Pakistan’s U19 World Cup run last year. He will look to take advantage of any early moisture at the Dubai track.
- Farhan Yusif (c): The captain leads a balanced side and should anchor the innings if India top the order with the spinners.
- Muhammad Seyyam: A dangerous all-rounder who scored 3 wickets against India earlier and provided crucial balance.
IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup Final: Match details
- Date and Time: December 21; 10:30 AM IST / 5:00 AM GMT / 9:00 AM Local
- Location: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
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ICC Academy Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai offers a well-balanced surface that provides true and consistent bounce, which usually favors top-order batsmen who play comfortably across the line at the start of the innings. As the match progresses and the Dubai sun dries the surface, the pitch tends to slow down and offer grip, making the middle innings a tactical battle where the spinners are vital in controlling their run rate. Historically, this venue favors team batting first, as it can become a bit more difficult to bat in second innings once the surface wears down.
Teams:
India U19: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Naman Pushpak, Harvansh Pangaa, Yuvraj Gohil
Pakistan U19: Sameer Minhas, Hamza Zahoor(w), Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Daniyal Ali Khan, Mohammad Shayan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Momin Qamar, Ali Hassan Baloch, Niqab Shafiq, Mohammed Huzaifa
IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
India win the toss first
Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50
Pakistan total score: 250-260
Case 2:
Pakistan are first in the toss
India powerplay score: 45-55
India Total Score: 270-290
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
