U19 Asian Cup 2025 final India and Pakistan The battle in Dubai was defined not only by Pakistan’s emphatic victory, but also by a clash on several pitches involving the Indian openers. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Pakistani fast bowler But Reza.
The incidents during India’s steep run chase highlighted the raw intensity of the India-Pakistan championship clash and quickly became the talk of the town after the match.
An early bounce leads to an Ayush Mhatre-Ali Raza encounter
Chasing a daunting target of 348, India’s hopes took an early hit when he was captained Ayush Mhatre dismissed for just two runs. Attempting to counter-attack, Mhatre got to mid on a delivery from Ali Raza.
What followed immediately attracted the attention of both players and spectators. Raza marked the wicket with an aggressive delivery and exchanged words with a breakaway shot. Mhatre, clearly unhappy, turned and walked towards the bowler, retaliating angrily. The situation became tense for a brief moment before teammates and on-field umpires intervened to separate the two and restore calm.
🚨 Hot debate between Ayush Mhatre and Pakistani players.
Here is Ayush Mhatre’s reaction 😂
“Jadifmod” 😂#IndVsPak #asiacup2025final #AsiaCupU19 #U19AsiaCuppic.twitter.com/3mgnb5Jo9s
— 𝐇𝐴𝐿s𝐈𝐇 🙏🏏 (@_Cric_Addicted_) December 21, 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s attack raises the temperature
Before Mhatre’s dismissal, India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi added fuel to the contest with a powerful attack on Raza. The left-hander visibly troubled the spearhead during Pakistan’s opening exchanges, smashing 26 shots off just 10 balls off the pacer, including two powerful sixes and a boundary.
However, the contest again went in Pakistan’s favor for the fifth time. Raza responded by catching Suryavanshi, triggering another animated moment. The fast bowler celebrated aggressively, ran towards the corpse and exchanged words. Suryavanshi responded in kind, showing his bat and pointing to Raza before departing, resulting in a second heated face-off in the space of a couple of deliveries.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi just follows his elders 💀#INDvsPAK
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) December 21, 2025
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Pakistan’s enemy spell decides the final
Twin flashpoints summed up the high-octane nature of the India-Pakistan final, but Pakistan’s performance with the ball ensured that the drama did not affect their grip on the match. Highlighted by decisive wickets from both Indian bowlers, Raza’s hostile spell set the tone for a dominant bowling display.
India’s chase quickly opened up after early dismissals, with wickets falling regularly under sustained pressure. Pakistan capitalized on the momentum as they bowled India out for just 156 runs and cruised to a massive 191-run victory in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final.
The comprehensive victory marked the first U19 Asia Cup title in 13 years, capping a dominant campaign and highlighting the depth of the youth cricket system. While the clashes added spice to the final, Pakistan’s clinical performance ensured that the spotlight rested on their long-awaited triumph in Dubai.
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