DUBAI – Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in the high-stakes fifth match of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy on Sunday.
The game was delayed by 45 minutes due to moderate rain and was reduced to 49 overs per side. Notably, the toss saw no handshake between the two rival teams.
Pakistan entered the match after a dominant 297-run victory over Malaysia, powered by centuries from Sameer Minhas and Ahmed Hussain, showcasing the team’s strong batting and all-round capabilities.
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Against Malaysia, Pakistan posted 345/3 in 50 overs despite an early wobble of 30/2. Sameer and Ahmed shared a massive third-wicket partnership that shifted momentum firmly in Pakistan’s favour.
Ahmed Hussain scored 132 off 144 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes, while Sameer Minhas remained unbeaten on 177 off 148 deliveries, striking 11 fours and eight sixes.
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The bowling attack dismantled Malaysia for just 48 runs, led by Mohammad Sayyam and Ali Raza, who took three wickets each, as Pakistan displayed a complete performance in both batting and bowling departments.
With one match each played in Group A, Pakistan U19 and India U19 are tied on two points, keeping the tension high ahead of upcoming encounters in the tournament.