India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup 2025 Live Score:
In the fifth match of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025, India faces Pakistan today (December 14) in Dubai at the ICC Academy Ground. The Indian team has set a target of 241 runs for Pakistan. In response, Pakistan has scored 143-9 after 39.5 overs. Ali Raza and Naqab Shafiq are at the crease. Due to rain, the match has been shortened to 49 overs per side.
In their previous match, India defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 234 runs. On the other hand, Pakistan crushed Malaysia by 297 runs in their opening match. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling India-Pakistan encounter...
Pakistan’s Innings Recap
The Pakistani team struggled from the start of the chase. Sameer Minhaj was dismissed for just 9 runs by quick bowler Dipesh Devendran, leaving the team at 21 runs. Ali Hasan Baloch also fell to Dipesh without scoring, and Ahmed Hussain was dismissed for 4, reducing Pakistan to 30/3. Kanishk Chauhan followed by dismissing opener Usman Khan, who scored 16 runs, giving India a fourth success.
Pakistani captain Farhan Yousuf tried to stabilize the team, adding 47 runs with Huzaifa Ahsan for the fifth wicket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke this partnership, dismissing Farhan who had made 23 runs. India’s sixth success came from Khilan Patel, who dismissed Hamza Zahoor for just 4 runs.
Kanishk Chauhan struck again, removing Abdul Subhan for 6 and then Huzaifa Ahsan. Huzaifa, however, showcased resilience, scoring 70 runs off 83 balls, with 9 fours and 2 sixes, before being caught out.
Team India’s Innings: Aaron George Scores 85 Runs
Earlier, having lost the toss, India batted first and scored 240 runs in 46.1 overs. The Indian innings began on a shaky note, losing the first wicket at 29 runs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi managed only 5 runs before being caught and bowled by Mohammad Saiyyam. Aayush Mhatre and Aaron George then built a 49-run partnership for the second wicket. Aayush scored 38 off 25 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes before falling to Saiyyam. Vihan Malhotra (12) and Vedant Trivedi (7) did not capitalize on their starts, and when Vedant was dismissed, India stood at 113/4.
Subsequently, Aaron George and Abhigyan Kundu joined forces to recover the innings, adding 60 runs for the fifth wicket. During this partnership, George completed his half-century off 57 balls with 8 fours. Both were later dismissed in the same over by Abdul Subhan. George eventually scored 85 runs off 88 balls, with 12 fours and a six, while Kundu contributed 22 runs.
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Following the downfall of Abhigyan Kundu, Kanishk Chauhan came in to play an explosive innings, contributing significantly to the team’s total. Chauhan smashed 46 runs with 3 fours and 2 sixes. Khilan Patel (6), Henil Patel (12), and Dipesh Devendran (1) did not make notable contributions. For Pakistan, Mohammad Saiyyam was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets. Abdul Subhan and Naqab Shafiq picked up two wickets each.
India’s Playing XI:
Aayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wicketkeeper), Kanishk Chauhan, Khilan Patel, Dipesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Henil Patel.
Pakistan’s Playing XI:
Usman Khan, Sameer Minhaj, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousuf (captain), Hamza Zahoor (wicketkeeper), Huzaifa Ahsan, Naqab Shafiq, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Saiyyam, Ali Raza.
All eyes were on opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the match against Pakistan. At just 14, Vaibhav had scored an incredible 171 runs off 95 balls against UAE. The ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 is played in the One Day format, proving crucial for the Indian team as they prepare for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup.
In the U19 Asia Cup 2025, India has been placed in Group A with Pakistan, Malaysia, and UAE. Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. The final is scheduled to be played on December 21.
Full Squad for India in the U19 Asia Cup:
Aayush Mhatre (captain), Vihan Malhotra (vice-captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wicketkeeper), Harvansh Singh (wicketkeeper), Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chauhan, Khilan A. Patel, Naman Pushpak, D. Dipesh, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh, and Udhav Mohan. Standby: Rahul Kumar, J Hemchudeson, Aditya Rawat, and BK Kishore.
India’s Group Matches:
December 12: vs UAE, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai (India won by 234 runs) December 14: vs Pakistan, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai December 16: vs Malaysia, The Sevens, Dubai
Knockout Matches Schedule:
December 19: First Semifinal (A1 vs B2), ICC Academy Ground, Dubai December 19: Second Semifinal (B1 vs A2), The Sevens, Dubai December 21: Final, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
