Pakistan got upset when Indian U-19 player did not give his price, then Mohsin Naqvi reached ICC
Mohsin Naqvi: The final match of Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 ended with a historic victory for Pakistan. In this title match played on Sunday 21 December 2025, Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs and won the Under-19 Asia Cup title after 13 years. The hero of this victory was Sameer Minhas, who played a brilliant inning of 172 runs in the final and completely turned the match in Pakistan’s favor.
Batting first in the final, Pakistan scored 347 runs losing 8 wickets in 50 overs. On behalf of the team, Sameer Minhas batted brilliantly and scored 172 runs. His innings created tremendous pressure on the Indian bowlers and took Pakistan to a huge score.
India was limited to 156 runs
Chasing the target of 347 runs, the Indian Under-19 team looked under complete pressure. Indian batsmen could not stand against Pakistan’s tight bowling and the entire team was all out for just 156 runs in 26.2 overs. In this way Pakistan won the final match by 191 runs.
Pakistan gets title after 13 years
This victory was very special for Pakistan. This is their first Under-19 Asia Cup title after 13 years. Earlier, Pakistan had won this tournament in the year 2012. With this, it also became the second Under-19 Asia Cup title in the history of Pakistan.
heated atmosphere during the match
During the final match, the atmosphere on the field became heated when an altercation was seen between the players of both the teams. It is alleged that the behavior of the Indian players during the match was not in accordance with the spirit of the game. It was told that after the match was over, the Indian players did not even shake hands with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Pakistan will complain to ICC
Pakistan Cricket Board chief and Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi has described the matter as serious. Speaking at a welcome ceremony hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Naqvi said that a formal complaint will be lodged with the ICC regarding the behavior of Indian players. He said that politics and sports should be kept separate.
Statement of coach Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistan Under-19 team coach Sarfaraz Ahmed also expressed displeasure over the attitude of Indian players. Sarfaraz said that India’s behavior during the match was against the spirit of the game. He said that despite this, Pakistan celebrated its victory with full sporting spirit. Sarfaraz clearly said that cricket should always be played with respect and right spirit.
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