IND vs PAK: History will repeat after 84 days! If India wins, will it not take the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 trophy?

Once again on the grounds of Dubai India-Pakistan Are face to face. The match is of Under-19 Asia Cup 2025, but the discussion is not limited to cricket only. The shadow of what happened in the Senior Asia Cup final 84 days ago has now reached junior cricket. If India wins today, will it lift the trophy or create a new history by “refusing” once again – this is the question revolving in the mind of every fan.

This final is not just a battle for the title, but a sequel to the political-emotional decision that caught the attention of the entire world in September. Then the trophy was left on the stage, and today again the same stage, the same Dubai, the same India-Pakistan and the same coincidence of 84 days is in discussion.

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High-voltage final in Dubai

The final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 is being played at the Dubai International Stadium. Both India and Pakistan teams have reached here after strong performances in the entire tournament. Even before the match, the atmosphere outside the stadium and on social media is heated.

The battle of strategy started with the toss.

The Indian captain won the toss and chose to bowl first. The signals were clear – to put pressure on Pakistan and chase the target. Pakistan also came out with a strong batting line-up and showed that it is not going to give an easy path to India.

What happened 84 days ago?

India defeated Pakistan in the Senior Asia Cup final in September 2025, but captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to accept the trophy. The reason was Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi, who is also a minister in the Pakistan government. That decision had given a new height to the debate on sports and politics.

Same face, same stage

Now the same name is in discussion on the stage of giving away the trophy in the Under-19 Asia Cup. In such a situation, the question is arising that if India wins, will the junior team also refuse to take the trophy like the senior team?

Indications received in group stage

After the India-Pakistan match in the group match of this tournament, Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani team. This was enough to indicate that even the junior team is not completely different from the attitude of the seniors.

Concern of ICC and ACC

Both ICC and Asian Cricket Council want junior cricket to stay away from politics. According to media reports, both the boards have instructed both the teams to maintain sportsmanship, but the situation shows that the matter is not limited to cricket only.

More “message” for players than trophy

For Team India, this final is being considered as an opportunity not only for victory but also for giving a message. If the trophy is not taken, then this decision will reflect the attitude of the country more than the game. If India does not take the trophy even after winning, it will be a big blow to Pakistan and its cricket system at the international level. This is the reason why the eyes of the world are fixed on this final.

What will happen after victory?

Some fans want that cricket should be allowed to remain cricket, while many people believe that this decision is related to India’s self-respect. The debate on social media is at its peak. Now everyone’s eyes are on the last over of the match and the scenes that follow. If India wins, then the real competition will begin—when the players will step up to the trophy podium. Will they lift the trophy or send an even bigger message by repeating history after 84 days? The answer to this will be revealed to the world within a few hours.