IND U19 vs PAK U19: In the final match of ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 played on the grounds of Dubai, Pakistan Under-19 team defeated India Under-19 by 191 runs. This defeat gave a deep shock to the Indian fans. Pakistan once again defeated India in the final of a big tournament and won the title. The special thing was that after 2017, once again Pakistan defeated India in a major final. At the Under-19 level, India had to face defeat in the final against Pakistan in 2006 also.
Sarfaraz Ahmed played important role in three big victories
In these three big wins against India, one name comes up again and again and that is Sarfaraz Ahmed. This time he was present on the field not as a player, but as a mentor of the Pakistan Under-19 team. Sarfaraz Ahmed’s contribution in this title victory of Pakistan is considered to be the most important. He continuously guided the young players throughout the tournament and maintained the morale of the team in difficult situations.
Sarfaraz took over the team as mentor
The journey of Pakistan Under-19 team in this tournament was not easy. The team’s performance in the initial matches was not anything special, but Sarfaraz Ahmed did not let the confidence of the young players break. He continuously motivated the captain and the entire team, the effect of which was clearly visible in the final match. The young players also gave credit for their success to Sarfaraz Ahmed after the victory.
Sarfaraz celebrates with players after victory
Sarfaraz Ahmed’s style of celebration after winning the final was also in discussion. He was seen dancing with the Under-19 players on the field and celebrated the victory with full enthusiasm. This style of Sarfaraz shows how emotionally connected he is with the young players. His presence kept the team atmosphere positive.
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India got setback in 2017 and 2006 also
Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of the senior Pakistan team in 2017, when India and Pakistan came face to face in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. In that match, Pakistan batted first and made a big score and India’s batting disintegrated under pressure. Earlier, India and Pakistan had also clashed in the 2006 Under-19 World Cup final, where Pakistan won the title under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed. Once again in the presence of Sarfaraz, India had to face defeat in the final.
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