Cricket's most intense rivalry is set for another thrilling chapter, this time at the youth level. The India U19 and Pakistan U19 teams will lock horns in the final of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai this Sunday. The young Indian colts will aim to emulate their senior counterparts, who clinched the Asia Cup title a few months prior, by defeating their arch-rivals.
Road to the Final and Team Form
India enters the summit clash with significant psychological momentum, having already defeated Pakistan in the group stage a week ago. The team has displayed dominant form throughout the tournament and will look to cap off their campaign as an undefeated champion unit.
The Indian squad boasts a formidable and deep batting lineup. Players like Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, and wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu have all shown they can single-handedly change the course of a match. Their bowling attack is equally impressive, with Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, and Kishan Kumar Singh all in good rhythm. The question remains whether Pakistan can orchestrate some late drama to thwart India's quest for a perfect tournament record.
Match Schedule and Venue
The high-stakes final is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025. The match will commence at 10:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). The iconic battle will be hosted at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, a neutral venue known for its excellent facilities.
How to Watch: Live Telecast and Streaming Details
Fans across India and the subcontinent won't miss a moment of the action. The IND U19 vs PAK U19 Asia Cup 2025 final will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network of channels. For viewers preferring digital platforms, the match will be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website.
Confirmed Squads for the Final:
India U19 Squad: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhigyan Kundu (w), Harvansh Pangalia, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Udhav Mohan, Naman Pushpak, Vedant Trivedi, Kishan Kumar Singh, Aaron George, Yuvraj Gohil.
Pakistan U19 Squad: Sameer Minhas, Hamza Zahoor (w), Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf (c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Daniyal Ali Khan, Mohammad Shayan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Momin Qamar, Ali Hassan Baloch, Niqab Shafiq, Mohammed Huzaifa.
This final promises to be a showcase of future cricket stars, filled with passion and high-quality competition. All eyes will be on Dubai to see which young team lifts the coveted U19 Asia Cup trophy.
