U19 Asia Cup 2025 finals in between India And Pakistan It was defined not only by Pakistan’s emphatic win in Dubai but also by the fierce on-field confrontation involving the Indian openers. Ayush Mhatre And Vaibhav Suryavanshi and pakistan fast bowler Ali Raza,
The incidents that unfolded during India’s tough run chase underlined the intensity of the India-Pakistan title clash and soon became a major talking point after the match.
Initial success brings Ayush Mhatre-Ali Raza face to face
India’s captaincy hopes suffer an early blow while chasing a tough target of 348 runs Ayush Mhatre Got out on just two runs. Attempting to counter-attack, Mhatre fired a delivery from Ali Raza straight to mid-off.
What happened next immediately caught the attention of players and spectators. Raza celebrated the wicket aggressively and was seen exchanging words with the departing batsman. A clearly unhappy Mhatre turned back and walked towards the bowler in an angry reply. The situation escalated briefly, before teammates and on-field umpires intervened to separate the two and restore calm.
π¨Hearty debate between Ayush Mhatre and Pakistani players.
This is Ayush Mhatre’s reaction.
“sheetmod” ???#IndVsPak #AsiaCup2025Final #AsiaCupU19 #U19AsiaCuppic.twitter.com/3mgnb5Jo9s
– ππππ¨πΌπ ππ (@_Cric_Addicted_) 21 December 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s attack raised the temperature
Before Mhatre was out, Indian opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi fueled the contest with a powerful attack on Raza. The left-handed batsman scored 26 runs off just 10 balls off the fast bowler, which included two sky-high sixes and a four, troubling the Pakistan batsman during the opening exchanges.
However, the contest again swung in Pakistan’s favor in the fifth over. Raza counterattacks and catches Suryavanshi, leading to another animated moment. The fast bowler celebrated aggressively, ran towards the batsman and exchanged words. Suryavanshi responded in the same manner, pointing his bat and pointing towards Raza before walking away, resulting in a second heated face-off in the space of a few overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is only following his seniors#INDvsPAK
– sarcastic (@sarcastic_us) 21 December 2025
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Pakistan’s hostile spell decides the final
The twin flashpoints summed up the high-octane nature of the India-Pakistan final, but Pakistan’s performance with the ball ensured that the drama did not affect their hold on the match. Raza’s hostile spell, highlighted by crucial wickets of both Indian openers, set the tone for an impressive bowling display.
After getting dismissed early, India’s target was soon resolved due to continuous fall of wickets under constant pressure. Pakistan took advantage of this momentum, bowling out India for just 156 runs and registering a massive 191-run win in the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2025.
The comprehensive win marked their first U19 Asia Cup title in 13 years, capping an impressive campaign and underlining the depth of their youth cricket system. While confrontations added spice to the final, Pakistan’s clinical performance ensured that the spotlight ultimately remained on their long-awaited victory in Dubai.
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