Team India won the Asia Cup trophy by defeating Pakistan in UAE on 28 September 2025. Now after 81 days on the same ground, there is a chance to win another Asia Cup trophy in Under-19 cricket. Under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre, India can win the Under-19 Asia Cup title, that too by defeating Pakistan. We are saying this because there are chances of a final clash between India and Pakistan in the Under 19 Asia Cup.
What is the line-up of the U19 Asia Cup semi-finals?
The line up for the semi-finals of Under 19 Asia Cup 2025 has been decided. India will face Sri Lanka in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final of the tournament, defending champion Bangladesh will face Pakistan. Both these semi-final matches will be played on 19 December.
How can India-Pakistan clash in the final?
Now if India, which is on top in its group, beats Sri Lanka and on the other hand, Pakistan team wins against Bangladesh in the second semi-final, then the coming Sunday will be exciting, it will be fully guaranteed. This is because the final match of Under 19 Asia Cup 2025 is to be played on Sunday i.e. 21st December. And, if India-Pakistan win in the semi-finals then they will be seen clashing in the final.
How many times will India-Pak clash in U19 Asia Cup 2025?
If India and Pakistan meet in the final of Under 19 Asia Cup 2025, it will be their second encounter in the tournament in a week. Earlier on December 14, both the teams had faced each other in the group stage. In that match, India defeated Pakistan by 90 runs.
The Indian team batted first in that match and was all out after scoring 240 runs in 46.1 overs. Aaron George scored the highest score of 85 runs for India in that match. Whereas Kanishk Chauhan had played a brilliant inning of 46 runs.
In reply, the Pakistani team, chasing the target of 241 runs, lost the match after being bundled out for 150 runs. Kanishk Chauhan and Deepesh Devendran took 3-3 wickets for India. Kishan Singh got 2 wickets, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi also got 1 wicket.
