Pakistan went on to win the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final.
India opener and 14-year-old batting talent, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was involved in a heated moment during the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals Pakistan at Dubai’s ICC Academy Ground on December 21. Suryavanshi reacted aggressively to Pakistan pacer Ali Raza’s fiery send-off after his dismissal.
Chasing a massive target of 348, the southpaw pointed to his shoe while exchanging words with Raza and the Pakistan fielders, adding one more chapter to the intense India vs Pakistan rivalry.
The incident occurred after Suryavanshi gave a good start, smashing 26 off nine balls, showcasing his intent early on. However, in the fifth over, Suryavanshi attempted to play a lofted straight drive on Raza’s rising short of good length delivery, angled across him, causing a nick. He was caught behind by keeper Hamza Zahoor for 26. Notably, before Suryavanshi, captain Ayush Mhatre (two off seven) and Aaron George (16 off nine) had both fallen cheaply.
Watch the heated moment here:
In the previous over, the Indian captain was also involved in a tense exchange of words. As Mhatre began his long walk back to the pavilion, the Pakistan team’s aggressive celebrations triggered the confrontation.
Suryavanshi’s performance in the tournament revealed some weaknesses against pace, but his passion shows his growth. The left-hander smashed the fastest hundred in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 and the second-highest individual score in youth ODIs with a 95-ball 171 runs in India’s campaign opener against the UAE. He then hammered a 26-ball 50 against Malaysia. But he failed when the team needed him the most. In the knockout stage, he fell prey making just nine runs against Sri Lanka in the semi-final.
However, he finished the tournament with the best batting strike rates (182.51) and India’s leading run-getter with 261 runs in five innings at an average of 52.50.
ALSO READ:
Pakistan clinched the U19 Asia Cup 2025 title with a thumping victory over India. Pakistan opener Sameer Minhas scored an impressive 172 runs off 113 balls, powering his team to post 347/8. Minhas raced to fifty in 29 balls and hit a century off 71 balls. He forged a 137-run stand with Ahmed Hussain for the third wicket and hit nine sixes. Despite a late effort that limited Pakistan to only 71 runs in the last 10 overs, the Men in Green set the above-par target.
In reply, India had an explosive start as Vaibhav Suryavanshi amassed 21 runs in the first over. However, Pakistan responded strongly, with pacer Ali Raza quickly dismissing Ayush Mhatre and Suryavanshi, leaving India at 49/3. With wickets falling continuously, India fell to 68/5 by the end of the power play and did not recover. They were eventually bowled out for 156, with Raza achieving a four-wicket haul to secure a convincing win for Pakistan.
For more updates, follow CricXtasy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
