Batting first in the summit clash, Pakistan posted a towering 347 for 8, driven by a truly exceptional innings from Sameer Minhas. Rising to the occasion on the biggest stage, Minhas produced a match-defining 172 off 113 deliveries, peppered with 17 fours and 9 sixes, completely seizing control of the final. He was well supported by Usman Khan (35) and Ahmed Hussain (56), with the pair helping Pakistan dominate the middle overs and keep the scoring rate high. Late contributions from Farhan Yousaf (19), Niqab Shafiq (12)* and Mohammad Sayyam (13)* pushed the total well beyond reach.

Chasing a daunting target in the final, India U19 struggled to cope with the pressure and Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. While Vaibhav Suryavanshi (26 off 10) provided early intent and Deepesh D (36 off 16) fought hard down the order, wickets fell at regular intervals. Ali Raza starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets, while Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam picked up two each to dismantle the Indian batting line-up for 156 in 26.2 overs.

The comprehensive win sealed a memorable triumph for Pakistan U19, with Sameer Minhas’ monumental final-century standing out as the defining moment of the tournament and a fitting performance to lift the Asia Cup trophy.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday showered praise on the national men's U19 team for clinching the Asia Cup 2025 title by defeating arch-rivals India in the final here at the ICC Academy on Sunday.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Naqvi shared that handing over the prestigious silverware to the national team was a "proud" moment, while praising the players for their "fearless and unmatched" spirit.

"What a show! Proud to be handing over the ACC U19 Cup to our brilliant Pakistan U19 team. Fearless cricket, unmatched spirit, and a performance to remember," Naqvi stated on the social media platform.

He specifically mentioned right-handed opener Sameer Minhas, who played a monumental knock in the summit clash, which played a pivotal role in leading the Green Shirts to a resounding victory.

"Special mention for Sameer—calm under pressure and outstanding on the big stage. This team makes the nation proud and the future of Pakistan cricket shine bright," Naqvi added.