The U-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai delivered a one-sided finish as Pakistan outplayed India to lift the junior continental title.

What was billed as a high-voltage clash between two sides quickly swung Pakistan’s way, first through a dominant batting display and then via a ruthless bowling effort.

India, who had cruised through the tournament and beaten Pakistan convincingly in the group stage, found themselves under relentless pressure from the start of the chase.

At the end, Pakistan U19 won by 191 runs. 

How did India’s innings unfold in the U-19 Asia Cup final?

Chasing a steep target of 348, India’s reply never really settled.

The top order collapsed inside the first 10 overs, with key batters falling in quick succession as the asking rate and scoreboard pressure mounted.

Teenage opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed early intent but couldn’t convert his start, while captain Ayush Mhatre and in-form Aaron George were dismissed cheaply.

By the time India crossed 100 runs, they had already lost seven wickets, leaving the lower order with an impossible task.

Brief resistance came from Deepesh Devendran and a few boundary hits down the order, but wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.

India were eventually bowled out for 156 in just 26.2 overs, well short of the target and with no chance of a late turnaround.

How India lost the final against Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup final

The match was effectively decided by Pakistan’s commanding first innings. Opener Sameer Minhas produced a career-defining knock, scoring a breathtaking 172 to anchor Pakistan’s total of 347/8.

His innings, brought up at a rapid pace, broke the record for the highest individual score in a U-19 Asia Cup final and left India’s bowlers searching for answers despite a late mini-collapse.

Once India began their chase, Pakistan’s bowlers fed off the pressure created by the huge total.

Early strikes derailed India’s plans, and sharp catching ensured there was no way back. The final result was a 191-run victory, one of the most emphatic wins in the history of the tournament’s finals.