Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to host Under-19 team after Asia Cup win over India (ACC/Instagram and PTI)
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News1822-12-2025, 15:17

Pakistan U19 Stuns India in Asia Cup Final; PM Sharif to Host Team

  • Pakistan U19 defeated India by 191 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai.
  • PM Shahbaz Sharif will host a reception for the victorious team, a rare honor for a junior squad.
  • Sameer Minhas scored 172 runs and Ali Reza took 4 wickets, leading Pakistan to their second U19 Asia Cup title.
  • PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced PKR five million cash prizes for each player, an unprecedented gesture.
  • Naqvi is also involved in an unresolved dispute with India regarding the senior Asia Cup trophy.

Why It Matters: Pakistan U19's dominant win over India earns them a PM reception and unprecedented cash prizes.

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