U19 Asia Cup: Mhatre's Costly Decision Leads to India's Crushing Defeat Against Pakistan

• India suffered a disappointing 191-run defeat against Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai.
• Captain Ayush Mhatre's decision to bowl first on a batting-friendly pitch proved costly for Team India.
• Sameer Minhas scored a powerful 172 runs off 113 balls, helping Pakistan set a massive target of 347.
• Ayush Mhatre also failed with the bat, scoring only 2 runs, contributing to India's collapse.
• India was bowled out for 156 runs in 26.1 overs, with Deepesh Deependram (36) being the top scorer.

Why It Matters: Ayush Mhatre's toss decision and batting failure were key factors in India's U19 Asia Cup final loss.