India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup: Sameer Minhas Scores Record-Breaking 177* on Debut- Breaks Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record

The arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in the 2025 Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday (December 14). This is a Group ‘A’ match, and many fans are excited for this match even before the game starts.

This excitement has increased further as both the teams started the tournament with impressive wins. India defeated the United Arab Emirates by 234 runs in Dubai, while Pakistan defeated Malaysia by a huge margin of 297 runs. These big wins have made the match more interesting.

Apart from the big wins, the openers of both the teams have also performed exceptionally well and have grabbed everyone’s attention. Their strong batting performances have made this India vs Pakistan match one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.

Match Summary

India vs Pakistan is one of the most high-voltage matches for cricket fans. Be it the senior team or the under-19 team. The match was being played at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. The stadium was packed with fans. Both the teams were full of young talent.

India batted first and started with a positive mindset. The batsmen showed patience in the opening overs and gradually increased the tempo. India controlled themselves in the middle of the game and bowled very well. They lost very few wickets, which helped them put a good score on the board.

Pakistan tried to counter-attack with the ball but could not break the vital partnership. While the bowlers put pressure in short bursts, India continued to score freely and maintained a healthy run rate. By the end of the innings, India had put up a strong score, which put a lot of pressure on Pakistan. While chasing them, Pakistan showed glimpses of their potential but struggled to keep up with India’s pace. The regular fall of wickets hampered their progress, and the required run rate kept increasing. The Indian bowlers remained disciplined and used the conditions effectively, making it difficult for Pakistan to build any significant partnership.

In the end, India sent a strong message in the Under-19 Asia Cup and secured a resounding victory. This match proved once again that matches between India and Pakistan are always special, even at the junior level.

Highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in YODIs

• Sameer Minhas – 177 not out against Malaysia in 2025
• Shahzaib Khan – 159 against India in 2024
• Shamyl Hussain – 150 against Sri Lanka in 2023
• Abdul Razzaq – 142 against Australia in 1997
• Shahid Yousuf – 136 not out against Sri Lanka in 2003

Sameer Minhas put on a huge partnership of 293 runs for the third wicket with middle-order batsman Ahmed Hussain. Ahmed Hussain also scored a quick century during this partnership. This partnership of 293 runs became the second highest partnership for any wicket in this format. It was surpassed only by England’s Dan Lawrence and Jack Burnham, who added 303 runs for the second wicket against Fiji in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2016 match held in 2015. Thanks to a record-breaking innings and a strong and aggressive bowling performance, Pakistan Under-19 registered a huge 293-run victory over Malaysia in their first match of the Asia Cup 2025.

Suryavanshi Had This Record

This tournament is one of the first big opportunities for Suryavanshi at the international under-19 level. He made his debut for the India under-19 team earlier this season. Despite being new to international cricket, he quickly embraced the pressure of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi brilliant innings of 171 is also his first century in an ICC-recognised under-19 ODI match. Many consider him to be a talented young player due to his strong performances in junior cricket. Through consistent performances, he has cemented his place in the Indian team. This record-breaking innings clearly shows his ability and match-winning ability.

India will now prepare to face either Bangladesh or Nepal in their final group stage match. With Suryavanshi in excellent form, the team will hope that he can maintain this strong performance in the upcoming crucial matches.

Conclusion

Sameer Minhas made this match very special by scoring 177 runs in his debut match. This is the most special match in the history of Asia Cup. Because Sameer broke the highest individual score in the Under-19 Asia Cup. He is the future of Pakistan cricket team. Hope Vaibhav will break this world record again.

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FAQs: People Also Ask

Q1.Who is Sameer Minhas in under19 cricket?

Sameer Minhas is a young Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Under-19 cricket team.

Q2.How many runs did Sameer Minhas score against India?

Sameer Manhas scored an unbeaten 177 against India Under-19 in the Asia Cup, the highest score on debut in the tournament’s history.

Q3.Which record did Sameer Minhas break in U19 Asia cup?

Sameer Minhas broke Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s highest individual score in the U19 Asia Cup.

Q4.Where was the India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup match played?

The Under-19 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan was played in Dubai.

Q5.Why is Sameer Minhas’ 177* special?

It’s special because he did it on his debut. There’s no easy score like scoring an unbeaten 177 on debut.