India U19 produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Pakistan U19 by 90 runs in the 5th match of the U19 Asia Cup 2025. Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 240 in 46.1 overs, built around a classy knock from Aaron George and a vital contribution from Kanishk Chouhan. Pakistan’s chase never truly took off, as India’s bowlers kept striking at regular intervals to bowl them out for 150 in 41.2 overs. Chouhan’s impact with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award.
Aaron George anchors India’s innings
India U19 started with positive intent but lost early wickets, allowing Pakistan to apply pressure in the powerplay. Amid the fluctuations, George emerged as the backbone of the Indian innings. Displaying maturity beyond his years, George compiled a well-paced 85, mixing solid defence with timely aggression. He rotated strike efficiently and punished loose deliveries, ensuring India did not lose momentum during the middle overs.
Kanishk provided excellent support to George with a fluent 46. The right-hander played a calculated knock, counter-attacking when Pakistan tried to squeeze runs. Their partnership steadied the innings and laid the platform for India to reach a competitive total. However, Pakistan clawed back late in the innings through disciplined bowling.
Pakistan U19’s bowling was spearheaded by Abdul Subhan, who emerged as their most effective bowler. Subhan picked up 3 wickets for 42 runs, breaking key partnerships and preventing India from accelerating freely in the death overs. His ability to vary pace and hit consistent lengths helped Pakistan restrict India to 240 instead of a more daunting total.
Despite Subhan’s efforts, Pakistan’s fielding lapses and inability to sustain pressure from both ends allowed India to cross the 230-run mark, which proved well beyond Pakistan’s reach in the end.
Pakistan struggle in chase despite Huzaifa Ahsan’s resistance
Chasing 241, Pakistan U19 needed a solid start but lost wickets early, putting immediate pressure on the middle order. Huzaifa Ahsan stood tall amid the collapse, playing a fighting knock of 70. He showed composure against both pace and spin, attempting to revive the chase with calculated strokeplay.
However, the lack of support from the other end proved costly. Regular wickets ensured Pakistan never built a threatening partnership, and the required run rate kept climbing steadily.
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Kanishk Chouhan and Deepesh Devendran seal the win
India’s bowling attack was clinical, led by Player of the Match Kanishk. After contributing with the bat, Chouhan returned figures of 3/33, using his variations cleverly to dismantle Pakistan’s middle order. Deepesh Devendran was equally impressive, ripping through the lower order with outstanding figures of 3/16.
The disciplined bowling effort ensured Pakistan were bowled out for 150 in 41.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive 90-run victory for India U19.
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