India seek revenge against Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup final, eye record ninth title

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India will look to avenge their group-stage defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan and end their three-edition title drought in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final. Chasing a record-extending ninth title, the young Indian side will face defending champions Pakistan, who are aiming for their third crown.

India will have more than just a trophy on their minds when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final on Saturday, November 14, at Ministry Turf 2 in Al Amerat, Oman. The young Indian side will be eager to settle old scores, avenge their group-stage defeat and reclaim the continental crown after missing out on the title in the previous three editions.

India are chasing a record-extending ninth U19 Asia Cup title, while defending champions Pakistan will be aiming to lift the trophy for the third time.

There is also recent history to contend with. In last year's final in Dubai, Pakistan handed India a crushing 191-run defeat. Sameer Minhas was the chief architect of that victory, smashing a sensational 172 off 113 balls before Ali Raza followed it up with a four-wicket haul.

The two teams have already faced each other in this edition, with Pakistan once again emerging victorious. Chasing 209, Pakistan were reduced to 61 for 5 before wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor produced a remarkable unbeaten century to turn the match on its head. His knock helped Pakistan pull off a three-wicket win, handing India their only defeat of the tournament so far.

Both teams head into the final on the back of convincing semifinal victories. India registered an emphatic eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, with Ishan Sood leading the bowling effort with three wickets for 43 runs, while Aryan Savsani chipped in with two scalps.

India made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 36.5 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led from the front with a fluent 93, while Aaryavir Sehwag contributed 51. VK Vineeth remained unbeaten on 57 as India cruised into the final with 79 balls to spare.

Pakistan were equally dominant against Bangladesh. After electing to bat, Bangladesh struggled against a disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 138 in 31.4 overs. Rizwanullah was the pick of the bowlers, claiming five wickets for 30 runs.

Pakistan needed just 21.5 overs…

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