Vaibhav Suryavanshi Stumbles; Pakistan Celebrates Wildly – VIDEO
In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, Pakistan’s U19 team made a significant impact against their arch-rivals India during the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025. The match witnessed an early breakthrough by Pakistan’s Mohammad Sayyam, who dismissed India’s star player, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, for just five runs.
Key Moments in the Match
The excitement was palpable as Sayyam bowled a crucial delivery that caught Suryavanshi off guard. The ball was expertly caught by Sayyam himself in his follow-through, leading to jubilant celebrations from the Pakistan team. The early dismissal of Suryavanshi, who had previously been a standout performer, gave Pakistan a pivotal advantage.
Match Details
- Event: ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
- Date: December 12
- Location: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
- Match Format: 49 overs per side
Prior to this match, Suryavanshi had scored impressively, achieving 171 runs off 95 balls against UAE. His incredible performance earned him the Player of the Match award, showcasing his potential as one of India’s most dangerous batsmen. India had set a daunting target of 433 runs in that match.
Pakistan’s Dominance
Pakistan U19 also came off a remarkable victory against Malaysia, winning by a staggering 297 runs. Sameer Minhas was the standout performer, scoring 177 not out and earning the Player of the Match accolade. His innings was instrumental in setting a hefty total of 345 runs, while the Malaysian team faltered, managing only 48 runs.
Team Line-ups
| Pakistan U19 (Playing XI) | India U19 (Playing XI) |
|---|---|
| Usman Khan | Ayush Mhatre (captain) |
| Sameer Minhas | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Ali Hassan Baloch | Aaron George |
| Ahmed Hussain | Vihaan Malhotra |
| Farhan Yousaf (captain) | Vedant Trivedi |
| Hamza Zahoor (wicketkeeper) | Abhigyan Kundu (wicketkeeper) |
| Huzaifa Ahsan | Kanishk Chouhan |
| Niqab Shafiq | Khilan Patel |
| Abdul Subhan | Deepesh Devendran |
| Mohammad Sayyam | Kishan Kumar Singh |
| Ali Raza | Henil Patel |
This match set the tone for a fierce tournament performance, with both teams showcasing their talents. As Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s early dismissal echoed throughout the match, Pakistan’s celebration underscored their determination to dominate in the Asia Cup.