India faces Pakistan once again in the Asia Cup as the two rival nations are set to clash in the final of the U-19 version of the competition on Sunday.

In their last meeting on December 14 in the group stage, Ayush Mhatre-led India comfortably beat Pakistan as they thrashed their rivals by 90 runs.

Following the controversy-laden senior Asia Cup in September, tensions have escalated between the two cricketing powerhouses as the Indian team, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, refused to shake hands with the opposition due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two neighbouring nations.

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Now it will be interesting whether the same issue will persist at the U-19 Asia Cup.

Will India, Pakistan shake hands after U-19 Asia Cup final?

During the senior Asia Cup in the UAE a couple of months ago, India and Pakistan faced each other on three occasions: in the group stage, the Super Fours, and the final.

However, following cross-border tensions between the neighbours in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the matches were overshadowed by controversies.

While the two sides still faced each other in the tournament, captain Suryakumar Yadav and the team decided to boycott shaking hands with Pakistan players.

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The Indian players snubbed handshakes at the toss or after the match, a move for which they faced scrutiny from the cricket fraternity after the group stage. However, India stuck to its stance and continued to snub Pakistan in the other two matches as well.

While it’s still unknown whether India have brought a change in their stance ahead of the U-19 Asia Cup final, during the group stage clash, the two teams did not shake hands after India’s 90-run victory.

India U-19 vs. Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup final live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch the U-19 Asia Cup final match in India:

TV channel: Sony Sports Network
Live stream: SonyLiv App and Website

This match is available for live TV broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the SonyLiv App and website.

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What time does India U-19 vs. Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup final kick off?

The final match of the U19 Asia Cup will kick off on Sunday, December 21, at 10:30 a.m. IST.

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