The stage is set for another high-stakes chapter in the India–Pakistan rivalry, this time at the Under-19 level.
Both teams have powered their way into the final of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2025 after commanding semi-final wins in Dubai.
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India’s youngsters have looked settled and ruthless throughout the tournament, while Pakistan have responded strongly after an early setback in the group stage.
With silverware on the line and history in play, the final promises a tense contest between two of Asia’s strongest youth sides.
When is India vs. Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup final?
India U-19 will take on Pakistan U-19 in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The match will be played at the ICC Academy, Dubai, with the first ball scheduled for 10:30 a.m. IST.
This will be the first time in 11 years that the two sides meet in an U-19 Asia Cup final.
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India booked their place with an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened semi-final, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the other last-four clash.
How to watch India vs. Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup finalTV Channel: N/ALive stream: Sony liv app / website.
Fans in India can follow the blockbuster final live on Sony LIV, which will stream the match on its app and website.
As per broadcast details released for the tournament, there is no confirmation yet of a free-to-air TV telecast.
India vs. Pakistan U-19: Head to Head
Here’s how the two teams stack up against each other at the U-19 level so far:
CategoryIndia U-19Pakistan U-19Total Matches2828Matches Won1611Matches Lost1116
One match ended in a tie and is included in total matches. Record spans games played between 1988 and 2025.
India hold a slight edge historically, including their memorable win over Pakistan in the 2014 U-19 Asia Cup final.
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