Asia Cup U19 2025: Kishan Kumar Singh ties Pakistani batter’s shoelaces as moment goes viral

Published - 14 Dec 2025, 21:56 IST | Updated - 14 Dec 2025, 22:07 IST

India U19 registered a dominant, one-sided victory over Pakistan U19 in the Under-19 Asia Cup, but beyond the result, a moment of sportsmanship from Indian pacer Kishan Kumar Singh caught widespread attention. During Pakistan’s innings, Kishan not only impressed with the ball but also produced a gesture that quickly went viral on social media.

The incident occurred after 36 overs when Pakistani batter Huzaifa Ehsan’s right shoelace came undone. Struggling to fix it while at the crease, Huzaifa sought help, and Kishan stepped in to tie the shoelaces for him. The moment was captured by the broadcast cameras and soon circulated widely online, particularly among Pakistani fans, who praised the young Indian pacer’s conduct.

The image sparked discussions across social media platforms, with many highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship shown by Kishan despite the intense rivalry between the two teams. Some posts contrasted the gesture with reports surrounding post-match formalities, claiming that the Indian team did not participate in handshakes despite ICC encouragement. However, the viral moment stood out as a reminder that mutual respect can exist even amid high-stakes contests.

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Speaking about the match, India U19 registered a comprehensive 90-run victory over Pakistan U19. Batting first, India U19 were bowled out for 240 in 46.1 overs after a mixed start. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for five, while Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi also fell cheaply.

Skipper Ayush Mhatre steadied the innings with a fluent 38, adding 49 runs with Aaron George. George later built another crucial partnership, sharing 60 runs with Abhigyan Kundu for the fifth wicket. Kanishk Chouhan contributed a valuable 46, while George emerged as the top-scorer with an impressive 85 off 88 balls, striking 12 fours and one six. For Pakistan U19, Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan were the standout bowlers, claiming three wickets each with figures of 3/67 and 3/42 respectively.

In reply, Pakistan U19 were bundled out for 150 in 41.2 overs. Huzaifa Ahsan fought a lone battle with a well-made 70 from 83 balls, but received little support from the rest of the batting line-up. Among the Indian bowlers, Deepesh Devendran starred with 3/16, while Kanishk Chouhan picked up 3/33.