Kanishk Chouhan stars with all-round brilliance as India crush Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup 2025

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India U19 produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Pakistan U19 by 90 runs in the 5th match of the U19 Asia Cup 2025. Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 240 in 46.1 overs, built around a classy knock from Aaron George and a vital contribution from Kanishk Chouhan. Pakistan’s chase never truly took off, as India’s bowlers kept striking at regular intervals to bowl them out for 150 in 41.2 overs. Chouhan’s impact with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award.

India U19 started with positive intent but lost early wickets, allowing Pakistan to apply pressure in the powerplay. Amid the fluctuations, George emerged as the backbone of the Indian innings. Displaying maturity beyond his years, George compiled a well-paced 85, mixing solid defence with timely aggression. He rotated strike efficiently and punished loose deliveries, ensuring India did not lose momentum during the middle overs.

Kanishk provided excellent support to George with a fluent 46. The right-hander played a calculated knock, counter-attacking when Pakistan tried to squeeze runs. Their partnership steadied the innings and laid the platform for India to reach a competitive total. However, Pakistan clawed back late in the innings through disciplined bowling.

Pakistan U19’s bowling was spearheaded by Abdul Subhan, who emerged as their most effective bowler. Subhan picked up 3 wickets for 42 runs, breaking key partnerships and preventing India from accelerating freely in the death overs. His ability to vary pace and hit consistent lengths helped Pakistan restrict India to 240 instead of a more daunting total.

Despite Subhan’s efforts, Pakistan’s fielding lapses and inability to sustain pressure from both ends allowed India to cross the 230-run mark, which proved well beyond Pakistan’s reach in the end.

Chasing 241, Pakistan U19 needed a solid start but lost wickets early, putting immediate pressure on the middle order. Huzaifa Ahsan stood tall amid the collapse, playing a fighting knock of 70. He showed composure against both pace and spin, attempting to revive the chase with calculated strokeplay.

However, the lack of support from the other end proved costly. Regular wickets ensured Pakistan never built a threatening partnership, and the required run rate kept climbing steadily.

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India’s bowling attack was clinical, led by Player of the Match Kanishk. After contributing with the bat, Chouhan returned figures of 3/33, using his variations cleverly to dismantle Pakistan’s middle order. Deepesh Devendran was equally impressive, ripping through the lower order with outstanding figures of 3/16.

The disciplined bowling effort ensured Pakistan were bowled out for 150 in 41.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive 90-run victory for India U19.

For his fantastic all-round performance, Kanishk Chouhan is adjudged the Player of the Match 👏

India U19 register a convincing win by 9⃣0⃣ runs 👌

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/9FOzWb0aN7#MensU19AsiaCup2025

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 14, 2025

46 runs in 46 balls in a low scoring game!3 crucial wickets in just 33 runs!The boy is here to rule : POTM Kanishk Chouhan .#INDvsPAK

— A⁷ (@anushmita7) December 14, 2025

Picture of the day ❤️

A small gesture, a big message. Cricket is more than just winning and losing. Great sportsmanship on display.👏

#INDvPAK

— The King Kohli (@THeGoatVirat) December 14, 2025

It’s definitely a Player of the Match performance by Kanishk Chouhan. With the bat, he played an important knock of 46 runs off 46 balls, and with the ball, he delivered a brilliant spell-3 wickets, including a maiden over. Overall, it was a great all-round performance by Kanishk

— v. (@vir20064) December 14, 2025

With a dominant performance, India U19 register a huge win and qualify for the semis with a game to spare 🇮🇳#DPWorldMensU19AsiaCup2025 #INDvPAK #ACC

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) December 14, 2025

🔥 India crush Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup 2025! 🇮🇳

Another one-sided Sunday for Pakistan as India dominate yet again. 💪😮‍💨#U19AsiaCup #INDvPAK #TeamIndia #Cricket #SundayVibes

— TrollKaTaj | Memes • Polls • IPL (@trollkataj) December 14, 2025

Young Lions Roar🦁🇮🇳

India U19 dominate arch-rivals Pakistan U19 with a commanding 90-run victory in the U19 Asia Cup!💥

Aaron George's gritty 85 anchors 240 then bowlers fire Kanishk Chouhan & Deepesh Devendran shine bright!

The future is BLUE!🔥 #INDvPAK #U19AsiaCup2025

— अभिजितसिंह राजपूत 👑🚩(सनातनी) (@kingranarajput) December 14, 2025

India’s U19 boys have smacked Pakistan U19 by 90 runs in a low scoring game ! Just another day, another win against Pakistan for India 💪🏼 🇮🇳#INDvPAK #U19AsiaCup2025

— Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) December 14, 2025

This is very nice to see… Great sportsmanship shown by the young Indian fielder 🇮🇳 👏👏 #INDVPAK

— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) December 14, 2025

Aaron George Playing some aesthetic cricket 🥵#U19AsiaCup

— 𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙏 🏏 (@_Cric_Addicted_) December 14, 2025

IND U19 has beaten PAK u19 comprehensively by a margin of 90 runs in the #U19AsiaCup.On a pitch which had extra bounce & something for the bowlers all day, Aaron George played a great innings of 85 with cameos from Mahatre & Kanishk chauhan(took 3 wkts too).3 wkts for Deepesh too

— Cover Drive (@day6596) December 14, 2025

A fantastic knock — full of aesthetic shots, sensible cricket, and maturity beyond his age.

Remember the name ‘Aaron George’

Surely he'll be one of the big names in the near future. 👏🏏#INDvsPAK #U19AsiaCup #indvspakU19

— 𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙏 🏏 (@_Cric_Addicted_) December 14, 2025

Fifty vs UAE U-19Fifty vs PAK U-19***

While others swing for the fences, Aaron George brings composure, class, and clutch at No. 3 🔥

Elite temperament 🥵 India’s future looks safe 🇮🇳✅

— 𝗥𝗚 (@rg31cric) December 14, 2025

Fifty for Kerala Prodigy Aaron George. Loved it when they said there is so much Virat Kohli in him.. Back to back fifties #U19AsiaCup

— 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗨 (@Brutu24) December 14, 2025

Well done Kanishk Chouhan Well done India #U19AsiaCup #INDvsPAKU19#INDvPAK @icc @BCCI @ChennaiIPL @KKRiders

— Sunil Bisla (@Sunil_Bisla) December 14, 2025

Kanishk chouhan can bat pretty well, gonna be huge asset #AsiacupU19

— Mitul Makwana (@MitulMakwana8) December 14, 2025

A very important knock of 85 Aaron George & an all round performance of 46 with the bat & crucial 3 wickets by Kanishk Chouhan and ably supported by Kishan Kumar & Deepesh D have helped us 🇮🇳 win the game comfortably against Pakistan U -19 .#ACC men’s under-19 World Cup 2025

— MithunManhas5 (@MithunManhas) December 14, 2025

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