The India vs. Pakistan Under-19 rivalry remains the ultimate proving ground for cricket’s future icons. Beyond mere statistics, these matches are defined by raw intensity, historic records, and high-stakes drama. This comprehensive guide breaks down recent scorecards, legendary head-to-head battles, and the rising stars who are rewriting the history books.
India U19 vs Pakistan U19: Recent Rivalry Results
Date
Tournament
Scorecard Summary
Result
01-Feb-2026
ICC U19 World Cup
IND 252 (49.5 ov) vs PAK 194 (46.2 ov)
IND won by 58 runs
21-Dec-2025
U19 Asia Cup (Final)
PAK 347/8 (50 ov) vs IND 156 (26.2 ov)
PAK won by 191 runs
14-Dec-2025
U19 Asia Cup
IND 240 (46.1 ov) vs PAK 150 (41.2 ov)
IND won by 90 runs
30-Nov-2024
U19 Asia Cup
PAK 281/7 (50 ov) vs IND 238 (47.1 ov)
PAK won by 43 runs
10-Dec-2023
U19 Asia Cup
IND 259/9 (50 ov) vs PAK 263/2 (47 ov)
PAK won by 8 wickets
25-Dec-2021
U19 Asia Cup
IND 237 (49 ov) vs PAK 240/8 (50 ov)
PAK won by 2 wickets
04-Feb-2020
ICC U19 World Cup
PAK 172 (43.1 ov) vs IND 176/0 (35.2 ov)
IND won by 10 wickets
Most Recent Match Scorecard (Feb 1, 2026)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup (Super Sixes)
India U19 Innings: 252/10 (49.5 Overs)
Top Batsman: Vedant Trivedi (68 off 98 balls)
Top Bowler (PAK): Abdul Subhan (3/33 in 9.5 overs)
Pakistan U19 Innings: 194/10 (46.2 Overs)
Top Batsman: Usman Khan (66 off 92 balls)
Top Bowler (IND): Ayush Mhatre (3/21 in 8 overs) & Khilan Patel (3/35 in 9.2 overs)
Result: India U19 won by 58 runs and qualified for the semi-finals.
India U19 vs Pakistan U19: Upcoming Global Series & Events
Tournament
Estimated Date
Expected Venue
Status/Format
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026
Late 2026
Sri Lanka (Frontrunner)
Defending Champs: Pakistan
U19 Asia Cup 2027
Late 2027
TBD (Likely Gulf Region)
Annual ACC Pathway Event
ICC U19 World Cup 2028
Jan–Feb 2028
Bangladesh
16th Edition Global Event
Top Iconic & Aggressive Moments
Moment
Event
Key Players
Description of Aggression/Iconic Act
The “Shoe” Gesture
U19 Asia Cup 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Ali Raza
After a fiery send-off from Ali Raza, Suryavanshi responded by pointing to his shoe, signaling Pakistan was “beneath their feet.”
Refusal of Handshakes
U19 World Cup 2026
Team Captains
In a massive statement of tension, both captains skipped the customary pre-match and post-match handshakes.
The Pacer’s Roar
U19 Asia Cup 2023
Mohammad Zeeshan
The tall pacer gave Rudra Patel an extremely aggressive close-range roar and send-off after a clean edge to the keeper.
Spirit vs. Spite
U19 Asia Cup 2025
Kishan Kumar Singh
Amidst a “handshake ban,” India’s Kishan Kumar Singh won hearts by stopping mid-over to tie Pakistan’s Huzaifa Ahsan’s shoelaces.
Record-Breaking Revenge
U19 Asia Cup Final 2025
Sameer Minhas
Minhas smashed an aggressive 172 off 113 balls, the highest individual score in the fixture’s history, to reclaim dominance.
The 10-Wicket Humiliation
U19 World Cup 2020
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal’s aggressive century (105*) led to a crushing 10-wicket win, leaving the Pakistan bowling unit completely shell-shocked.
The Porel Destruction
U19 World Cup 2018
Ishan Porel
Porel’s fiery opening spell (4/17) dismantled Pakistan’s top order, bowling them out for a meager 69 in a high-stakes semi-final.
India U19 vs Pakistan U19: Head-to-Head Summary
Category
Matches Played
India Wins
Pakistan Wins
Draw / Tie
Overall (Total)
34
22
11
1
ICC U19 World Cup
11
6
5
0
ACC U19 Asia Cup
14
11
2
1 (Tie)
Bilateral / Triangular
9
5
4
0
Top 5 Most Iconic & Thrilling Encounters
Match
Tournament
Venue
Key Highlights
Final Result
India vs Pakistan (2026)
U19 World Cup
Bulawayo
The Revenge: India avenged their 2025 Asia Cup Final loss with a clinical 58-run win to seal a semi-final spot.
IND won by 58 runs
India vs Pakistan (2025)
U19 Asia Cup
Dubai
The Sameer Minhas Show: Pakistan’s opener smashed a historic 172 to crush India in the final.
PAK won by 191 runs
India vs Pakistan (2021)
U19 Asia Cup
Dubai
The Last-Ball Heartbreak: A true nail-biter where Pakistan chased down 238 on the very last ball of the game.
PAK won by 2 wickets
India vs Pakistan (2012)
U19 Asia Cup
Kuala Lumpur
The Deadlock: A legendary Final that ended in a tie after both teams finished exactly on 282 runs.
Match Tied
India vs Pakistan (2006)
U19 World Cup
Colombo
The Low-Score Classic: Pakistan defended just 109 runs by bowling India out for 71 in a shocking final.
PAK won by 38 runs
Top Individual Performers (2025–2026)
Player
Team
Role
Best Performance
Impact Description
Sameer Minhas
PAK
Batter
172 (113)
Smashed the highest-ever individual score in this fixture during the 2025 Asia Cup Final.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
IND
Batter
439 Runs
India’s leading run-getter in the 2026 World Cup with a massive strike rate of 169.49.
Deepesh Devendran
IND
Bowler
6/99
A consistent wicket-taker who dismantled Pakistan’s top order in the 2025 Asia Cup group stage.
Kanishk Chouhan
IND
All-Rounder
3/21 & 46 Runs
Named Player of the Match twice in recent encounters for critical breakthroughs and middle-order cameos.
Abdul Subhan
PAK
Bowler
5/71
Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in the 2026 World Cup cycle with exceptional economy.
Vedant Trivedi
IND
Batter
68 (98)
The anchor of India’s innings in the 2026 World Cup “Revenge Match” on a difficult Bulawayo pitch.
Ali Raza
PAK
Bowler
4/42
Leading pace spearhead who tore through India’s middle order in the 2025 Asia Cup Final.
Huzaifa Ahsan
PAK
Batter
70 (83)
The lone fighter for Pakistan in several recent low-scoring collapses against Indian spin.
The Speed Kings: Fastest Deliveries (2025/26 Season)
Bowler
Team
Peak Speed
Target Batter
Result of Delivery
Ali Raza
PAK
148.4 km/h
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND)
Beat the outside edge; audible gasp from crowd.
Deepesh Devendran
IND
146.2 km/h
Huzaifa Ahsan (PAK)
Clean bowled; middle stump sent cartwheeling.
Abdul Subhan
PAK
144.8 km/h
Vedant Trivedi (IND)
Sharp bouncer; struck the helmet grill.
Kanishk Chouhan
IND
143.5 km/h
Sameer Minhas (PAK)
Leading edge caught at point.
Mohammad Ahmed
PAK
142.1 km/h
Ayush Mhatre (IND)
Yorker; LBW appeal turned down.
Masterstroke Tactical Decisions
Strategy
Event
Captain
Move Description
Match Impact
The “Spin Trap”
2026 World Cup
Ayush Mhatre (IND)
Introduced Khilan Patel as early as the 6th over against a settled opening pair.
Broke a 40-run opening stand; triggered a collapse of 3 wickets for 12 runs.
Aggressive Bat-First
2025 Asia Cup Final
Farhan Yousaf (PAK)
Chose to bat first on a dry Dubai track despite India’s chasing reputation.
Pakistan posted a record 347/8, effectively batting India out of the final.
Death-Over Front-Loading
2025 Asia Cup
Ayush Mhatre (IND)
Used primary pacers Deepesh and Chouhan for 4-over bursts in the middle (overs 30–40).
Denied Pakistan any momentum; restricted them to just 150 runs in the group stage.
Specific Fielding Traps
2026 World Cup
Farhan Yousaf (PAK)
Placed a deep backward point and short third-man specifically for Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Frustrated the aggressive opener, leading to a rash shot and a crucial early breakthrough.
Conclusion
As these young titans transition into senior legends, the 2025/26 season stands as a testament to their incredible skill and mental toughness. Whether it’s record-shattering centuries or blistering pace, this rivalry continues to captivate the world. Stay tuned as these teams prepare for their next epic chapter on the global stage.
