New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Sameer Minhas smashed the Indian bowlers at his own will as the Pakistan opener exploited the opposition with a majestic 172 runs in the final against India in the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Sent into bat first, Minhas, who had a terrific run in the tournament, played his shots with utmost ease, leaving no answers for the Indians.

With the likes of Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Kanishk Chouhan in their side, the Indian bowlers were expected to dominate, like they did against the Boys in Green in the group stage. But Minhas's hundred in 71 deliveries jeopardised all India's plans.

In the process, Minhas also became the second-fastest to score a hundred in the ongoing U19 Asia Cup 2025, just below...