ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025
The Pakistan Under-19s faced the United Arab Emirates Under-19s today, December 16, 2025, in a Group A fixture of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. The match was scheduled to start at 10:30 IST (05:00 GMT) with both teams looking to secure crucial points for tournament progression. (NDTV Sports)
Live Match Summary & Status
Today’s Group A contest sees Pakistan U19 and UAE U19 go head to head after both sides won their earlier matches against Malaysia U19. Pakistan’s squad meanwhile suffered a heavy loss to India U19 in their preceding fixture. (Lokmat Times)
Match start time: 10:30 IST
Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
Tournament: ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
Match: Pakistan U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19 — Match 9, Group A (NDTV Sports)
Live scorecards and ball-by-ball commentary are available on official sports score portals. (NDTV Sports)
Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19 — Head to Head & Recent Form
Historically, meetings between these sides have seen fluctuating outcomes. In the 2024 Asia Cup season, Pakistan U19 posted a commanding 69-run win over UAE U19 with significant contributions from Shahzaib Khan and Muhammad Riazullah. (NDTV Sports)
However, in a 2023 semi-final clash, UAE U19 narrowly beat Pakistan U19 by 11 runs, underscoring competitive balance and unpredictability between the teams. (NDTV Sports)
Key Players to Watch
Pakistan U19
- Emerging pace bowlers and all-round talent such as Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Siyam have shown consistency with the ball. (NDTV Sports)
- Middle-order batters are pivotal under pressure to build match-winning totals.
UAE U19
- UAE’s batting at the top order combines aggression with tactical awareness. (NDTV Sports)
- Fielding and spin variations could prove decisive in middle overs.
Match Highlights & Live Emotions
Watch yesterday’s historical U19 clash above for context and player movements. (YouTube)
Yesterday’s Results Impacting Today
Pakistan U19 vs India U19 (Dec 14, 2025):
India U19 posted a strong all-round display to beat Pakistan by 90 runs, with Aaron George top-scoring for India. (pcb.com.pk)
UAE U19 vs Malaysia U19:
UAE U19 registered a 78-run win over Malaysia U19, establishing momentum in batting depth early in the competition. (ESPN Cricinfo)
These results set up today’s match as a critical Group A decider for semifinal qualification. (Lokmat Times)
Expert Analysis & What It Means
This fixture is pivotal for both teams:
- Pakistan U19 must respond strongly after a defeat to India if they are serious about semifinal contention.
- UAE U19 seeks to continue its unbeaten run and secure a superior standing in Group A.
Match tactics will hinge on bowling strategies in early overs and batting stability under pressure.
Social Interaction & Fan Engagement
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Final Notes for Readers
- Bookmark this page for live score updates and post-match detailed scorecards.
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- Check official cricket networks and Sony Sports Network where competitive live streaming details are provided. (Lokmat Times)
- Official match scorecards (NDTV/Sports): https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-u19-vs-uae-u19-scorecard-live… (NDTV India)
- Tournament overview (PCB): https://www.pcb.com.pk/acc-mens-u19-asia-cup-2025.html (pcb.com.pk)
- Live streaming info (Sony Sports Network): See local broadcast guides. (Lokmat Times)