Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a reception for the U19 team that won the Asia Cup after defeating India in the final in Dubai on Sunday. The Pakistan team was welcomed warmly at the Islamabad airport in a reception that is “usually reserved only for senior teams.” The Pakistan PM also announced a reward of PKR 1 crore (approximately $1 million) for each player.
The Farhan Yousaf-led side thumped India by 191 runs in the final. After being put into bat, Pakistan put up a mammoth total of 347/8 in 50 overs and then bowled out India for 156. Sameer Minhas who had been in brilliant form in the competition struck 172 to help his side post a big total.
Later, the bowlers rattled the Indian batting unit to eventually win the game.
Why is Pakistan’s team dancing to an Indian movie song ‘Dhurandhar’ after winning the U19 Asia Cup?👀
So they even celebrate their victories to Indian songs?
Don’t they have their own songs? pic.twitter.com/PhSR48c74Y
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) December 21, 2025
PM Shehbaz Sharif has announced one crore PKR for each player of Pakistan team on winning the #U19AsiaCup 2025 – Sarfaraz Ahmed
VC: PCB#Cricket | #Pakistan | #SarfarazAhmed | #Islamabad pic.twitter.com/DivAPvItVj
— Khel Shel (@khelshel) December 22, 2025
According to Geo Super reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced a generous cash reward for all the players.
Each of the 15 players in the squad will receive PKR 5 million (around INR 15 Lakh).
Talking about the win, Pakistan captain Yousaf said, “We were happy we lost the toss, our plan was same, to bat first. Sameer Minhas played very well in last two matches. Not disappointed, it was a very good total, 348. Boys collectively performed, very happy. We lost the first match against India, management and support staff kept team morale high, they backed us.”
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