Farhan Yousaf to Lead Pakistan in ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026
Farhan Yousaf to Lead Pakistan at ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025 – Squad, Schedule & What to Expect
🇵🇰 What’s the Buzz
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named 18-year-old Farhan Yousaf as the captain of Pakistan U19 for the upcoming ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025 — set to be played in Dubai from 12 to 21 December 2025.
This announcement has stirred excitement among fans, especially as the tournament acts as a crucial stepping stone toward the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026.
📅 Tournament Format & Pakistan’s Group
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Tournament format: 50-over, eight teams total, group stage followed by knockouts. Pakistan placed in Group A with: India Under-19s, “Qualifier 1” and “Qualifier 3”.
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Key fixtures:
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12 Dec 2025 — Pakistan vs Qualifier 3 at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
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14 Dec 2025 — Pakistan vs India U19 at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai (high-voltage clash!)
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16 Dec 2025 — Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 (final group match) PCB
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Knockouts: Semifinals on 19 Dec, Final on 21 Dec 2025.
🎯 Pakistan’s 15-Member Squad (for Asia Cup 2025)
| Role / Note | Player |
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| Captain | Farhan Yousaf |
| Vice-Captain | Usman Khan |
| Other squad members | Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas |
Reserves (non-travel): Abdul Qadir, Hasnain Dar, Mohammad Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, Umar Zaib
🔙 What Led to Farhan’s Captaincy
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Farhan played in last year’s U19 Asia Cup, showing grit and talent.
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In domestic Under-19 competitions, he had impressive form — especially notable was his performance for Lahore Region Whites: 369 runs in 7 matches, including a century and two fifties.
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Usman Khan, named vice-captain, also comes in hot with strong form: 429 runs in 7 matches in the last U19 cup, with two centuries and a fifty — a promising deputy for Farhan.
Hence, selectors have put their faith in youth, hoping for an energetic and fearless campaign.
🧠 Why This 2025 Edition Matters for Pakistan
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Build-up to U19 World Cup 2026: With the U19 World Cup scheduled early next year, this Asia Cup serves as a critical testing ground for players aiming for the global stage.
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Testing conditions in UAE/Dubai: Adaptation to pitches, weather, and match pressure will benefit the team’s preparation.
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Spotlight on emerging stars: Youngsters like Farhan, Usman, and others have a chance to make a mark and cement their place in Pakistan’s future youth setup.
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Cricketing rivalry preview: Clash against India U19 on 14 Dec will draw major eyeballs and test nerves — a perfect early challenge in the campaign.
💬 What Fans & Experts Are Expecting
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A positive, aggressive batting approach from Farhan & co., especially given Farhan’s attacking style.
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Balanced all-round performance — strong bowling complemented by solid middle-order and wicket-keeping from Hamza Zahoor / Mohammad Shayan.
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Disciplined selection and youth grooming, because selectors seem to be betting on fresh talent rather than veterans.
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A tactical campaign focusing on group dominance (first two matches crucial) and peaking in knockouts.
✅ Final Thoughts: Pakistan’s Hopes Are High
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025 gives Pakistan a golden chance to bounce back after last year’s semi-final exit. With Farhan Yousaf’s leadership, the blend of promising youngsters, and a proper preparation camp in Karachi before departure, hopes are high.
If this team performs with fire and unity — we might see some future stars truly “break out” before the U19 World Cup 2026.
So yes, this blog mein hum bold prediction kar sakte hain:
“If Farhan Yousaf & co. fire on all cylinders, Pakistan can very well go all the way — and maybe lift the trophy.”
Stay tuned, follow every match, and support our boys 🇵🇰
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