BCCI Announces India’s Squad for U19 Asia Cup 2025; Ayush Mhatre to Lead the Side
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled India’s squad for the upcoming Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from December 12 to 21. Young Chennai Super Kings opener Ayush Mhatre has been appointed as the captain, while Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also finds a place in the squad. So let’s have a look at India U19 Asia Cup 2025 Squad.
U19 Asia Cup 2025: Tournament Overview
The continental U19 tournament will see eight teams battle it out in the ODI format. The participating teams include:
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- Three sides qualifying through the ACC Men’s U19 Premier Cup
The competition will be held across two UAE venues: ICC Academy and The Sevens.
BCCI Confirms India’s Squad for U19 Asia Cup
On Friday, November 28, BCCI announced the finalised squad selected by the Junior Cricket Committee.
- Ayush Mhatre will captain the side
- Vihaan Malhotra has been named vice-captain
Additionally, Kishan Kumar Singh has been included subject to fitness. Four standby players have also been named:
Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, B.K. Kishore, and Aditya Rawat.
Key Talents in India’s U19 Team
Both Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have already made headlines through their impressive performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, earning retention from CSK and RR respectively for IPL 2026.
The squad features several promising youngsters like:
- Abhigyan Kundu, wicketkeeper-batter
- Aaron George, all-round talent
- Harvansh Singh, wicketkeeper
- Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan A. Patel, strong bowling options
Selectors have put together a balanced mix of batters, all-rounders and bowlers, ensuring depth and versatility across departments.
India’s Final Squad for U19 Asia Cup 2025
Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra (vc), Vedant Trivedi,
Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chouhan,
Khilan A. Patel, Naman Pushpak, D. Deepesh, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh,
Udhav Mohan, Aaron George*
*Subject to fitness clearance
India Grouped with Pakistan; Clash on December 14
India has been placed in Group A, where they will face:
- Pakistan
- Qualifier 1
- Qualifier 3
The highly anticipated IND vs PAK U19 clash will be played on December 14 at ICC Academy.
India’s Match Schedule for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
| No. | Day | Date | Match | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | 12 December | 1st One-Day | Qualifier 1 | ICC Academy |
| 2 | Sunday | 14 December | 2nd One-Day | Pakistan | ICC Academy |
| 3 | Tuesday | 16 December | 3rd One-Day | Qualifier 3 | The Sevens |
| 4 | Friday | 19 December | Semi-final 1 | A1 vs B2 | ICC Academy |
| 5 | Friday | 19 December | Semi-final 2 | B1 vs A2 | The Sevens |
| 6 | Sunday | 21 December | Final | TBC | TBC |
A Strong Squad Aiming for Glory
With a well-rounded lineup featuring some of the nation’s most promising young talents, India enter the U19 Asia Cup as one of the tournament favourites. The coaching staff will hope to continue India’s strong legacy at the U19 level, with the young stars eager to make an impact on the international stage.
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