The ACC Under-19 Asia Cup has been a platform where India’s young cricketing talents have shone brightly, showcasing their mettle on the grand stage.

With a rich history of dominance, India’s performance in the finals of this tournament is a testament to their consistency and supremacy in age-group cricket.

India s Journey Through ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Finals From Glory to Challenges

India’s Glorious Journey in ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Finals

Year	Host Nation(s)	Final Venue	Winner	Result	Runners-up
1989	Bangladesh	Bangabandhu National Stadium	India	India won by 79 runs	Sri Lanka
2003	Pakistan	Gaddafi Stadium	India	India won by 8 wickets	Sri Lanka
2012	Malaysia	Kinrara Academy Oval	India / Pakistan	Match tied; Trophy shared	India / Pakistan
2013/14	United Arab Emirates	Sharjah Cricket Stadium	India	India won by 40 runs	Pakistan
2016	Sri Lanka	R. Premadasa Stadium	India	India won by 34 runs	Sri Lanka
2018	Bangladesh	Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium	India	India won by 144 runs	Sri Lanka
2019	Sri Lanka	R. Premadasa Stadium	India	India won by 5 runs	Bangladesh
2021	United Arab Emirates	Dubai International Cricket Stadium	India	India won by 9 wickets (D/L Method)	Sri Lanka

1989: A Winning Start in Bangladesh

India’s tryst with Asia Cup glory began in 1989 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Bangladesh. Batting first, India posted a competitive 224/7 in 49 overs. The bowlers, led by a disciplined attack, bundled out Sri Lanka for just 145 runs in 39.5 overs, securing a commanding 79-run victory.

2003: Clinical in Pakistan

After a long hiatus, the U-19 Asia Cup returned in 2003, and India faced Sri Lanka once again in the final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 226, India cruised to an eight-wicket victory with 5.2 overs to spare, thanks to a dominant batting display.

2012: A Rare Tie, Trophy Shared

In 2012, the final against Pakistan at the Kinrara Academy Oval, Malaysia, ended in a thrilling tie. Both teams scored 282 in their 50 overs, leading to a shared trophy. This result underscored the fiercely competitive nature of the rivalry.

2013/14: Sharjah Glory

India reclaimed their dominance in the 2013/14 edition at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Posting an impressive 314/8, India restricted Pakistan to 274/9, winning by 40 runs and lifting the trophy.

2016: Triumph in Colombo

India faced Sri Lanka yet again in the 2016 final at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India’s total of 273/8 proved sufficient as their bowlers bowled Sri Lanka out for 239, securing a 34-run win.

2018: Crushing Victory in Dhaka

The 2018 final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, saw India deliver a clinical performance. Riding on a formidable batting effort, India posted 304/3 and bowled Sri Lanka out for just 160, winning by a massive 144 runs.

2019: Nerve-Wracking Win in Colombo

The 2019 edition brought a low-scoring thriller at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Defending a modest 106, India’s bowlers held their nerves to bowl out Bangladesh for 101, sealing a nail-biting five-run win.

2021: Decisive D/L Victory

The 2021 final against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was curtailed by rain. Chasing 107 under the DLS method, India reached 104/1 in just 21.3 overs, winning by nine wickets.

Challenges and the 2023 Setback

The 2023 final saw a rare setback as Bangladesh triumphed over UAE in a one-sided affair, winning by 195 runs. However, India remained absent, marking a notable gap in their otherwise illustrious record.