Squad Announcement and Leadership
The BCCI has named the India Under-19 squad for the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in Dubai from December 12. Ayush Mhatre will lead the team as captain, with Vihaan Malhotra as his deputy. Aggressive opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also included, promising an exciting batting lineup for India.
Ayush Mhatre’s Recent Form
Mhatre had a strong IPL 2025 season with Chennai Super Kings, scoring 240 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of nearly 189. However, his recent form has been inconsistent. On India’s tours to England and Australia, he struggled in one-day matches but excelled in Youth Tests, scoring 340 runs in two matches in England. Domestically, he managed 156 runs in four first-class games but recently scored an unbeaten 53-ball 110 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, helping Mumbai to a seven-wicket win over Vidarbha.
Asia Cup Format and Groups
The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup will follow the one-day format. India is in Group A along with Pakistan and two qualifiers, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and another qualifier. India will start its campaign on December 12 against one of the qualifiers, aiming for a strong performance in the tournament.
Full Squad Details
The India Under-19 squad includes:
- Ayush Mhatre (captain)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Vihaan Malhotra (vice-captain)
- Vedant Trivedi
- Abhigyan Kundu (wk)
- Harvansh Singh (wk)
- Yuvraj Gohil
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Khilan A. Patel
- Naman Pushpak
- D. Deepesh
- Henil Patel
- Kishan Kumar Singh (fitness pending)*
- Udhav Mohan
- Aaron George
Standby players: Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, B.K. Kishore, Aditya Rawat.
Expectations for the Tournament
India’s squad blends youth talent and experience. Fans will watch Ayush Mhatre’s captaincy closely as he guides the team. With aggressive batting, disciplined bowling, and strategic fielding, India looks set to compete strongly for the Asia Cup trophy.
