Finals are meant to be close, tense affairs decided by nerve and nuance. Pakistan's Under-19 Asia Cup triumph over India was none of that. It was a statement delivered with bat and ball. A 191-run victory in a continental final against an unbeaten Indian side was a convincing win to secure the final.

What made Sunday's rout particularly striking was its completeness. Pakistan did not merely outplay India; it overwhelmed them in every department. From Sameer Minhas'........

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