Ayush Mhatre hits back at Pakistan's Ali Raza on dismissal as tempers flare during IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup final; watch

Tempers flared between Indian captain Ayush Mhatre and Pakistan's Ali Raza following the former's dismissal in the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai at the ICC Academy on Sunday. The incident took place in the third over of Indian innings, while chasing Pakistan's 347/8.

After struggling in his first six balls, Mhatre drove a full-length delivery from Raza, but failed to keep it down. The ball, hitting on the top of the bat, went straight to opposition captain Farhan Yousaf stationed at mid-off, who made no mistake.

Raza celebrated with an animated send-off. While the Chennai Super Kings star walked back, Mhatre was hecked by Raza prompting the Indian to turn back and throw a few words of his own. Both Raza and Mhatre exchange a few words before the Indian captain was taken away.

The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media. Mhatre managed just two runs off seven balls.