Teen cricket prodigy Ayaan Misbah put on a class performance as the UAE U16 side successfully retained their title in the ACC Men’s U16 West Zone Cup 2025 after ending the tournament with an unblemished record. The home team was simply superb, topping the six-team competition with convincing wins all the way.
Misbah’s multi-faceted skills were instrumental in UAE’s campaign, with match-winning efforts with the bat and ball. His consistency and composure under pressure earned him recognition as one of the top performers of the tournament, further cementing his position as a star of the future in UAE cricket.
The competition witnessed aggressive play from regional teams, but the UAE’s talent depth and tactical play stood out. Strong all-round performance throughout the team, crisp fielding, and well-disciplined bowling were characteristics of their championship campaign, ending with a dominant victory in the final.
With this back-to-back victory, the UAE’s youth cricket program keeps gaining momentum and highlighting future international talent. The victory is an encouraging indication of the growth of grassroots cricket in the nation and places the UAE as a regional force in junior cricket.
