India defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling last-ball finish to win the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 in Al Amerat, Oman, on Saturday, November 14.
Chasing a target of 338, India scored 339 for nine in 50 overs, with Mohit Ulva smashing the winning boundary off the final delivery to seal the title.
India appeared close to defeat at 252 for eight in the 42nd over. However, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva produced a remarkable comeback, adding 57 runs for the ninth wicket in just 5.5 overs.
Chauhan scored 47 off 32 balls before being dismissed, leaving India needing 36 runs with one wicket remaining. Mohit then continued the fight alongside No. 11 Chigurupati Venkata, who contributed an unbeaten 11 off eight deliveries.
With eight runs needed in the final over, Pakistan’s Ahmed Hussain managed to keep India under pressure. The equation came down to three runs from the last ball, when Mohit struck a boundary towards long-off to complete the chase. He remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls.
Raichandani and Sehwag Give India a Strong Start
Earlier, India captain Lakshya Raichandani and opener Aaryavir Sehwag provided a solid foundation with a 95-run opening partnership.
Sehwag scored 58 off 61 balls despite suffering an injury to his right forearm after being struck by a delivery early in his innings. Raichandani top-scored with 80 off 101 balls.
However, India’s chase lost momentum in the middle overs. Pakistan pacer Rizwanullah claimed three wickets for 53 runs as India lost five wickets for just 80 runs, leaving the defending champions in control before the late comeback.
Usman Khan’s Century Takes Pakistan to 337
Batting first, Pakistan posted 337 for nine in their 50 overs, led by opener Usman Khan’s 107.
Abdul Qadir provided the innings with momentum, scoring an aggressive 80 off 54 balls. The pair added 135 runs for the second wicket, putting Pakistan in a strong position.
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf also contributed 63 off 60 deliveries, helping his side set India a challenging target.
India fought back in the final overs through Kavya Patel and Chigurupati Venkata. Kavya finished with four wickets for 68 runs, while Venkata took three for 40 as Pakistan lost six wickets for 63 runs in the final 10 overs.
Despite Pakistan’s strong batting performance and India’s middle-order collapse, Mohit Ulva’s late assault ensured a dramatic victory for India, who reclaimed the Under-19 Asia Cup title.
Brief scores: Pakistan U19 337/9 in 50 overs (Usman Khan 107, Abdul Qadir 80, Farhan Yousaf 63; Kavya Patel 4/68, Chigurupati Venkata 3/40) lost to India U19 339/9 in 50 overs (Lakshya Raichandani 80, Aaryavir Sehwag 58, Manal Chauhan 47, Mohit Ulva 49 not out; Rizwanullah 3/53) by one wicket.
