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Mohit Ulva won the U19 Asia Cup final for India [Source - BCCI/X]
India U19 pulled off an unbelievable victory over Pakistan U19 in a last-ball thriller to clinch the U19 Asia Cup 2026 title. In a contest that seemed all but over, the Indian youngsters scripted a stunning comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
With 86 needed off 48 balls and just 2 wickets in hand, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva sparked a stunning fightback as India U19 beat Pakistan by one wicket in a last-ball thriller at Al Amerat on Saturday, November 14.
Usman Khan's Century Propelled Pakistan to a Mammoth 337/9
Pakistan U19 won the toss and elected to bat first in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 Final on what looked like a good batting surface in Al Amerat. Pakistan got off to a flying start, reaching 93/1 inside the first 10 overs.
Usman Khan started the proceedings positively, but Abdul Qadir stole the show with his aggressive approach. Batting at number three, Qadir smashed 26 off just eight balls by the end of the powerplay.
The duo added 135 runs off 113 balls for the second wicket before Qadir departed for a blistering 80 off 54 deliveries. Usman Khan continued his assault at the other end, eventually bringing up a magnificent century.
Captain Farhan Yousaf joined the party with a valuable half-century, helping Pakistan U19 post a mammoth 337/9 in their 50 overs. Indian bowlers had a difficult outing, although Kavya Patel picked up four wickets and Chigurupati Venkata claimed three.
Sehwag and Lakshya Shone Before Pakistan Bowlers Triggered India's Collapse
Chasing 338, India U19 made a strong start as Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani stitched together a 95-run opening partnership, giving their side a solid platform in the final.
Sehwag continued his good form, scoring another half-century before departing for 58. Lakshya held one end together with a fighting knock, but kept losing partners as Pakistan U19 struck regularly.
India's hopes took a major hit when Lakshya also departed for 80, leaving them reeling at 252/8. With 86 runs still needed off 48 balls, India faced a daunting task.
Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva Scripted Insane Comeback to Help India U19 Clinch Asia Cup Title
With 86 runs needed off 48 balls, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva launched a stunning counterattack. The duo stitched together 57 runs off just 35 balls for the ninth wicket, reviving India's hopes.
Manal departed for a fighting 47 off 32 deliveries, but Mohit continued his assault at the other end. He kept India in the hunt, taking the game deep with a remarkable display of power-hitting.
With eight runs needed off the final over, India required three off the last ball. Mohit Ulva held his nerve, remained unbeaten for 49 off 26 balls and smashed a one bounce four to seal an unbelievable victory for India U19.
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