India Beat Pakistan by One Wicket in Last-Ball Thriller to Win U19 Asia Cup
Mohit Ulva’s unbeaten 49 powered India’s dramatic chase of 338 as the young team defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the final to lift the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 title.
India defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday, November 14. Chasing a challenging target of 338, India finished at 339/9 in 50 overs, completing the victory on the final ball of the match.
Number 10 batter Mohit Ulva emerged as India’s match-winner, remaining unbeaten on 49 off just 26 deliveries. His late assault, supported by Chigurupati Venkata, turned the contest around after Pakistan had moved within one wicket of securing the championship.
The victory gave India a record-extending ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title and delivered a memorable response after Pakistan had beaten them in the group stage.
Usman Khan’s Century Powers Pakistan to 337/9
After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf elected to bat first and his team posted a formidable 337/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
Opener Usman Khan led the innings with an impressive 107 off 111 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. He built a strong foundation alongside Hayam Khan, who contributed 21 before being dismissed by Kavya Patel.
Abdul Qadir then accelerated the scoring with an attacking 80 off 54 deliveries, striking three fours and eight sixes. His partnership with Usman added 135 runs for the second wicket and put Pakistan in a commanding position.
Captain Farhan Yousaf also made a valuable contribution, scoring 63 off 60 balls. However, India’s bowlers fought back in the closing stages to restrict Pakistan’s scoring momentum.
Kavya Patel was India’s leading wicket-taker with figures of 4/68, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three wickets for 40 runs. Arjun Rajput also picked up a wicket as Pakistan finished on 337/9.
Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani Lead India’s Chase
India needed 338 runs to win the title and began their chase with important contributions from the top order.
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 58 off 61 balls, providing India with a valuable half-century. Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani also led from the front with 80 off 101 deliveries, keeping the chase alive through a difficult middle phase.
However, Pakistan continued to take wickets and put pressure on the Indian batting line-up. The dismissal of Raichandani and Anvay Dravid in quick succession made the chase increasingly challenging.
India needed further contributions from the lower order, with the required runs mounting and Pakistan moving closer to victory.
Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva Turn the Match Around
Manal Chauhan played a crucial role in India’s fightback, scoring 47 runs. His attacking innings helped keep India in contention when the pressure was at its highest.
With wickets falling at the other end, Mohit Ulva took responsibility in the closing overs. The number 10 batter produced a remarkable unbeaten 49 off 26 balls, striking four boundaries and three sixes, according to the match reports.
Ulva and Chigurupati Venkata kept India’s hopes alive in the final stages. Venkata contributed an unbeaten 11 off eight deliveries as the pair continued the chase with only one wicket remaining.
The partnership proved decisive after Pakistan had reduced India to nine wickets down. Ulva’s fearless batting shifted the momentum and brought the equation within reach.
India Beat Pakistan on the Final Ball
The match went down to the final over, with India needing eight runs from the last six deliveries. Mohammad Sayyam bowled the 49th over, during which India collected 17 runs to reduce the equation to eight from the final over.
Pakistan were just one wicket away from winning the title, but Ulva held his nerve under pressure. With three runs required from the final delivery, he struck a boundary off Ahmed Hussain to take India to 339/9 and seal a dramatic one-wicket victory.
The result completed one of the most memorable finishes in the tournament’s history, with India winning the championship after being pushed to the brink of defeat.
India’s victory over Pakistan also carried added significance as the two sides had met earlier in the group stage, where Pakistan had won by three wickets. This time, however, the Indian team prevailed in the final to claim the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 title.
