India U19 Beat Pakistan by 1 Wicket in Last-Ball Thriller to Win Asia Cup 2026

India U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by one wicket in a thrilling last-ball finish at Al Amerat to win the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 on November 14. India chased down a target of 338 runs, finishing at 339/9 in 50 overs.

Pakistan put up a huge total of 337/9 after batting first. Usman Khan led the innings with a brilliant 107, while Abdul Qadir smashed 80 runs off just 54 balls, including eight sixes. Captain Farhan Yousuf also contributed a half-century.

Pakistan looked set for an even bigger total after reaching 299/3 in 44 overs. However, the Indian bowlers fought back strongly in the final six overs, picking up six wickets while allowing just 38 runs. Kavya Patel was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets for 68 runs.

India’s chase was led by captain Lakshya Raichandani, who scored a valuable 80 runs. Aaryavir Sehwag, who was later named Player of the Tournament, provided an attacking start with 58 runs.

However, India kept losing wickets as the pressure increased during the chase. Mohit Ulva played a crucial unbeaten knock of 49 runs to keep India’s hopes alive.

India needed 29 runs with less than three overs remaining and only one wicket in hand. With the match going down to the final delivery, Ulva struck a boundary when India needed three runs to win, sealing a memorable victory for his team.

The victory gave India the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 title after one of the most dramatic finals between the two rivals.

Mohit Ulva Added to Saurashtra’s SMAT Squad

Following his match-winning performance against Pakistan, Mohit Ulva has been added to the Saurashtra men’s squad for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). His performance in the final has given him an opportunity to move into senior domestic cricket.