Mohit Ulva guides India U19 to Asia Cup title against Pakistan
India secured a one-wicket victory in a last-ball thriller to clinch their ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title on Saturday.
India U19 clinched the Under-19 Asia Cup title with a one-wicket victory over Pakistan in a last-ball thriller on Saturday. Chasing a target of 338, India reached 339/9 in 49.6 overs to secure the trophy, according to the Times of India.
Number 10 batter Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls, hitting the winning boundary off the final delivery. Chigurupati Venkata finished unbeaten on 11 to help complete the chase.
Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9 in their 50 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat. Usman Khan scored 107 off 106 balls, while Abdul Qadir contributed 80 off 54 deliveries. Captain Farhan Yousaf added 60 runs off 63 balls.
For India, Kavya Patel took four wickets for 68 runs, and C Venkata claimed three wickets for 40 runs. India's chase began with a 90-run opening partnership between Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Raichandani, who scored 80 off 101 balls.
Manal Chauhan provided a late counterattack with 47 off 32 balls before his dismissal left India needing 29 runs from 17 balls with one wicket remaining. Ulva then partnered with Venkata to secure the win.
This victory marks India's ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title and ends their wait for the continental crown since 2021, as reported by Mathrubhumi.