Mohit Ulva leads 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 on Saturday after defeating Pakistan by one wicket in a last-ball thriller. Chasing a target of 338, India reached 339/9 in 49.6 overs to secure the trophy, according to the Times of India.
Pakistan, who won the toss and elected to bat, posted 337/9 in their 50 overs. Opener 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 Chigurupati Venkata claimed three wickets for 40 runs.
India's chase began with a 90-run opening partnership between Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Raichandani. Sehwag scored 58 off 61 balls, while Raichandani made 80 off 101 balls. Following the loss of several wickets, Manal Chauhan scored 47 off 32 balls to keep the chase alive.
With India needing 29 runs from 17 balls and only one wicket remaining, Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls. Ulva hit the winning boundary off the final delivery of the match. Venkata remained unbeaten on 11 to complete the victory.
This win marks India's ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title and ends their wait for the continental crown since 2021.